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Ep. 377 - Using Assessment to Nurture Creativity Jul 11, 2023

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As we continue with the focus on creativity in this week's episode, assessment expert Katie White stops by the show to discuss how we can nurture a culture of creativity in our art rooms through how we use assessments. Listen as she and Tim discuss a culture of creativity, the steps of the creative cycle, and how every teacher can make assessment work for them. Make sure you look for Katie's presentation at the NOW Conference on July 27th!

Resources and Links

Challenges to Foster Creativity
Cultivating Creativity in Our Students
Read Katie's book Unlocked: Assessment as the Key to Everyday Creativity in the Classroom
Check out Katie's website
Find out more about the NOW Conference

Ep. 376 - July Mailbag: Snacks, Ceramic Glazes, and the Sunday Scaries Jul 04, 2023

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The next mailbag episode with Amanda and Tim is here! In today's mailbag for July, Amanda and Tim answer questions from teachers all over the country on a variety of topics. Listen as they share a couple of odd stories to start the show, and dive into teaching topics and summer breaks as well. The discussion includes the best snacks for the art room, classroom management preparation, and how to keep the Sunday scaries at bay and continue enjoying your summer.

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

Resources and Links

First Year Art Teacher Guide
Check out PRO and FLEX for additional resources
What do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum?
Follow Tim and Amanda on Instagram
15 Innovative Ways to Add Color to Ceramics
AOEU graduate courses on Curriculum and Classroom Management

Ep. 375 - The Psychology of Creativity Jun 27, 2023

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Friend of the pod Andrea Slusarski returns to the show for the first time in a while, and she can't wait 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.

Resources and Links

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: Taking Stock of Where You Are Jun 20, 2023

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In this episode from the archives, we're diving into summer, and talking about how we deal with all of the feelings and emotions that come with stepping away from school for a while. Today, Sarah Krajewski joins Tim to talk about how we can take stock of where we are and find our best path forward. Listen as they discuss how we approach the summer, how we think about mental health, and why healing needs to be a part of your vocabulary.

Resources and Links

Listen to the Drive-Thru Art Show podcast
Planning for Self-Regulation This Summer
Explore The Art of SEL podcast
Find Sarah on Instagram

Ep. 373 - Taking a Break This Summer Jun 13, 2023

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Following last week's mailbag episode, Tim spends some time ruminating on why teachers need to take a break this summer. With so many teachers feeling exhausted, he talks about the benefits to stepping away and the reasons you should take a break from school-related work for a couple of months. Listen as he discusses creating a routine around what you love, exploring new ideas that excite you, and the benefits of making more connections with the people who can support you.

Resources and Links

Challenges From This Year and How Art Teachers Overcame Them
Read Abby Schukei's article about Focusing on Yourself
How to Reduce Stress and Take Things Off Your Plate

Ep. 372 - Opening Up the June Mailbag Jun 06, 2023

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The long-awaited mailbag episode with Amanda and Tim is here! This is the first of a new series of mailbag episodes that will publish the first week of every month. In today's June mailbag, Amanda and Tim answer questions from teachers all over the country. Listen as they tackle a variety of topics, including how to handle unsuccessful teaching, why breaks are so important, how we deal with sub shortages, and how to respond to difficult teachers and students.

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

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Ep. 371 - Ideas for Artmaking in Nature May 30, 2023

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Due to a number of listener requests, Tim takes today's episode outside! More specifically, he is talking about a number of ideas for artmaking activities you can do outdoors with your students. The conversation covers incorporating nature in simple lessons to architectural marvels and earth artists, as well as the reasons why students benefit from being outside. Tim also highlights a number of recently published AOEU articles that explore these ideas even further.

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From the Archives: Keeping Kids Engaged Through the End of the Year May 23, 2023

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The end of the year is difficult for teachers, and possibly the most difficult part of that is keeping students engaged. In this episode from 2019, Jordan DeWilde joins Tim to talk about his ideas to keep students creating meaningful work until they are gone for the summer. Listen as they discuss collaboration, engagement, and the best lessons to help students end the year strong.

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Ep. 369 - Looking Ahead to the Fall May 16, 2023

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As we come to the final weeks of school, our thoughts seem to naturally drift to what we will be seeing and doing when the next school year starts. In today's episode, Tim talks to Janet Taylor about the issues on teachers' minds as we start planning for fall. Listen as they discuss how teachers are feeling overworked, their thoughts about administrative support, and their perspectives on student engagement. Finally, Tim asks for listener feedback as to what issues you are thinking the most about for the next school year.

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Ep. 368 - An Introduction to Atelier Training May 09, 2023

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Despite its long history in the world of art, many art teachers do not know about atelier training--so it is time for an explainer episode! Mandy Theis, art educator and Director of the School of Atelier Arts, joins Tim today to share the ins and outs of atelier training. Listen as they discuss the history of atelier training, what contemporary atelier training is, strategies for how to teach realistic drawing and painting skills in the classroom, and opportunities available for both students and teachers.

Resources and Links

Learn more about the School of Atelier Arts
Follow Mandy on Instagram
Find the book Mandy mentioned on Atelier Training by Juliette Aristedes
Listen to Mandy on the Thriving Artist Podcast

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