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Ep. 289 - Breaking Down AP Portfolios, Part 1 Oct 19, 2021

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On today's episode Tim and Janet Taylor get together to talk about AP Art and Design portfolios and the myriad questions that surround them. As Tim says, they don't have all the answers, but the conversation might shed light on strategies that can be helpful with advanced and AP students. Listen as they discuss sustained investigations, synthesizing media and processes, and developing creativity that can lead to better questions and better work.

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Ep. 288 - Strategies for Defusing and De-escalating Behaviors Oct 12, 2021

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This school year has seen an increase across the board when it comes to behavior issues--both in frequency and severity. So how can we help our students (and ourselves) with these issues? Today, Tim talks to Janet Taylor and Christine Cusack about strategies to defuse and de-escalate behaviors when students become dysregulated. Listen as they discuss how behavior is a type of communication, why we may need to re-frame our assumptions, and how you can find the resources needed to best handle these issues.

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Read the article from Janet and Chris
See all of AOEU's Resources for SEL in the Art Room
Recommendations from Chris: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3

Ep. 287 - Checking in on the Art World . . . Again Oct 05, 2021

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After last week's podcast about interesting art world stories popping up over the past couple of weeks, somehow there were even more stories coming out this week? Listen as Amanda Heyn joins Tim and they run through a couple of follow-up stories, share a twist on Jasper Johns' new exhibit, and talk about the Danish artist who absconded with $84,000 from the museum that was showing his work.

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See photos from the Arc de Triomphe here and here
Take the Money and Run
Is Jasper Johns appropriating artwork?

Ep. 286 - Checking in on the Art World Sep 28, 2021

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With a number of interesting art world stories popping up over the past couple of weeks, Tim runs down what he has found worthwhile, exciting, and thought-provoking recently. Listen as he discusses Christo and Jeanne-Claude posthumously wrapping the Arc de Triomphe, immersive van Gogh experiences, and an update to the Gardner Museum heist story.

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Read about wrapping the Arc de Triomphe and 10 Fiber Artists
Is the immersive experience worth it?
Jasper and Me
Read the story on the death of Robert Gentile

Ep. 285 - Looking at Ideas for Collaboration Sep 21, 2021

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We hear all the time about how our students should be working together and how we need to give them opportunities to collaborate. But what exactly does that look like in the art room? What could it look like? In today's episode, Jessica Provow returns to the show to share ideas from a project she has developed for her students. Listen as she and Tim discuss the planning and execution of her collaborative project and what students gain from the experience.

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Ep. 284 - Exploring Compassion Based Teaching Sep 14, 2021

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In today's episode, AOEU graduate and elementary art teacher LeighAnn Greene joins Tim to talk about her research and implementation of compassion-based teaching in her classroom. Listen as LeighAnn shares her journey to compassion-based teaching, how her mindset has shifted, and why relationships are so vitally important in our teaching.

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Freakonomics Podcast: How Do You Cure A Compassion Crisis?
Read more about Nel Noddings and the Ethics of Care
See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses

Ep. 283 - Implementing Formative Assessment Strategies Sep 07, 2021

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Formative assessment is a challenge for most art teachers. How do we know if we are doing it right? How can we do it well without overwhelming ourselves? Lindsey Moss joins Tim in today's episode to talk about all things formative assessment, including some of her favorite strategies, how you can implement ideas easily, and why assessment should be part of your daily routine.

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View Lindsey's new PRO Learning Pack
Check out the 1-2-3, A-R-T Youtube series
Listen to Lindsey's last appearance on the podcast
Assessments You Can Actually Fall in Love With

Ep. 282 - Jay-Z, Beyonce, and a New Basquiat Aug 31, 2021

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When Jay-Z and Beyonce show up in an ad campaign with a new Basquiat painting very few people have ever seen, of course we need to talk about it! Jenn Russell and Lena Rodriguez join Tim to celebrate The Carters and share their love for Basquiat. Listen as they discuss the intersection of art and pop culture, how we deal with previously unseen artworks, and how this campaign can serve as a catalyst for classroom discussions.

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Read about the ad campaign here and here
See the work of photographer Mason Poole
Watch the music video filmed at the Louvre

Ep. 281 - It's Okay if You're Still Exhausted Aug 24, 2021

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As we move into yet another school year affected by the pandemic--that's three now, if you're counting--so many teachers are completely exhausted. And how could you be feeling any other way? In today's episode, Tim shares his thoughts on why that feeling never goes away, how we can attempt to navigate this school year, and how we can help each other right now.

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Find The Art of SEL podcast that Tim mentioned
Follow AOEU on Instagram
Taking Stock of Where You Are

Ep. 280 - Making Connections Through Instagram Live Aug 17, 2021

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As we move into another school year, it is important to remember where we can find community and where we can make connections. One great way to do that is to tune in to AOEU's Instagram Live shows, hosted by Sarah Krajewski. Sarah is on the podcast today to talk about the artists and creatives she brings on the show, some of her favorite guests, and why it's important to give art teachers a place to connect.

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See IG Live episodes on YouTube
Follow AOEU on Instagram
Listen to Sarah's last podcast appearance

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