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From the Archives: Exploring Art Teacher Myths
04/23/2024
From the Archives: Exploring Art Teacher Myths
In today's episode from the archives, both Janet Taylor and Amanda Heyn are joining Tim 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
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Ask the Experts, Episode Six: Sculpture
04/16/2024
Ask the Experts, Episode Six: Sculpture
In the sixth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, former Art Ed Radio host Andrew McCormick returns to the podcast and joins Tim for a discussion on sculpture in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss inexpensive and unique sculpture materials, the importance of process, their most creative projects, and so much more. AOEU Resources on Drawing PRO Learning FLEX Curriculum AOEU Graduate Courses AOEU Magazine & Podcasts NOW Conference
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Ask the Experts, Episode Five: Drawing
04/09/2024
Ask the Experts, Episode Five: Drawing
In the fifth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Jenn Russell joins Tim for a discussion on drawing in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss their favorite drawing materials to teach, whether we can manage the mess of pastels, how to scaffold your instruction and curriculum, and so much more. AOEU Resources on Drawing PRO Learning FLEX Curriculum AOEU Graduate Courses AOEU Magazine & Podcasts NOW Conference
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Ask the Experts, Episode Four: Printmaking
04/02/2024
Ask the Experts, Episode Four: Printmaking
In the fourth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Candido Crespo joins Tim to talk about teaching printmaking in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss printmaking centers, ideas for printing with very little budget, how to create a reduction print, and so much more. AOEU Resources on Printmaking PRO Learning FLEX Curriculum AOEU Graduate Courses AOEU Magazine & Podcasts NOW Conference
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Ask the Experts, Episode Three: Painting
03/26/2024
Ask the Experts, Episode Three: Painting
In the third episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Lena Rodriguez joins Tim to talk about a variety of topics when it comes to teaching painting in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss watercolor, tempera, acrylics, oils, and even encaustics, plus dive into how we teach technical skill, a dream classroom setup, and so much more. AOEU Resources on Ceramics PRO Learning FLEX Curriculum AOEU Graduate Courses AOEU Magazine & Podcasts NOW Conference
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Ask the Experts, Episode Two: Ceramics
03/19/2024
Ask the Experts, Episode Two: Ceramics
In the second episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Laura Irmis joins Tim to talk about all things related to teaching ceramics in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss kiln firing, instructional strategies, organization tips, handling materials, and so much more. . AOEU Resources on Ceramics PRO Learning FLEX Curriculum AOEU Graduate Courses AOEU Magazine & Podcasts Learning to Love Ceramics: and NOW Conference
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Ask the Experts, Episode One: Photography
03/12/2024
Ask the Experts, Episode One: Photography
In the first episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Kristina Brown joins Tim to talk about all things related to teaching photography in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss alternative processes, the value of a darkroom, how to get started with teaching photography, and so much more. AOEU Resources on Photography PRO Learning FLEX Curriculum AOEU Graduate Courses AOEU Magazine NOW Conference
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Ep. 411 - The March Mailbag: Collaboration, Creativity, and Classroom Energy
03/05/2024
Ep. 411 - The March Mailbag: Collaboration, Creativity, and Classroom Energy
Moving into March, it is time for another mailbag episode! Amanda and Tim begin with a long discussion about Amanda's new tattoo and the upcoming March Madness basketball tournament (if you want to miss the body art and hoops talk, and just get to the art teaching, skip to 16:00) They then dive into a bit of advice on collaborating with other teachers, and move on to everyday creativity, dealing with student apathy, and answering the question "is this good enough?". 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 Find How to Get Started Teaching Art on a Cart in
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Ep. 410 - Storytelling, Art History Facts, and Student Engagement
02/27/2024
Ep. 410 - Storytelling, Art History Facts, and Student Engagement
Kyle Wood is back on the podcast today, just ahead of his first articles being published on the AOEU Magazine next month! He joins Tim to talk about what he will be writing, and of course they can't pass up an opportunity to tell some of their favorite stories and share some of their favorite facts about art history. Listen as they discuss upside-down paintings, famous forgeries, getting students excited about art, and--of course--Kyle's Arts Madness tournament for 2024. Resources and Links Learn About , , and Keep an eye on the for Kyle's upcoming articles!
