Everyday Art Room

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Ep. 208 - Exploring the National Standards: Connect Sep 23, 2021

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This is the third episode in a series of Everyday Art Room podcasts that explore the national standards. Today, Nic gets a variety of voices to come on the show to talk about the Connect standard. Listen as they discuss how students can meet the Connect standard, why we should be utilizing personal experiences, and the importance of voice and choice.

Resources and Links

Follow Ann, Corbie, Renee, and Michelle on Instagram
View the NCCAS Conceptual Framework
NCAS Visual Art Standards At-A-Glance
View the PRO Learning Pack on Implementing the National Standards

Ep. 207 - Exploring the National Standards: Respond Sep 16, 2021

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This is the second episode in a series of Everyday Art Room podcasts that explore the national standards. Today, Nic gets a variety of voices to come on the show to talk about the Respond standard. Listen as they discuss how students can meet the Respond standard, the numerous activities that can be done in the art room to help students respond to work, and why your students might just need to have a debate about abstract art.

Resources and Links

Follow Ann, Joseph, and Lindsey on Instagram
View the NCCAS Conceptual Framework
NCAS Visual Art Standards At-A-Glance
View the PRO Learning Pack on Implementing the National Standards

Ep. 206 - Exploring the National Standards: Create Sep 09, 2021

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This is the first episode in a series of upcoming podcasts exploring the national standards, and today, Janet Taylor joins Nic to talk about the Create standard. Listen as they discuss when and why the standards changed, how we can break them down, and why your teaching probably lends itself to meeting the standards more than you might think.

Resources and Links

View the NCCAS Conceptual Framework
NCAS Visual Art Standards At-A-Glance
View the PRO Learning Pack on Implementing the National Standards

Ep. 205 - Fiber Arts: Sew a Softie Sep 02, 2021

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Nic always loves working with (and talking about) fiber arts. Today she is joined by Trixi Symonds, founder of Sew a Softie, for a wide-ranging conversation about teaching fibers to kids. Listen as they discuss Trixi's books, fostering a passion for art, and how to build community through sewing and fibers.

Resources and Links

View Trixi's Instagram and see the Sew a Softie Facebook page
Check out the Sew a Softie YouTube channel
See the Zenki Way and the Sewing Simple Softies books
View the Sew a Softie website

Ep. 204 - Working With Special Olympics Minnesota Aug 26, 2021

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Nic has been working with Special Olympics Minnesota recently to design a poster series that will be in elementary schools across the state. Today, she talks to Nick Cedergren and Katie Howlett about Special Olympics Minnesota, the importance of inclusion, and the goal of making activities accessible to all students.

Resources and Links

View Tess's Instagram
See Special Olympics Minnesota on Instagram and Twitter, as well as Facebook
You can follow Nick on Twitter as well
Click here to order the posters Nic discussed

Ep. 203 - Bridging the Kindergarten Gap Aug 19, 2021

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Teaching kindergarteners is always a challenge. But what does it look like this year, when many kindergarteners are coming to you with no experience ever being in a classroom? Listen today as Nic and Lindsey Moss talk about helping fine motor skills and foundational art experiences, as well as Lindsey's new "1-2-3, A-R-T!" YouTube series.

Resources and Links

Subscribe to AOEU's Youtube Channel
Teaching Kindergarteners About Primary Colors
Learning to Love Kindergarten
Check out the Rethinking Kindergarten graduate course

Ep. 202 - Understanding Art Therapy Aug 12, 2021

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As social and emotional learning becomes more important in our classrooms, many art teachers have started to explore art therapy. In today's episode, Nic talks to art therapist Caroline Tye about what art therapy is, what it is not, and what art teachers need to know about the practice.

Resources and Links

View the Art Therapy Basics PRO Pack
Bringing Art Therapy Techniques Into Your Practice
Learn about the Art Therapy for Art Teachers graduate course

Ep. 201 - Finding a Creative Outlet Aug 05, 2021

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As art teachers, it is important for many of us to try to find a creative outlet. In today's discussion, Nic talks to Heather Levine about how she manages a jewelry-making business with her full-time teaching position. Listen as they discuss the joy of artmaking, the business side of being an artist, and the difficulty of finding a balance between the two.

Resources and Links

Visit the AOEU Magazine
5 Jewelry Techniques to Use in the Art Room
View the Metal Jewelry Making PRO Pack
See everything in the PRO Pack Library

Ep. 200 - Hearing From the Students: The AOEU Master's Degree Jul 29, 2021

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Last week, Nic explored the AOEU Master's Degree with Dr. Alyson Pouls. Today, we will hear from three AOEU alumni about their experiences earning their degree. Listen as Holly Shedden, Heather Anderson, and Kendra Berg about their journey to the Master's Degree and how what they have learned has affected their teaching.

Resources and Links

Learn all about the Master's Degree from AOEU
How to Create Space to Earn a Master's Degree
How Action Research Can Improve Your Teaching

Ep. 199 - Exploring the AOEU Master's Degree Jul 22, 2021

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Over the next couple of weeks, Nic will be exploring the AOEU Master's Degree on the podcast. Today Nic welcomes on Dr. Alyson Pouls, an associate professor and academic advisor, to talk about the Master's program. Listen as they discuss what to expect when entering the program, how research is conducted, and some tips for making your graduate experience a successful one.

Resources and Links

Learn all about the Master's Degree from AOEU
How to Create Space to Earn a Master's Degree
How Action Research Can Improve Your Teaching

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