Art Ed Radio

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

The Summer NOW Conference starts tomorrow, and Tim is here to talk you through what you need to know for each of the next three days.  He will share what to expect each day and some of the highlights of the Conference Kickoff, the Main Event, and the After Pass. And he might have some tips on how you can make the most of your professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Join us at the NOW Conference on July 27th, 28th, and 29th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready for the school year to come!  Resources and Links Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference Follow AOEU on Instagram Listen to Tim's interview with NOW presenters Catie Nasser and Kerri Waller Hear last week's podcast with Tim and Amanda

The Summer NOW Conference will be here in just 8 days! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the conference, their excitement about the new changes to the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week. Join us at the NOW Conference on July 27th, 28th, and 29th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready for the school year to come! Resources and Links Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference Listen to Tim's interview with NOW presenters Catie Nasser and Kerri Waller Take a look at the Shoebill Stork

In today's episode, Tim welcomes on new guest and future NOW Conference presenter Sejal Vaywala to talk about how she uses digital portfolios in her classroom. Listen as they discuss the best sites for creating portfolios, the benefits for students and teachers, and how to keep kids on track with reflections and submissions throughout the year.  Resources and Links How to Use Online Portfolios to Measure Growth Celebrate Learning with a Growth Portfolio View the Student Portfolio Basics PRO Pack Learn more about the NOW Conference

Catie Nasser is back on the show today to talk to Tim about a variety of projects that she and her students have created over the past year. Listen as they catch up from last year's discussion about Catie's tiny gallery, then dive into sculpture parades, STEAM projects, and her upcoming presentation at the NOW Conference. Resources and Links Follow Catie on Instagram Also follow the Melrose Tiny Gallery Listen to Catie's last appearance on Art Ed Radio Learn more about the NOW Conference

Do you remember making Shrinky Dinks® as a kid? Tim does! And on today's episode, he talks to Kerri Waller about how she is bringing Shrinky Dinks® into her classroom and everything her students can learn from the process. Listen as they discuss her wins and fails, how she develops STEAM connections, and why it is so important to always try new things with your students. Resources and Links Follow Kerri on Twitter Check out this clip from Kerri's upcoming NOW presentation Learn more about the NOW Conference

Dr. Debrah Sickler-Voigt and Monica Leister join Tim today to discuss the many ways they have collaborated as art educators over the years. Their expertise and experiences can be educational for art teachers everywhere. Listen as they discuss building partnerships, stop-motion animation, and how collaboration benefits students and teachers alike.  Resources and Links Learn more about Dr. Sickler-Voigt and her book Watch one of the collaborative stop-motion videos! Explore the Stop Motion Studio app Check out the Tiny Circus Artist Collective