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Online Art Classes You Will Love!

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on November 18, 2021 10

Art Class online? Do they work? Depends on what you are looking for. I love the opportunity to learn from creators worldwide, and online art class broke glass ceilings for me.

I am a doctor and love everything about being one. But something else I love, is being a creative artist. If writing was the introduction to the world of art, I fell into the watercolor world with Tangi back in January 2020. That magical platform disappeared in July 2021, leaving us Tangi creators with only memories.

A creator-first community is a dream for artists, and that’s one reason I am excited about the Pinterest creator platform, the born on Instagram program, the Youtube creator, Google creator concepts. All in all, if you are a creator, these platforms are trying something new. Depending on your interests, learning is the name of the game. But how helpful these actually are, will be a post for another day.

It’s unbelievable what one can learn by listening and watching. I stopped painting when I was nine. It took a pandemic and lockdown to remind me of a world of watercolors, pencil, and paper. There are more fun times with painting because I try not to judge. I just paint. It’s so relaxing that after I paint, I feel I can do anything.

It’s crazy, but my daughter painted this picture with me when she was four and we were running out of paper. These are a mix of acrylic, crayons, and sketch pens.It was the best way to make her sit for some time in one place.

Now she is 9 and we are both trying different types of art and it’s time I shared about my favorite teachers.

The Online Art classes I adore are:

Rooftop app

Seascape with Watercolour and gouache

An art class I attended, this time with Rajasthan circle, a creative community under the @rooftop_ app.

Zwendelive

I painted this today with Zwende live, and if you check out my Instagram, you will find most of the artwork I created.

Youtube

There are so many incredible artists there. My favorite ones who share watercolor art are Jenna Rainey and Dewinton and paper co.

Instagram

I love watercolor by all my Tangi friends. Find a list of all artists here

I adore Instagram.

The Artist network newsletter:

They send some great tutorials to follow. You can learn so much by looking at their step-by-step tutorials.

Winsor and Newton newsletter.

7 Things about these Online Art Class you should know

The platforms I mention have many free art classes. They also have paid workshops. Most of the free courses are beginner-friendly.
They happen online through the Zoom app. You can join your phone or desktop.
Kids can join too. If you want your child to explore different art forms, there are many options to try to know what they enjoy most.
These art classes are usually forty minutes to an hour-long.
You can get feedback if you create along with the artist.
Option to buy the class recordings in some cases.
They are always a mood booster.

Seascape painted with Brusto Watercolour and Gouache

I am a watercolor girl, but I love mandala, doodling, and ink washes too. If you enjoy exploring your creative side, start with any of these or check out the creators on Instagram.

Revolutionized Teaching for Gen Z #BlogchatterBookReview

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on June 8, 2020 3

Why do you what you do?

Because you love it.

Why do you teach?

Because you know you can make a difference?

Why are teachers outstanding?

Because they know how to connect.

Why do teachers love teaching?

Because they love teaching!

In these times, it’s even more important to teach. Because Education is the greatest gift of all.

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Digital Education, screen time, homeschooling, and lack of human connection are complicated topics, everyone agrees that learning cannot be postponed. This time will never come back, and we need to do whatever it takes.

The problem is our teachers are used to teaching hands-on.Not online.

In the villages and small towns, most schools are low tech. Even after the best schools completely update online, Education is hardly the reality.

In this climate, I downloaded a book by Author Ms. Meenu Arora from the Blogchatter eBook Carnival.

Revolutionized Teaching for Gen Z

Author Meenu Aurora’s new book for teachers of generation Z students is a helpful resource for teachers who are just going online with their educational material. It’s a quick overview of tools resources, apps for teaching online.

Who is it for?

Anyone who is teaching online

If you plan to teach online

If you want to create courses.

If you are afraid of too much tech stuff while teaching online

Who is it not for?

If you are a pro at online Education and already use Google tools and others.

My favorite parts

Where she gives tips about making online education interactive and fun, the Wow factors. I also liked the list of social tools and Google tools for Educators.

What could be better?

More options for video audio content creation
A resource page
Ideas for making a lesson plan for daily online teaching.
What tool for which age, because Education for preschoolers, primary, middle school, and high school needs different devices and skillsets.

My take

Definitely read this and have it in your toolbox if you plan to start your online class or course. If you are afraid of the tech, this easy to skim book will help you get started without overwhelming. Get it here now. It’s free for a limited time on The Blogchatter Ebook Carnival. This book review is a part of the Blogchatter Book review program.

About the Author Ms.Meenu Arora

Men Aurora is an author educator blogger and believes in continuous learning. Her blog lifemarbles.com is where she expresses her self.

