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Ep. 317 - Getting in on the Art Room Hacks May 17, 2022

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With the AOEU Magazine and YouTube page publishing some of their best art teacher hacks recently, Tim wanted to get in on the action. Listen as he shares some of his favorite art teacher hacks, including ideas for storage, organization, and strategies for dealing with different media.

Resources and Links

View the Art Room Hacks Trailer
See the entire Art Rooms Hacks Series on YouTube
Check out all of the resources from AOEU's Art Room Hacks Page

Ep. 316 - Connecting With Museum Educators May 10, 2022

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In today's episode, museum educator Kara Fedje joins Tim to discuss her work, her studies, and her ideas for connecting museums and schools. Listen as they talk about making all spaces accessible, working with partners in the community, and how teachers can begin collaborating with their local museum educators.

Resources and Links

Read Kara's article "Abstract Art, Concrete Goals"
School-Museum Relationships
5 Ideas and 5 Museums for Virtual Tours

From The Archives: Taking the Fear Out of Teacher Evaluations May 03, 2022

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Following last week's huge episode on evaluations, Tim dips into the archives to replay a conversation about how evaluations and observations can help you improve as a teacher and develop your program. Listen to his conversation with Amanda Heyn about how you can put your mind at ease when it comes time for an evaluation, where your focus should be when you are being observed, and how reflection and growth mindset play such an important role in your development as an art teacher.

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The elevator speech article that Amanda mentioned
Making evaluations work for you
Preparing for an observation
Amanda's PRO Learning Pack on evaluations

Ep. 314 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Evaluations? Apr 26, 2022

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In the fourth of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know 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

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. 313 - Exploring IB Visual Arts, Part Two Apr 19, 2022

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In the second episode exploring the teaching of the IB Visual Arts curriculum, Shannon Brinkley joins Tim once again to share her experiences and her expertise. After last week's discussion of all the aspects of the IB Visual Arts curriculum and exam, this week they dive deeper into what students are asked to do and how teachers can help their students find success.

Resources and Links

5 Points of Discovery to Unpack When You Teach IB Visual Arts
Listen to Part One of the Podcast
Read About the IB Visual Arts Program
Visual Arts for the IB Diploma Coursebook

Ep. 312 - Exploring IB Visual Arts, Part One Apr 12, 2022

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Tim has been wanting to learn more about teaching IB Visual Arts, and in today's episode, Shannon Brinkley joins him to shine some light on the subject. In the first of two episodes, they discuss all aspects of the IB Visual Arts curriculum and exam, the opportunities it offers students, and the challenges and rewards involved for teachers.

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Ep. 311 - What Do We Do About Burnout? Apr 05, 2022

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Burnout is a problem facing an untold number of teachers, and art teachers are no exception. In today's episode, Tim welcomes on Chelsea Whittington to discuss both how teachers can prevent burnout and what they can do if its effects have already taken hold. Listen as they discuss their own experiences with burnout, what self-care really looks like, and why making and experiencing art can be so beneficial.

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Ep. 310 - Resources That Can Improve Your Teaching Mar 29, 2022

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In today's episode, Tim welcomes on AOEU's Media Content Manager, Lindsey McGinnis, to discuss the plethora of free resources that AOEU offers for teachers. Listen as they discuss current and future YouTube videos, magazine articles that are worth your attention, Instagram Live, and why ice cream and museum visits are always worthwhile. Resources and Links

Ep. 309 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Organization? Mar 22, 2022

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In the third of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to answer new teachers' questions about organization. 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.

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. 308 - Even More Simple One-Day Lessons Mar 15, 2022

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Due to popular demand, Tim is back this week with even more simple one-day lessons. Based on his ideas for the Art Olympics, he shares a number of individual and team challenges and lessons for when you need something new. Listen as he discusses collaborative drawing, paint mixing, and what you can create with a 3-pound ball of clay.

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