As art teachers, we sometimes have the tendency to fall back in our own interests--and our own aesthetics--when we design our lessons. But how can things change if we design lessons around what will interest our students? In today's episode, listen to Nic's ideas about engagement, building a classroom community, and always keeping students' interests in mind.  Resources and Links A Simple Way to Increase Student Engagement 5 Projects to Engage Students Interested in Sports Motivating Students on Difficult Days Why Building Relationships is So Important