Center for Arts and Education
The Center for Arts and Education at West Liberty University is a multi-faceted hands-on learning laboratory and resource center focused on the integration of the arts, creativity, and technology. The Center provides innovative professional development programs and resources to educators, students and others working in community and school settings.
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Lou Karas
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Topper's Reading Team
Topper's Reading Team - I Don't Want To Read This Book
I Don’t Want to Read This Book
By Max Greenfield (Author) and Mike Lowery (Illustrator)
Read by WLU Professor, Stephen Richards
Topper's Reading Team - Be A Maker
Be a Maker By Katey Howes (Author), Elizabet Vuković (Illustrator)
Read by WLU graduate student, Lisa McGee
Topper's Reading Team - Brave
Brave by Stacy McAnulty (Author) and Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Illustrator)
Read by WLU Head Women's Basketball Coach, Kyle Cooper
Topper's Reading Team - I am Enough
I am Enough by Grace Byers (Author) and Keturah A. Bobo (Illustrator)
Read by WLU graduate student, Oceanna Smith
Connected Classroom 14.0
Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series 12.0 May 13, 2024 - June 21, 2024
Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series 10.0
Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series 9.0 June 20, 2023 - July 27, 2023
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 900am - June 20, 2023
Reimagine Your Playground - Presented by Kathleen Wack
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 10:30am - June 20, 2023
Igniting Student Creativity Across Content Areas - Presented by Lou Karas
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 9:00am - June 21, 2023
Canva: Pro-tips for Educators from a Seasoned Designer - Presented by Heather Mallik
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 10:30am - June 21, 2023
Open Studio: Getting Creative with Canva - Presented by Heather Mallak
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 9:00am - June 22, 2023
Creative Ways to Make and Use Maps in the Classroom - Presented by Lou Karas
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 10:30am - June 22, 2023
Making the Classics Exciting Again: How to Engage the Next Generation - Paige Wallace
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 9:00am - June 27, 2023
ESE Foundations and Instructional Strategies - Presented by Brigid Davidson
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 1030am - June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023
High School to Higher Education: How to Support Your Students Through the Process - Presented by Paige Wallace
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 9:00am - June 28, 2023
Digital Design for Creative Expression - Presented by Sarah Durzo
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 10:30am - June 28, 2023
Makerspace Overload - Presented by Sarah Durzo
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 9:00am - June 29, 2023
Beyond Books Before Bedtime: Ideas for Increasing Family Literacy Engagement - Presented by Canyon Lohnas
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 10:30am - June 29, 2023
Restorative Justice Circles and Bibliotherapy: An Opportunity for Integration - Presented by Canyon Lohnas
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 9am - July 11, 2023
Using Math Choice Boards - Presented by Brigid Davidson
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 10:30am - July 11, 2023
Using Data to Explore and Tell Our Stories - Presented by Lou Karas
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 9am - July 12, 2023
Open Ended Math Questions - Presented by Brigid Davidson
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 900am - July 13, 2023
Tips and Tricks: A Toolkit of Trauma-Informed Resources - Presented by Hilary Sayre
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 10:30am - July 13, 2023
Co-Teaching: Building Relationships in the Classroom - Presented by Sarah Schimmel
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 9am - July 18, 2023
Designing Grading Rubrics - Presented by Hilary Bougher-Muckian
Connected Classroom 9.0 - 9am - July 19, 2023
Systems Thinking Through Game Design - Presented by Heather Mallak
Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series 7.0 October 18, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Connected Classroom 7.0 - October 18, 2022
Teen Screen Virtual: Bringing Film-Based Learning into Your Classroom – Presented by Andrew McGowan
Connected Classroom 7.0 – October 25, 2022
Creative Ways to Use Cardboard in the Classroom – Presented by Lou Karas
Connected Classroom 7.0 – October 27, 2022
Collaborations and Partnerships: Developing Mutually Beneficial Relationships – Presented by Lou Karas
Connected Classroom 7.0 – November 1, 2022
Sparking Excitement for Writing Through Bookmaking and Zines – Presented by Debbie Coppula
Connected Classroom 7.0 – November 3, 2022
Slow Down, Notice More – Presented by Melissa Butler
Connected Classroom 7.0 – November 8, 2022
Using Data to Explore and Tell Our Stories – Presented by Lou Karas
Connected Classroom 7.0 – November 15, 2022
Nine Ways to Increase Student Motivation in the Classroom – Presented by Jeffrey Grubbs
Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series 6.0 June 21, 2022 - July 28, 2022
Connected Classroom 6.0 - June 21, 2022
Harry Potter and His Reading Generation - Presented by Cecilia Konchar Farr
Connected Classroom 6.0 - June 21, 2022
But Are They Good? Harry Potter Novels in the English Classroom - Presented by Cecilia Konchar Farr
Connected Classroom 6.0 - June 21, 2022 2
Augmented Reality and ELA - Presented by Sarah Durzo
Connected Classroom 6.0 - June 22, 2022
Creating Engaging Videos for Learning - Presented by Jared Thompson
Connected Classroom 6.0 - June 23, 2022
Introduction to Drones - Presented by PJ Denard and Jared Thompson
Connected Classroom 6.0 - June 23, 2022 2
Outdoor Learning Spaces, Initiatives & Examples - Presented by Miriam Douglas
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 9am - June 28, 2022
Making Math Memorable - Presented by Grabrielle Burriss
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 1030am - June 28, 2022
Save The World on Your Own Time: An Ethnographic Study on Cultivating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conversations in the Classrooms and…
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 9:00am - June 29, 2022
Games Around the World - Presented by Kathleen Wack
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 10:30am - June 29, 2022
Bringing Words to Life: A More intentional Approach to Vocabulary Instruction - Presented by Brigid Davidson
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 9:00am - June 30, 2022
Mitigating Issues within Tier 1 Instruction Using Differentiated Instruction - Presented by Eric Croasmun
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 10:30am - June 30, 2022
Improving Teacher Morale: 5 Strategies Every Teacher Can Use to Take Control of Their Own Happiness at School - Presented by Zac Shutler and…
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 9:00am - July 5, 2022
Reading Strategies Across the Content Area - Presented by Anna Malone
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 9:00am - July 6, 2022
ComPassion Projects: Combining Community and Service in Elementary Classrooms - Presented by Michelle Deitrich
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 9:00am - July 7, 2022
Making It Personal: Digital Citizenship Activities and Skills in the Classrooms - Presented by Ana Klemm and Zak Klemm
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 900am - July 12, 2022
Inspired By: Writing for Performance to Help Students Find their Voice - Presented by Meredith Hoppe and Linda Addlespurger
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 1030am - July 12, 2022
Make it Breathe: Using Theater Techniques to Help Young People Bring Their Stories and Poems to Life - Presented by Meredith Hoppe and Linda…
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 900am - July 13, 2022
Introduction to Digital Mapping Tools - Presented by Ryan Hoffman and Paul Dille, CREATE Lab
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 1030am - July 13, 2022
Fund Raising Strategies for Teachers - Presented by Angela Zambito Hill, West Liberty University Foundation
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 900am - July 14, 2022
Making Literacy Come Alive - Presented by Debbie Coppula, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 900am - July 20, 2022
Genius Hour in the Classroom: An Innovative Opportunity for Integrated Instruction - Presented by Angela Curfman
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 1030am - July 20, 2022
