In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Whether you plan weeks in advance or the night before class, you should always have a schedule prepared for class time. Include several basic elements in each lesson plan, such as an opening warm-up, a short review session, and the main assignment.  Use an opening warm-up or ritual to help the students focus their attention and warm up, such as a few minutes of quiet contour drawing or sketching. Include a short review session at the beginning of each lesson to remind students of what they’ve learned already. During this time, ask students if they have any questions about previous lessons or techniques. The main assignment should take up the bulk of the class time. Start by introducing any new techniques that students will need to complete the assignment, then explain the assignment details before letting students begin working on it. Emphasize basic design principles, such as balance and composition, and the importance of having a foundational knowledge of art. If your students plan to attend college or enter the job market, they’ll benefit immensely from a background in art history or artistic skills.  Other important basic artistic skills include working with lines, shapes, colors, values, and textures. For example, your students will need a solid background in design principles for a college degree in graphic design, interior design, or visual communications.  They could also apply these skills in the workplace when designing a logo, making promotional brochures, or creating visually compelling emails. Whether you include some art history in every class period or dedicate a single class period to it, this side of art is crucial to creating a well-rounded class experience. To incorporate art history into your course, match an iconic art movement with the lessons you’ll be teaching. Summarize the style, its most popular artists, and its historical significance.  For example, you could introduce pop art with a lesson on color theory or portraiture.  You could pair a section on abstract art with a lesson on how to create balance in a composition. This is a great way to keep students engaged and help them progress in skill. Explain the project, then let your students practice the techniques you’ve explained. Walk around the room, giving encouragement and correcting any major mistakes to help students get back on track. For example, you could set up a still life in the classroom with a bowl of fruit or a series of glass bottles. Have students draw, paint, or photograph the scene in class to hone their skills. This could be a project to work on outside of class, a journal for recording inspiration, or special challenges for students to complete each day. Having regular homework outside of classwork will help students retain information and learn how to practice these skills on their own.  For pottery classes, you could have students sketch their favorite mugs in detail. For a drawing class, assign blind contours and action poses to let students practice and get used to the feeling of drawing. Excursions to art museums, studios, and galleries can be a great way to expose students to new styles and get them excited about art. Observation is key to developing a critical eye and an appreciation for art.  To get more hands-on, you could arrange for a tour or a presentation with a local artist. You could also include an assignment with the trip, such as a paragraph on their favorite piece. Each teacher grades differently, but encouragement is key for keeping your students working hard. Give feedback for each assignment students turn in and limit your corrections to 1 or 2 suggestions. Encourage students' creativity above all!  For example, when giving feedback on an abstract piece, you could say, "Your sense of balance and composition is really strong. You've done a great job with this project. My only note is that contrasting colors could add a little more interest to the piece—try out some complementary colors next time and see what you think." If you do class critiques, make sure to affirm your students on what they did well and keep things positive. Remember that feedback can be nerve-wracking, especially in front of the whole class!
Summary: Plan out your lessons in advance to introduce new ideas and skills. Incorporate skills that students will use later in life. Ground your lessons by touching on some art history. Incorporate hands-on projects in each class. Assign homework each week. Plan field trips to introduce students to fine art and inspiration. Give encouraging feedback as well as 1-2 suggestions for improvement.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you can share files from your Windows 8.1 computer with the rest of your local network, you'll need to make the computer “discoverable.” The PC Settings screen will appear. A list of networks will appear in the right panel. If you see more than one network listed, use the one that says “connected” beneath its name. Once you do this, the computer will be discoverable on the network, which means that other users on the network will be able to find the folder(s) you share. Now you'll get ready to share your first folder. This will launch the Windows File Explorer. Use the sidebar on the left to navigate your folder structure until you find the folder you want to share with other users on the network. Don't double-click—just click once. Some sharing options will appear at the top of this tab. The “File Sharing” dialog will appear. ” This allows everyone on the network access to this folder. You'll be able to define which type of access they have in just a moment. The folder is now shared with members of the network. To see your files, they can open the File Explorer and click the “Network” icon. ” Now you'll decide the type of access that “Everyone” has. The Folder Properties screen will appear. This dialog shows all the security settings for the folder. This will open the “Permissions for [folder]” screen. If you don't see “Everyone” listed:  Click “Add.” Type “Everyone” into the blank. Click “Add.” Under “Permissions for (Everyone)”, decide what sort of access you'd like to provide:  Full Control: Allows everyone to read, delete, and edit files in this folder. This also grants this user the ability to change permissions on the folder. Change: Allows everyone to read, delete, and edit files in the folder but not change permissions. Read and execute: Allows everyone to view files in the folder and run programs. Users cannot modify files in the folder if this is the only option selected. List folder contents: Allows users to see a list of files in the folder. The files are now accessible by users connected to your network.
Summary:
Press ⊞ Win+S to launch Windows Search. Type “PC Settings” and press ↵ Enter. Click the “Network” link. Click the name of the network you're connected to. Flip the “Find Devices and Content” switch to On. Press ⊞ Win+S to launch Windows Search. Type “Explorer” and press ↵ Enter. Navigate to a folder you want to share. Click to highlight the folder you want to share. Click to the “Share” tab at the top of the Explorer. Click “Specific People…” in the “Share With” area. Type “Everyone” into the box and click “Add. Click “Share” to share the folder. Right-click on the shared folder and select “Properties. Click to the “Security” tab. Click the “Edit” button. Select “Everyone” from the “Group or user names” list. Set the permissions for the user(s) you selected. Click “OK” to save your permissions.