Art Ed Radio

If you are looking for a good way to add something to your ceramics teaching, you need to check out colored clay! In this episode, Abby Schukei invites Tim into her classroom to explore the idea of colored clay and how it can be used in your classroom. Listen as they discuss the process of creating colored clay, how much your students can do during the process, and some of the best lessons and ideas to bring more color into your ceramics.  Resources and Links The Art of Dean McCrain Color in Clay Facebook Group AOE's Studio: Ceramics Course Forest Ceramic Company (Instagram)

Art Class Curator podcast host Cindy Ingram is doing a podcast swap with Tim this week! She is a guest on Art Ed Radio today, and he is a guest on the Art Class Curator podcast as well. In this episode, they discuss teaching art history, why emotion plays such a big role in Cindy's passion for art history, and give some strategies on how to better teach art history in your own classroom.   Resources and Links The Art Class Curator Website All of Cindy's Podcasts Art History Ideas on AOE Tim's Favorite Art History Podcast Episode

AOE Senior Editor Amanda Heyn joins Tim to talk about why art teachers have the best Halloween costumes out there! Listen as they discuss the best art-inspired costumes they've seen (and made), new ideas for costumes with your family or significant other, and possibilities for the procrastinators who haven't yet thought of a costume idea!  Resources and Links The AOE Frida Costume Tutorial Art History Inspired Halloween Costumes 25 Ideas for Art Costumes 12 Costumes to Make You the Art Star

In today's episode, Tim and Abby tackle the topic of career education, and what the role of art can be when it comes to career and technical ed. Listen as they discuss whether CTE helps or hurts the art room (maybe both?), how to embrace CTE and use it as an advocacy tool, and how art can lead the way when it comes to teaching skills for the future.  Resources and Links What is Career and Technical Education?  Why Career and Technical Education Lighting a Fire: Why Art Education is the Key to Innovation Is There One 'Right' Way to Teach Art? 

Having a positive, collaborative relationship with your paraprofessionals is vital. But how do you establish and continue that type of relationship? In this episode, Shannon Lauffer joins Tim to share some of her best ideas about working with paraprofessionals in your art room. Listen as they discuss the importance of communicating your routines and procedures, making sure you are providing the right amount of support, and how to handle any conflicts that may arise.   Resources and Links Everything You Need to Know About Inclusive Education 3 Ways to Better Work with Teaching Aides Resources to Help You Meet the Needs of All Students Making Accommodations for All Students

Author Susan Verde has published a new book called "Hey, Wall", and she joins Tim to talk about all things writing and art. Listen as they discuss Susan's previous books, her inspiration and writing process, and how she just can't seem to stop being teamed up with Peter Reynolds.     Resources and Links Susan Verde's Website and Books Susan's Instagram Find Out More About "Hey, Wall" 5 Questions with Susan Verde

No matter where we are in life, or what we have accomplished, it always seems like we are looking for something more. How do we appreciate what we have at this moment? AOE Founder and President Jessica Balsley joins Tim to discuss the seasons of your life, the myth of the work-life balance, and how one bad day can't define you as a person or a teacher.     Resources and Links Talking Passion and Creativity with Jessica Balsley Continuing to Learn in Every Season of Your Life Finding Your Sweet Spot at Home and Work

If you aren't already familiar with The Memory Project, this episode will be the perfect introduction. The founder of The Memory Project, Ben Schumaker, joins Tim to discuss how art students and artists are making portraits for children in need all around the world. Listen as they discuss the history of the project, how two donors are making big things happen, and what you can do to get your students involved.    Resources and Links The Memory Project Specifics on Funding Tim's Article About (and Experience with) The Memory Project More Information About The Memory Project

So often, we talk about finding the right PD, and even more often, we talk about the lack of good PD for art teachers. In this episode, Tim and Andrew talk about what it looks like when you have worthwhile professional development available (4:15), how a focused topic can help you throughout the year (10:00), and the importance of finding teachers who share your passion (15:15).     Resources and Links Being a Lifelong Learner A Rundown of AOE's Professional Development Opportunities Looking Beyond Art Ed for Meaningful PD

The beginning of the school year is a great time for inspiration, and who better to inspire your students than some amazing artists? Tim and Abby get together to discuss some of their favorite topics and artists that inspire students, why positivity is so important, and how to take artists' ideas and make them work for your own classroom.    Resources and Links Tim and Andrew's Podcast on Their Favorite Contemporary Artists 18 Contemporary Artists Your Students Will Love Kristin Farr Tom Friedman CJ Hendry Bridget Riley Tara Donovan Remedios Va

