Art Ed Radio

Classroom management is the neverending challenge for so many art teachers. How do you help your kids find success when there is chaos everywhere you turn? Listen as Tim shares some of his best strategies for organizing your classroom, helping your kids learn (and remember) routines, and calm the chaos in your room. Resources and Links Keeping them in the Classroom (Ep. 113) How to Stay Sane with Oversized Classes (Ep. 103) Classroom Management PRO Learning Pack Why Meeting Your Kids at the Door is So Important

It is an age-old question in the art room . . . do you let kids listen to music while they work, or do you make them put their earbuds away? Today, Tim talks with Elizabeth Peterson from The Inspired Classroom about soundtracking your art room and ways to bring more music to your students. Listen as they discuss types of music, art projects related to music, and the best ways to introduce new music to your students. Resources and Links Take a Look at Elizabeth's website, The Inspired Classroom Access the download mentioned on how to introduce new music Join Elizabeth on her Inspired Teachers Facebook Page Read about The Music List in the art room

After the introduction of FLEX Curriculum last week, the response from teachers and districts has been overwhelming. So this week, it's time to dive deeper. AOEU's Senior Editor, Megan Dehner, joins Tim to talk all about FLEX. Listen as they discuss how the platform meets and adapts to teachers' needs, how to get FLEX in your district, and answer some of the most pressing questions about the curriculum. Resources and Links Take a Look at FLEX Curriculum! Get FLEX in Your School

It is a big day at The Art of Education University today, as we announce our newest offering--FLEX Curriculum. AOEU's Director of K-12 Curriculum, Cassidy Reinken, joins Tim to talk all about FLEX. Listen as they discuss how the platform meets and adapts to teachers' needs, and how FLEX helps them plan and deliver the perfect curriculum for their students.  Resources and Links Take a Look at FLEX Curriculum! Get FLEX in Your School

Today, Rachel Albert returns to the show to talk to Tim about her favorite art teacher hacks. Listen as they discuss some of her best ideas, favorite projects, and how to make your life easier in the art room. They also dive into the upcoming  Art Ed Now conference, where Rachel will be presenting once again.  Resources and Links Follow Rachel on Instagram Hacks to Make Your Teaching Life Easier Elementary Art Hacks (PRO Learning Pack) 7 Reasons to Go to a Professional Conference The Art Ed Now 2020 Winter Conference (use AEN2020 at checkout for a $20 discount!)

Today, Caitlyn Thompson (aka Coach T) returns to the show to talk to Tim about everything related to bookbinding. Listen as they discuss her favorite tools, favorite projects, and the best ways to bring bookbinding into your classroom. Caitlyn also gives a quick preview of her upcoming  Art Ed Now presentation.  Resources and Links Check out some of the artists mentioned by Caitlyn: Erin Fletcher, Dominic Riley, and Colin Urbina Supplies can be found here: Talas Online The North Bennet Street School The Art Ed Now 2020 Winter Conference (use AEN2020 at checkout for a $20 discount!)

The Art Room Glitter Fairy is back! Sarah Krajewski returns to the show to talk to Tim about everything she has been creating and teaching over the past few months, and together they preview the upcoming Art Ed Now Conference. Listen as they discuss mindfulness, painting murals, and how to make PD exciting and worthwhile. Resources and Links The Benefits of a Classroom Mantra 5 Mindful Activities for the Art Room Find Sarah on Instagram Check out the Art Ed Now Conference!  

We are finally into the new year, and Tim is going to celebrate with a mailbag episode! Today, he answers questions from listeners on a wide range of topics, starting with New Year's resolutions. The discussion then moves into art history, deep cleaning the art room, and how to start the second semester right. Tim then closes out the show with a thank you for 200 episodes and sharing what inspires people to be better teachers. Resources and Links Goals for the New Year The Art Ed Now Conference The Art of Education University Master's Degree PD Goals for a New Year

In today's episode, Tim askes Amber Kane to come on the show to discuss Fiber Arts and how more teachers can incorporate fibers into their curriculum. Amber has a new PRO Learning Pack out this month, and in this conversation, she shares a few of her best ideas from that pack. Listen as she and Tim discuss why students enjoy learning fiber arts, where to find inspiration, and how simple ideas can transfer into bigger projects. Resources and Links You can see Amber's Advanced Fibers PRO Pack here How to Easily Infuse Fiber Arts Into Your Curriculum 10 Inspiring Fiber Artists You Should Know The Art of Education University's Studio: Fibers course

In this very special episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim is in the Brooklyn studio of artist CJ Hendry. CJ is best known for her hyperrealistic drawings of Pantone color chips, Rorshach blots, luxury items, and her installations that showcase those drawings. During this discussion, she talks with Tim about inspiration and creativity,  how we experience art, and the process behind creating her incredible drawings. If you would like to hear even more from CJ, she will be the featured presenter on February 1st at the 2020 Art Ed Now Winter Online Conference. Details can be found at artednow.com. Resources and Links CJ's Instagram can be found here. CJ's website is here. Read her feature in the New York Times. You can see CJ's full-length drawing videos on her YouTube channel. Learn more about the Art Ed Now conference. Women do see color better than men.

