Art Ed Radio

Art Ed Radio episodes:

• 04.30.2024

  Ep. 413 - Exploring Poetry and Art

  In today's episode, Tim wants to sneak in an episode for National Poetry Month before April is out. Kyle Wood returns to the show to share some of his ideas on poetry and art and discuss a pair of his...

  
• 04.23.2024

  From the Archives: Exploring Art Teacher Myths

  In today's episode from the archives, both Janet Taylor and Amanda Heyn are joining Tim to discuss, debate, and debunk some various art teacher myths. From art teachers who just paint all day to exploding ceramics to dressing in rainbow...

  
• 04.16.2024

  Ask the Experts, Episode Six: Sculpture

  In the sixth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, former Art Ed Radio host Andrew McCormick returns to the podcast and joins Tim for a discussion on sculpture in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art...

  
• 04.09.2024

  Ask the Experts, Episode Five: Drawing

  In the fifth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Jenn Russell joins Tim for a discussion on drawing in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss their favorite drawing materials to teach,...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Ask the Experts, Episode Four: Printmaking

  In the fourth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Candido Crespo joins Tim to talk about teaching printmaking in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss printmaking centers, ideas for printing with...

  
• 03.26.2024

  Ask the Experts, Episode Three: Painting

  In the third episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Lena Rodriguez joins Tim to talk about a variety of topics when it comes to teaching painting in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community,...

  
• 03.19.2024

  Ask the Experts, Episode Two: Ceramics

  In the second episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Laura Irmis joins Tim to talk about all things related to teaching ceramics in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss kiln firing,...

  
• 03.12.2024

  Ask the Experts, Episode One: Photography

  In the first episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Kristina Brown joins Tim to talk about all things related to teaching photography in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss alternative processes,...

  
• 03.05.2024

  Ep. 411 - The March Mailbag: Collaboration, Creativity, and Classroom Energy

  Moving into March, it is time for another mailbag episode! Amanda and Tim begin with a long discussion about Amanda's new tattoo and the upcoming March Madness basketball tournament (if you want to miss the body art and hoops talk,...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Ep. 410 - Storytelling, Art History Facts, and Student Engagement

  Kyle Wood is back on the podcast today, just ahead of his first articles being published on the AOEU Magazine next month! He joins Tim to talk about what he will be writing, and of course they can't pass up...

  
• 02.20.2024

  Ep. 409 - The State of Art Education 2024

  Every year, AOEU surveys art teachers from across the country and around the world to capture the current issues, trends, and topics in art education. After data is collected from thousands of art teachers, the annual State of Art Education...

  
• 02.13.2024

  From the Archives: Finding Joy in Teaching This Year

  After the NOW Conference and a presentation that highlighted the joys we find in teaching, it is time to revisit this episode from the archives to ask: Are teachers able to find joy in their jobs again? Kandice Stewart joins...

  
• 02.06.2024

  Ep. 407 - The February Mailbag: Hoarding, DoorDashing, and Teaching Fibers

  Straight off the NOW Conference, Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode! After a very quick recap of their trip to Dallas for the conference, they dive into a bit of advice for a retiring teacher. The conversation...

  
• 01.30.2024

  Ep. 406 - 2024 Winter NOW Conference Preview

  With the 2024 Winter NOW Conference just days away, Janet Taylor joins Tim to talk about how they put the conference together, their excitement about everything coming with the event--including featured presenter Devon Rodriguez--and how teachers can make the most...

  
• 01.23.2024

  Ep. 405 - Creativity Challenges Through Technology

  Jen Leban is back on the show today to talk about her favorite creative challenges that can be found in Adobe Express and preview her upcoming NOW Conference presentation! Listen as she and Tim discuss making connections and creating challenges...

  
• 01.16.2024

  Ep. 404 - Collaborations Across the Campus

  Ahead of the 2024 Winter NOW Conference (which is now just 3 weeks away!), presenter Meera Ramanathan comes back to the podcast to preview her upcoming presentation on collaboration. She talks with Tim about the benefits students get from collaboration,...

  
• 01.09.2024

  Ep. 403 - The January Mailbag: Distracted Students, Resolutions, and Interview Season

  Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode to ring in the new year! Before getting into New Year's resolutions, they begin by talking about their break and why Amanda is so relieved that "all supplies are included" at...

