Art Ed Radio

Being evaluated can be one of the most nerve-wracking things you have to do as a teacher. But it doesn't have to be that way! Evaluations and observations are actually a great way for you to improve as a teacher, advocate for yourself, and develop your program. AOE senior editor Amanda Heyn joins Tim to discuss how you can put your mind at ease when it comes time for an evaluation (6:15), where your focus should be when you are being observed (13:30), and how reflection and growth mindset play such an important role in your development as an art teacher (18:15).

• The elevator speech article that Amanda mentioned
• Making evaluations work for you
• Preparing for an observation
• Amanda's PRO Learning Pack on evaluations (released 3/1)

In today's episode, Tim is joined by Jim O'Donnell, the author of the 'Kill Your Color Wheels' blog. In a wide-ranging discussion on creativity and art education, they go back and forth with their ideas on where art teachers should focus their instruction (6:15), the importance of reflecting on what we do in our classroom (11:45), and assignments that help push our students' creative thinking (21:00).

• Jim's blog can be found here
• Brene Brown's TED talk
• Teaching Meaning in Artmaking

All good things must come to an end, and after two years of podcasts, Andrew is saying goodbye as a host of Art Ed Radio. In his final episode, Tim comes on to reminisce and talk about everything they've done together in the past few years. They discuss some of their favorite episodes (8:15), the times they've invited some controversy (12:15), and their hopes for the future of the show (19:00).

• In case you want to check out an old episode of AOE Live, this is a good one.
• Going back to the first episode of Art Ed Radio
• One of Andrew's favorite episodes, on procrastination and creativity

A teacher's biggest challenge is often the size of their classes. How do you help your kids find success when you are dealing with classes of 35 or 40 students, or even more? Join the guys as they discuss their own experiences with big classes (4:00), making sure kids feel welcome (10:30), and some of the best strategies that help with classroom management and organization (17:00).

• Management Solutions for the HS Art Room
• 5 Classroom Management Strategies
• How to Survive Your Largest Classes
• Why Relationships Are So Important

Conference week is finally here! With Art Ed Now coming up in just four short days, AOE writer (and Art Ed Now presenter) Lindsey Moss joins Tim to preview everything coming up on Saturday. They talk about Lindsey's excitement for her upcoming conference presentation (6:15), her love of putting together giant packets of information and resources to share with everyone (10:00), and the presentations they are most looking forward to (11:45).

• Check out everything about the conference here
• Tim and Lindsey discussed her PRO Learning Pack that will be released on Thursday. Check out Art Ed Pro here
• All of Lindsey's articles can be found here

If we are going to create well-rounded artists, our students need to be versed in a variety of subjects and topics. Those connections between subjects help us create art at a deeper level. Natalie Jackson, a Washington, D.C. teacher who does incredible things with interdisciplinary teaching, is on the show to share some of her best ideas. She talks to Tim about the benefits of storytelling (4:00), how she collaborates with other teachers and other subjects (10:15), and helping students develop confidence and creativity (13:00).

• An In-Depth Look at the Power of Art Integration
• Collaborating with Classroom Teachers
• 5 Things to Know About Arts Integration
• How to Effectively Collaborate with Classroom Teachers

Taking over a program is never an easy task. But when you follow a legendary teacher, it is even more difficult. It's important to make the program your own, and this episode has great advice on how to do just that. Molly and Tim discuss how previous teachers' pedagogy and teaching style affect how a new teacher is received (5:30), why you need to share your 'why' with your students (10:30), and what to do when you have student pushback and issues with discipline (12:45).

• Starting an Art Program from Scratch
• Proven Strategies for Recruiting Students for Your Program
• How to Stay Positive when Faced with Change
• 7 Ways to Hit Your Stride in the Art Room

You've undoubtedly heard about the art teacher from Utah who was recently fired for showing controversial artworks. Mateo Rueda is his name, and he joins Tim on the podcast today to share the full story of everything that has happened in the past month. Listen as Mateo tells about the lesson that caused the controversy (5:00), the surreal disciplinary actions he faced (11:30), how the reaction to his story went viral (17:00), and what opportunities he has moving forward (23:15).

• The story from Mateo's local news (read the comments at your own risk)
• Ironically enough, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts has an entire guide on teaching the nude in art
• How to Approach Naked vs. Nude in the Art Room

It is the new year, and the guys are going to celebrate with a mailbag! Tim and Andrew answer questions from listeners on a wide range of topics, starting with their New Year's resolutions. The discussion then moves into the best foods to use for sculpture (5:00), balancing their teaching of skills and concepts (11:15), and their essential supplies (20:00), before they close out the show by sharing what inspires them to be better teachers.

The guys covered a variety of topics today. Here are a few articles related to the discussion:

• Teaching Multiple Projects at Once
• Teaching Art is Like Running a Marathon
• So What Should We Be Teaching?
• Goals for the New Year

Tim and Andrew are back together after quite a few episodes apart! They are talking today about appreciating your time off during break, but also focusing on the reasons why you keep coming back to school day after day. Listen as they discuss how to keep your mindset right, the best reasons to set long-term goals for yourself, and the advice they have for teachers who might be feeling burnt out.

• Sometimes making art can be the inspiration you need
• How to beat the winter blahs
• Staying positive when you're faced with change