Art Ed Radio

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

It has been a long while, so it is time for Tim to answer listener questions with a mailbag episode! It starts with some strange stories of things Tim has found in his art room, then moves on to advice about building community and fostering independence, cleanup routines, and the best ways to reflect on your teaching.  Resources and Links See Janet Taylor's first week activity that Tim discussed Follow Jonathan Juravich, Sahirah Dean, and Brent Green on Twitter Listen to Jenn Russell on creating a welcoming environment

Following her popular presentation at the NOW Conference, Dr. Eva Norman visits the podcast to answer some common questions and share some advice on taking care of yourself physically this year. Listen as she and Tim discuss ideas for healthy eating, getting the right amount of sleep, finding time to exercise, choosing the right shoes as a teacher, and so much more. Resources and Links See the resource Dr. Norman created for the NOW Conference Creating a Healthy Morning Routine Why Teaching Art Is Like Running a Marathon

In today's podcast, we jump WAY back into the archives to find a great episode from 2017. Tim and his former co-host Andrew McCormick talk about what the beginning of school looks like in their classrooms, and what they wish it could look like. They also discuss how classroom management is key, but how we go about establishing it is different for everyone. The guys also share what happens on the first day in their classrooms and finish the show by stumbling into a possibly brilliant idea for a new project to start the year. Resources and Links: Check out the back-to-school podcast with Janine Campbell that Tim mentioned 5 Ways to Make Art on the First Day of School 9 Strategies to Build Rapport with Your Students from the Start

Requests have been coming in for Tim to do an episode on games, and today, he delivers. Whether you're looking for student engagement at the beginning of the school year or needing ideas to repeat throughout the semester, this episode has you covered. Listen as Tim discusses some of his favorite games to play, how those games can develop a positive environment and classroom community, and how you can have fun reinforcing learning throughout the year. Resources and Links 6 Exhilarating Classroom Management Games View the Games in the Art Room PRO Pack Check out the Color Rush Game and download

Starting back to school this year has been a roller coaster of emotions. Excitement and anxiety, determination and burnout, courage and fear. Shannon Lauffer joins Tim today to talk about why all of these emotions are valid, how we can best handle them, and how we can prepare for the coming school year. Whether you are teaching already, starting this week, or doing so soon, this episode is worth a listen—it can be your reminder that you got this. Resources and Links See the Back-to-School Resource Hub Watch Shannon's Back to School video Ideas for One-Day Lessons

Phil Hansen is back on the show! Best known for his Embrace the Shake TED Talk, Phil is also an artist, creative, and an advocate for advancing art education. In today's podcast, he talks about publishing his new zine called Toska and the importance of hearing from artists about their work. He and Tim also discuss how the issues can be utilized in the classroom, the impetus for the project, and how he finds new artists to feature.  Resources and Links Learn more about Toska Listen to Phil's last appearance on the podcast Check out Phil's website View his "Embrace the Shake" TED Talk

In this episode from 2018, Tim offers up some of his best advice for the start of the school year. Listen as he gives his 5 most important ideas for improving how you start your school year, including why you need to ditch your syllabus, why you need to let your personality shine through, and how to get conversations going with your kids in the first few days of school.  Resources and Links How to Plan Your First Day at the High School Level Fun Games and Ideas for the First Day Debi West's Name Design Lesson A Quiz About the Teacher

The Summer NOW Conference starts tomorrow, and Tim is here to talk you through what you need to know for each of the next three days.  He will share what to expect each day and some of the highlights of the Conference Kickoff, the Main Event, and the After Pass. And he might have some tips on how you can make the most of your professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Join us at the NOW Conference on July 27th, 28th, and 29th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready for the school year to come!  Resources and Links Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference Follow AOEU on Instagram Listen to Tim's interview with NOW presenters Catie Nasser and Kerri Waller Hear last week's podcast with Tim and Amanda

The Summer NOW Conference will be here in just 8 days! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the conference, their excitement about the new changes to the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week. Join us at the NOW Conference on July 27th, 28th, and 29th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready for the school year to come! Resources and Links Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference Listen to Tim's interview with NOW presenters Catie Nasser and Kerri Waller Take a look at the Shoebill Stork