Get this book here

Online class Gardening with Kids and Storytelling

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on May 30, 2020 0

Today’s online class is on Gardening with Kids and Storytelling.
Last year my daughter joined a new school.Not only did the school have exceptional board results,I also liked how much greenery was there all around.A big field ,a small garden for smaller kids,plus plants all around and beautiful green canopy.

The teachers ensured the children had opportunities for structured and unstructured playtime.Thats why, when this Corona virus problem, makes home school the new normal,I take time to give her an extra dose of nature.

Sharing a story I told her about my pumpkin seed .Share it with your child if she likes to garden.

The story of the Pumpkin seed

Once upon a time there was a little seed .It was full of hope. It was lovely yellowish orange with a ridged border and full of love .But it wanted to be a tree.

Hearing this ,the little seeds next to it said ,
“No no you can’t be a tree ,you are meant to be a creeper and a pumpkin.”

“Huh pumpkin ?What’s that ?”the little seed cried.

When mother earth heard the displeasure in the little seeds voice ,she smiled and gave her a kiss.
“My dear little pumpkin to be ,do you know how much loved and waited you are ?Do you know humans love you from the day you are born .They appreciate your leaves stems ,flowers ,seeds and of course , the pumpkin. Every part of it is full of goodness.”

“But mother I want to be a big tree and help support you against storms and rains and give shade to humans and shelter to birds ,bees ,squirrels,” whispered pumpkin-to-be.

Mother earth smiled again.
“Dear pumpkin-to-be ,your intense desire to help and serve has made you so special. You will help humans just by being .you can grow as big as you want ,but your creeping and climbing stems will be soft and delicious and not woody and straight .But that’s what makes you unique. Your delicious orange flowers and the pumpkin will make children eat more veggies. You are special just the way you are .You don’t need to be like anyone elsw.Wherever you are ,in whatever you do ,if you help and serve and not harm you are doing God’s work .It doesn’t matter if we are all different .
Everyone is unique and has a special quality.”

The pumpkin-to-be smiled, and quickly sprouted a tender green shoot.
The End
Now I tell my daughter stories about birds,bees,seeds,fairies.magic and growing up.She ends up telling me she is having a lot of fun being a child,but she is not sure there is magic.
That’s my job as a mother, is to help her realize that being alive is magic.Life is Magical.You just need to see the tiny sparkle and feel your heart skip a beat when the magic happens .

Do you believe life is magical?
Writing this for the #CauseAchatter Blogchatter campaign where K am promoting the cause of Quality online education for all children.
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Top 13 ways to Study better and Do great in exams

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on January 23, 2020 2

My first board exams meant I studied almost 16 hours a day. That helped create the kind of discipline for later in my life as a Doctor. Teachers and parents all have a big role to play when it comes to exam revision and results. That’s where I feel, many people struggle.

If you were scared of exams, you may invariably relay that stress top your child.

I am going through a period so picnicitis. That’s not a real word but one we made up today after going for our fourth picnic this month. December was busy with family weddings and travel and January were mixed with class tests and weekend picnics. One such spontaneous family picnic happened today and I was at the receiving end of current best practices for doing well in exams.

Disclaimer: This is a fictitious conversation, where any resemblance to people you know is purely coincidental.

A mommy was telling me, how she and her son was staying up till 2 am, to revise well. I politely asked what happened during the day?

Mrs.X answered : “home tutors come from 10 am onwards till late in the evening. The young boy preparing for his board exams, had little time to study except at night.

In a day of 24 hours, eight-hour sleep is essential to do your best. So that leaves behind16 hours. At least 2 to 3 hours of which you will need for your daily necessary relaxation and meals.

You have 12 to 13 hours for completing your to-do list every day.
So how to study before exams, so that you cover all subjects and do well?

Top 13 ways to Study better and Do great in exams

Divide the 13 hours into slots depending on how many subjects you want to cover and how difficult they are. Keep at least two to three hours every day for going through mock test pares and previous years’ exam questions. Time yourself while you go through the mock papers

The subject which is most scoring should be practiced daily.

The subject which needs work may need more time but be careful not to spend all your morning o it /Its best to get a major chunk of learning done in the morning until before lunchtime.

After lunch relax for some time and start solving test papers to help top get rid of the post-lunch lazy feeling In the evening a quick snack and a few minutes of relaxation can be taken.

Make revision charts for maths formulas, tables.

Science diagrams, flowcharts and difficult to remember topics.

Anything which is repeatedly forgotten needs to be jotted down in a special diary for repeated perusal.

Know your strengths and weaknesses.

Now make a plan for the last month of revision.

Plan for one-week full revision just before the boards start.

Plan for daily revision just before the exam.

Make your strengths stronger and weak subjects better for the best result.

Spend some time exercising or going for walks. Eat a balanced nutritious diet and don’t forget to stay hydrated, pray and do your best.

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