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Ep. 327 - Your Complete NOW Conference Guide Jul 26, 2022

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The Summer NOW Conference starts tomorrow, and Tim is here to talk you through what you need to know for each of the next three days. He will share what to expect each day and some of the highlights of the Conference Kickoff, the Main Event, and the After Pass. And he might have some tips on how you can make the most of your professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

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

Resources and Links

Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference
Follow AOEU on Instagram
Listen to Tim's interview with NOW presenters Catie Nasser and Kerri Waller
Hear last week's podcast with Tim and Amanda

Ep. 326 - Tim and Amanda Preview the NOW Conference Jul 19, 2022

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The Summer NOW Conference will be here in just 8 days! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the conference, their excitement about the new changes to the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week.

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

Resources and Links

Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference
Listen to Tim's interview with NOW presenters Catie Nasser and Kerri Waller
Take a look at the Shoebill Stork

Ep. 325 - Utilizing Digital Portfolios Jul 12, 2022

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In today's episode, Tim welcomes on new guest and future NOW Conference presenter Sejal Vaywala to talk about how she uses digital portfolios in her classroom. Listen as they discuss the best sites for creating portfolios, the benefits for students and teachers, and how to keep kids on track with reflections and submissions throughout the year.

Resources and Links

How to Use Online Portfolios to Measure Growth
Celebrate Learning with a Growth Portfolio
View the Student Portfolio Basics PRO Pack
Learn more about the NOW Conference

Ep. 324 - Infinity Cards, STEAM, and Kinetic Sculpture Parades Jul 05, 2022

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Catie Nasser is back on the show today to talk to Tim about a variety of projects that she and her students have created over the past year. Listen as they catch up from last year's discussion about Catie's tiny gallery, then dive into sculpture parades, STEAM projects, and her upcoming presentation at the NOW Conference.

Resources and Links

Follow Catie on Instagram
Also follow the Melrose Tiny Gallery
Listen to Catie's last appearance on Art Ed Radio
Learn more about the NOW Conference

Ep. 323 - The Joy of Shrinky Dinks® Jun 28, 2022

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Do you remember making Shrinky Dinks® as a kid? Tim does! And on today's episode, he talks to Kerri Waller about how she is bringing Shrinky Dinks® into her classroom and everything her students can learn from the process. Listen as they discuss her wins and fails, how she develops STEAM connections, and why it is so important to always try new things with your students.

Resources and Links

Follow Kerri on Twitter
Check out this clip from Kerri's upcoming NOW presentation
Learn more about the NOW Conference

Ep. 322 - The Lessons We Learn From Collaboration Jun 21, 2022

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Dr. Debrah Sickler-Voigt and Monica Leister join Tim today to discuss the many ways they have collaborated as art educators over the years. Their expertise and experiences can be educational for art teachers everywhere. Listen as they discuss building partnerships, stop-motion animation, and how collaboration benefits students and teachers alike.

Resources and Links

Learn more about Dr. Sickler-Voigt and her book
Watch one of the collaborative stop-motion videos!
Explore the Stop Motion Studio app
Check out the Tiny Circus Artist Collective

Ep. 321 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About PD? Jun 14, 2022

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In the fifth of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about their professional development. Listen as they discuss some of their best and worst PD experiences, their favorite types of professional development, suggestions for new teachers, and how you can adapt to try to make any kind of professional development worthwhile.

Resources and Links

Follow Janet on Instagram
What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum?
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. 320 - How You Can Gamify Your Classroom Jun 07, 2022

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Kyle Wood returns to the show today to discuss gamification in the art room and his upcoming NOW Conference presentation on the topic. Listen as he and Tim discuss the concept of gamification, its benefits for both students and teachers, the role of the Double Dare TV show, and ideas for teachers who may want to gamify their art room.

Resources and Links

Check out the Who Arted? podcast
Listen to Tim's episode with Kyle about Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Find Kyle on Twitter
Learn more about the NOW Conference

Ep. 319 - Inside the Studio with Ekow Nimako May 31, 2022

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In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim is in the Toronto studio of artist Ekow Nimako. Ekow is best known for his elaborate, monochromatic sculptures created with LEGO® elements. During this discussion, Ekow talks about how he found and developed his artistic style, the importance of storytelling and myth in his work, and what inspires his creative process.

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From the Archives: The Future of Smart with Ulcca Joshi Hansen May 24, 2022

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In a replay of an episode from last year, author, educator, researcher, and advocate Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen joins Tim to discuss her new book, The Future of Smart. Dr. Hansen is currently Chief Program Officer at Grantmakers for Education, where she works with educational philanthropists committed to ensuring that all young people have access to equitable learning opportunities. Listen as they discuss the opportunity we have to remake our schools, how students should follow their passions and strengths, and why we need to rethink what it means to be smart.

Resources and Links

See Ulcca's TEDx Talks here and here
Pick up a copy of The Future of Smart
Ulcca's Educating Potential website
Listen to Tim's 2017 interview with Sir Ken Robinson

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