Shannon Lauffer is back! In her last appearance on Art Ed Radio, talking about differentiation, she mentioned the use of student interest inventories. This time around, Shannon and Tim dive deep on how and why we should be using interest inventories, including discussions on what you need to know about your students, how inventories can help with idea generation, and how to create an inventory specific to your own classes.   Resources and Links Shannon's Last Appearance on Art Ed Radio Using Student Feedback to Improve Your Classes How to Use Student Surveys for Mindful Teaching 3 Essential Downloads for the First Days of School

For the first time ever, Tim is flying solo on this podcast! That's because it's the start of a new school year, and he has a LOT to say. 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

The 2018 Summer Art Ed Now conference is in the books, and Tim is here with Lindsey Moss and Abby Schukei to break it all down! Listen as they discuss their highlights from the conference (0:45), the highlights from social media (4:30), and their a-ha moments and takeaways from the presenters (7:00). Full episode transcript below.   Resources and Links The Summer Conference Recap is Here The Jen Stark Podcast Interview The Article that Introduced Jen Stark

With the Art Ed Now conference just two days away, Tim and Abby get together to discuss the upcoming excitement. Listen as they discuss how amazing Jen Stark is in person (3:45), what it's like to go on the road to AOE headquarters (9:15), and advice for everyone planning on attending the conference (15:30).    Resources and Links Art Ed Now Summer Schedule More about Jen Stark Abby's Podcast with Jen All the Information You Need About Art Ed Now

AOE Instructor Shannon Lauffer talks to Tim to talk about all things differentiation, including her upcoming presentation at the Art Ed Now Conference. Join them as they discuss the difference between equal and equitable, differentiating for content, process and product, and the best strategies for adapting IEPs and 504 plans for the art room.   Resources and Links Resources to Help You Meet the Needs of All Students Making Accommodations for All Students How to Use Choice Boards to Differentiate Learning Finding Success Teaching Every Student

After her last appearance talking about why we should be our authentic selves, Andrea Slusarski is back to chat with Tim about developing student confidence. Listen as they discuss how authenticity can lead to more student confidence, why positivity is so important, and why we should validate our students and their opinions.    Resources and Links Andrea's Previous Podcast Appearance (Authenticity) How to Keep Your Kids Coming Back The Benefits of Sharing Work with Students

The Radio Guys tap into the debate on whether you should be spending your own money on supplies for your classroom. And if you are spending your money, how much is too much? Listen as they discuss finding supplies for projects outside the traditional curriculum (4:45), why there is value in spending your own money (11:15), and how art programs stack up in the eyes of administrators (15:30).   Resources and Links Give Andrew's last podcast appearance a listen How to Budget Like a Boss! How to Save Supplies and Money 5 Tips to Stretch Your Art Room Budget  

It's the age-old question--how long is too long for a lesson, and how do we know when it's time to move on? AOE writer Abby Schukei joins Tim to talk about the idea of abandoning a lesson before it's finished, the idea of deadlines in the art room, and strategies to keep kids motivated as they finish a project.    Resources and Links When to Toss a Project Cut Your Losses--When Art Projects Flop To Finish or Not to Finish? Assigning 3 Projects at Once

Every teacher's dream . . . a classroom without cell phones. Could it be? Is it even possible? Today's guest, Gina Stukenholtz, actually convinced her students to take part in a "digital detox", putting away their smartphones for an entire week. Listen today as Tim interviews her about her inspiration for the detox, how the detox helped her students, and why it might be good for all of us to put our devices away for a little while.   Resources and Links The Art of Creating Digital Citizens How Smartphone Addiction is Affecting Our Health Why Social Media Causes Anxiety Social Media, Anxiety, and Loneliness in Young People  

We hear all the time about fostering authentic learning experiences for our students, but what does that really mean? Andrea Slusarski joins Tim on this episode to talk all things authenticity. Listen as they discuss why you need to open yourself up to your students, why kids want to see your personality, and how to develop a classroom culture that encourages authentic action.   Resources and Links Andrea's Last Podcast Appearance (About the Great Outdoors) 4 Tips for Fostering Authentic Experiences in the Art Room A Vision for Art Education: Authenticity Focusing on Your Own Passion and Creativity