  
• 01.02.2024

  From the Archives: The Psychology of Creativity

  In this episode from the archives, Andrea Slusarski is here to talk to Tim about the psychology of creativity! Though we all teach it in the art room, the research into the psychology behind creativity runs deep. Listen as Slu...

  
• 12.26.2023

  From the Archives: Can We Find Time to Balance Everything?

  In this episode from the archives, Tim is joined by elementary art teacher Laura Irmis to discuss if and how we can find the time to do everything that is expected of us as art teachers. Laura shares how she...

  
• 12.19.2023

  Ep. 400 - A Look Back at 2023

  In today's episode, Tim talks about his reflections on the podcast from the year and shares some highlights from podcast interviews over the past 12 months. He shares some of his own favorite conversations with Amanda Heyn and Janet Taylor,...

  
• 12.12.2023

  Behind the Scenes of the Art Room Makeover (Ep. 399)

  If you've seen AOEU's Art Room Makeover, you've seen an amazing transformation! And today, you can hear the follow-up conversation about the YouTube series from Tim and Lindsey from AOEU, and Dalitso Chinkhota and Melvin Twine, high school teachers in...

  
• 12.05.2023

  Ep. 398 - December Mailbag: Devon Rodriguez, Holiday Gifts, and the Joys of Teaching

  It is now December, so Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode! They begin by telling about their trip to New York City to interview TikTok and Instagram superstar Devon Rodriguez. The conversation continues with advice for someone...

  
• 11.28.2023

  Ep. 397 - Visual Journals and Classroom Communities

  In today's episode, Tim welcomes first-time guest Stephanie Zeiler for a wide-ranging conversation. They begin by discussing visual journals and how they can make journals more engaging and more meaningful for students. They then talk about creating a welcoming classroom...

  
• 11.21.2023

  From the Archives: Rethinking Your Holiday Projects

  As we end November and move into December, it is a good time to think about how you approach the holidays in your classroom. Do you teach holiday projects? Should you teach holiday projects? In today's episode from 2021, Tim...

  
• 11.14.2023

  Ep. 395 - More Ideas for Engagement with Art History

  As Tim said last month, we know students can be reluctant when it comes to art history, but we also know that artists from every time and place can inspire some incredible work. In today's episode, Tim follows up on...

  
• 11.07.2023

  Ep. 394 - November Mailbag: Calling in Sick, Instagram Follows, and Teaching Regrets

  In the first episode of November, Amanda and Tim are back with the mailbag! After a quick discussion about some exciting plans for the next couple of weeks, they answer a voicemail about the need to work alongside your students....

  
• 11.02.2023

  What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Professional Development? (Episode 8)

  In the eighth and final episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim dive into the best and worst parts of professional development. Listen as they discuss some of their best and worst PD...

  
• 10.31.2023

  From the Archives: 5 More Creepy Artworks for Halloween

  After last Halloween's popular episode on 6 creepy artworks, Tim is back this year with 5 more of his favorite paintings that can be used to celebrate Halloween. Listen as he talks about Goya, Cezanne, and Caravaggio, and also dives...

  
• 10.26.2023

  What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Assessment? (Episode 7)

  In the seventh episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim dive deep into the topic of assessment, and talk about how effective assessments can help both your students' learning and your own teaching....

  
• 10.24.2023

  Ep. 392 - Moving From the Classroom to the Art Room

  Today's episode explores what it takes to move from being an elementary classroom teacher into a position as a full-time art teacher. Tim is joined by elementary art teacher (and former 3rd & 4th grade teacher) Sonya Castro as they...

  
• 10.19.2023

  What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Evaluations? (Episode 6)

  In the sixth episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim answer questions about evaluations. Listen as they cover the differences between different evaluation frameworks, the best approach and mindset going into your evaluation,...

  
• 10.17.2023

  Ep. 391 - Visual Literacy, Storytelling, and Digital Illustration

  In today's episode, Tim talks to digital illustrator and AOEU faculty member Kayla O'Neal about how she helped design the new graduate course being offered by AOEU. Digital Illustration and Visual Storytelling is a 3-week course in which students create...

  
• 10.12.2023

  What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Professionalism? (Episode 5)

  In the fifth of episode of the 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...

