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Webinar: Unlock the potential of teaching with images

Spark student curiosity and enhance learning by incorporating images into your lessons. Join us on November 19 at 11 AM EDT as Blair Woodard (University of Portland) and Whitney Barlow Robles (Dartmouth College) share how they transform their teaching with Artstor on JSTOR. Can’t make the live event? Register to receive the recording!

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A vibrant 1982 painting by Lois Mailou Jones titled Two African Hairstyles. The artwork features a young girl with a traditional African hairstyle, her head slightly bowed. Behind her is a stylized profile of an African mask or figure in white, adorned with intricate patterns. The background is a rich tapestry of bold geometric shapes and bright colors, including orange, red, green, and black, evoking African cultural motifs and heritage. The composition emphasizes the beauty and cultural significance of African hairstyles and artistry.

Bridge current events and academic scholarship in your classroom

Leverage JSTOR Daily’s pedagogical resources to boost student engagement. Access curated reading lists, annotated primary sources, and classroom activities to foster critical thinking and research skills. Help your students make connections between their world and your course material.

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Abstract representation of cellular apoptosis by artist Odra Noel. The colorful artwork, titled 'Apoptosis,' features vibrant organic shapes in shades of blue, green, yellow, and red, representing a stylized view of a cell and its components. The image evokes the process of programmed cell death, with dynamic, flowing forms and intricate textures. Part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

How are faculty adapting to new teaching trends and advanced technologies?

A national survey of 5,259 instructors reveals that more faculty are integrating open educational resources and seeking support for diversifying course materials. Ithaka S+R’s report also provides insights into how educators are adapting to generative AI in the classroom.

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A 17th-century painting by Georges de La Tour featuring a young man receiving a fortune-telling from an elderly woman. He is surrounded by three women, each dressed in traditional clothing with elaborate headscarves. The painting captures a moment of subtle intrigue and interaction between the figures.

Lesson plan: Artstor on JSTOR virtual field trip

Promote equity, boost engagement, and build visual literacy with this ready-to-use virtual field trip lesson plan using Artstor on JSTOR.

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A bright red portable typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass, Jr., and Perry A. King, manufactured by Olivetti in 1969. The compact typewriter, known as the Valentine, has a sleek, modern design with black keys and is intended to be lightweight and portable.

Flexible teaching resources for educators

Explore adaptable slide decks, handouts, and LibGuides to enhance your teaching with JSTOR. From research basics to image use in lessons, these resources are ready to be customized for your classroom, with periodic updates to reflect new JSTOR features.

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A 17th-century trompe l’oeil painting by Andrea Gottardo Remps, depicting an assortment of drawings, prints, and a framed landscape partially hidden by a red curtain. The artwork creates an illusion of a wooden board adorned with various paper sketches and a small stack of books.

Webinar recording: JSTOR for research

Save time and streamline research for you and your students with JSTOR’s newest features and tools. Watch the on-demand webinar for practical tips and a better research experience on JSTOR.

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1. Florence Winterflood. Alzheimer’s Disease. n.d. Wellcome Collection. 2. Lois Mailou Jones. Two African Hairstyles. 1982. Visual Arts Legacy Collection. 3. Odra Noel. Apoptosis. n.d. Wellcome Collection. 4. Georges de La Tour. The Fortune-Teller. Probably 1630s. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 5. Ettore Sottsass, Jr. (designer), Perry A. King (designer), and Olivetti Manufacturing Company (manufacturer). Valentine Portable Typewriter and Case. 1969. RISD Museum. 6. Andrea Gottardo Remps. Trompe l’oeil with Paintings and Prints. 17th c. Visual Arts Legacy Collection.