Down the Rabbithole: Tales from 20 Years of Experience in the Educational Metaverse - John Balash, Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment…
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 1030am - July 21, 2022
Stop Motion Animation in the Elementary Classroom - Presented by Bennett McKinley
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 1030am - July 21, 2022
Turning Worksheets into Tactile/Multi-Sensory Activities - Presented by Lisa McGee
Connected Classroom 6.0 - 900am - July 26, 2022
Deconstructing the Depth of Knowledge - Presented by Eric Crousman and Brigid Davidson
Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series 5.0 March 23, 2022 - April 28, 2022
Connected Classroom 5.0 - March 23, 2022
Media Production and Creative Pedagogy: Creating Media Production Opportunities in Education Settings - Presented by Jared Thompson
Connected Classroom 5.0 - March 24, 2022
Introduction to Gimkit: A Kahoot Alternative - Presented by Zackary Klemm
Connected Classroom 5.0 - March 30, 2022
Coaching in Education: It's Not Just for Athletes - Presented by Zac Shutler and Jamal Crook
Connected Classroom 5.0 - March 31, 2022
What Might You Find in a Button? - Presented by Melissa A. Butler
Connected Classroom 5.0 - April 6, 2022
Ergonomics in the Workplace - Presented by David Hanna
Connected Classroom 5.0 - April 7, 2022
Canva in the Classroom and Beyond - Presented by Heather Mallak
Connected Classroom 5.0 - April 13, 2022
Arts Integration in the Elementary Classroom - Presented by Brigid Davidson
Connected Classroom 5.0 - April 14, 2022
Effective Inclusive Co-Teaching in the Elementary Classroom - Presented by Brigid Davidson
Connected Classroom 5.0-April 20 2022
Classroom Management That Works - Presented by Kenneth Sexton
Connected Classroom 5.0 - April 21, 2022
Hybrid Activities and Assemblies: How to Combine Hands-On and Virtual Experiences in Classrooms and Schools - Presented by Sarah Posti
Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series 4.0 October 6, 2021 - December 2, 2021
Connected Classroom 4.0 - October 6, 2021
Recess Redo: Strategies to Make Recess Organized, Safe, Active, and Fun - Presented by Kathleen Wack
Connected Classroom 4.0-October 14, 2021
Hypothesis for Text Annotation: Making Thinking Visible and Social - Presented by Nicole Ennis
Connected Classroom 4.0 - October 20, 2021
Collaborations and Partnerships: Developing Mutually Beneficial Relationships - Presented by Lou Karas
Connected Classroom 4.0 - October 21, 2021
Teaching Emotional Literacy in a Post Pandemic World - Presented by Hilary Bougher-Muckian
Connected Classroom 4.0 - November 3, 2021
Family Resources Networks: Programs and Resources for Communities - Presented by Claudia Raymer
Connected Classroom 4.0 - Nov 4 2021
Can You Relate? Could You Survive? - Contextual Factors Impacting Education - Presented by Sarah Schimmel
Connected Classroom 4.0 - November 10, 2021
West Liberty University Community Education Program (CEP) Alumni Panel - Moderated by Miriam Douglas
Connected Classroom 4.0 - November 11, 2021
Bookmaking in Early Education and Elementary Classrooms - Presented by Lou Karas
Connected Classroom 4.0 - November 17, 2021
LGBTQ+ Resources and Programming at The Warhol Museum - Presented by Heather Whilte and Mona Wiley
Connected Classroom 4.0 - November 18, 2021
Introduction to Instructional Design for Learning - Presented by Lucy Gray Kefauver
Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series 3.0 June 22, 2021 to July 29, 2021
Connected Classroom 3.0 - June 22, 2021
Reading Strategies in the Content Area - Presented by Anna Malone
Connected Classroom 3.0 June 23, 2021
The Relaxation Station: Stress Management Strategies for the Classroom - Presented by Kathleen Wack
Connected Classroom 3.0 - June 23, 2021
Mixed Reality in Learning Environments - Presented by John Balash
Connected Classroom 3.0 June 22, 2021 2
Bridging the Skill Gap: Creating Meaningful, Verifiable and Compliant Transition Focused IEPs - Presented by Lori Peterson and Matthew Wood…
Connected Classroom 3.0 - June 24, 2021 1030am
Creative Dramatics in the Early Childhood Classroom - Presented by Meredith Hoppe
Connected Classroom 3.0 - June 29, 2021 - 9am
Classroom Management Using Love & Logic - Presented by Melesa Swartz
Connected Classroom 3.0 - June 29, 2021 - 1030am
I Come from a Place: An Interdisciplinary Project - Presented by Meredith Hoppe
