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What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Organization? (Episode 3) 09/28/2023

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Organization? (Episode 3) In the third episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Tim and Janet discuss what new teachers should be focusing on during the beginning months of the school year in order to find success. Listen as they discuss the idea that organization goes far beyond just supplies, student work and classroom storage, and why good organization can help you with your evaluations. Please share this episode with another teacher who might find it helpful! Resources and Links Follow See AOEU's See all of /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/28165178

Ep. 388 - Finding Joy in Teaching This Year 09/26/2023

Ep. 388 - Finding Joy in Teaching This Year As we move a little further into the school year, it's time to ask: Are teachers ready to find joy in their jobs again? Kandice Stewart joins Tim today to answer that question--and many others--as well as talk about how we can be more intentional in our teaching. Listen as they also discuss creating and working with your students, helping others find joy, and what we gain from being reflective educators. Resources and Links /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/28143722

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? (Episode 2) 09/21/2023

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? (Episode 2) In the second episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Lindsey Moss joins Tim and Janet to answer new teachers' questions about classroom management for every level. Listen as they discuss the idea that student behavior is a form of communication, how you can structure your class time to help with management, and why being proactive can be such a game-changer. Resources and Links Listen to See AOEU's See all of /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/28099970

Ep. 387 - 12 Ideas for Portrait Projects 09/19/2023

Ep. 387 - 12 Ideas for Portrait Projects We know students can be apprehensive when it comes to portrait projects, but we also know that they can create some wonderful work. In today's episode, Tim runs through a long list of ideas for portrait projects, including some of his own personal favorites. Listen as he talks about smashing faces, discusses the power of in-person drawing, and shares some ideas for interesting and advanced portraits that might help engage your students. Resources and Links Read Abby Schukei's article about Read about the that Tim mentioned /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/28072218

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? (Episode 1) 09/14/2023

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? (Episode 1) In the first episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Tim and Janet discuss what new teachers should be focusing on during the beginning months of the school year in order to find success. Listen as they cover ideas on setting up and organizing your room, connecting with colleagues, dealing with supplies, beginning lessons, and so much more. Please share this podcast with a new teacher and help them join in these discussions as part of the art teacher community! Resources and Links Follow See AOEU's See all of /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/28028679

Ep. 386 - Projects to Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Change 09/12/2023

Ep. 386 - Projects to Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Change In today's episode, Tim is joined by educators Paula Liz, Abigail Birhanu, Khadesia Latimer, and Tamara Slade. They are four of the co-authors of the recently published book Antiracist Art Activities for Kids: 30+ Creative Projects that Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Change. During today's discussion, they talk about the inspiration for creating the book, the collaborative process (and working with six co-authors!), and what it takes to bring a project like this book to fruition. Resources and Links Follow and find their Discover the that Paula Liz mentioned , , or Follow , , , and on Instagram /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/28007538

Ep. 385 - September Mailbag: Organization Hacks, High Fives, and Art Challenges 09/05/2023

Ep. 385 - September Mailbag: Organization Hacks, High Fives, and Art Challenges Now that most teachers are back in school, Amanda and Tim return for the September mailbag! In today's conversation, they share some of their favorite organization tips, pick up a couple of questions from Instagram, and answer a couple of listener voicemails. The discussion includes advice on transitions and teaching routines, activities for team building in the art room, engaging lessons, and much more! If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email [email protected] or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595. Resources and Links /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27937143

Ep. 384 - Six Thoughts for the First Part of the School Year 08/29/2023

Ep. 384 - Six Thoughts for the First Part of the School Year As we start back to school and move through the first weeks of the year, Tim wants to share some thoughts on what he thinks will be important for teachers in the near future. In today's episode, he talks through six thoughts about challenges that will be facing teachers and what we can do to help ourselves. Listen as he discusses being proactive with organization and management, being flexible and adaptable, ideas for building community, and finding your outlet away from the classroom. Resources and Links /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27870912

