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Ep. 410 - Storytelling, Art History Facts, and Student Engagement Feb 27, 2024

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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 an opportunity to tell some of their favorite stories and share some of their favorite facts about art history. Listen as they discuss upside-down paintings, famous forgeries, getting students excited about art, and--of course--Kyle's Arts Madness tournament for 2024.

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Six Seedy Parts of the Art World Art Educators Love to Teach
Learn About Kyle's Arts Madness Tournament, see the brackets, and predict the winner
The Mondrian that hung upside down for 75 years
Keep an eye on the AOEU Magazine for Kyle's upcoming articles!

Ep. 409 - The State of Art Education 2024 Feb 20, 2024

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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 survey is published in the AOEU Magazine. The 2024 report was published on Friday, and Amanda Heyn and Lindsey McGinnis are on the podcast to discuss the results! Listen as they talk about the most interesting insights from the survey, their own top takeaways, and how teachers everywhere can use the survey to advocate for their art rooms and their programs.

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From the Archives: Finding Joy in Teaching This Year Feb 13, 2024

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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 Tim today to answer that question--and many others--as well as talk about how we can be more intentional in our teaching. Listen as they also discuss creating and working with your students, helping others find joy, and what we gain from being reflective educators.

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Ep. 407 - The February Mailbag: Hoarding, DoorDashing, and Teaching Fibers Feb 06, 2024

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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 continues with a conversation on DoorDashing supplies to your classroom, some good lessons for third graders, and a quick chat on their favorite parts of teaching fibers.

If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.

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Ideas for bringing fibers into your curriculum
Planning for a Successful Retirement as an art teacher
Dive deeper into PRO Learning to see the weaving pack Amanda mentioned

Ep. 406 - 2024 Winter NOW Conference Preview Jan 30, 2024

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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 of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Join us at the NOW Conference on February 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you inspired and excited for the rest of the school year!

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Listen to presenter Jen Leban talk about Creativity Challenges Using Technology
Hear presenter Meera Ramanathan on Collaboration
Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference

Ep. 405 - Creativity Challenges Through Technology Jan 23, 2024

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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 with tech, some of Jen's favorite projects with drawing and animation, and opportunities for learning and creating for both teachers and students.

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Getting Creative with Tech
Listen to one of Jen's previous podcast appearances
Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference

Ep. 404 - Collaborations Across the Campus Jan 16, 2024

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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, how we can get even our youngest students involved in collaborative projects, and what it's like for her students to have the opportunity to work with a visiting artist. She also shares ideas on how the community can be involved in these projects and how schoolwide projects can bring excitement to your campus.

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Ep. 403 - The January Mailbag: Distracted Students, Resolutions, and Interview Season Jan 09, 2024

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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 her kids' origami class. The conversation continues with advice for teachers who struggle with student distractions, a discussion on elementary attention-getters, and some talk on the upcoming interview season and next month's NOW Conference.

If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.

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Run the Art Room, Ep. 4: Call & Responses and Attention Getters
Art Room Attention Getters
The Art Teacher's Ultimate Guide to Getting Hired
25 Common Art Teacher Interview Questions
Dive deeper into PRO Learning to see the packs Amanda mentioned
Check out the NOW Conference coming up in February!

From the Archives: The Psychology of Creativity Jan 02, 2024

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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 explains a lot of this research, shares some great food analogies with Tim, and offers advice on how we can help kids develop and demonstrate their own understanding of what it means to be creative.

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Challenges to Foster Creativity
Cultivating Creativity in Our Students
Listen to Slu on being a teaching artist and how you can love watercolor

From the Archives: Can We Find Time to Balance Everything? Dec 26, 2023

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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 is making it work as a teacher, artist, mother, and graduate student. Listen as she discusses all of that with Tim and they both share thoughts on prioritizing, scheduling, and their love of ceramics.

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Listen to the Everyday Art Room episode on Creating Time for Yourself
Take a look at the Studio: Painting-Watercolor course
See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses
Check out Laura's Ceramics Website

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