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Ep. 279 - Making Art to Meet the Moment Aug 10, 2021

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Today's conversation comes to you from the recent NOW Conference. Sharonda Harris-Marshall, an art educator, artist, writer, and filmmaker, talked to Tim and Amanda about a variety of topics in this wide-ranging discussion. Listen as they cover how we deal with feelings of guilt and inadequacy, how we can help our students create meaningful work, and how we can help each student in our classroom find their own truth.

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Listen to Sharonda's last appearance on the podcast
Articles to Support Art Educators and Teaching Social Issues
See what the NOW Conference is all about

Ep. 278 - Leaving Tech Behind This Fall Aug 03, 2021

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As we look to this fall and the start of the school year, it is important to reflect on what we can do differently in the upcoming year and how we can take advantage of new opportunities. In today's episode, Lindsey Moss joins Tim to share some of her thoughts on the coming year. Listen as they discuss how she is rethinking her classroom, her concerns with her students, and why she is leaving tech behind this fall.

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See Lindsey's articles on the AOEU website
See Lindsey's PRO Pack on First Day Activities
Experiencing a Digital Detox

Ep. 277 - The NOW Conference Preview Jul 27, 2021

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The event we have all been waiting for--the NOW Conference--is finally here! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the big day, their excitement about the conference, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Thursday and beyond.

Join us at the NOW Conference on July 29th, where we will share a great day of PD about teaching art, creativity, and inspiration.

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Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference
Listen to the podcast with featured presenter Phil Hansen

Ep. 276 - Assessment vs. Grading Jul 20, 2021

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We can do a lot of interesting things--and have a lot of success--when it comes to assessment in the art room. We still need to be mindful of how we handle assessment, however, and how it differs from grading. In today's episode, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss her best tips for assessments, eliminating bias in grading, and why we need to reflect on our practices.

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Follow Janet on Twitter
5 Tips for Better Art Assessments
Check out all of Janet's articles
Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference

Ep. 275 - Exploring Comic Art Jul 13, 2021

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Teaching with comics offers so many opportunities for us in the art room, and so many avenues for our students to explore. In today's episode, Tim Smyth and Candido Crespo join Tim to share their perspectives on how comics can be used in our classrooms. Listen as they discuss Tim's experiences teaching with comics, Candido's use of comics in the art room, and Candido's presentation at the upcoming NOW Conference.

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See Candido on Instagram and Twitter
Visit Tim's website and Facebook page
Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference

Ep. 274 - An Interview With Phil Hansen Jul 06, 2021

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Phil Hansen is an artist, creative, and an advocate for advancing art education. He's the author of Tattoo a Banana, a guide to exploring creativity through art with everyday materials. His Embrace the Shake TED talk is a favorite of art teachers everywhere. And today, he joins Tim on the podcast to talk about creativity, artmaking, and education. Listen as they discuss Phil's experiences in art class, his journey as an artist, and his presentation at the upcoming NOW Conference.

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See Phil's Instagram
Watch the Embrace the Shake TED Talk
Visit Phil's website
Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference

Ep. 273 - Taking Stock of Where You Are Jun 29, 2021

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Yes, we have stepped away from school for a bit, but this summer might not be like your usual summer. Things feel different--things are different--but how can we best deal with that fact? Today, Sarah Krajewski joins Tim to talk about how we can take stock of where we are and find our best path forward. Listen as they discuss how we approach the summer, how we think about mental health, and why healing needs to be a part of your vocabulary.

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Listen to the Drive-Thru Art Show podcast
Planning for Self-Regulation This Summer
Explore The Art of SEL podcast
Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference

Ep. 272 - Rediscovering Your Artistic Identity Jun 22, 2021

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The summer is finally here, and with it, perhaps the time you need to create some art. But do you have the inspiration? In today's episode, Tim welcomes on 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
Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference

Ep. 271 - How Do You Handle Late Work? Jun 15, 2021

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Not only is late work an annoyance and a far-too-common occurrence, but it also raises a number of questions about how we deal with it in the art room. Should students be punished for turning work in late? How should grades be affected? What are the best ways to motivate students to finish their work? Jenn Russell joins Tim to answer these questions and more in today's episode.

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From the Archives: Exploration and Experimentation in Drawing Jun 08, 2021

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This episode from 2019 takes a dive into how we teach drawing. Stan Dodson, art teacher from Augusta, Georgia, joins Tim to talk about how we can encourage kids to take more chances, experiment, and explore in their drawing. Listen as they discuss their favorite drawing projects, ideas for materials and techniques, and the importance of visual journaling.

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