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From the Archives: How Do You Teach Drawing? Dec 28, 2021

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In this episode from the archives, Tim and Jenn Russell dive into a long conversation about exactly how they teach drawing. It's all here, from favorite lessons to best drawing media to motivating reluctant learners. Also listen for a discussion on how skill-building can lead to more choices for students.

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Follow Jenn on Twitter and Instagram
AOEU's Studio: Drawing course
Listen to Jenn's last podcast appearance
7 Ideas to Pump Up Your Drawing Curriculum

From the Archives: Rediscovering Your Artistic Identity Dec 21, 2021

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This episode, from earlier in 2021, encourages you to take the time you need to create some art. But where can you find the inspiration? In today's episode, Tim welcomes artist and educator Juana Meneses to talk about how you can rediscover your artistic identity. Listen as they discuss finding inspiration, how you can always be ready to make art, and possible opportunities available to you when it comes to artmaking.

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Redefining Your Art Teacher Identity
Check out the new course: Rediscovering Your Artistic Identity
Take a look at the Winter NOW Conference

Ep. 297 - Enhancing Your Curriculum Through Travel Dec 14, 2021

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Though it has been a while since many of us have traveled, the opportunity is coming back on the horizon for many. Art educator Mercedes Faunde joins Tim today to share some of her favorite stories from a career full of teaching and travel. Listen as she talks about why she loves seeing artwork in person, how travel continues to inform her teaching, and the opportunities available for teachers who want to use travel to enhance their curriculum.

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Ep. 296 - Taking a Look at Self-Publishing Dec 07, 2021

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So many teachers have thought about writing, or illustrating, or publishing a children's book, but they rarely follow through. In today's episode, Tim talks to AOEU's Amber Kane about her recently published book. Listen as they discuss Amber's working methods, how she self-published, and what the publishing process was really like.

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See Amber's book on Amazon
Check out AOEU's FLEX Curriculum

Ep. 295 - Introducing Jennie Drummond Nov 30, 2021

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Jennie Drummond is an art educator from the Bay Area in California and one of AOEU's newest magazine writers. In today's episode, Tim welcomes Jennie to the show to introduce herself and give us a look into her classroom. Listen as they discuss Jennie's experience as an out educator, the importance of allyship, dealing with difficult topics, and some of her best ideas for student engagement.

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See Jennie's page on the AOEU website and links to all of her articles
What is CRT and What Might it Look Like in the Art Room?
Mixing Surrealism and Music
How Being a Vocal Ally Can Help Your Students

Ep. 294 - Rethinking Your Holiday Projects Nov 23, 2021

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As we end November and move into December, it is a good time to think about how you approach the holidays in your classroom. Do you teach holiday projects? Should you teach holiday projects? In today's episode, Tim welcomes Amy Neiwirth to the show to talk about these ideas and so much more. Listen as they discuss how we teach during these months, how we deal with tradition, and why we need to foster authentic artmaking experiences for our students.

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Find Amy on Instagram, as well as her jewelry
Amy mentioned this webpage about decentering the holidays
What is the Role of Holiday Projects in the Art Room?

Ep. 293 - Celebrating Corita Day Nov 16, 2021

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November 20th is Corita Day, a celebration of the art and life of Corita Kent, also known as SisterMary Corita. As part of this celebration, Tim welcomes on Nellie Scott, director of the Corita Art Center in Los Angeles. Listen as they discuss Corita's art and life, how Nellie works to preserve Corita's legacy and amplify her message, and how teachers can introduce Corita to their students.

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See Corita Art Center's resources for teachers and videos
Corita's 10 Rules for Learning and Life
Read Austin Kleon's post on Corita Day
The Life and Art of Corita Kent
Find the Corita Art Center on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Ep. 292 - The Importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with NAEA's Ray Yang Nov 09, 2021

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Today, Tim is joined by Ray Yang, NAEA's Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Special Initiatives. In this wide-ranging discussion, they talk about the creation of Ray's new role, the initiatives and resources NAEA will be developing, and how teachers who are interested in these ideas can start doing the work.

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See NAEA's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion homepage
View the NAEA Resources that Ray mentioned
Read the CRT article by Jennie Drummond that was discussed
Read Ray's articles from their time as an AOEU writer

Ep. 291 - The Future of Smart with Ulcca Joshi Hansen Nov 02, 2021

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Author, educator, researcher, and advocate Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen joins Tim today 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.

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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

Ep. 290 - Breaking Down AP Portfolios, Part 2 Oct 26, 2021

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On today's episode, Tim and Janet Taylor continue their discussion about AP Art and Design portfolios and the myriad questions that surround them. Listen as they talk about revising old work, helping students document and write about their art, and how you can help set your students up for success.

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