  
• 10.10.2023

  Ep. 390 - 12 Ideas to Help Students Engage with Art History

  We know students can be reluctant when it comes to art history, but we also know that artists from every time and place can inspire some incredible work. In today's episode, Tim pulls a plethora of ideas from the AOEU...

  
• 10.05.2023

  What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum? (Episode 4)

  In the fourth episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim answer questions about lesson planning and curriculum. Listen as they discuss how you can organize your priorities when planning, the importance of the...

  
• 10.03.2023

  Ep. 389 - October Mailbag: Color Blindness, Personal Art, and What is Up with Kindergarten?

  It is the first episode of the month, so Amanda and Tim are back with the October mailbag! After the debut of the official mailbag sound, they try to convince people to stop hoarding and get rid of some things...

  
• 09.28.2023

  What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Organization? (Episode 3)

  In the third episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Tim and Janet discuss what new teachers should be focusing on during the beginning months of the school year in order to find success. Listen as...

  
• 09.26.2023

  Ep. 388 - Finding Joy in Teaching This Year

  As we move a little further into the school year, it's time to ask: Are teachers ready to find joy in their jobs again? Kandice Stewart joins Tim today to answer that question--and many others--as well as talk about how...

  
• 09.21.2023

  What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? (Episode 2)

  In the second episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Lindsey Moss joins Tim and Janet to answer new teachers' questions about classroom management for every level. Listen as they discuss the idea that student behavior...

  
• 09.19.2023

  Ep. 387 - 12 Ideas for Portrait Projects

  We know students can be apprehensive when it comes to portrait projects, but we also know that they can create some wonderful work. In today's episode, Tim runs through a long list of ideas for portrait projects, including some of...

  
• 09.14.2023

  What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? (Episode 1)

  In the first episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Tim and Janet discuss what new teachers should be focusing on during the beginning months of the school year in order to find success. Listen as...

  
• 09.12.2023

  Ep. 386 - Projects to Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Change

  In today's episode, Tim is joined by educators Paula Liz, Abigail Birhanu, Khadesia Latimer, and Tamara Slade. They are four of the co-authors of the recently published book Antiracist Art Activities for Kids: 30+ Creative Projects that Celebrate Diversity and...

  
• 09.05.2023

  Ep. 385 - September Mailbag: Organization Hacks, High Fives, and Art Challenges

  Now that most teachers are back in school, Amanda and Tim return for the September mailbag! In today's conversation, they share some of their favorite organization tips, pick up a couple of questions from Instagram, and answer a couple of...

  
• 08.29.2023

  Ep. 384 - Six Thoughts for the First Part of the School Year

  As we start back to school and move through the first weeks of the year, Tim wants to share some thoughts on what he thinks will be important for teachers in the near future. In today's episode, he talks through...

  
• 08.22.2023

  Ep. 383 - Podcasting With Your Students

  We all love listening to podcasts (obviously), but what if your students were the ones who created the episodes? Following her NOW Conference presentation, Meera Ramanathan is here to discuss her Elementary Art Talk podcast that she creates with her...

  
• 08.15.2023

  Ep. 382 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year?

  As part of the ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about finding success at the beginning of the school year. Listen as they cover ideas on setting...

  
• 08.08.2023

  From the Archives: Tips for Teaching Art on a Cart

  After last week's mailbag discussion about teaching art on a cart, a number of listeners reached out asking for more content to help them this school year. Today's episode from the archives can hopefully help, as so many art educators...

  
• 08.01.2023

  Ep. 380--August Mailbag: BTS Anxiety, Art on a Cart, and First Day Ideas

  Not only are Amanda and Tim here for the August mailbag, special guest Sarah Krajewski (@artroomglitterfairy) makes an appearance as well! In today's conversation, they recap the NOW Conference, pick up a couple of questions from Instagram, and answer a...

  
• 07.25.2023

  Ep. 379 - The 2023 Summer NOW Conference Preview

  The Summer NOW Conference starts tomorrow! Janet Taylor joins Tim today to talk about how they put the Summer conference together, their excitement about everything coming with the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning...

  
• 07.18.2023

  Ep. 378 - Using Games to Engage Your Students

  Former Everyday Art Room podcast host and art teacher extraordinaire Nic Hahn stops by the show to discuss some of her favorite games to play with students. Listen as she and Tim discuss how games can build your classroom community,...