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Ep. 409 - The State of Art Education 2024
02/20/2024
Ep. 409 - The State of Art Education 2024
Every 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. Resources and Links
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From the Archives: Finding Joy in Teaching This Year
02/13/2024
From the Archives: Finding Joy in Teaching This Year
After the NOW Conference and a presentation that highlighted the joys we find in teaching, it is time to revisit this episode from the archives to ask: Are teachers able 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
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Ep. 407 - The February Mailbag: Hoarding, DoorDashing, and Teaching Fibers
02/06/2024
Ep. 407 - The February Mailbag: Hoarding, DoorDashing, and Teaching Fibers
Straight off the NOW Conference, Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode! After a very quick recap of their trip to Dallas for the conference, they dive into a bit of advice for a retiring teacher. The conversation continues with a conversation on DoorDashing supplies to your classroom, some good lessons for third graders, and a quick chat on their favorite parts of teaching fibers. 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 Ideas for bringing as an art teacher to see the weaving pack Amanda mentioned
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Ep. 406 - 2024 Winter NOW Conference Preview
01/30/2024
Ep. 406 - 2024 Winter NOW Conference Preview
With the 2024 Winter NOW Conference just days away, Janet Taylor joins Tim to talk about how they put the conference together, their excitement about everything coming with the event--including featured presenter Devon Rodriguez--and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Join us at the NOW Conference on February 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you inspired and excited for the rest of the school year! Resources and Links Listen to presenter Jen Leban talk about Hear presenter Find all you need to know about the
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Ep. 405 - Creativity Challenges Through Technology
01/23/2024
Ep. 405 - Creativity Challenges Through Technology
Jen Leban is back on the show today to talk about her favorite creative challenges that can be found in Adobe Express and preview her upcoming NOW Conference presentation! Listen as she and Tim discuss making connections and creating challenges with tech, some of Jen's favorite projects with drawing and animation, and opportunities for learning and creating for both teachers and students. Resources and Links Listen to one of Find all you need to know about the
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Ep. 404 - Collaborations Across the Campus
01/16/2024
Ep. 404 - Collaborations Across the Campus
Ahead of the 2024 Winter NOW Conference (which is now just 3 weeks away!), presenter Meera Ramanathan comes back to the podcast to preview her upcoming presentation on collaboration. She talks with Tim about the benefits students get from collaboration, how we can get even our youngest students involved in collaborative projects, and what it's like for her students to have the opportunity to work with a visiting artist. She also shares ideas on how the community can be involved in these projects and how schoolwide projects can bring excitement to your campus. Resources and Links See the work of artist Check out the !
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Ep. 403 - The January Mailbag: Distracted Students, Resolutions, and Interview Season
01/09/2024
Ep. 403 - The January Mailbag: Distracted Students, Resolutions, and Interview Season
Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode to ring in the new year! Before getting into New Year's resolutions, they begin by talking about their break and why Amanda is so relieved that "all supplies are included" at her kids' origami class. The conversation continues with advice for teachers who struggle with student distractions, a discussion on elementary attention-getters, and some talk on the upcoming interview season and next month's NOW Conference. 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 to see the packs Amanda mentioned Check out the coming up in February!
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From the Archives: The Psychology of Creativity
01/02/2024
From the Archives: The Psychology of Creativity
In this episode from the archives, Andrea Slusarski is here 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
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From the Archives: Can We Find Time to Balance Everything?
12/26/2023
From the Archives: Can We Find Time to Balance Everything?
