Art Ed Radio

We can do a lot of interesting things--and have a lot of success--when it comes to assessment in the art room. We still need to be mindful of how we handle assessment, however, and how it differs from grading. In today's episode, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss her best tips for assessments, eliminating bias in grading, and why we need to reflect on our practices.  Resources and Links Follow Janet on Twitter 5 Tips for Better Art Assessments Check out all of Janet's articles Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference

Teaching with comics offers so many opportunities for us in the art room, and so many avenues for our students to explore. In today's episode, Tim Smyth and Candido Crespo join Tim to share their perspectives on how comics can be used in our classrooms. Listen as they discuss Tim's experiences teaching with comics, Candido's use of comics in the art room, and Candido's presentation at the upcoming NOW Conference. Resources and Links See Candido on Instagram and Twitter Visit Tim's website and Facebook page Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference

Phil Hansen is an artist, creative, and an advocate for advancing art education. He’s the author of Tattoo a Banana, a guide to exploring creativity through art with everyday materials. His Embrace the Shake TED talk is a favorite of art teachers everywhere. And today, he joins Tim on the podcast to talk about creativity, artmaking, and education. Listen as they discuss Phil's experiences in art class, his journey as an artist, and his presentation at the upcoming NOW Conference. Resources and Links See Phil's Instagram Watch the Embrace the Shake TED Talk Visit Phil's website Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference

Yes, we have stepped away from school for a bit, but this summer might not be like your usual summer. Things feel different--things are different--but how can we best deal with that fact? Today, Sarah Krajewski joins Tim to talk about how we can take stock of where we are and find our best path forward. Listen as they discuss how we approach the summer, how we think about mental health, and why healing needs to be a part of your vocabulary.   Resources and Links Listen to the Drive-Thru Art Show podcast Planning for Self-Regulation This Summer Explore The Art of SEL podcast Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference

The summer is finally here, and with it, perhaps the time you need to create some art. But do you have the inspiration? In today's episode, Tim welcomes on artist and educator Juana Meneses to talk about how you can rediscover your artistic identity. Listen as they discuss finding inspiration, how you can always be ready to make art, and possible opportunities available to you when it comes to artmaking. Resources and Links Redefining Your Art Teacher Identity Check out the new course: Rediscovering Your Artistic Identity Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference

Not only is late work an annoyance and a far-too-common occurrence, but it also raises a number of questions about how we deal with it in the art room. Should students be punished for turning work in late? How should grades be affected? What are the best ways to motivate students to finish their work? Jenn Russell joins Tim to answer these questions and more in today's episode.  Resources and Links Does Creativity Require Procrastination? (Ep. 022) Listen to Jenn's last appearance on the podcast 3 Ways to Motivate Students on Tough Days

This episode from 2019 takes a dive into how we teach drawing. Stan Dodson, art teacher from Augusta, Georgia, joins Tim to talk about how we can encourage kids to take more chances, experiment, and explore in their drawing. Listen as they discuss their favorite drawing projects, ideas for materials and techniques, and the importance of visual journaling. Resources and Links Follow Stan on Twitter How to Inspire Students to Use Sketchbooks in a New Way 4 Benefits of Trying New Things in Your Classroom How to Teach Students to Fail Spectacularly

In this episode from November 2019, Tim is joined by Elizabeth Peterson from The Inspired Classroom to talk about self-care for the art teacher. After the year we have all had, the ideas they discuss are as relevant as ever. Listen as they talk about 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

After last week's conversation on ending the year with favorite teacher portraits, Tim shares some ideas on how to create a meaningful artmaking project within the constraints of a finals schedule. Listen as he discusses how to work with themes on a final, everything involved in the planning process, and how students can find success with an end-of-year assessment. Resources and Links Read Tim's article on using final exam time for artmaking Listen to previous episodes: Lindsey Moss, Eric Scott, and Jessica Provow Check out The Art of SEL podcast from AOEU

If you are looking for a good way to wrap up your school year, why not consider a favorite teacher portrait project? In today's episode, Jessica Provow joins Tim to talk about her final project for her students that is both meaningful and challenging, and also shows appreciation for staff members throughout the school. Listen as they discuss sketchbook work and project planning, showing teachers appreciation, and how students can leave a legacy at their school. Resources and Links Follow Jessica on Twitter Read more about the portrait project Check out The Art of SEL podcast from AOEU

