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Ep. 357 - Using Glue to Enhance the Art Room Feb 21, 2023

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AOEU writer Mariana VanDerMolen is on the podcast for the first time today to discuss a couple of her recent articles, including one on setting goals and one on a variety of uses for glue in the art room. Listen as she and Tim discuss some new ideas for glue, its many possibilities, and why Tim might eventually become a glue stick believer.

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Read Mariana's articles on glue and goal-setting
See all of her articles
Check out her Day in the Life episode on Youtube
Follow Mariana on Instagram

Ep. 356 - Engaging Students with Art History Feb 14, 2023

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Kyle Wood is back on the podcast to talk about his upcoming 'Arts Madness' tournament, and he and Tim share some of their favorite ideas on how to get students engaged with art history. Listen as they discuss the importance of engagement, some of their favorite strategies to help kids make connections, and how to help students think critically about the art they are seeing and creating.

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Find everything you need to know about this year's Arts Madness tournament
Follow Kyle on Twitter
Listen to a previous episode with Kyle on gamification
Find Tim's podcast on 17 Black Artists to Know

Ep. 355 - Bringing Theater Into the Art Room Feb 07, 2023

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In today's episode, Tim welcomes elementary art teacher Ishel Brimhall to the show to talk about how she utilizes her theater experiences in the art room. Listen as they discuss the connections between the performing and visual arts, how theater activities can benefit our art students, and specific projects that have helped Ishel's students find success.

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Ep. 354 - Introducing Froebel's Gifts Jan 31, 2023

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Of the many presentations available in the NOW Conference After Pass, one that stood out to a lot of people was from Ruth Byrne discussing Froebel's Gifts. Today, she joins Tim to talk about Froebel's Gifts and how she utilizes them with her youngest students. Listen as they discuss where she first learned about the gifts, how she introduces them in her classroom, and what her students can learn when working with them.

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Follow Ruth on Twitter
Understanding Froebel's Gifts
Implementing Froebel's Gifts
A quick reminder to check out the 1-credit course if you attended NOW

Ep. 353 - 2023 Winter NOW Conference Preview Jan 24, 2023

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The Winter NOW Conference is just 3 days away! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the conference, their excitement about everything coming with the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Join us at the NOW Conference on January 27th, 28th, and 29th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready to finish the school year strong!

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Listen to Tim's interview with featured presenter Andrea Beaty
Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference and the 1-credit course

Ep. 352 - Challenges to Foster Creativity Jan 17, 2023

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Ahead of next week's NOW Conference, Kristina Brown joins Tim to talk about her upcoming presentations on creative challenges and her favorite photographic processes. Listen as they discuss how students respond to different creative challenges, what kinds of skills can be developed, and how challenges can help collaboration and build a sense of community.

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Follow Kristina on Instagram and Twitter
See Kristina's website
Creativity Exercises for Every Level
Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference and the 1-credit course

Ep. 351 - An Interview with Andrea Beaty Jan 10, 2023

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Andrea Beaty—author of Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect, and Aaron Slater, Illustrator—joins Tim on today's podcast ahead of her appearance as the featured presenter at the NOW Conference. Listen as she talks to Tim about creativity, nurturing talent, the importance of STEAM, and the vital role that art teachers play each and every day.

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Explore more about Andrea Beaty
See Ada Twist during Storytime From Space!
Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference

From the Archives: The New Year's Mailbag Jan 03, 2023

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With AOEU just finishing its winter break, Tim digs into the archives to start the new year with an old mailbag. In this episode from 2020, he answers questions from listeners on a wide range of topics, starting with New Year's resolutions. The discussion then moves into art history, deep cleaning the art room, and how to start the second semester right. Tim then closes out the show with ideas on what inspires people to be better teachers.

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From the Archives: Connecting with the Community Dec 27, 2022

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With AOEU on its winter break, Tim has pulled an excellent episode from the archives that was hosted by Candido Crespo. Teachers are always looking for ways to connect with their communities, and today's episode will give you a plethora of ideas on how to do so. Candido is joined by Levar Robinson to talk about understanding and being a part of the community in which you teach, how to connect with families, and how to help students bring art to the spaces around them.

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Follow Candido on Instagram and Twitter
Follow Art by Levar on Instagram and Twitter
Art Ed Radio Ep. 285--Looking at Collaboration
FLEX Lessons--Community Mural and Community Skylines

Ep. 348 - Making Time for Studio Courses Dec 20, 2022

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After Tim's previous episode with AOEU academic advisers Juana Meneses and Jenny Borel, a number of listeners wanted to know more about AOEU Studio Courses. So today, Dr. Alyson Pouls joins Tim to share her experiences as both an associate professor and a student taking a course. Listen as they discuss the benefits to your personal work, how to find the balance you need, and the joy that comes with creating work and connecting with other art teachers.

Resources and Links

Listen to the earlier episode with Juana and Jenny
See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses
Take a look at Studio: Printmaking

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