Art Ed Radio

From the Archives: The Psychology of Creativity

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from the archives, Andrea Slusarski is here to talk to Tim about the psychology of creativity! Though we all teach it in the art room,...

From the Archives: Can We Find Time to Balance Everything?

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from the archives, Tim is joined by elementary art teacher Laura Irmis to discuss if and how we can find the time to do everything tha...

Ep. 400 - A Look Back at 2023

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tim talks about his reflections on the podcast from the year and shares some highlights from podcast interviews over the past 12 m...

Behind the Scenes of the Art Room Makeover (Ep. 399)

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've seen AOEU's Art Room Makeover, you've seen an amazing transformation! And today, you can hear the follow-up conversation about the YouTube s...

Ep. 398 - December Mailbag: Devon Rodriguez, Holiday Gifts, and the Joys of Teaching

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is now December, so Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode! They begin by telling about their trip to New York City to interview TikT...

Ep. 397 - Visual Journals and Classroom Communities

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tim welcomes first-time guest Stephanie Zeiler for a wide-ranging conversation. They begin by discussing visual journals and how t...

From the Archives: Rethinking Your Holiday Projects

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we end November and move into December, it is a good time to think about how you approach the holidays in your classroom. Do you teach holiday proj...

Ep. 395 - More Ideas for Engagement with Art History

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Tim said last month, we know students can be reluctant when it comes to art history, but we also know that artists from every time and place can in...

Ep. 394 - November Mailbag: Calling in Sick, Instagram Follows, and Teaching Regrets

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of November, Amanda and Tim are back with the mailbag! After a quick discussion about some exciting plans for the next couple of ...

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Professional Development? (Episode 8)

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the eighth and final episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim dive into the best and worst parts of professional de...

From the Archives: 5 More Creepy Artworks for Halloween

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After last Halloween's popular episode on 6 creepy artworks, Tim is back this year with 5 more of his favorite paintings that can be used to celebrate...

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Assessment? (Episode 7)

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the seventh episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim dive deep into the topic of assessment, and talk about how eff...

Ep. 392 - Moving From the Classroom to the Art Room

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode explores what it takes to move from being an elementary classroom teacher into a position as a full-time art teacher. Tim is joined by...

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Evaluations? (Episode 6)

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the sixth episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim answer questions about evaluations. Listen as they cover the dif...

Ep. 391 - Visual Literacy, Storytelling, and Digital Illustration

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tim talks to digital illustrator and AOEU faculty member Kayla O'Neal about how she helped design the new graduate course being of...

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Professionalism? (Episode 5)

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the fifth of episode of the ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about wha...

Ep. 390 - 12 Ideas to Help Students Engage with Art History

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We know students can be reluctant when it comes to art history, but we also know that artists from every time and place can inspire some incredible wo...

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum? (Episode 4)

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the fourth episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim answer questions about lesson planning and curriculum. Listen a...

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Organization? (Episode 3)

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Tim and Janet discuss what new teachers should be focusing on during the begin...

Ep. 388 - Finding Joy in Teaching This Year

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we move a little further into the school year, it's time to ask: Are teachers ready to find joy in their jobs again? Kandice Stewart joins Tim toda...

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? (Episode 2)

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Lindsey Moss joins Tim and Janet to answer new teachers' questions about clas...

Ep. 387 - 12 Ideas for Portrait Projects

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We know students can be apprehensive when it comes to portrait projects, but we also know that they can create some wonderful work. In today's episode...

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? (Episode 1)

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Tim and Janet discuss what new teachers should be focusing on during the begin...

Ep. 386 - Projects to Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Change

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tim is joined by educators Paula Liz, Abigail Birhanu, Khadesia Latimer, and Tamara Slade. They are four of the co-authors of the ...

Ep. 385 - September Mailbag: Organization Hacks, High Fives, and Art Challenges

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now that most teachers are back in school, Amanda and Tim return for the September mailbag! In today's conversation, they share some of their favorite...

Ep. 384 - Six Thoughts for the First Part of the School Year

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we start back to school and move through the first weeks of the year, Tim wants to share some thoughts on what he thinks will be important for teac...

Ep. 383 - Podcasting With Your Students

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all love listening to podcasts (obviously), but what if your students were the ones who created the episodes? Following her NOW Conference presenta...

