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Ep. 213 - Making Online Learning Engaging Apr 07, 2020

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We know how difficult it is to make connections with our students right now, but one important way we can connect is to make online learning more fun! In this episode, Lindsey Moss joins Tim to share some of her best ideas for online meetings, including Pictionary, scavenger hunts, and more.

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Ep. 212 - Helping Yourself and Your Students Mar 31, 2020

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As we continue to settle into this new normal, we learn more about everything we will need to deal with moving forward. Today, Tim is joined by AOEU writer Sarah Krajewski to discuss mental health, ideas for distance learning, and the power of positivity.

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View all of AOEU's resources to help with distance learning
Watch last week's Coronavirus webinar.
Read Sarah's article on recording videos for your students.

Ep. 211 - Managing Life at Home During School Closures Mar 24, 2020

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Our art teaching is in a state of upheaval right now, as schools everywhere close because of the Coronavirus. Before you can find success teaching, however, it is important that you have your life at home in order. In today's episode, AOEU's Director of K-12 PD Amanda Heyn joins Tim to talk about everything needed to take care of yourself and your family.

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AOEU's Coronavirus Resources Page The 99PI Episode that Tim recommended

Ep. 210 - Surveying the State of Art Education Mar 17, 2020

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Every year, the Art of Education University conducts a nationwide survey to take the pulse of the art education world. Today, Tim talks to AOEU Senior Editor Megan Dehner about the 2020 State of Art Education survey and its results. Listen as they discuss their biggest surprises, biggest concerns, and reasons to be optimistic about the state of art education.

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The State of Art Education 2020
See the results from previous years: 2018 and 2019

Ep. 209 - How Might the Coronavirus Affect Our Classrooms? Mar 10, 2020

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With the Coronavirus continuing to spread and schools around the world being closed, it is time to discuss how these events might affect our classroom. Today, Tim talks to Libby Beaty, a teacher in South Korea whose school was recently closed. Listen as they discuss the adjustments being made by students and teachers, the technology that has been most helpful, and how you can still create a classroom community from a distance.

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Follow Libby Beaty on Twitter and Instagram
See Libby's TikTok account
Teaching Art Around the World

Ep. 208 - Working Toward a More Creative Classroom Mar 03, 2020

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We talk often about how we want our kids to be more creative with their ideas, and how we can get them to think more creatively. But how do we foster that type of development? In this episode, Tim shares some of his best strategies for creative exercises and favorite ways to develop creativity in your classroom.

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Listen to Tim's podcast with Amber
Check out the Creativity in Crisis Graduate Course
PRO Learning Pack: Creativity Exercises for Every Level
PRO Learning Pack: Teaching for Creativity
Explore all of AOEU's Graduate Courses

Ep. 207 - Calming the Classroom Chaos Feb 25, 2020

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Classroom management is the neverending challenge for so many art teachers. How do you help your kids find success when there is chaos everywhere you turn? Listen as Tim shares some of his best strategies for organizing your classroom, helping your kids learn (and remember) routines, and calm the chaos in your room.

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Ep. 206 - Soundtracking Your Art Room Feb 18, 2020

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It is an age-old question in the art room . . . do you let kids listen to music while they work, or do you make them put their earbuds away? Today, Tim talks with Elizabeth Peterson from The Inspired Classroom about soundtracking your art room and ways to bring more music to your students. Listen as they discuss types of music, art projects related to music, and the best ways to introduce new music to your students.

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Take a Look at Elizabeth's website, The Inspired Classroom
Access the download mentioned on how to introduce new music
Join Elizabeth on her Inspired Teachers Facebook Page
Read about The Music List in the art room

Ep. 205 - A Closer Look at FLEX Curriculum Feb 11, 2020

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After the introduction of FLEX Curriculum last week, the response from teachers and districts has been overwhelming. So this week, it's time to dive deeper. AOEU's Senior Editor, Megan Dehner, joins Tim to talk all about FLEX. Listen as they discuss how the platform meets and adapts to teachers' needs, how to get FLEX in your district, and answer some of the most pressing questions about the curriculum.

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Ep. 204 - Introducing FLEX Curriculum Feb 04, 2020

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It is a big day at The Art of Education University today, as we announce our newest offering--FLEX Curriculum. AOEU's Director of K-12 Curriculum, Cassidy Reinken, joins Tim to talk all about FLEX. Listen as they discuss how the platform meets and adapts to teachers' needs, and how FLEX helps them plan and deliver the perfect curriculum for their students.

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