Art Ed Radio

In the fifth of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about their 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 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

Kyle Wood returns to the show today to discuss gamification in the art room and his upcoming NOW Conference presentation on the topic. Listen as he and Tim discuss the concept of gamification, its benefits for both students and teachers, the role of the Double Dare TV show, and ideas for teachers who may want to gamify their art room.  Resources and Links Check out the Who Arted? podcast Listen to Tim's episode with Kyle about Christo and Jeanne-Claude Find Kyle on Twitter Learn more about the NOW Conference

In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim is in the Toronto studio of artist Ekow Nimako. Ekow is best known for his elaborate, monochromatic sculptures created with LEGO® elements. During this discussion, Ekow talks about how he found and developed his artistic style, the importance of storytelling and myth in his work, and what inspires his creative process.  Resources and Links: Ekow Nimako's Website and Building Beyond Workshops Follow Ekow on Instagram Ekow's Elaborately Constructed LEGO® Worlds See more about the NOW Conference, where Ekow will be presenting on July 28th

In a replay of an episode from last year, author, educator, researcher, and advocate Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen joins Tim to discuss her new book, The Future of Smart. Dr. Hansen is currently Chief Program Officer at Grantmakers for Education, where she works with educational philanthropists committed to ensuring that all young people have access to equitable learning opportunities. Listen as they discuss the opportunity we have to remake our schools, how students should follow their passions and strengths, and why we need to rethink what it means to be smart. Resources and Links See Ulcca's TEDx Talks here and here Pick up a copy of The Future of Smart Ulcca's Educating Potential website Listen to Tim's 2017 interview with Sir Ken Robinson

With the AOEU Magazine and YouTube page publishing some of their best art teacher hacks recently, Tim wanted to get in on the action. Listen as he shares some of his favorite art teacher hacks, including ideas for storage, organization, and strategies for dealing with different media.   Resources and Links View the Art Room Hacks Trailer See the entire Art Rooms Hacks Series on YouTube Check out all of the resources from AOEU's Art Room Hacks Page 

In today's episode, museum educator Kara Fedje joins Tim to discuss her work, her studies, and her ideas for connecting museums and schools. Listen as they talk about making all spaces accessible, working with partners in the community, and how teachers can begin collaborating with their local museum educators. Resources and Links Read Kara's article "Abstract Art, Concrete Goals" School-Museum Relationships 5 Ideas and 5 Museums for Virtual Tours

Following last week's huge episode on evaluations, Tim dips into the archives to replay a conversation about how evaluations and observations can help you improve as a teacher and develop your program. Listen to his conversation with Amanda Heyn about how you can put your mind at ease when it comes time for an evaluation, where your focus should be when you are being observed, and how reflection and growth mindset play such an important role in your development as an art teacher. Resources and Links The elevator speech article that Amanda mentioned Making evaluations work for you Preparing for an observation Amanda’s PRO Learning Pack on evaluations

In the fourth of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know 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 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

In the second episode exploring the teaching of the IB Visual Arts curriculum,  Shannon Brinkley joins Tim once again to share her experiences and her expertise. After last week's discussion of all the aspects of the IB Visual Arts curriculum and exam, this week they dive deeper into what students are asked to do and how teachers can help their students find success.  Resources and Links 5 Points of Discovery to Unpack When You Teach IB Visual Arts Listen to Part One of the Podcast Read About the IB Visual Arts Program Visual Arts for the IB Diploma Coursebook

Tim has been wanting to learn more about teaching IB Visual Arts, and in today's episode, Shannon Brinkley joins him to shine some light on the subject. In the first of two episodes, they discuss all aspects of the IB Visual Arts curriculum and exam, the opportunities it offers students, and the challenges and rewards involved for teachers.  Resources and Links 5 Points of Discovery to Unpack When You Teach IB Visual Arts How to Set Your Advanced Students Up For Success Read About the IB Visual Arts Program Visual Arts for the IB Diploma Coursebook

