Art Ed Radio

Author Susan Verde has published a new book called "Hey, Wall", and she joins Tim to talk about all things writing and art. Listen as they discuss Susan's previous books, her inspiration and writing process, and how she just can't seem to stop being teamed up with Peter Reynolds.

• Susan Verde's Website and Books
• Susan's Instagram
• Find Out More About "Hey, Wall"
• 5 Questions with Susan Verde

No matter where we are in life, or what we have accomplished, it always seems like we are looking for something more. How do we appreciate what we have at this moment? AOE Founder and President Jessica Balsley joins Tim to discuss the seasons of your life, the myth of the work-life balance, and how one bad day can't define you as a person or a teacher.

• Talking Passion and Creativity with Jessica Balsley
• Continuing to Learn in Every Season of Your Life
• Finding Your Sweet Spot at Home and Work

If you aren't already familiar with The Memory Project, this episode will be the perfect introduction. The founder of The Memory Project, Ben Schumaker, joins Tim to discuss how art students and artists are making portraits for children in need all around the world. Listen as they discuss the history of the project, how two donors are making big things happen, and what you can do to get your students involved.

• The Memory Project
• Specifics on Funding
• Tim's Article About (and Experience with) The Memory Project
• More Information About The Memory Project

So often, we talk about finding the right PD, and even more often, we talk about the lack of good PD for art teachers. In this episode, Tim and Andrew talk about what it looks like when you have worthwhile professional development available (4:15), how a focused topic can help you throughout the year (10:00), and the importance of finding teachers who share your passion (15:15).

• Being a Lifelong Learner
• A Rundown of AOE's Professional Development Opportunities
• Looking Beyond Art Ed for Meaningful PD

The beginning of the school year is a great time for inspiration, and who better to inspire your students than some amazing artists? Tim and Abby get together to discuss some of their favorite topics and artists that inspire students, why positivity is so important, and how to take artists' ideas and make them work for your own classroom.

• Tim and Andrew's Podcast on Their Favorite Contemporary Artists
• 18 Contemporary Artists Your Students Will Love
• Kristin Farr
• Tom Friedman
• CJ Hendry
• Bridget Riley
• Tara Donovan
• Remedios Va

Shannon Lauffer is back! In her last appearance on Art Ed Radio, talking about differentiation, she mentioned the use of student interest inventories. This time around, Shannon and Tim dive deep on how and why we should be using interest inventories, including discussions on what you need to know about your students, how inventories can help with idea generation, and how to create an inventory specific to your own classes.

• Shannon's Last Appearance on Art Ed Radio
• Using Student Feedback to Improve Your Classes
• How to Use Student Surveys for Mindful Teaching
• 3 Essential Downloads for the First Days of School

For the first time ever, Tim is flying solo on this podcast! That's because it's the start of a new school year, and he has a LOT to say. Listen as he gives his 5 most important ideas for improving how you start your school year, including why you need to ditch your syllabus, why you need to let your personality shine through, and how to get conversations going with your kids in the first few days of school.

• How to Plan Your First Day at the High School Level
• Fun Games and Ideas for the First Day
• Debi West's Name Design Lesson
• A Quiz About the Teacher

The 2018 Summer Art Ed Now conference is in the books, and Tim is here with Lindsey Moss and Abby Schukei to break it all down! Listen as they discuss their highlights from the conference (0:45), the highlights from social media (4:30), and their a-ha moments and takeaways from the presenters (7:00). Full episode transcript below.

• The Summer Conference Recap is Here
• The Jen Stark Podcast Interview
• The Article that Introduced Jen Stark

With the Art Ed Now conference just two days away, Tim and Abby get together to discuss the upcoming excitement. Listen as they discuss how amazing Jen Stark is in person (3:45), what it's like to go on the road to AOE headquarters (9:15), and advice for everyone planning on attending the conference (15:30).

• Art Ed Now Summer Schedule
• More about Jen Stark
• Abby's Podcast with Jen
• All the Information You Need About Art Ed Now

AOE Instructor Shannon Lauffer talks to Tim to talk about all things differentiation, including her upcoming presentation at the Art Ed Now Conference. Join them as they discuss the difference between equal and equitable, differentiating for content, process and product, and the best strategies for adapting IEPs and 504 plans for the art room.

• Resources to Help You Meet the Needs of All Students
• Making Accommodations for All Students
• How to Use Choice Boards to Differentiate Learning
• Finding Success Teaching Every Student