User Satisfaction and Testimonials
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Satisfied users are very important to Art in Action, and we regularly monitor user satisfaction. Highlights of the 2011 school survey are shown below. Satisfied users
Satisfaction with impact of the Art in Action program
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In this video an educator explains how the Art in Action visual arts program helps English learners develop and expand their vocabulary. |
What parents, educators, and students say about Art in Action
Educators
“Fabulous program! I have learned so much myself just by teaching the lessons.”“I can't wait to do the Art in Action program next year. So uplifting, educational, exciting and enjoyable.”
“I love the online lessons. They help me incorporate literacy into the curriculum!”
"I recommend this to every educator I know."
“Art in Action is the answer to our prayers. We like the program’s exposure to actual masterpieces, art history, and promotion of creative expression. The program is of great quality and convenience. The web-based lessons are a strong attraction.”
“We were looking for a curriculum tied to the standards and based on the masters, not just kids coloring. Only Art in Action answered all our needs. The Art in Action curriculum is fabulous, and I feel very confident teaching. It gives me hints and tips. Last year I was spending hours preparing for standards compliance, and Art in Action has it all done for me. The program's three most important attributes: Standards-based; technology-based; easy to use.”
"My students and I love love love this program! Truly, what an amazing gift this has been to our little community! I was initially intimidated by the technology component, but have found it to be very user friendly and an incredibly useful teaching tool. Never have I felt so competent in incorporating technology into my curriculum. My class has studied Van Gogh, Ghirlandaio, and Miro, and African textiles to name a few… I see my students lose any hesitation with regard to self-expression and make meaningful connections across the curriculum. They are as intrigued by the lives and techniques of the artists as they are with the projects."
"I was looking for how to begin an art project for my middle school students. I have not done artist-based projects with them before. The most important attributes are the PLAYALL analysis of the art and the videos for the project. Students like making projects with new media, new techniques, and in an engaging way. I like that there is a curriculum, and that it is standards-based and skill-building."
“Art in Action not only provides an exposure to the arts, it helps students develop self-esteem, is an outlet for creative expression and increases parent participation within the school. Our students are very fortunate to have this program.”
"We put up our students’ work last week as an Art Wall in the school office. Already many have stopped to view with amazement the variety and quality of the art pieces. Lots of discussion occurs in the office hallways; which is a fabulous benefit of the effort and opportunity the program brings."
“I have found Art in Action a refreshing and invigorating teaching experience -- a beautifully organized, handsomely packaged, and consistently supported program that offers me the opportunity to present my students with challenging and creative art activities.”
“The most important things I feel this program has provided for my students over the years, has been to build foundations in drawing, painting, sculpturing, promoting self-expression, critical thinking, and exciting their creativity juices.”
Parents
"It’s a wonderful program that brings out the best in each child.""My kids love it and I enjoy learning with the kids!"
"I don't see how any program could give kids a finer art education for the value."
"This is a fantastic program and I am proud to be a part of it."
“I am absolutely in love with your program... The curriculum is fantastic and extremely user friendly.”
"The on-line lessons are fabulous! I really feel that they make a big difference in helping to prepare for a lesson and are so well done. Thank you, thank you! Art in Action continues to amaze..."
“Creativity and self-expression are so needed in this world... Thanks to the Art in Action program, we have been able to foster this expression within our students and seen tremendous growth.”
"Art in Action is the gold standard for involving parents in classrooms."
“The Art in Action program has been a huge success at our elementary school. We started with just the 3rd grade last year, have now added the 4th and 5th grade this year, and expect to have the entire K-5 student body fully engaged in an enriching art experience that has the ability to restore a vital element to the education of our children.”
Students
“Art in Action is great. You really get to use your imagination and express yourself. I think everyone should do Art in Action.”"I like Art in Action because it is really fun. I get to learn new things every time.”
“I like the way the parents teach us about art. I especially like it when they tell the history about the painting, painter, or both. The cool thing is that I learn a little history and a lot of art.”
“My favorite project was Picasso and all the shapes. When you arrange the figures in your own way, it gives you a special feeling that is very strong. I think it is cool for people to have different opinions and ideas.”
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