Art Ed Radio

Of the many presentations available in the NOW Conference After Pass, one that stood out to a lot of people was from Ruth Byrne discussing Froebel's Gifts. Today, she joins Tim to talk about Froebel's Gifts and how she utilizes them with her youngest students. Listen as they discuss where she first learned about the gifts, how she introduces them in her classroom, and what her students can learn when working with them. Resources and Links Follow Ruth on Twitter Understanding Froebel's Gifts Implementing Froebel's Gifts A quick reminder to check out the 1-credit course if you attended NOW

The Winter NOW Conference is just 3 days away! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the conference, their excitement about everything coming with the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Join us at the NOW Conference on January 27th, 28th, and 29th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready to finish the school year strong! Resources and Links Listen to Tim's interview with featured presenter Andrea Beaty Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference and the 1-credit course

Ahead of next week's NOW Conference, Kristina Brown joins Tim to talk about her upcoming presentations on creative challenges and her favorite photographic processes. Listen as they discuss how students respond to different creative challenges, what kinds of skills can be developed, and how challenges can help collaboration and build a sense of community.  Resources and Links Follow Kristina on Instagram and Twitter See Kristina's website Creativity Exercises for Every Level Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference and the 1-credit course

Andrea Beaty—author of Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect, and Aaron Slater, Illustrator—joins Tim on today's podcast ahead of her appearance as the featured presenter at the NOW Conference. Listen as she talks to Tim about creativity, nurturing talent, the importance of STEAM, and the vital role that art teachers play each and every day.  Resources and Links Explore more about Andrea Beaty See Ada Twist during Storytime From Space! Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference

With AOEU just finishing its winter break, Tim digs into the archives to start the new year with an old mailbag. In this episode from 2020, he answers questions from listeners on a wide range of topics, starting with New Year's resolutions. The discussion then moves into art history, deep cleaning the art room, and how to start the second semester right. Tim then closes out the show with ideas on what inspires people to be better teachers.  Resources and Links Goals for the New Year The Art Ed Now Conference The Art of Education University Master's Degree PD Goals for a New Year

With AOEU on its winter break, Tim has pulled an excellent episode from the archives that was hosted by Candido Crespo. Teachers are always looking for ways to connect with their communities, and today's episode will give you a plethora of ideas on how to do so. Candido is joined by Levar Robinson to talk about understanding and being a part of the community in which you teach, how to connect with families, and how to help students bring art to the spaces around them.  Resources and Links Follow Candido on Instagram and Twitter Follow Art by Levar on Instagram and Twitter Art Ed Radio Ep. 285--Looking at Collaboration FLEX Lessons--Community Mural and Community Skylines

After Tim's previous episode with AOEU academic advisers Juana Meneses and Jenny Borel, a number of listeners wanted to know more about AOEU Studio Courses. So today, Dr. Alyson Pouls joins Tim to share her experiences as both an associate professor and a student taking a course. Listen as they discuss the benefits to your personal work, how to find the balance you need, and the joy that comes with creating work and connecting with other art teachers. Resources and Links Listen to the earlier episode with Juana and Jenny See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses Take a look at Studio: Printmaking

Jen Leban is back on the podcast today to share her thoughts on technology, creativity, and why teachers don't need to be scared when it comes to learning new tech! Listen as she and Tim discuss the state of social media and how we make connections there, Google Draw and other free tools, and Jen's upcoming presentations at the NOW Conference in January.  Resources and Links Follow Jen on Twitter Listen to one of Jen's previous podcast appearances Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference Fill out the form Tim mentioned about Joy in Teaching

Tim talks today about the various art teacher communities that we take part in, and what each of these different communities can offer us. Listen as he discusses finding connections both in-person and online, how those connections can help our teaching, and what an ideal art teaching community might look like. Resources and Links Fill out the form Tim mentioned about Joy in Teaching Finding Your Art Teacher Community The Importance of Professional Connections

Josh Chrosniak returns to the show today to discuss how he built a printmaking press in his classroom. Using an automotive bottle jack, and following videos, resources, and instructions, he created a machine that can be used for a variety of printmaking processes. In this episode, he tells Tim how it was built, everything he uses it for, and encourages teachers to build one themselves.  Resources and Links Read Josh's article about building the Bottle Jack Press See the plans and the video for building a press Listen to Josh's last appearance on the podcast Check out the Elementary Printmaking PRO Pack