Ep. 383 - Podcasting With Your Students 08/22/2023

Ep. 383 - Podcasting With Your Students We all love listening to podcasts (obviously), but what if your students were the ones who created the episodes? Following her NOW Conference presentation, Meera Ramanathan is here to discuss her Elementary Art Talk podcast that she creates with her students. Listen as she discusses with Tim the ins and outs of recording her episodes, where her inspiration came from in creating the podcast, and what her students learn when they're collaborating and talking about art. Resources and Links Check out the Follow See Listen to Meera on the /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27805236

Ep. 382 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? 08/15/2023

Ep. 382 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? As part of the ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about finding success at the beginning of the school year. Listen as they cover ideas on setting up and organizing your room, connecting with colleagues, dealing with supplies, beginning lessons, and so much more! Look for the "What Do New Teachers Need to Know?" series in the coming weeks in your Art Ed Radio podcast feed! Resources and Links Follow See AOEU's See all of /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27756201

From the Archives: Tips for Teaching Art on a Cart 08/08/2023

From the Archives: Tips for Teaching Art on a Cart After last week's mailbag discussion about teaching art on a cart, a number of listeners reached out asking for more content to help them this school year. Today's episode from the archives can hopefully help, as so many art educators are facing the reality of teaching from a cart. In this episode from 2020, Kit Lang joins Tim to share her best tips and tricks for teaching from a cart, as well as what she's learned from her experience teaching in Hong Kong. Resources and Links /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27688383

Ep. 380--August Mailbag: BTS Anxiety, Art on a Cart, and First Day Ideas 08/01/2023

Ep. 380--August Mailbag: BTS Anxiety, Art on a Cart, and First Day Ideas Not only are Amanda and Tim here for the August mailbag, special guest Sarah Krajewski (@artroomglitterfairy) makes an appearance as well! In today's conversation, they recap the NOW Conference, pick up a couple of questions from Instagram, and answer a couple of listener voicemails. The discussion includes advice on how to avoid back-to-school anxiety, the best planners for art teachers, ideas for our youngest learners, and how you can thrive when teaching art on a cart. If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email [email protected] or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595. Resources and Links Follow , and on Instagram Watch Baby Amanda and her /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27621717

Ep. 379 - The 2023 Summer NOW Conference Preview 07/25/2023

Ep. 379 - The 2023 Summer NOW Conference Preview The Summer NOW Conference starts tomorrow! Janet Taylor joins Tim today to talk about how they put the Summer conference together, their excitement about everything coming with the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Join us at the NOW Conference on July 26th, 27th, and 28th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready to start the upcoming school year! Resources and Links Listen to presenter Hear presenter Find all you need to know about the /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27557499

Ep. 378 - Using Games to Engage Your Students 07/18/2023

Ep. 378 - Using Games to Engage Your Students Former Everyday Art Room podcast host and art teacher extraordinaire Nic Hahn stops by the show to discuss some of her favorite games to play with students. Listen as she and Tim discuss how games can build your classroom community, get kids engaged and excited, and maybe even clean up a little bit faster. Make sure you look for Nic's presentation on these games (and so much more) at the NOW Conference next week on July 27th! Resources and Links Check out the Find out more about the /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27471828

Ep. 377 - Using Assessment to Nurture Creativity 07/11/2023

Ep. 377 - Using Assessment to Nurture Creativity As we continue with the focus on creativity in this week's episode, assessment expert Katie White stops by the show to discuss how we can nurture a culture of creativity in our art rooms through how we use assessments. Listen as she and Tim discuss a culture of creativity, the steps of the creative cycle, and how every teacher can make assessment work for them. Make sure you look for Katie's presentation at the NOW Conference on July 27th! Resources and Links Read Katie's book Find out more about the /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27430689

Ep. 376 - July Mailbag: Snacks, Ceramic Glazes, and the Sunday Scaries 07/04/2023

