We've all had projects that have flopped, but how do we transition out of that failure into something meaningful? Andrew joins Tim on the show as they discuss the need to figure out how to make those failures relevant. They also talk about salvaging learning experiences for our students when things aren't running as smoothly as we had hoped. Tim provides tips on using reflection and discussion as a learning experience (3:00). Andrew shares his ideas about what causes our projects to fail (7:00) and why he purposefully designs projects that force students to struggle (11:45). This episode has great suggestions for trying new projects in your classroom, saving lessons that go awry, and even using those lessons to teach our kids about failure.

Resources and Links:

• https://www.theartofed.com/2013/06/20/when-to-toss-a-project/
• https://www.theartofed.com/2013/02/28/cut-your-losses-when-art-projects-flop/
• https://www.theartofed.com/2015/02/24/should-art-students-be-allowed-to-ditch-projects/
• http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/finding_common_ground/2012/01/the_benefits_of_failure.html