Ep. 382 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year?

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As part of the ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about finding success at ...

From the Archives: Tips for Teaching Art on a Cart

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After last week's mailbag discussion about teaching art on a cart, a number of listeners reached out asking for more content to help them this school ...

Ep. 380--August Mailbag: BTS Anxiety, Art on a Cart, and First Day Ideas

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not only are Amanda and Tim here for the August mailbag, special guest Sarah Krajewski (@artroomglitterfairy) makes an appearance as well! In today's ...

Ep. 379 - The 2023 Summer NOW Conference Preview

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Summer NOW Conference starts tomorrow! Janet Taylor joins Tim today to talk about how they put the Summer conference together, their excitement ab...

Ep. 378 - Using Games to Engage Your Students

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Everyday Art Room podcast host and art teacher extraordinaire Nic Hahn stops by the show to discuss some of her favorite games to play with stu...

Ep. 377 - Using Assessment to Nurture Creativity

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue with the focus on creativity in this week's episode, assessment expert Katie White stops by the show to discuss how we can nurture a cu...

Ep. 376 - July Mailbag: Snacks, Ceramic Glazes, and the Sunday Scaries

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The next mailbag episode with Amanda and Tim is here! In today's mailbag for July, Amanda and Tim answer questions from teachers all over the country ...

Ep. 375 - The Psychology of Creativity

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the pod Andrea Slusarski returns to the show for the first time in a while, and she can't wait to talk to Tim about the psychology of creati...

From the Archives: Taking Stock of Where You Are

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from the archives, we're diving into summer, and talking about how we deal with all of the feelings and emotions that come with steppi...

Ep. 373 - Taking a Break This Summer

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following last week's mailbag episode, Tim spends some time ruminating on why teachers need to take a break this summer. With so many teachers feeling...

Ep. 372 - Opening Up the June Mailbag

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The long-awaited mailbag episode with Amanda and Tim is here! This is the first of a new series of mailbag episodes that will publish the first week o...

Ep. 371 - Ideas for Artmaking in Nature

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Due to a number of listener requests, Tim takes today's episode outside! More specifically, he is talking about a number of ideas for artmaking activi...

From the Archives: Keeping Kids Engaged Through the End of the Year

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the year is difficult for teachers, and possibly the most difficult part of that is keeping students engaged. In this episode from 2019, Jo...

Ep. 369 - Looking Ahead to the Fall

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we come to the final weeks of school, our thoughts seem to naturally drift to what we will be seeing and doing when the next school year starts. In...

Ep. 368 - An Introduction to Atelier Training

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Despite its long history in the world of art, many art teachers do not know about atelier training--so it is time for an explainer episode! Mandy Thei...

Ep. 367 - The Creatividad Project

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Candido Crespo is back on the podcast! Tim welcomes him back to the show for a discussion on how Candido is bringing art to the community and the work...

Ep. 366 - Exploring Art Teacher Myths

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Both Janet Taylor and Amanda Heyn are joining Tim today to discuss, debate, and debunk some various art teacher myths. From art teachers who just pain...

From the Archives: Visual Journaling, Artmaking, and Creativity

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode from the Art Ed Radio archives, Eric Scott joins Tim for a long discussion on visual journaling, artmaking, and creativity. In a wi...

Ep. 364 - Previewing the NAEA National Convention

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the start of the NAEA National Convention in San Antonio, Texas, and Tim is here with a preview of the event in today's episode. Listen a...

Ep. 363 - 6 Assessment Ideas for the Art Room

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tim is sharing some ideas for assessments in the art room and how they can be used to engage your students. Listen as he discusses...

Ep. 362 - Can We Find Time to Balance Everything?

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tim is joined by elementary art teacher Laura Irmis to discuss if and how we can find the time to do everything that is expected o...

Ep. 361 - The March Mailbag Episode

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a flood of messages coming into the inbox, Tim is answering listener questions in this mailbag episode. Listen as he talks about March Madness a...

Ep. 360 - Management Strategies for Kindergarten

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ishel Brimhall is back on the podcast to discuss some of her favorite management strategies for Kindergarten classes and all of her younger students. ...

Ep. 359 - More Ideas for ChatGPT and the Art Room

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After an incredible response to last week's episode on what ChatGPT can do in our classrooms, Amanda Heyn joins Tim once again to continue the convers...