Burnout is a problem facing an untold number of teachers, and art teachers are no exception. In today's episode, Tim welcomes on Chelsea Whittington to discuss both how teachers can prevent burnout and what they can do if its effects have already taken hold. Listen as they discuss their own experiences with burnout, what self-care really looks like, and why making and experiencing art can be so beneficial.  Resources and Links 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Burnout Dealing with Burnout and Exhaustion Self-Care for the Art Teacher Follow Chelsea on Instagram

In today's episode, Tim welcomes on AOEU's Media Content Manager, Lindsey McGinnis, to discuss the plethora of free resources that AOEU offers for teachers. Listen as they discuss current and future YouTube videos, magazine articles that are worth your attention, Instagram Live, and why ice cream and museum visits are always worthwhile.  Resources and Links 5 Points of Discovery to Unpack When You Teach IB Art What Does Unpacking the National Core Arts Standards Look Like? View AOEU's YouTube page and Instagram See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

In the third of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to answer new teachers' questions about organization. Listen as they discuss the idea that organization goes far beyond just supplies, student work and classroom storage, and why good organization can help you with your evaluations.  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

Due to popular demand, Tim is back this week with even more simple one-day lessons. Based on his ideas for the Art Olympics, he shares a number of individual and team challenges and lessons for when you need something new. Listen as he discusses collaborative drawing, paint mixing, and what you can create with a 3-pound ball of clay.  Resources and Links See Tim's Article on the Art Olympics A Couple of Ideas for Art Games 7 Lessons For When You're In A Pinch

Though we may be feeling optimistic that things will eventually be getting closer to normal in our classrooms, we still need to get through the rest of a difficult year. In today's episode, Tim shares some ideas for simple one-day lessons that can fill the inevitable gaps when needed. Listen as he talks about how quick lessons can engage students, how you can make those lessons worthwhile, and why it's okay to step back and take a breath every once in a while. Resources and Links 7 Lessons For When You're In A Pinch Read more about art challenges Jennifer Sell's post on water droplets Check out the Creating Art Outside PRO Pack

Following last week's discussion on engagement strategies, Tim is back to share a unique way to get kids excited about art—Arts Madness! Kyle Wood comes on the episode to talk about how he is gamifying his classroom, how Arts Madness gets kids involved and thinking critically about art history, and why teachers at every level should participate in the event.  Resources and Links View the Arts Madness bracket Check out the Who Arted? podcast Listen to Tim's episode with Kyle about Christo and Jeanne-Claude Find Kyle on Twitter

Engagement is an ongoing challenge, as we are always trying to find ways to get students involved and excited about what is happening in the art room. In today's epsidoe, Tim talks to AOEU's Chelsea Fleming about why engagement is so important and how we can get kids to participate actively in what we do. Listen as they discuss the different levels of engagement, ideas on how to structure classes, and how involvement can foster a sense of community in the art room.  Resources and Links A Simple Way to Increase Student Engagement How to Minimize Grading and Increase Engagement 5 Ways to Engage Introverts in the Art Room

In the second of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor and Lindsey Moss both join Tim to answer new teachers' questions about classroom management for every level. Listen as they discuss the idea that student behavior is a form of communication, how you can structure your class time to help with management, and why being proactive can be such a game-changer.  Resources and Links What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum? See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

Fresh off the buzz generated by the NOW Conference, this episode tries to answer some of the questions generated about Procreate over the weekend. Tim welcomes Lauren Yates-Jones, learning director at Savage Interactive, to discuss the Procreate app. Listen as they explore ideas for using Procreate in the classroom, how digital artmaking can supplement your curriculum, and the value of the idea that art is for everyone. Resources and Links Check out the Learn with Procreate site and the Procreate handbook Visit the Procreate Twitter community You can reach out to the Procreate education team at [email protected] Lisa Bardot's Procreate for Beginners tutorial

The Winter NOW Conference is finally here this weekend! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the big day, their excitement about the conference, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Saturday and beyond. Join us at the NOW Conference on February 5th, where we will share a great day of PD about teaching art, creativity, and how we can all find some much-needed rest.  Resources and Links Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference Listen to Tim's interview with NOW presenter Alanna Wilcox Take a look at the Shoebill Stork