As an introvert, it always fascinates me how I can get into a really deep conversation with someone for a while and feel energized and motivated by it, and can keep talking all night. Then there are other times where talking to someone just sucks the life out of me and takes my energy away. In this episode, I discuss small talk versus big talk and how to go beyond small talk to have deeper, more meaningful conversations and teach our students to do the same. I also share some strategies you can use in your classroom to help develop these skills in your students. 5:10​ - Defining small vs. big talk and small talk’s vital purpose 14:25 - Revelations from a small talk/big talk research study 16:50 - Benefits to having deeper conversations, especially for art students 19:23 - Ways to encourage and teach your students to have substantive discussions 27:40 - Vulnerability in deep conversations and creating a safe space for students Transcript at https://artclasscurator.com/63