Art Ed Radio

Jen Leban is back on the podcast today to share her thoughts on technology, creativity, and why teachers don't need to be scared when it comes to learning new tech! Listen as she and Tim discuss the state of social media and how we make connections there, Google Draw and other free tools, and Jen's upcoming presentations at the NOW Conference in January.  Resources and Links Follow Jen on Twitter Listen to one of Jen's previous podcast appearances Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference Fill out the form Tim mentioned about Joy in Teaching

Tim talks today about the various art teacher communities that we take part in, and what each of these different communities can offer us. Listen as he discusses finding connections both in-person and online, how those connections can help our teaching, and what an ideal art teaching community might look like. Resources and Links Fill out the form Tim mentioned about Joy in Teaching Finding Your Art Teacher Community The Importance of Professional Connections

Josh Chrosniak returns to the show today to discuss how he built a printmaking press in his classroom. Using an automotive bottle jack, and following videos, resources, and instructions, he created a machine that can be used for a variety of printmaking processes. In this episode, he tells Tim how it was built, everything he uses it for, and encourages teachers to build one themselves.  Resources and Links Read Josh's article about building the Bottle Jack Press See the plans and the video for building a press Listen to Josh's last appearance on the podcast Check out the Elementary Printmaking PRO Pack

With a nod to both procrastinators and those already planning ahead to their New Year's resolutions, Tim invites a couple of guests on to discuss AOEU's graduate courses. Jennifer Borel and Juana Meneses—both advisors and instructors for AOEU—join Tim to discuss their experiences with recent studio courses. Listen as they discuss how to be present, how to let go of perfectionism, and how a grad course can help both your teaching and your personal artistic practice. Resources and Links Listen to Juana's last episode on Rediscovering Your Artistic Identity Learn more about Studio: Fibers Learn more about Studio: Painting—Watercolor See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses

After last week's episode on wellness, Tim extends the conversation this week as Chelsea Fleming joins the show to talk about how we can live into gratitude. Listen as Tim and Chelsea discuss their shared disdain for gratitude journals, the importance of reflection, and why we should try to show appreciation and kindness to ourselves. Resources and Links Listen to Chelsea's last appearance on the podcast How to Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Burnout Read more about Susan Cain's Bittersweet Learn about Michael Bungay Stainer

Jess Madenford joins Tim today to explore ideas for wellness that can help art teachers everywhere. Jess is a current art teacher and former AOEU writer who is interested in health and how the idea of focusing on wellness can help all of us. Listen as she and Tim discuss some of her best tips to avoid burnout, why we should focus on a growth mindset, and how we can organize our time and energy. Resources and Links Listen to Jess's podcasts on Mindfulness and Morning Routines How to Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Burnout Read all of Jess's AOEU Articles

The day after Halloween, AOEU writer Josh Chrosniak makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about his article on his favorite eerie artists. He and Tim discuss a plethora of artists, including Lee Krasner, Ivan Albright, Goya, and van Gogh. Listen as they chat about why eerie artwork appeals to us, how it can inspire us, and how to appropriately share those artworks with our students. Resources and Links Read Josh's Article on Eerie Artists Learn more about The Picture of Dorian Gray Check out Lee Krasner's Umber Paintings View the work of Henry Fuseli

Tim asked for teachers to share some horror stories from their time in the classroom, and the submissions did not disappoint! Some of the most hilariously awful stories you can imagine are being shared, and Amanda Heyn is here with Tim to react to everything teachers have been through. Listen as they discuss horror stories: some gross, some scary, and some unbelievable! Resources and Links 6 Creepy Artworks to Celebrate Halloween The Best Art-Inspired Halloween Costumes Art History Costume Ideas

In the sixth of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about what it takes to be a professional art teacher. Listen as they cover everything from how to dress to what to do during staff meetings, as well as collaboration, communication, and whether it's worth it to dive into the world of social media.  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

No matter how you are feeling about this school year—whether you are apprehensive or you are excited about being back—setting goals for yourself can be a meaningful exercise that can help your teaching. Listen as Tim talks about finding worthwhile goals, seeing how you can grow in your teaching practice, and how the pursuit of those goals can help you at every step along the way.  Resources and Links 3 Ways to Set Goals for Your Own Career 6 PD Goals for the New Year Use the form to submit your Art Teacher Horror Story!

Following Tim's previous episode about games in the art room, Kyle Wood returns to the podcast to dive deeper into the topic. From the power of games to their use in building connections and community, this is a wide-ranging discussion. Listen as the guys talk about Kyle's Art Heist Challenge, some strategies for differentiating games for younger students, and how we keep ourselves fulfilled as teachers. Resources and Links Tim's previous episode on Art Room Games 6 Exhilarating Classroom Management Games View the Games in the Art Room PRO Pack Listen to Kyle's Who Arted? podcast

Today's episode is a conversation from last year about the uptick we have seen with behavior issues--both in frequency and severity. So how can we help our students (and ourselves) with these issues? Today, Tim talks to Janet Taylor and Christine Cusack about strategies to defuse and de-escalate behaviors when students become dysregulated. Listen as they discuss how behavior is a type of communication, why we may need to re-frame our assumptions, and how you can find the resources needed to best handle these issues.  Resources and Links Read the article from Janet and Chris See all of AOEU's Resources for SEL in the Art Room Recommendations from Chris: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3

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