With a nod to both procrastinators and those already planning ahead to their New Year's resolutions, Tim invites a couple of guests on to discuss AOEU's graduate courses. Jennifer Borel and Juana Meneses—both advisors and instructors for AOEU—join Tim to discuss their experiences with recent studio courses. Listen as they discuss how to be present, how to let go of perfectionism, and how a grad course can help both your teaching and your personal artistic practice. Resources and Links Listen to Juana's last episode on Rediscovering Your Artistic Identity Learn more about Studio: Fibers Learn more about Studio: Painting—Watercolor See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses

After last week's episode on wellness, Tim extends the conversation this week as Chelsea Fleming joins the show to talk about how we can live into gratitude. Listen as Tim and Chelsea discuss their shared disdain for gratitude journals, the importance of reflection, and why we should try to show appreciation and kindness to ourselves. Resources and Links Listen to Chelsea's last appearance on the podcast How to Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Burnout Read more about Susan Cain's Bittersweet Learn about Michael Bungay Stainer

Jess Madenford joins Tim today to explore ideas for wellness that can help art teachers everywhere. Jess is a current art teacher and former AOEU writer who is interested in health and how the idea of focusing on wellness can help all of us. Listen as she and Tim discuss some of her best tips to avoid burnout, why we should focus on a growth mindset, and how we can organize our time and energy. Resources and Links Listen to Jess's podcasts on Mindfulness and Morning Routines How to Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Burnout Read all of Jess's AOEU Articles

The day after Halloween, AOEU writer Josh Chrosniak makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about his article on his favorite eerie artists. He and Tim discuss a plethora of artists, including Lee Krasner, Ivan Albright, Goya, and van Gogh. Listen as they chat about why eerie artwork appeals to us, how it can inspire us, and how to appropriately share those artworks with our students. Resources and Links Read Josh's Article on Eerie Artists Learn more about The Picture of Dorian Gray Check out Lee Krasner's Umber Paintings View the work of Henry Fuseli

Tim asked for teachers to share some horror stories from their time in the classroom, and the submissions did not disappoint! Some of the most hilariously awful stories you can imagine are being shared, and Amanda Heyn is here with Tim to react to everything teachers have been through. Listen as they discuss horror stories: some gross, some scary, and some unbelievable! Resources and Links 6 Creepy Artworks to Celebrate Halloween The Best Art-Inspired Halloween Costumes Art History Costume Ideas

In the sixth of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about what it takes to be a professional art teacher. Listen as they cover everything from how to dress to what to do during staff meetings, as well as collaboration, communication, and whether it's worth it to dive into the world of social media.  Resources and Links Follow Janet on Instagram What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum? What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

No matter how you are feeling about this school year—whether you are apprehensive or you are excited about being back—setting goals for yourself can be a meaningful exercise that can help your teaching. Listen as Tim talks about finding worthwhile goals, seeing how you can grow in your teaching practice, and how the pursuit of those goals can help you at every step along the way.  Resources and Links 3 Ways to Set Goals for Your Own Career 6 PD Goals for the New Year Use the form to submit your Art Teacher Horror Story!

Following Tim's previous episode about games in the art room, Kyle Wood returns to the podcast to dive deeper into the topic. From the power of games to their use in building connections and community, this is a wide-ranging discussion. Listen as the guys talk about Kyle's Art Heist Challenge, some strategies for differentiating games for younger students, and how we keep ourselves fulfilled as teachers. Resources and Links Tim's previous episode on Art Room Games 6 Exhilarating Classroom Management Games View the Games in the Art Room PRO Pack Listen to Kyle's Who Arted? podcast

Today's episode is a conversation from last year about the uptick we have seen with behavior issues--both in frequency and severity. So how can we help our students (and ourselves) with these issues? Today, Tim talks to Janet Taylor and Christine Cusack about strategies to defuse and de-escalate behaviors when students become dysregulated. Listen as they discuss how behavior is a type of communication, why we may need to re-frame our assumptions, and how you can find the resources needed to best handle these issues.  Resources and Links Read the article from Janet and Chris See all of AOEU's Resources for SEL in the Art Room Recommendations from Chris: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3

Tim is out this week, so we're bringing back an excellent episode from the archives. It's no secret that student learning has been impacted over the last few years. As an educator, it's vitally important that you're able to accurately assess your students to plan effective instruction! Join Tim as he talks to formative assessment expert Lindsey Moss. They'll chat about favorite strategies, easy-to-implement ideas, and why assessment should be part of your daily routine. Resources and Links View Lindsey's PRO Learning Pack Check out the 1-2-3, A-R-T Youtube series Listen to Lindsey's last appearance on the podcast Assessments You Can Actually Fall in Love With