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Ep. 392 - Moving From the Classroom to the Art Room Oct 24, 2023

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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 discuss her experiences making the move and why she loves her current position in the art room. Listen as their conversation covers the easiest and most difficult parts of making the move, what it took for Sonya to start feeling comfortable as an art teacher, and her advice for people who might be looking to transition into the art room.

Resources and Links

Mija Teaches Art
See Sonya's YouTube Channel and follow Sonya on Instagram
How to Be Successful in a New Position
3 Considerations for Taking a New Job

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Evaluations? (Episode 6) Oct 19, 2023

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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, and how to use the feedback you receive to improve your teaching.

Resources and Links

Taking the Fear Out of Teacher Evaluations
Making Evaluations Work for You
See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers
See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

Ep. 391 - Visual Literacy, Storytelling, and Digital Illustration Oct 17, 2023

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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 digital illustrations that capture themes from all types of literature, with an emphasis on visual literacy. Listen as the discussion covers the importance of visual literacy for teachers and students alike, Kayla's work as an illustrator, and avenues to explore in digital art for people at every level of expertise.

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What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Professionalism? (Episode 5) Oct 12, 2023

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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 everything from how to dress to what to do during staff meetings, as well as collaboration, communication, and whether it's worth it to dive into the world of social media.

Resources and Links

See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers
See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers
Setting Professional Goals for the Year
Professional Goals for Your Career

Ep. 390 - 12 Ideas to Help Students Engage with Art History Oct 10, 2023

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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 archives on how to bring art history into the classroom. Listen as he talks about artists who can inspire your students, different ways that art history can create engagement, and how art history might be able to provide a pathway to some quality projects.

Resources and Links

Tim's Ideas: 10 Stories, Black Artists Podcast and Resource, and 144 Artists
Artists to Inspire Your Students: 18 Contemporary Artists, 6 Diverse Artists
Ideas for Projects: Art History Still Lifes, Art History Remix, Engaged Through Fashion
New Ways to Engage: Personal Connections, Supporting Advanced Students, But Art History is Boring . . .

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum? (Episode 4) Oct 05, 2023

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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 national standards, foolproof lessons that always seem to lead to student success, and so much more.

Resources and Links

Creating a Curriculum That Works for You: Elementary and Secondary
What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year?
What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management?
See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers
See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Organization? (Episode 3) Sep 28, 2023

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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 they discuss the idea that organization goes far beyond just supplies, student work and classroom storage, and why good organization can help you with your evaluations. Please share this episode with another teacher who might find it helpful!

Resources and Links

Follow Janet on Instagram
What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year?
What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management?
See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers
See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

Ep. 388 - Finding Joy in Teaching This Year Sep 26, 2023

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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 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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What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? (Episode 2) Sep 21, 2023

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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 is a form of communication, how you can structure your class time to help with management, and why being proactive can be such a game-changer.

Resources and Links

Listen to Episode 1: Starting the Year
See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers
See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

Ep. 387 - 12 Ideas for Portrait Projects Sep 19, 2023

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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 his own personal favorites. Listen as he talks about smashing faces, discusses the power of in-person drawing, and shares some ideas for interesting and advanced portraits that might help engage your students.

Resources and Links

Read Abby Schukei's article about Snapchat Portraits
Read about the artist Ana Mendieta that Tim mentioned
A Unique Portrait Lesson to Build Empathy

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