In this episode from the archives, 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
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Ep. 400 - A Look Back at 2023
12/19/2023
Ep. 400 - A Look Back at 2023
In today's episode, Tim talks about his reflections on the podcast from the year and shares some highlights from podcast interviews over the past 12 months. He shares some of his own favorite conversations with Amanda Heyn and Janet Taylor, Kristina Brown, Candido Crespo, and more. Listen as the discussions cover creativity, assessment, art teacher myths, and working with the community. Full episodes for each of the conversations are linked below! Resources and Links
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Behind the Scenes of the Art Room Makeover (Ep. 399)
12/12/2023
Behind the Scenes of the Art Room Makeover (Ep. 399)
If you've seen AOEU's Art Room Makeover, you've seen an amazing transformation! And today, you can hear the follow-up conversation about the YouTube series from Tim and Lindsey from AOEU, and Dalitso Chinkhota and Melvin Twine, high school teachers in the D.C./MD area. Listen to how an old, yellow, dingy room got a huge makeover where the team brightened, cleaned, decluttered, and implemented new organizational systems. Dalitso and Melvin talk about the changes in the room, how it has become a more inviting and engaging space for students, and the positive reactions from other teachers and administrators. They also share a few stories from behind the scenes and talk about how the changes are holding up a couple of months after the makeover. Resources and Links
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Ep. 398 - December Mailbag: Devon Rodriguez, Holiday Gifts, and the Joys of Teaching
12/05/2023
Ep. 398 - December Mailbag: Devon Rodriguez, Holiday Gifts, and the Joys of Teaching
It is now December, so Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode! They begin by telling about their trip to New York City to interview TikTok and Instagram superstar Devon Rodriguez. The conversation continues with advice for someone looking to come into the teaching profession, a discussion on the best holiday gifts for art teachers, and some conversation on how to get through the last few days before winter break. 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
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Ep. 397 - Visual Journals and Classroom Communities
11/28/2023
Ep. 397 - Visual Journals and Classroom Communities
In today's episode, Tim welcomes first-time guest Stephanie Zeiler for a wide-ranging conversation. They begin by discussing visual journals and how they can make journals more engaging and more meaningful for students. They then talk about creating a welcoming classroom community, how we help kids find what they love, and how we can find joy in our teaching careers. Resources and Links Listen to
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From the Archives: Rethinking Your Holiday Projects
11/21/2023
From the Archives: Rethinking Your Holiday Projects
As we end November and move into December, it is a good time to think about how you approach the holidays in your classroom. Do you teach holiday projects? Should you teach holiday projects? In today's episode from 2021, Tim welcomes Amy Neiwirth to the show to talk about these ideas and so much more. Listen as they discuss how we teach during these months, how we deal with tradition, and why we need to foster authentic artmaking experiences for our students. Resources and Links Find Amy mentioned
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Ep. 395 - More Ideas for Engagement with Art History
11/14/2023
Ep. 395 - More Ideas for Engagement with Art History
As Tim said last month, we know students can be reluctant when it comes to art history, but we also know that artists from every time and place can inspire some incredible work. In today's episode, Tim follows up on the last art history episode and brings on guest Kyle Wood to share some of his best ideas on how to engage with art history in the art room. Listen as they discuss solving art history mysteries, different ways that art history can create engagement, and the artworks that students might want to bring into outer space. Resources and Links Hear Tim's ideas for Check out the Listen to Find
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Ep. 394 - November Mailbag: Calling in Sick, Instagram Follows, and Teaching Regrets
11/07/2023
Ep. 394 - November Mailbag: Calling in Sick, Instagram Follows, and Teaching Regrets
In the first episode of November, Amanda and Tim are back with the mailbag! After a quick discussion about some exciting plans for the next couple of weeks, they answer a voicemail about the need to work alongside your students. The conversation continues into a debate over intermediate and tertiary colors, a moment talking about mistakes and regrets, some advice on working with intransigent colleagues, and so 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
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What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Professional Development? (Episode 8)
11/02/2023
What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Professional Development? (Episode 8)
In the eighth and final episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim dive into the best and worst parts of 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 See AOEU's See all of
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From the Archives: 5 More Creepy Artworks for Halloween
10/31/2023
From the Archives: 5 More Creepy Artworks for Halloween
After last Halloween's popular episode on 6 creepy artworks, Tim is back this year with 5 more of his favorite paintings that can be used to celebrate Halloween. Listen as he talks about Goya, Cezanne, and Caravaggio, and also dives into literature and Greek mythology in this entertaining episode. Resources and Links
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What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Assessment? (Episode 7)
10/26/2023
What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Assessment? (Episode 7)
In the seventh episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim dive deep into the topic of assessment, and talk about how effective assessments can help both your students' learning and your own teaching. Listen as they discuss formative and summative assessments (and ideas for each type of assessment), participation grades, rubrics, final exams, and so much more. Resources and Links See the from Check out See AOEU's See all of
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Ep. 392 - Moving From the Classroom to the Art Room
10/24/2023
Ep. 392 - Moving From the Classroom to the Art Room
Today's episode explores what it takes to move from being an elementary classroom teacher into a position as a full-time art teacher. Tim is joined by elementary art teacher (and former 3rd & 4th grade teacher) Sonya Castro as they discuss her experiences making the move and why she loves her current position in the art room. Listen as their conversation covers the easiest and most difficult parts of making the move, what it took for Sonya to start feeling comfortable as an art teacher, and her advice for people who might be looking to transition into the art room. Resources and Links See Sonya's and follow
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What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Evaluations? (Episode 6)
10/19/2023
What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Evaluations? (Episode 6)
In the sixth episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim answer questions about evaluations. Listen as they cover the differences between different evaluation frameworks, the best approach and mindset going into your evaluation, and how to use the feedback you receive to improve your teaching. Resources and Links See AOEU's See all of
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