The possibilities available with digital art are endless, but it is sometimes difficult to know where to start. Tim welcomes Don Masse back to the show to talk about his best lessons and ideas for digital art. Listen as they discuss the best experiments to try with your students, the benefits of working digitally with your students, and the best way to balance digital and traditional work in your curriculum. Resources and Links Episode 009: No More Dead White Guys 8 Ways to Use Digital Drawing in the Art Room 6 Fun Ways to Experiment with Digital Drawing 10 Digital Artists You Should Know

We feel like we need to do everything as art teachers, but the truth is, we can't do it all. And we shouldn't! It is important--especially at this time of year--to take the time to care for yourself. In today's episode, Tim is joined by Elizabeth Peterson from The Inspired Classroom to talk about self-care for the art teacher. Listen as they discuss why we need to take stock of the stress in our life, strategies for self-care, and ideas that work for creative people. Resources and Links The download Elizabeth mentioned can be found here The Inspired Classroom Art Therapy for Art Teachers 8 Things to Do When Teaching Takes a Toll on You Why Your Mental Health is the Most Important Thing

Today's episode takes a look one of AOEU’s newest and most popular graduate courses, Art Therapy for Art Teachers. Shannon Lauffer returns to the show to discuss the new course with Tim. Listen as they cover a variety of topics, including increased awareness of the benefits of art therapy, ideas on how we can help our students, and the importance of social and emotional well-being. Resources and Links Art Therapy for Art Teachers The Power of Art to Heal Trauma Social and Emotional Artistic Learning

As sketchnoting continues to gain popularity in all different types of educational circles, more and more teachers come to their art room to learn our secrets. But in all honesty, is it really a secret that visual thinking can help kids learn? Teacher, author, and sketchnoter extraordinaire Carrie Baughcum joins Tim today to discuss her approach to visual notetaking, helping our kids break down some barriers, and her new book "My Pencil Made Me Do It!"

With AOEU enrolling its 300th student, this week's episode will answer some of the most common questions coming in about the Master's Degree. Tim welcomes the Dean of The Art of Education University, Heather Crockett, and they open up the proverbial mailbag to answer questions from current and prospective students. Resources and Links So You Want to Apply to AOEU How to Fund Your Master's Degree Program How to Create the Best Application Possible Collaborating with Your Academic Advisor

It is Halloween week, and Tim's favorite way to celebrate is by talking about the creepiest artworks he can find from art history! Fellow art history nerd Jenn Russell comes on as they discuss some of the best paintings to show your students for Halloween. Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette, van Gogh The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, Rembrandt The Face of War, Salvador Dali Saturn Devouring his Son, Goya Judith Cutting of the Head of Holofernes, Artemesia Gentileschi Two Fridas, Frida Kahlo Resources and Links Making Art History Meaningful Helping Students Care About Art History 3 Amazing Women from Art History

As Tim continues to bring on new guests and share new ideas, he welcomes Caroline Gardner to talk about what is happening in her classroom. Listen as they discuss shibori fabric dyeing, teaching jewelry techniques to middle schoolers, and a plethora of other ideas.  Resources and Links Sculpture Ideas for the Art Room Metal Jewelry Making (Art Ed PRO) A Beginner's Guide to Making Jewelry More Ideas for 3D Pens and Other Materials

It is incredibly difficult to design your classroom in a way that works for all learners. Author and art teacher Liz Byron has tried to do exactly that in her book Art for All: Planning for Variability in the Visual Arts Classroom. Listen as they discuss student variability, customizing instruction, and the best ways to design your classroom for learning and engagement. Resources and Links Order Liz's Book: Art for All: Universal Design for Learning. Learn More About Universal Design for Learning See the artist Liz mentioned, Heather Hansen.

We always love to look for new things to try in our classrooms, and few teachers do it better than Caitlyn Thompson. In today's episode, she joins Tim to talk about some of her amazing lessons, why she thinks of herself as a coach in the art room, and why she is always looking for fresh ideas to explore. Resources and Links Follow Caitlyn on Instagram Here is Caitlyn's Paper Pottery Lesson Plan More about Growth Mindset

As teachers, we understand that social and emotional learning is a vital part of what we do in our art rooms. Dr. Wynita Harmon joins Tim on today's episode to discuss strategies for incorporating more social and emotional learning into your classroom. Listen as they discuss building relationships with our students, the role art teachers play in developing our students' learning, and simple ideas that you can utilize immediately. Resources and Links Dr. Harmon's new PRO Learning Pack is here How to Create a Calm Down Corner The Benefits of an Art Room Mantra A podcast on Social and Emotional Artistic Learning The Power of Art to Heal Trauma