Art Ed Radio

With last month's announcement that The Art of Education has become AOEU, there has been a lot of interest in the University and the Master's Degree. AOEU Head of Admissions Shannon Lauffer is here to discuss that interest with Tim, and in this episode they talk about who is applying for the degree, the highs and lows of starting an admissions department, and give a quick rundown of the application process.

• Master's Degree Information
• Here is the Interest Form Tim and Shannon discussed
• See if the Master's Degree works in your state

Still basking in the glow from the Art Ed Now conference, Tim opens up the mailbag to answer all of the questions that have been coming his way. Listen as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at how he prepares for the conference, talks about some of his favorite presenters, and maybe lets you in on a couple secrets for what new things will be coming this summer.

• Check out the summer conference and get registered
• The recap episode with Lindsey Moss
• The write-up from the day of the conference

The 2019 Winter Art Ed Now conference is in the books, and Tim is here with Lindsey Moss break it all down! Listen as they discuss their highlights from the conference, their new love for Paul Topolos and appreciation for Pixar, and their a-ha moments and takeaways from the presenters.

The Winter Conference Recap is Here The Paul Topolos Podcast Interview If you missed this conference, there's always the next one!

Conference week is finally here, and after a short chat about the upcoming event, Lena Rodriguez joins Tim for an interview about her presentation that will be happening. They discuss the responsibilities of the artists, how to teach students to find their artistic voice, and how these concepts can combine to help our students speak clearly through their work.

• Everything You Need to Know About Art Ed Now
• See Lena's Presentation from Last Winter's Conference
• Last Week's Conference Preview Episode

Art Ed Now presenter Rachel Albert joins Tim from Toronto to talk about everything related to the conference. They discuss Rachel's upcoming presentation on using Google Classroom in art class, her process of creating her successful presentation, and how to make the most of your conference experience on February 2nd.

• Everything You Need to Know About Art Ed Now
• Check Out Google Classroom
• Reasons to Attend an Art Ed Conference
• Animation and Storytelling with Featured Presenter Paul Topolos

Animator Paul Topolos is known for his work on films such as The Incredibles, Cars, Toy Story 3, and the Star Wars prequels. He will be the featured presenter at the Art Ed Now Winter Conference on February 2nd, and today he is on Art Ed Radio. Tim visits Paul in his San Francisco home and studio for an enlightening interview on storytelling, artmaking, and inspiration.

• Take a look at Paul's Website
• See Paul's IMDB Page
• An In-Depth Interview with Paul About His Work
• Everything You Need to Know About Art Ed Now

The Art of Education is now the Art of Education University, and we are proud to be able to offer a Master's Degree in Art Education. But, as always, AOEU is not just about a degree--it is about learning at every stage of your career. Listen as Tim talks to AOEU Founder and CEO Derek Balsley about the new Master's degree being offered, what is developing in the world of higher education, and how The Art of Education University can change the thinking about what a university should be.

• Introducing The Art of Education University
• Announcing the New Master's Degree
• The Journey to AOEU

The Art of Education is now the Art of Education University, and we are proud to be able to offer a Master's Degree in Art Education. Listen as AOEU Founder and President Jessica Balsley discusses the path to becoming a university, why she's so excited to make this announcement, and how this new Master's Degree can work for art teachers everywhere. Full episode transcript below.

• Introducing The Art of Education University
• Announcing the New Master's Degree
• An Entirely New Type of University

In the last episode before the holiday break, Tim invites AOE writer Abby Schukei back on the show to talk about how you can actually use the holidays as an opportunity for advocacy. Listen as they discuss the best projects you can complete before break, new ideas and systems for organization, and ways to make your classroom feel a little bit better when you return from some time off.

• How to Spread Cheer and Promote Your Art Program
• A New Way to Check Out Supplies
• How to Diffuse a Scrooge and Feel Happier This Season
• Abby's Last Appearance on the Podcast

In this episode, Ryan Loeppky returns to the show to explore more ideas about teaching with Tim (as the two usually do). They talk about how to build student confidence and help kids find their artistic voice. Listen as they discuss skill building, encouraging the creation of original work, and why we need to work alongside kids rather than handing down ideas from above.

• An Art Room Culture Worth Sharing
• Continuing to Grow as a Teacher
• Teaching Strategies to Build Student Confidence
• How to Help Students Develop a Body of W