I Come from a Place: An Interdisciplinary Project -…
Connected Classroom 3.0 - June 30, 2021 - 1030am
Using Shadow Puppets in the Classroom - Presented by Meredith Hoppe
Connected Classroom 3.0 - June 30, 2021 - 9am
Contemporary Time Capsules with The Warhol Museum - Presented by Nicole Denzelon and Heather White
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 1, 2021 - 1030am
Setting Up Students for Success During Small Group Instruction - Presented by Jason Yoho
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 6, 2021 - 9am
Develop Data Fluency, Global Competence and Future Ready Skills: Human Rights and Refugees Unit - Presented by Laura Fleischer Proaño
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 6, 2021 - 1030am
Social Justice and Diversity in Children’s Literature - Presented by Devon Thompson
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 6, 2021 - 100pm
Integrating the Arts with Students Living with Learning Differences - Presented by Meredith Hoppe and Lindsay Zappala
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 7, 2021 - 9am
Tips and Tricks: A Toolbox for Trauma - Presented by Hilary Sayre
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 8, 2021 - 9am
Designing a Team Culture within the Classroom - Presented by Zac Shutler
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 7, 2021 - 1030am
Mindfulness and Yoga in the Classroom - Presented by Devon Thompson
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 8, 2021 - 1030am
Classroom Instruction that Works: Practices for Increasing Student Achievement - Presented by Brigid Davidson
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 13, 2021 - 9am
Writing Useful Educator Goals - Presented by Eric Croasmun
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 13, 2021 - 1030am
Teaching Emotional Literacy in a Post-Pandemic World - Presented by Hilary Bougher-Muckian
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 14, 2021 - 9am
Magic in the Making - Presented by Mandi Figlioli
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 14, 2021 1pm
Statistics into Stories: Visual Representations of Data - Presented by Lou Karas
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 15, 2021 1030am
Playing Games Together: Co-Play from Dinner Tables to Desks - Presented by Heather Mallak and Sabrina Culyba
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 21, 2021 9am
Communicating in the 21st Century Classroom - Presented by Mandi Figlioli
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 21, 2021 1pm
Enhancing PLCs and Professional Learning: Strategies to Boost Engagement and Improve Adult Learning - Presented by Nicole Ennis
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 22, 2021 9am
Digital and Micro Professional Development - Presented by Anna Malone
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 22, 2021 1030am
Unpacking Content Standards - Presented by Eric Croasmun and Brigid Davidson
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 27, 2021 9am
Conversations with Education Leaders: Embracing Opportunities Among Challenges - Presented by Cathy Monteroso
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 27, 2021 1030am
Puppets on Film: Amp Up Technology and Art in Your Classroom! - Presented by Meredith Hoppe and Lindsay Zappala
Connected Classroom 3.0 - July 28, 2021 1pm
Collaborations and Partnerships: Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships - Presented by Lou Karas
Connected Classroom 2.1 March 16, 2021 to April 29, 2021
Connected Classroom 2.1 - March 18, 2021
Breakout EDU Virtual Games - Presented by Sarah Durzo
Connected Classroom 2.1 - March 23, 2021
The Kinesthetic Classroom: STEM Strategies - Presented by Kathleen Wack
Connected Classroom 2.1 Mar 24 2021
Bitmoji Classroom: Ideas, Tips and Questions - Presented by Lauren Brown
Connected Classroom 2.1-MAR 30 2021
Motivation and Creativity for K-12, Higher Education, and Beyond - Presented by Miriam Douglas
Connected Classroom 2.1- April 1 2021
Introduction to EarthTime - Presented by Ryan Hoffman, Paul Dille and Jared Kohler
Connected Classroom 2.1-April 6, 2021
Creating a Positive Classroom Community - Presented by MaryRose Creedon.
Connected Classroom 2.1-April 7, 2021
The Kinesthetic Classroom: ELA Strategies - Presented by Kathleen Wack
Connected Classrom 2.1-April 13, 2021
Bookmaking Across the Curriculum - Presented by Lou Karas.