In today's episode, Tim welcomes on new guest and future NOW Conference presenter Sejal Vaywala to talk about how she uses digital portfolios in her classroom. Listen as they discuss the best sites for creating portfolios, the benefits for students and teachers, and how to keep kids on track with reflections and submissions throughout the year.  Resources and Links How to Use Online Portfolios to Measure Growth Celebrate Learning with a Growth Portfolio View the Student Portfolio Basics PRO Pack Learn more about the NOW Conference

Catie Nasser is back on the show today to talk to Tim about a variety of projects that she and her students have created over the past year. Listen as they catch up from last year's discussion about Catie's tiny gallery, then dive into sculpture parades, STEAM projects, and her upcoming presentation at the NOW Conference. Resources and Links Follow Catie on Instagram Also follow the Melrose Tiny Gallery Listen to Catie's last appearance on Art Ed Radio Learn more about the NOW Conference

Do you remember making Shrinky Dinks® as a kid? Tim does! And on today's episode, he talks to Kerri Waller about how she is bringing Shrinky Dinks® into her classroom and everything her students can learn from the process. Listen as they discuss her wins and fails, how she develops STEAM connections, and why it is so important to always try new things with your students. Resources and Links Follow Kerri on Twitter Check out this clip from Kerri's upcoming NOW presentation Learn more about the NOW Conference

Dr. Debrah Sickler-Voigt and Monica Leister join Tim today to discuss the many ways they have collaborated as art educators over the years. Their expertise and experiences can be educational for art teachers everywhere. Listen as they discuss building partnerships, stop-motion animation, and how collaboration benefits students and teachers alike.  Resources and Links Learn more about Dr. Sickler-Voigt and her book Watch one of the collaborative stop-motion videos! Explore the Stop Motion Studio app Check out the Tiny Circus Artist Collective

In the fifth of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about their professional development. Listen as they discuss some of their best and worst PD experiences, their favorite types of professional development, suggestions for new teachers, and how you can adapt to try to make any kind of professional development worthwhile. 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

Kyle Wood returns to the show today to discuss gamification in the art room and his upcoming NOW Conference presentation on the topic. Listen as he and Tim discuss the concept of gamification, its benefits for both students and teachers, the role of the Double Dare TV show, and ideas for teachers who may want to gamify their art room.  Resources and Links Check out the Who Arted? podcast Listen to Tim's episode with Kyle about Christo and Jeanne-Claude Find Kyle on Twitter Learn more about the NOW Conference

In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim is in the Toronto studio of artist Ekow Nimako. Ekow is best known for his elaborate, monochromatic sculptures created with LEGO® elements. During this discussion, Ekow talks about how he found and developed his artistic style, the importance of storytelling and myth in his work, and what inspires his creative process.  Resources and Links: Ekow Nimako's Website and Building Beyond Workshops Follow Ekow on Instagram Ekow's Elaborately Constructed LEGO® Worlds See more about the NOW Conference, where Ekow will be presenting on July 28th

In a replay of an episode from last year, author, educator, researcher, and advocate Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen joins Tim to discuss her new book, The Future of Smart. Dr. Hansen is currently Chief Program Officer at Grantmakers for Education, where she works with educational philanthropists committed to ensuring that all young people have access to equitable learning opportunities. Listen as they discuss the opportunity we have to remake our schools, how students should follow their passions and strengths, and why we need to rethink what it means to be smart. Resources and Links See Ulcca's TEDx Talks here and here Pick up a copy of The Future of Smart Ulcca's Educating Potential website Listen to Tim's 2017 interview with Sir Ken Robinson

With the AOEU Magazine and YouTube page publishing some of their best art teacher hacks recently, Tim wanted to get in on the action. Listen as he shares some of his favorite art teacher hacks, including ideas for storage, organization, and strategies for dealing with different media.   Resources and Links View the Art Room Hacks Trailer See the entire Art Rooms Hacks Series on YouTube Check out all of the resources from AOEU's Art Room Hacks Page 

In today's episode, museum educator Kara Fedje joins Tim to discuss her work, her studies, and her ideas for connecting museums and schools. Listen as they talk about making all spaces accessible, working with partners in the community, and how teachers can begin collaborating with their local museum educators. Resources and Links Read Kara's article "Abstract Art, Concrete Goals" School-Museum Relationships 5 Ideas and 5 Museums for Virtual Tours