Ep. 358 - What Should You Know About ChatGPT and the Art Room?

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere, and it is slowly making its way into our classrooms. Currently, the most popular and powerful AI ...

Ep. 357 - Using Glue to Enhance the Art Room

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AOEU writer Mariana VanDerMolen is on the podcast for the first time today to discuss a couple of her recent articles, including one on setting goals ...

Ep. 356 - Engaging Students with Art History

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Wood is back on the podcast to talk about his upcoming 'Arts Madness' tournament, and he and Tim share some of their favorite ideas on how to get...

Ep. 355 - Bringing Theater Into the Art Room

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tim welcomes elementary art teacher Ishel Brimhall to the show to talk about how she utilizes her theater experiences in the art r...

Ep. 354 - Introducing Froebel's Gifts

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Of the many presentations available in the NOW Conference After Pass, one that stood out to a lot of people was from Ruth Byrne discussing Froebel's G...

Ep. 353 - 2023 Winter NOW Conference Preview

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Winter NOW Conference is just 3 days away! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the conference, their excitement about ...

Ep. 352 - Challenges to Foster Creativity

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of next week's NOW Conference, Kristina Brown joins Tim to talk about her upcoming presentations on creative challenges and her favorite photogr...

Ep. 351 - An Interview with Andrea Beaty

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Beaty—author of Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect, and Aaron Slater, Illustrator—joins Tim on today's podcast ahead of her appea...

From the Archives: The New Year's Mailbag

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With AOEU just finishing its winter break, Tim digs into the archives to start the new year with an old mailbag. In this episode from 2020, he answers...

From the Archives: Connecting with the Community

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With AOEU on its winter break, Tim has pulled an excellent episode from the archives that was hosted by Candido Crespo. Teachers are always looking fo...

Ep. 348 - Making Time for Studio Courses

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After Tim's previous episode with AOEU academic advisers Juana Meneses and Jenny Borel, a number of listeners wanted to know more about AOEU Studio Co...

Ep. 347 - Getting Creative with Tech

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Leban is back on the podcast today to share her thoughts on technology, creativity, and why teachers don't need to be scared when it comes to lear...

Ep. 346 - What Do You Want From Your Art Teacher Community?

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim talks today about the various art teacher communities that we take part in, and what each of these different communities can offer us. Listen as h...

Ep. 345 - Building a Bottle Jack Press

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Chrosniak returns to the show today to discuss how he built a printmaking press in his classroom. Using an automotive bottle jack, and following ...

Ep. 344 - Diving Into AOEU Graduate Courses

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With a nod to both procrastinators and those already planning ahead to their New Year's resolutions, Tim invites a couple of guests on to discuss AOEU...

Ep. 343 - Living Into Gratitude

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After last week's episode on wellness, Tim extends the conversation this week as Chelsea Fleming joins the show to talk about how we can live into gra...

Ep. 342 - Exploring Ideas for Wellness

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess Madenford joins Tim today to explore ideas for wellness that can help art teachers everywhere. Jess is a current art teacher and former AOEU writ...

Ep. 341 - Eerie Artists for Spooky Season

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The day after Halloween, AOEU writer Josh Chrosniak makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about his article on his favorite eerie artists....

Ep. 340 - Art Teacher Horror Stories

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim asked for teachers to share some horror stories from their time in the classroom, and the submissions did not disappoint! Some of the most hilario...

Ep. 339 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Professionalism?

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the sixth of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about what it takes t...

Ep. 338 - What Are Your Goals for the Year?

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how you are feeling about this school year—whether you are apprehensive or you are excited about being back—setting goals for yourself c...

Ep. 337 - More Thoughts on Art Room Games

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following Tim's previous episode about games in the art room, Kyle Wood returns to the podcast to dive deeper into the topic. From the power of games ...

From the Archives: Strategies for Defusing and De-escalating Behaviors

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a conversation from last year about the uptick we have seen with behavior issues--both in frequency and severity. So how can we hel...

From the Archives: Implementing Formative Assessment Strategies

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim is out this week, so we're bringing back an excellent episode from the archives. It's no secret that student learning has been impacted over the l...

Ep. 334 - Tim Opens the Mailbag

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a long while, so it is time for Tim to answer listener questions with a mailbag episode! It starts with some strange stories of things Tim...

