1. Daniel Charny points out that making is powerful, and can help us see problems in new ways. The art classroom can really use this perspective, in order to best prepare its students for the challenges of our world. Creative critical thinking is a skill that can be used across curricula, and I see value in this when advocating for arts in the schools.
2. Michael Dieter and Geert Lovink state that making is never a solo job. I love this, because it promotes collaboration and unity in the classroom. Art classes can be seen as creative problem solving hubs, even when working with traditional media. The skills learned when working together to tinker can easily be applied to any art form in the classroom. Collaboration is an excellent thing to promote, and it helps students gain new perspectives and widen their possibilities.
3. Gary Stager's work shows how Piaget and other development psychologists support the process of making, because it allows for actual problem solving in interesting ways. Applied learning can appeal to all types of learners and allow them to experience creative making in new and challenging ways.
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