Ep. 376 - July Mailbag: Snacks, Ceramic Glazes, and the Sunday Scaries The next mailbag episode with Amanda and Tim is here! In today's mailbag for July, Amanda and Tim answer questions from teachers all over the country on a variety of topics. Listen as they share a couple of odd stories to start the show, and dive into teaching topics and summer breaks as well. The discussion includes the best snacks for the art room, classroom management preparation, and how to keep the Sunday scaries at bay and continue enjoying your summer. If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email [email protected] or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595. Resources and Links Check out and for additional resources Follow and on Instagram AOEU graduate courses on and /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27352641

Ep. 375 - The Psychology of Creativity 06/27/2023

Ep. 375 - The Psychology of Creativity Friend of the pod Andrea Slusarski returns to the show for the first time in a while, and she can't wait to talk to Tim about the psychology of creativity! Though we all teach it in the art room, the research into the psychology behind creativity runs deep. Listen as Slu explains a lot of this research, shares some great food analogies with Tim, and offers advice on how we can help kids develop and demonstrate their own understanding of what it means to be creative. Resources and Links Listen to Slu on and /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27287673

From the Archives: Taking Stock of Where You Are 06/20/2023

From the Archives: Taking Stock of Where You Are In this episode from the archives, we're diving into summer, and talking about how we deal with all of the feelings and emotions that come with stepping away from school for a while. Today, Sarah Krajewski joins Tim to talk about how we can take stock of where we are and find our best path forward. Listen as they discuss how we approach the summer, how we think about mental health, and why healing needs to be a part of your vocabulary. Resources and Links Listen to the Explore podcast Find /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27200061

Ep. 373 - Taking a Break This Summer 06/13/2023

Ep. 373 - Taking a Break This Summer Following last week's mailbag episode, Tim spends some time ruminating on why teachers need to take a break this summer. With so many teachers feeling exhausted, he talks about the benefits to stepping away and the reasons you should take a break from school-related work for a couple of months. Listen as he discusses creating a routine around what you love, exploring new ideas that excite you, and the benefits of making more connections with the people who can support you. Resources and Links Read Abby Schukei's article about /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27127518

Ep. 372 - Opening Up the June Mailbag 06/06/2023

Ep. 372 - Opening Up the June Mailbag The long-awaited mailbag episode with Amanda and Tim is here! This is the first of a new series of mailbag episodes that will publish the first week of every month. In today's June mailbag, Amanda and Tim answer questions from teachers all over the country. Listen as they tackle a variety of topics, including how to handle unsuccessful teaching, why breaks are so important, how we deal with sub shortages, and how to respond to difficult teachers and students. If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email [email protected] or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595. Resources and Links /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/27050448

Ep. 371 - Ideas for Artmaking in Nature 05/30/2023

Ep. 371 - Ideas for Artmaking in Nature Due to a number of listener requests, Tim takes today's episode outside! More specifically, he is talking about a number of ideas for artmaking activities you can do outdoors with your students. The conversation covers incorporating nature in simple lessons to architectural marvels and earth artists, as well as the reasons why students benefit from being outside. Tim also highlights a number of recently published AOEU articles that explore these ideas even further. Resources and Links and /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/26980683

From the Archives: Keeping Kids Engaged Through the End of the Year 05/23/2023

From the Archives: Keeping Kids Engaged Through the End of the Year The end of the year is difficult for teachers, and possibly the most difficult part of that is keeping students engaged. In this episode from 2019, Jordan DeWilde joins Tim to talk about his ideas to keep students creating meaningful work until they are gone for the summer. Listen as they discuss collaboration, engagement, and the best lessons to help students end the year strong. Resources and Links /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/26921862