In today's episode, Eric Scott joins Tim for a long conversation on visual journaling, artmaking, and creativity. They discuss Eric's art practice, how things have changed for him during the pandemic, and why Tim maybe needs to give glue sticks another look. Stay until the end of the episode to listen to the trailer for AOEU's newest podcast, The Art of SEL, which debuts next week. Resources and Links Visit Eric's website Find Eric on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter View Eric's livestreams on YouTube Check out The Art of SEL podcast from AOEU

As students continue to process and work through a difficult year, we should find ways to promote students' exploration of emotions, feelings, and personal experiences through their art. In today's episode, Janani Nathan joins Tim to discuss how she helps students create more authentic and meaningful work, including how she navigates difficult topics and guides hard conversations in the art room. Resources and Links Follow Janani on Instagram Take a look at Janani's latest PRO Pack See some of Janani's other work

Today’s episode takes a look at AOEU’s newest graduate course, Innovation Through Design. Abby Schukei returns to the show to discuss the development of new course with Tim. Listen as they cover a variety of topics, including how AOEU develops their courses, the importance of creativity in everything that we do, and the difference between creativity and innovation. Resources and Links Follow Abby on Twitter and Instagram Take a look at Innovation Through Design See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses Read about George Land's Creativity Test

We always value the connections we make as teachers--our PLCs, our PLNs, and our collaborations with artists and community members. And now it's time to give our students some of those same opportunities!  In today's episode, Lena Rodriguez joins Tim to discuss The Palette, a conference she is helping produce for student artists across the country. Listen as she shares the reasons behind the development of the conference, the opportunities available for students, and why students need to connect with each other.  Resources and Links Follow Lena on Twitter and Instagram Check out The Palette Conference for Students See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses View the work of Riley Holloway  

We have heard about so many unique and creative ways that art teachers are putting together their spring art shows--so why not a socially distant drive-thru art show? In today's episode, Lindsey Moss joins Tim to share her ideas for a collaborative, community-based art show that involves all of her students while keeping everyone safe from beginning to end.   Resources and Links Follow Sarah Krajewski on Instagram 10 Ways to Market Your Art Show Hosting a Virtual Art Night

As AOEU continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary, Tim invites Amanda Heyn back to the show to reminisce and share some of their best stories. Listen as they talk about how art teaching and the art teacher community has changed in the past 10 years, tell some behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of AOEU, and discuss where AOEU may be going in the future!   Resources and Links Follow AOEU on Instagram 10 AOEU Articles that Have Stood the Test of Time The 10 Best Videos from Our AOEU Archives

Tiny galleries are a spectacular way to bring art to more people, making small galleries and small work available and accessible. But what does it take to create a tiny gallery? In today's episode, Catie Nasser talks to Tim about her adventures with a tiny gallery, from the original idea to the building process to the upcoming opening, and everything in between. Resources and Links Follow Catie on Instagram Also follow the Melrose Tiny Gallery Listen to the 'Tiny Art Show' podcast episode How Tiny Art Can Lead to Big Awareness

Art heists are an endless source of fascination for our students, and--if we're being honest--for us as teachers as well. In today's episode, Abby Schukei and Amanda Heyn join Tim to talk about Made You Look, the new art theft documentary from Barry Avrich that is streaming on Netflix. Listen as they discuss art forgery, their opinions on the main subjects in the film, and how we can leverage storytelling about art crimes in our classrooms. Resources and Links Watch 'Made You Look' on Netflix The podcast about the Gardner Museum heist, Last Seen The Art of the Con How to Steal Attention with Art Heists and Forgeries

Following the NAEA and NOW conferences, Janet Taylor joins Tim to talk about what they loved, what they didn't, and the things they would like to see at future conferences. They then discuss how we can continue learning and fueling our creativity even when major professional development events are not on the horizon. Resources and Links Follow Janet on Twitter and see her Creativity Course Finding Time for Better PD How a Growth Mindset Can Affect Your Teaching Career

Jenn Russell is back by popular demand, and in today's episode, she and Tim dive into a long conversation about exactly how they teach drawing. It's all here, from favorite lessons to best drawing media to motivating reluctant learners. Also listen for a discussion on how skill building can lead to more choices for students. Resources and Links Follow Jenn on Twitter and Instagram AOEU's Studio: Drawing course Listen to Jenn's last podcast appearance 7 Ideas to Pump Up Your Drawing Curriculum