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In this episode from the archives, Chelsea Fleming joins the show to talk about how we can live into gratitude. Listen as Tim and Chelsea discuss their shared disdain for gratitude journals, the importance of reflection, and why we should try to show appreciation and kindness to ourselves.
Resources and Links Listen to Chelsea's last appearance on the podcast How to Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Burnout Read more about Susan Cain's Bittersweet Learn about Michael Bungay Stainer -
Kyle Wood is back on today's episode to talk with Tim about how we can give back to the field of art education and pay it forward. The conversation covers the importance of building a community of art teachers, being willing to share ideas and lessons, and taking on mentorship roles. They also highlight the value of advocating for art education and talk about ways in which art teachers can express gratitude for the art ed community and take positive action to support and strengthen the field. And, if you want to stick around until the end, Kyle dives into This or That: Art History Edition.
Resources and Links Take the 2025 State of Art Ed survey See the 2024 survey results Join the Art of Ed Community Read Kyle Wood's articles, and listen to the Who Arted? podcast More Advocacy Resources from AOEU -
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Dr. Theresa Haugen, curriculum specialist and associate professor at AOEU, joins Tim today to discuss the importance of advocacy in art education. Listen as their conversation covers how we can make our programs visible, the connections we can build within our school and our community, and how advocacy can benefit both students and teachers. They also spend time talking about The Center for the Advancement of Art Education (CAAE) and give advice for finding resources that can help make advocacy an ongoing habit.
Resources and Links Take the 2025 State of Art Education Survey See the 2024 survey results and listen to the podcast Tim mentioned See more about the Center for the Advancement of Art Education (CAAE) Read the Visual Arts Advantage report More Advocacy Resources from AOEU -
It is time for the November mailbag, and Amanda Heyn is back with Tim to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with some recommendations for art-related streaming shows, then move on to a conversation on how we keep multiple classes aligned on the curriculum schedule. Finally, they tackle the debate on whether we should be taking of points when students turn in their work past the due date. And stick around for some of Amanda's unhinged food takes during This or That: Thanksgiving Foods Edition.
Resources and Links Find and Join the Art of Ed Community Between the Folds documentary See the Art21 website Made You Look on Netflix And the corresponding Made You Look podcast Get The Picture by Bianca Bosker What to Do When You've Only Got a Pencil and Paper Resources from AOEU on One-Day Lessons Resources from AOEU on Parent-Teacher Conferences -
In the AOEU Community, we asked for teachers to share some horror stories from their time in the classroom, and the submissions did not disappoint! Some of the most hilarious and awful stories you can imagine are being shared, and Amanda Heyn is here with Tim to react to everything teachers have seen, done, and experienced. Listen as they discuss art rooms full of ghosts and apparitions, weird animal sightings, injuries, and horrific behaviors!
Resources and Links Find more horror stories in the AOEU Community Listen to the original Episode of Horror Stories 6 Creepy Artworks to Celebrate Halloween The Best Art-Inspired Halloween Costumes Art History Costume Ideas -
In today's episode, Jen Leban joins Tim to talk about artificial intelligence and how it might affect the world of art education. In this conversation, they discuss their curiosity when it comes to AI and share some of their own explorations with various AI tools. Listen as they discuss their ethical concerns with these tools, the possibilities for teacher use and artistic creations, and the importance of thoughtful use and AI literacy.
Resources and Links Find Jen on Instagram and in the AOEU Community Learn about the AI and Art Education graduate course AI Prompt Engineering for Art Teachers Creating Digital Surrealism with AI AI and the Environment How AI is Changing Photography Check out Claudio Zavala and Adobe Express -
Kyle Wood is back as a guest today as he and Tim talk about their favorite sci-fi artists to share with their students. Listen as they discuss the connections between art and science fiction, as well as explore various artists whose work intersects with themes of futurism, technology, and imagination. Hear what they have to say about Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, Cai Guo-Qiang, and so many more artists--both historical and contemporary--who explore speculative themes, blurring the lines between reality, imagination, and science in their work.
Resources and Links Read Kyle Wood's articles, and listen to the Who Arted? podcast Tony Oursler's Alien Invasion Check out the work of Rosemary Lee and Lynn Hershman You know you want to see a Cowboy Shooting a Dinosaur Vija Celmins, Umberto Boccioni, and Salvador Dali -
Following her NOW Conference presentation this summer about teaching with authenticity, Lyndsay Rose joins Tim today for a longer conversation on the topic. Listen as they discuss how not only authenticity, but also the importance of vulnerability and honesty when it comes to our role as teachers. The conversation also delves into suggestions on how to deal with burnout, and Lyndsay offers some of her best advice on how we can learn to fall in love with teaching again.
Resources and Links 3 Things to Appreciate in Each Phase of an Art Teacher's Career Supportive Ways for Art Teachers to Deal with Burnout 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself With Gratitude: A Love Letter to Art Teachers What We Love About Art Teachers and Why They Matter -
In the October mailbag, a variety of questions have come through, and Janet Taylor joins Tim to answer those queries and offer some of their best advice. They begin with a good discussion of best practices for student teachers, then move on to a conversation on what kinds of lessons you can teach when your supply order still hasn't arrived. Finally, they try to answer the age-old question of what to do when a student asks "Am I Done Yet?"
Resources and Links Find and Join the Art of Ed Community What do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? What to Do When You've Only Got a Pencil and Paper First-Year Art Teacher's Guide See Francisco Matas's presentation on Working with Student Teachers Check out Janet's Instagram AOEU Resources on Critiques -
Last week, AOEU announced its brand new community space for art teachers, the Art of Ed Community. Today, Online Community Manager Jen Leban returns to the podcast to talk all about your new favorite place on the internet! Listen as Jen and Tim talk about their favorite parts of the online platform, why teachers need a space free from the pitfalls of social media, and how teachers can connect and support each other through the Art of Ed Community.
Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community! See Jen's welcome video for community members Read about the community on the AOEU Magazine Download the community app for iOS and Android -
In another episode celebrating National Literacy Month, Tim is joined by author, artist, and professor Kate Kretz to discuss her book Art From Your Core: A Holistic Guide to Visual Voice. Listen as they discuss how Kate's book explores obstacles to the development of artistic voice, and how it also provides exercises and strategies to help artists dig deeper into their personal experiences, interests, and perspectives to find ongoing sources of interest and inspiration. Stay around after the end of the episode, when Kate does a reading of a chapter from the book.
Resources and Links View Kate's website and find her book See AOEU's Resources on Literacy Teaching Students to Find and Use Their Artistic Voice 3 Strategies to Help Students Find their Voice in the Art Room How to Support Student Voice in 4 Steps A Powerful Project to Amplify Student Voice -
To celebrate National Literacy Month, this episode from the archives features author and artist Peter Reynolds--along with his twin brother Paul--as they join Nic Hahn for an episode of Everyday Art Room from 2020. Listen to their wide-ranging conversation about literacy, creativity, opening a bookstore, the beginnings of Dot Day, and so much more!
Resources and Links View Peter Reynolds' Website FableVision Studios The Blue Bunny Bookstore Reynolds TLC Dot Day Make Your Mark: A Coloring Book-ish -
School has started (for most of us), and Tim and Amanda are back to answer those back-to-school questions in the September mailbag. After quickly celebrating some teacher wins, Amanda relishes the opportunity to break out her bulletin board skills. The conversation then moves on to pre-K classes, art club, and what to do with projects that aren't exactly going the way you planned.
Resources and Links What do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? 8 Ways to Sing, Dance, and Play Your Way to a Successful Pre-K Art Period! Check out the Running an Elementary Art Club PRO Pack Also see Sarah in Art Show Secrets! First-Year Art Teacher's Guide Take a look at what you need to know about the NOW Conference -
After last week's back to school episode with Janet Taylor, Tim brings Kyle Wood on the show to catch up and share some of his best strategies for starting the year. They discuss neurographic drawing and chat about some of the ideas Kyle will be exploring in the upcoming year. Listen as they dive in with a conversation about tempera cakes, and why going back to basics can be good for teachers and students alike this school year.
Resources and Links See AOEU's Back to School resources for 2024 Keep an eye on the AOEU Magazine for Back to Basics articles! Check out the Who Arted? podcast Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU -
As most teachers are headed back to school, Janet Taylor joins Tim to share some of their best strategies for starting the year. They discuss the importance of creating a welcoming climate and environment for your students, and share some of their favorite activities. Listen as they break down drawing prompts, interactive artmaking strategies, storytelling, and other ways to get your students involved and interacting in the first weeks of school.
Resources and Links See AOEU's Back to School resources for 2024 Find Janet's ideas on her Instagram page Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU Six Ways to Support New Art Teachers Quiz About the Teacher Use the code WINTER99 for $50 off the Winter NOW Conference -
In this episode from the archives, Tim shares some thoughts on what he thinks will be important for teachers as they begin the school year. In today's episode, he talks through six thoughts about challenges that will be facing teachers and what we can do to help ourselves. Listen as he discusses being proactive with organization and management, being flexible and adaptable, ideas for building community, and finding your outlet away from the classroom.
Resources and Links What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? Creating a Welcoming Environment Five Ways to Be a Better Teacher This Year -
In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim for the August mailbag live from Milwaukee (home of the 2024 Summer NOW Conference). After a quick discussion about Instagram shenanigans (and a brief garden update!), they move into advice for first-year teachers, 30-minute classes, and which art teacher problems we could wave away if we had a magic wand.
Resources and Links View Tim and Amanda's Olympic Training Reel What do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? First-Year Art Teacher's Guide Strategies to Effectively Manage 30-minute Classes Cassie Stephens's episode on 30-minute classes The Zero-Budget Art Room Use the code WINTER99 for Early Bird Pricing for the next NOW Conference -
With the 2024 Summer NOW Conference happening THIS WEEK, Jen Leban joins Tim to talk about the highlights of the upcoming event. This includes their excitement about everything coming the next 3 days, the wonderful keynote presentation from Reggie Laurent, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Join us at the NOW Conference July 31st, August 1st, and August 2nd, where we will share three days of PD that will have you inspired and excited for the upcoming school year!
Resources and Links Listen to the podcast interview with artist Reggie Laurent Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference Check out Tim and Amanda's Olympic Training Reel -
Ahead of his keynote presentation at next week's NOW Conference, artist Reggie Laurent joins Tim on the podcast today. After telling about his childhood, developing his creativity, and his beginnings as an artist, Reggie shares a few more stories about his life and his art. Listen as he discusses his own artistic voice, how he began working with teachers, and why he wants his work to inspire students to be part of his legacy.
Resources and Links Follow Reggie on Instagram and check out his website Find out about (and register for!) the NOW Conference See Reggie's partnership with Woodpecker Crafts -
In today's episode, Janet joins Tim to discuss her upcoming article about what makes teachers stay at their schools or stay in the position they are in. Whether at the beginning of a teaching career or nearer the end, there are a lot of reasons teachers feel valued and committed to their school. Listen as the conversation covers six of the most important reasons, including supportive and transparent administration, a collaborative and positive environment, and a culture that values the arts.
Resources and Links Read Janet's Why Teachers Stay article Take a look at the State of Art Education Survey Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU Six Ways to Support New Art Teachers 3 Considerations for Taking on a New Job or Position - Show more