Ep. 333 - Taking Care of Your Physical Health

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following her popular presentation at the NOW Conference, Dr. Eva Norman visits the podcast to answer some common questions and share some advice on t...

From the Archives: A New Start for the New Year

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, we jump WAY back into the archives to find a great episode from 2017. Tim and his former co-host Andrew McCormick talk about what ...

Ep. 331 - Games in the Art Room

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Requests have been coming in for Tim to do an episode on games, and today, he delivers. Whether you're looking for student engagement at the beginning...

Ep. 330 - You Got This

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Starting back to school this year has been a roller coaster of emotions. Excitement and anxiety, determination and burnout, courage and fear. Shannon ...

Ep. 328 - Phil Hansen and the Power of Zines

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Hansen is back on the show! Best known for his Embrace the Shake TED Talk, Phil is also an artist, creative, and an advocate for advancing art ed...

From the Archives: Five Ways to Be a Better Teacher This Year

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from 2018, Tim offers up some of his best advice for the start of the school year. Listen as he gives his 5 most important ideas for i...

Ep. 327 - Your Complete NOW Conference Guide

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Summer NOW Conference starts tomorrow, and Tim is here to talk you through what you need to know for each of the next three days.  He will share ...

Ep. 326 - Tim and Amanda Preview the NOW Conference

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Summer NOW Conference will be here in just 8 days! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the conference, their excitemen...

Ep. 325 - Utilizing Digital Portfolios

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tim welcomes on new guest and future NOW Conference presenter Sejal Vaywala to talk about how she uses digital portfolios in her c...

Ep. 324 - Infinity Cards, STEAM, and Kinetic Sculpture Parades

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Catie Nasser is back on the show today to talk to Tim about a variety of projects that she and her students have created over the past year. Listen as...

Ep. 323 - The Joy of Shrinky Dinks®

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember making Shrinky Dinks® as a kid? Tim does! And on today's episode, he talks to Kerri Waller about how she is bringing Shrinky Dinks® ...

Ep. 322 - The Lessons We Learn From Collaboration

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Debrah Sickler-Voigt and Monica Leister join Tim today to discuss the many ways they have collaborated as art educators over the years. Their expe...

Ep. 321 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About PD?

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the fifth of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about their professio...

Ep. 320 - How You Can Gamify Your Classroom

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Wood returns to the show today to discuss gamification in the art room and his upcoming NOW Conference presentation on the topic. Listen as he an...

Ep. 319 - Inside the Studio with Ekow Nimako

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim is in the Toronto studio of artist Ekow Nimako. Ekow is best known for his elaborate, monochromatic sculptures cr...

From the Archives: The Future of Smart with Ulcca Joshi Hansen

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a replay of an episode from last year, author, educator, researcher, and advocate Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen joins Tim to discuss her new book, The Fut...

Ep. 317 - Getting in on the Art Room Hacks

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the AOEU Magazine and YouTube page publishing some of their best art teacher hacks recently, Tim wanted to get in on the action. Listen as he sha...

Ep. 316 - Connecting With Museum Educators

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, museum educator Kara Fedje joins Tim to discuss her work, her studies, and her ideas for connecting museums and schools. Listen as...

From The Archives: Taking the Fear Out of Teacher Evaluations

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following last week's huge episode on evaluations, Tim dips into the archives to replay a conversation about how evaluations and observations can help...

Ep. 314 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Evaluations?

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the fourth of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about evaluations. L...

Ep. 313 - Exploring IB Visual Arts, Part Two

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode exploring the teaching of the IB Visual Arts curriculum,  Shannon Brinkley joins Tim once again to share her experiences and he...

Ep. 312 - Exploring IB Visual Arts, Part One

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim has been wanting to learn more about teaching IB Visual Arts, and in today's episode, Shannon Brinkley joins him to shine some light on the subjec...

Ep. 311 - What Do We Do About Burnout?

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout is a problem facing an untold number of teachers, and art teachers are no exception. In today's episode, Tim welcomes on Chelsea Whittington t...

Ep. 310 - Resources That Can Improve Your Teaching

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tim welcomes on AOEU's Media Content Manager, Lindsey McGinnis, to discuss the plethora of free resources that AOEU offers for tea...