Ep. 470 - The June Mailbag: Summer Vibes, AI Resistance, and How to Stay Creative
Art Ed Radio
In the June Mailbag episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim and Amanda start with an end-of-year discussion, complete with field day stories and a trip to Tim's backyard wildlife sanctuary. They then dive into voicemails and emails on everything from managing unsolicited classroom "donations" to resisting AI tools, as well as teaching students to think critically and creatively. The episode also includes tips on summer art prompts, clever marker organization, and ways to reflect on the year in ways that help us moving forward. And the best part? There are so many listener questions, there is a Part 2 of...
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Ep. 469 - Finding and Utilizing Creative Digital Tools
Art Ed Radio
In today's episode, Tim sits down with Oscar Keyes and Erika Ogier to explore how educators can effectively bring digital art and creative technology into their classrooms. Erika, an elementary art teacher, and Oscar, a multimedia librarian and art education faculty member, share their collaborative journey in developing a curated list of tech tools tailored to the realities of K–12 education—tools that are free, user-friendly, web-based, and login-optional. They discuss the myth of the “digital native,” emphasize the importance of foundational tech skills, and highlight how digital...
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Ep. 468 - Reflections on Technology and Student Engagement
Art Ed Radio
Today, Tim is joined by Jen Leban for a discussion centered around technology, focus, and the changing dynamics of student engagement. Tim begins with some reflections on learning, creativity, and multitasking, and Jen dives into the impact of the attention economy on how students receive, process, and learn information. The conversation continues and covers the concept of continuous partial attention, the use of AI, and how the arts can help us continue to learn in creative ways. Resources and Links Join the Listen to the podcast
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From the Archives: Simple One-Day Lessons
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When Tim and Amanda put out the call for mailbag questions last week, an overwhelming majority were about simple lessons or one-day lessons to help get through the end of the year. So in this episode from the archives, Tim shares some ideas for simple one-day lessons that can fill the inevitable gaps when needed. Listen as he talks about how quick lessons can engage students, how you can make those lessons worthwhile, and why it's okay to step back and take a breath every once in a while. Resources and Links Read more Check out the
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Ep. 466 - The May Mailbag: Teacher Appreciation, Difficult Co-Workers, and the End of the Year
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In the May Mailbag episode, Tim and Amanda answer a wide range of listener questions, from wrapping up the school year to prepping for next year, handling difficult coworkers, and even navigating retirement. Amanda shares exciting updates about The Art of Ed Community, including Teacher Appreciation giveaways and a special Art Club Live event on May 8th. The duo also chats about Impact Week, their personal gardening adventures, and tips for end-of-year activities, from messy projects and outdoor art to room clean-up strategies. The episode wraps with a fun speed round of listener questions,...
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Ep. 465 - Expanding Horizons in Art History
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Kyle Wood returns to the show today to talk with Tim about some of their favorite lesser-known artists in art history, and share ideas on why we need to move beyond the traditional art historical canon. Ranging from Abstract Expressionism to Surrealism, Impressionism to Cubism, they pass right by the Picassos and Pollocks and talk about Janet Sobel, Remedios Varo, Charuvi Agrawal, and so many more artists that can expand your students' views on art history. They finish the show by discussing how a more representative set of artists in your curriculum can lead to understanding, engagement, and...
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Ep. 464 - The Strangest Art Room Discoveries
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Community manager Jen Leban joins Tim today to talk about the importance of spring cleaning and the Art of Ed Community challenges that have helped teachers get their rooms in order. Their discussion highlights the importance of decluttering supplies, tells a few stories of bizarre items found in classrooms, and stresses the balance between being resourceful and hoarding. They urge everyone to start small—even five minutes a week—to create a more organized, functional space in the art room. Resources and Links Join the View the community discussion on
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Ep. 463 - Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief with Author Sheila Sharpe
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Author and psychologist Sheila Sharpe joins the show to talk with Tim about her new book, Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief. After sharing some early career stories from her time in the classroom, Sheila talks about her painting career and her time as a psychologist. She then tells how those experiences informed the book, delving into art forgery stories, the growing problem of art crime globally, and her goal of weaving an entertaining thriller while also educating readers about this shadowy side of the art world. Resources and Links Find on Amazon Read on Booktopia See
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Ep. 462 - The April Mailbag: Accepting No, Taking New Jobs, and Inappropriate Artwork
Art Ed Radio
Better late than never, Amanda and Tim are back with the April mailbag! They begin with a discussion on their trip to NAEA and interacting with the art teacher community. And maybe a little garden talk because spring is here? They then get into a conversation on how we help kids accept being told no, a discussion on shifting jobs, and follow that with advice on putting together a curriculum and dealing with different expectations when it comes to which artworks are appropriate in your classroom. . Resources and Links Be part of the Listen to with a discussion about spiraling curriculum ...
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Ep. 461 - Pop Culture and Teaching Art
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Andrea Slusarski returns to the show today to talk with Tim about creativity, pop culture, and making connections in the classroom! They begin with a discussion on how pop culture and visual culture can be used to connect with students in the art room, and how pop culture can inspire our creative endeavors. Listen as they talk about ideas on how to connect when we don't understand our students' cultural interests, the touchstones that we share across generations, and how what kids are seeing every day can lead to deeper discussions about art and art history. Resources and Links Listen to...
info_outlineDr. Theresa Haugen, curriculum specialist and associate professor at AOEU, joins Tim today to discuss the importance of advocacy in art education. Listen as their conversation covers how we can make our programs visible, the connections we can build within our school and our community, and how advocacy can benefit both students and teachers. They also spend time talking about The Center for the Advancement of Art Education (CAAE) and give advice for finding resources that can help make advocacy an ongoing habit.
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- Take the 2025 State of Art Education Survey
- See the 2024 survey results and listen to the podcast Tim mentioned
- See more about the Center for the Advancement of Art Education (CAAE)
- Read the Visual Arts Advantage report
- More Advocacy Resources from AOEU