As the first primarily non-verbal ITAC Think Tank, participants were engaged using images, written reflections, group discussions focused on playful gesture and facial expression exploration, and nonverbal games.

To maintain the momentum, Becky will invite participants to collectively develop and create a suite of resources for nonverbal Teaching Artistry. This initiative will explore how word-free engagement can be applied more widely across various art forms. The goal is for these resources to address the need for:

– Engaging nonverbal students and teaching inclusively to different language backgrounds.

– Creating ensemble culture in all art forms, even within verbal programs, and integrating accessible embodied learning.

Ultimately, this suite of resources will serve as a practical guide and will include theories, history, and narratives surrounding the many implications and impacts of nonverbal storytelling.