Ep. 369 - Looking Ahead to the Fall 05/16/2023

Ep. 369 - Looking Ahead to the Fall As we come to the final weeks of school, our thoughts seem to naturally drift to what we will be seeing and doing when the next school year starts. In today's episode, Tim talks to Janet Taylor about the issues on teachers' minds as we start planning for fall. Listen as they discuss how teachers are feeling overworked, their thoughts about administrative support, and their perspectives on student engagement. Finally, Tim asks for listener feedback as to what issues you are thinking the most about for the next school year. Resources and Links /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/26850432

Ep. 368 - An Introduction to Atelier Training 05/09/2023

Ep. 368 - An Introduction to Atelier Training Despite its long history in the world of art, many art teachers do not know about atelier training--so it is time for an explainer episode! Mandy Theis, art educator and Director of the School of Atelier Arts, joins Tim today to share the ins and outs of atelier training. Listen as they discuss the history of atelier training, what contemporary atelier training is, strategies for how to teach realistic drawing and painting skills in the classroom, and opportunities available for both students and teachers. Resources and Links Learn more about the Follow Mandy on Find the book Mandy mentioned on Listen to Mandy on the /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/26781249

Ep. 367 - The Creatividad Project 05/02/2023

Ep. 367 - The Creatividad Project Candido Crespo is back on the podcast! Tim welcomes him back to the show for a discussion on how Candido is bringing art to the community and the workshops he is organizing through his CreativiDAD Project. Listen as they talk about the power of families being creative together, including the value of quality time, exploration, and why we should help parents add creativity to their parenting tool belt. Resources and Links Follow Candido on and Take a look at /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/26715885

Ep. 366 - Exploring Art Teacher Myths 04/25/2023

Ep. 366 - Exploring Art Teacher Myths Both Janet Taylor and Amanda Heyn are joining Tim today to discuss, debate, and debunk some various art teacher myths. From art teachers who just paint all day to exploding ceramics to dressing in rainbow colors, there is so much to talk about! Listen as they discuss where art teacher myths come from, the worst advice they've ever received, and the best suggestions they have that all art teachers should know. Resources and Links /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/26500797

From the Archives: Visual Journaling, Artmaking, and Creativity 04/18/2023

From the Archives: Visual Journaling, Artmaking, and Creativity In today's episode from the Art Ed Radio archives, Eric Scott joins Tim for a long discussion on visual journaling, artmaking, and creativity. In a wide-ranging conversation, they chat about Eric's art practice, how things changed for him during the pandemic, how sketchbooks can be a powerful creative outlet, and why Tim maybe needs to give glue sticks another look. Resources and Links Visit Find Eric on , , and View /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/26572131

Ep. 364 - Previewing the NAEA National Convention 04/11/2023

Ep. 364 - Previewing the NAEA National Convention This week is the start of the NAEA National Convention in San Antonio, Texas, and Tim is here with a preview of the event in today's episode. Listen as he discusses his love of learning and attending conferences, some events he is most looking forward to, and some of the happenings with the AOEU team. He also discusses some tips on how to make the most of your conference experience and how to find value in any type of professional development. Resources and Links /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/26492400

Ep. 363 - 6 Assessment Ideas for the Art Room 04/04/2023

Ep. 363 - 6 Assessment Ideas for the Art Room In today's episode, Tim is sharing some ideas for assessments in the art room and how they can be used to engage your students. Listen as he discusses the significant differences between assessments and grading, the value of one-on-one discussions with your students, and some strategies to help you create successful rubrics. Resources and Links Check out the Plug and Play Rubric in AOEU's /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/26423640

Ep. 362 - Can We Find Time to Balance Everything? 03/28/2023

Ep. 362 - Can We Find Time to Balance Everything? In today's episode, Tim is joined by elementary art teacher Laura Irmis to discuss if and how we can find the time to do everything that is expected of us as art teachers. Laura shares how she is making it work as a teacher, artist, mother, and graduate student. Listen as she discusses all of that with Tim and they both share thoughts on prioritizing, scheduling, and their love of ceramics. Resources and Links Listen to the Everyday Art Room episode on Take a look at the course See all of Check out /episode/index/show/artedradio/id/26361612

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