Ep. 441 - Art Teacher Horror Stories, Part Two
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In the AOEU Community, we asked for teachers to share some horror stories from their time in the classroom, and the submissions did not disappoint! Some of the most hilarious and awful stories you can imagine are being shared, and Amanda Heyn is here with Tim to react to everything teachers have seen, done, and experienced. Listen as they discuss art rooms full of ghosts and apparitions, weird animal sightings, injuries, and horrific behaviors! Resources and Links Find more horror stories in the Listen to the original
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Ep. 440 - AI and Art Education
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In today's episode, Jen Leban joins Tim to talk about artificial intelligence and how it might affect the world of art education. In this conversation, they discuss their curiosity when it comes to AI and share some of their own explorations with various AI tools. Listen as they discuss their ethical concerns with these tools, the possibilities for teacher use and artistic creations, and the importance of thoughtful use and AI literacy. Resources and Links Find and in the Learn about the Check out and
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Ep. 439 - Ten Sci-Fi Artists to Share with Your Students
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Kyle Wood is back as a guest today as he and Tim talk about their favorite sci-fi artists to share with their students. Listen as they discuss the connections between art and science fiction, as well as explore various artists whose work intersects with themes of futurism, technology, and imagination. Hear what they have to say about Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, Cai Guo-Qiang, and so many more artists--both historical and contemporary--who explore speculative themes, blurring the lines between reality, imagination, and science in their work. Resources and Links Read , and listen to the ...
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Ep. 438 - Teaching with Authenticity
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Following her NOW Conference presentation this summer about teaching with authenticity, Lyndsay Rose joins Tim today for a longer conversation on the topic. Listen as they discuss how not only authenticity, but also the importance of vulnerability and honesty when it comes to our role as teachers. The conversation also delves into suggestions on how to deal with burnout, and Lyndsay offers some of her best advice on how we can learn to fall in love with teaching again. Resources and Links
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Ep. 437 - The October Mailbag: Student Teachers, Critiques, and Teaching Without Supplies
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In the October mailbag, a variety of questions have come through, and Janet Taylor joins Tim to answer those queries and offer some of their best advice. They begin with a good discussion of best practices for student teachers, then move on to a conversation on what kinds of lessons you can teach when your supply order still hasn't arrived. Finally, they try to answer the age-old question of what to do when a student asks "Am I Done Yet?" Resources and Links See Francisco Matas's presentation on
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Ep. 436 - Introducing The Art of Ed Community
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Last week, AOEU announced its brand new community space for art teachers, the Art of Ed Community. Today, Online Community Manager Jen Leban returns to the podcast to talk all about your new favorite place on the internet! Listen as Jen and Tim talk about their favorite parts of the online platform, why teachers need a space free from the pitfalls of social media, and how teachers can connect and support each other through the Art of Ed Community. Resources and Links Join the ! See for community members Download the community app for and
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Ep. 435 - Art From Your Core: How to Develop Artistic Voice
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In another episode celebrating National Literacy Month, Tim is joined by author, artist, and professor Kate Kretz to discuss her book Art From Your Core: A Holistic Guide to Visual Voice. Listen as they discuss how Kate's book explores obstacles to the development of artistic voice, and how it also provides exercises and strategies to help artists dig deeper into their personal experiences, interests, and perspectives to find ongoing sources of interest and inspiration. Stay around after the end of the episode, when Kate does a reading of a chapter from the book. Resources and Links View ...
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From the Archives: Celebrating Creativity with Peter Reynolds
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To celebrate National Literacy Month, this episode from the archives features author and artist Peter Reynolds--along with his twin brother Paul--as they join Nic Hahn for an episode of Everyday Art Room from 2020. Listen to their wide-ranging conversation about literacy, creativity, opening a bookstore, the beginnings of Dot Day, and so much more! Resources and Links
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Ep. 433 - The September Mailbag: Class Sizes, Student Helpers, and Projects that Fail
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School has started (for most of us), and Tim and Amanda are back to answer those back-to-school questions in the September mailbag. After quickly celebrating some teacher wins, Amanda relishes the opportunity to break out her bulletin board skills. The conversation then moves on to pre-K classes, art club, and what to do with projects that aren't exactly going the way you planned. Resources and Links Check out the Also see Sarah in Take a look at what you need to know about the
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Ep. 432 - More Starting Ideas, and Back to Basics with Tempera
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After last week's back to school episode with Janet Taylor, Tim brings Kyle Wood on the show to catch up and share some of his best strategies for starting the year. They discuss neurographic drawing and chat about some of the ideas Kyle will be exploring in the upcoming year. Listen as they dive in with a conversation about tempera cakes, and why going back to basics can be good for teachers and students alike this school year. Resources and Links See AOEU's Keep an eye on the for Back to Basics articles! Check out the Find out about all of the
info_outlineEvery year, AOEU surveys art teachers from across the country and around the world to capture the current issues, trends, and topics in art education. After data is collected from thousands of art teachers, the annual State of Art Education survey is published in the AOEU Magazine. The 2024 report was published on Friday, and Amanda Heyn and Lindsey McGinnis are on the podcast to discuss the results! Listen as they talk about the most interesting insights from the survey, their own top takeaways, and how teachers everywhere can use the survey to advocate for their art rooms and their programs.