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Ep. 055 - To Finish or Not to Finish? How to Deal with Slow Workers and Non-Finishers Mar 07, 2017

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There are very few things that annoy us more than those kids that take FOREVER to finish their work. Andrew and Tim talk about the work that never seems to get finished, and the reasons behind it. They discuss how to differentiate between the meticulous students and the disinterested ones (5:45), how to deal with both the perfectionists and the procrastinators (8:15), and whether you can ever use grades as punishment (10:45). They close the show talking about some motivation tactics and the best ways to get kids back on track.

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Ep. 054 - Dealing with Burnout / Dealing with Exhaustion Feb 28, 2017

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Sometimes, February and March are the most difficult time of the year for teachers. It's been a long year already, and the end of the year is still a long way off in the distance. So how do you keep from feeling those effects of teacher burnout? Tim and Andrew talk about how to recognize when you are starting to get burnt out (4:00), ways to keep from feeling overwhelmed (7:45), and how to keep those feelings from affecting your teaching (14:45).

Resources and Links:

Creativity in Crisis Course
The Art Ed Radio survey that Tim mentioned
Why It's Okay to Feel Teacher Burnout
Andrew's awesome article on why you should say 'no'

Ep. 053 - Learning to Love Ceramics, Part 2 Feb 21, 2017

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We are on to Learning to Love Ceramics, the sequel! So many teachers have a love/hate relationship with teaching ceramics, but the Radio Guys want to convince everyone they can love ceramics like they do. They try to cover everything they couldn't get to in the last episode, including their favorite ceramics projects to teach (4:00), advice to teachers that aren't as comfortable with ceramics (8:30), and their best strategies for making glazing a success (12:00) If you missed the first part of the episode last week, make sure you give it a listen!

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Ep. 052 - Learning to Love Ceramics, Part 1 Feb 14, 2017

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So many teachers have a love/hate relationship with teaching ceramics, but the Radio Guys want to convince everyone they can love ceramics like they do. Tim starts the show with a pretty crazy confession about his history with teaching ceramics (1:15). Andrew comes on the show as the guys discuss their favorite homemade tools (5:30), Tim teaches Andrew how to keep his sinks from smelling disgusting (12:30), and Andrew tells about his terrible self-given nickname (15:15) and his best firing processes (16:30). The conversation runs up against the clock, though, so there's even more the guys need to talk about. Be on the lookout for Part 2 soon!

Resources and Links:

Tim's video on using blenders for slip
How to take your basic ceramics projects to the next level
50 Amazing Clay Resources from AOE
Check out the Studio: Ceramics course

Ep. 051 - From Horror Films to Children's Books--An Interview with Drew Daywalt Feb 07, 2017

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Tim has the awesome opportunity to interview author Drew Daywalt--of The Day The Crayons Quit fame--who will be a featured presenter at the 2017 Art Ed Now Online Conference. What most people don't know, however, is that Drew is a successful writer, producer, and director who has found a lot of success with horror films. In a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation, Tim asks Drew about the connection between horror films and children's literature (9:00), they discuss the creative process (12:00), and Drew shares what we can expect from him in the near future (18:00).

Resources and Links

Take a look at Drew's books: The Day the Crayons Quit, and The Day the Crayons Came Home
Check out some of Drew's horror films
Check out the article that Introduces Drew as an Art Ed Now Featured Presenter

Ep. 050 - Creating a Secondary Curriculum That Works For You Jan 31, 2017

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As Andrew talked about with Johanna last week, curriculum is way less "what" we teach, and more of "how" we teach it. In Part 2, Tim comes on the show to join Andrew in a discussion about curriculum at the secondary level. They hit on the big themes of autonomy and creativity, and how those themes should influence what and how you teach. Listen as they discuss how to give your students a voice in curriculum planning (9:00), how to deal with a curriculum that is dictated to you (12:30), and how to ensure consistency and quality with curriculum by utilizing the National Core Arts Standards (15:15).

Resources and Links:

If you missed last week's episode on curriculum, give it a listen!
Take a look at the National Core Arts Standards that Tim mentioned.
You can dive deep into The Art of Ed's curriculum resources.

Ep. 049 - Curriculum Part 1 Jan 24, 2017

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Curriculum is way less "what" we teach, and more of "how" we teach it. Andrew brings on AOE's Johanna Russell to talk about our own systems and routines, and making sure they can work at any level. There are a lot of different approaches to curriculum, of course, but it's important to make sure we are still meeting the standards no matter the approach. As we move beyond that, Andrew talks about mindset vs. skillset, and Johanna starts a discussion on how it's not about what facts they remember, it's about developing confidence as artists and learners (11:30). They also discuss the difference between "covering" material and actually TEACHING that material (15:00), and why we need both kids and colleagues in the correct mindset to find success (19:00). Johanna finishes the show by giving her best advice for writing or rewriting your own curriculum and the best approach for you and your students (26:00).

Resources and Links:

Johanna mentioned her learning that came from the book titled "The Power of Habit"
Johanna's YouTube channel that Andrew mentioned
Johanna also discussed her book Inevitable by Kevin Kelly
Dive deep into The Art of Ed's curriculum resources here

Ep. 048 - How Do You Deal with Parents? Jan 17, 2017

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Building relationships with parents can be a daunting task--especially when you teach hundreds of kids. But it's always about communication. There aren't a lot of shortcuts, unfortunately, but putting the time into building relationships is ultimately worth it. Listen as Andrew and Lindsey discuss the benefits of a good relationship with parents (8:30), strategies to build those relationships as an elective teacher (11:30), and how to mend fences when problems with parents do arise (17:15).

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Take a look at some of Lindsey's best articles:

Ep. 047 - Getting to Know Mike Venezia Jan 10, 2017

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Tim had the chance to sit down with author and illustrator Mike Venezia, whose "Getting to Know" series of books are in art rooms around the world. Mike has a great understanding of--and appreciation for--art teachers, and what we do on an everyday basis. This appreciation led to a meaningful and inspirational conversation. Listen as Tim asks Mike about Inspiration and education in art, and how he turned it into a career (3:00), his beginning as an author and illustrator (6:15), and his working methodology when creativity strikes (15:30).

If you want to hear even more from Mike, he will be one of the featured speakers at Art Ed Now, the 2017 Winter Online Conference for Art Teachers. Check out the entire lineup of presenters and register today!

Resources and Links:

Check out Mike's website, which features a great bio and all of his work!
Take a look at this awesome review of Mike's series of books!
Here are a couple more ideas from AOE to make Art History engaging and enjoyable:
- https://www.theartofed.com/2017/01/05/surefire-way-make-art-history-less-boring/
- https://www.theartofed.com/2012/07/31/5-easy-ways-to-add-more-art-history-to-your-curriculum/

Ep. 046 - Starting Off Strong in the Second Semester Jan 03, 2017

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It's time for the First Day of School, version 2.0! Whether you had an amazing first semester or an incredibly difficult one, this is your chance to start new. You have a chance to look at classroom management, curriculum, organization, routines, and everything in between. This is also your chance to recharge and redo what isn't working. Andrew asks Tim about his best classroom management advice (8:00), mistakes to avoid (11:15), and how to go above and beyond with your projects in the second semester (16:00). The guys finish the show with a conversation on enlisting your kids to help things run smoothly.

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