Connected Classroom 2.1-April 14, 2021
The Warhol Museum’s GenZ Time Capsule Digital Project - Presented by Nicole Denzelon and Heather White
Connected Classroom 2.1-April 20, 2021
Using Puppetry in the Classroom - Presented by Meredith Hoppe
Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series 2.0 February 2 - March 11, 2021
The Connected Classroom 2.0 - February 2, 2021
Stop Motion Animation - Presented by Sarah Durzo
The Connected Classroom 2.0 - February 4, 2021
Padlet: A "Digital Blank Wall" for All Ages - Presented by Anna Malone
The Connected Classroom 2.0 - February 9, 2021
Book Creator Basics - Presented by MaryRose Creedon
Connected Classroom 2.0 - February 10, 2021
Creating Classroom Connections: Teambuilding Activities - Presented by Kathleen Wack
Connected Classroom 2.0 - February 11, 2021
Hypothes.is for Text Annotation: Making Thinking Visible and Social - Presented by Nicole Ennis
Connected Classroom 2.0 - February 18, 2021
Conversations with Educational Leaders: Embracing Opportunities Among Challenges - Facilitated by Cathy Monteroso
Connected Classroom 2.0 - February 23, 2021
Transition Tools and Grouping Strategies - Presented by Kathleen Wack
Connected Classroom 2.0 - February 25, 2021
Whiteboard.chat: A Virtual Tool for the Elementary Classroom - Presented by Jason Yoho
Connected Classroom 2.0 - March 2, 2021
Eye for Design: GIFs, Selfies, Canva and More - Presented by Heather Mallak
Connected Classroom 2.0 - March 3, 2021
Distance Learning & Digital Engagement at The Warhol Museum - Presented by Nicole Dezelon and Heather White
Connected Classroom Virtual Learning Series 1.0 July 2020
The Connected Classroom - Session 6
Lights, Camera, Action: Video for Teaching and Learning - Presented by Sandra Wiseman
The Connected Classroom - Session 7
Flipgrid: Empowering Student Voice - Presented by Gail Adams
The Connected Classroom - Session 8
Using Common Sense Media to Enhance Your Classroom - Presented by Ana Klemm
The Connected Classroom - Session 9
Internet Treasure Hunt: Finding What You Need - Presented by Shawna Safreed
The Connected Classroom - Session 11
Computer Coding Resources: How to Use in the Virtual Classroom - Presented by Ana Klemm
The Connected Classroom - Session 12 - 1st Presentation
Creating Classroom Connections: Team Building Activities for the Virtual Classroom - Presented by Kathleen Wack
The Connected Classroom - Session 12 - 2nd Presentation
Creating Classroom Connections: Team Building Activities for the Virtual Classroom - Presented by Kathleen Wack
The Connected Classroom - Session 13 - 1st Presentation
How to Create an Interactive Bitmoji Classroom - Presented by Lauren Brown
The Connected Classroom - Session 13 - 2nd Presentation
How to Create an Interactive Bitmoji Classroom - Presented by Lauren Brown
The Connected Classroom - Session 14
Using a Green Screen: Adding a Little Magic - Presented by Sandra Wiseman
The Connected Classroom - Session 16
Choice Boards: Scaffolding Student Agency for Effective Learning - Presented by Caleb Johnson
The Connected Classroom - Session 17
Eye for Design: Selfies, Gifs, Canva Oh My! - Presented by Heather Mallak
The Connected Classroom - Session 18
Transition Tools and Grouping Strategies - Presented by Kathleen Wack
The Connected Classroom - Session 19
Effective Use of Schoology (and Other LMS) - Presented by Isabella Droginski
The Connected Classroom - Session 20
Seesaw in the Elementary Classroom - Presented by Jaclyn Kiedaisch and Stephanie McKenzie
The Connected Classroom - Session 22
Using Puppetry in the Virtual Classroom - Presented by Meredith Hoppe
The Connected Classroom - Session 23
Hypothes.is for Text Annotation: Making Thinking Visual and Social - Presented by Nicole Ennis
The Connected Classroom - Session 24
Kid O'Clock News and Other Ways to Keep Kids Engaged and Active in Learning - Presented by Bennett McKinley
The Connected Classroom - Session 25
Adding Creativity to the Virtual Classroom - Presented by Meredith Hoppe
Conversations with Anastasia Higginbotham, Author of the Ordinary Terrible Things Series
Conversations with Anastasia Higginbotham, author of "Not My Idea," Session 1
Conversations with Anastasia Higginbotham, author of "Not My Idea," Session 1
School and Community Connections
West Liberty Elementary - 4th Grade - Parade Float Project - November 26, 2019
West Liberty Elementary - 4th Grade - Parade Float Project - November 26, 2019
West Liberty Elementary - 4th Grade - Cardboard Boat Project - May 29, 2018
West Liberty Elementary - 4th Grade - Cardboard Boat Project - May 29, 2018
