Art Ed Radio
Episodes
Ep. 215 - Choose Your Art History Quarantine House
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Tim has decided to make the topic a little bit lighter. He brings on Lena Rodriguez to talk art history and their favorite art...
Ep. 214 - Why We Need to Talk About Mental Health
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We should talk about mental health on a more consistent basis, but that fact has become more important as we spend more time away from each other. In ...
Ep. 213 - Making Online Learning Engaging
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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!...
Ep. 212 - Helping Yourself and Your Students
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Ep. 211 - Managing Life at Home During School Closures
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, ho...
Ep. 210 - Surveying the State of Art Education
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 209 - How Might the Coronavirus Affect Our Classrooms?
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 208 - Working Toward a More Creative Classroom
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 207 - Calming the Classroom Chaos
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 206 - Soundtracking Your Art Room
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, Ti...
Ep. 205 - A Closer Look at FLEX Curriculum
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Ep. 204 - Introducing FLEX Curriculum
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, Cas...
Ep. 203 - Art Teacher Hacks and Art Ed NOW Ideas
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Rachel Albert returns to the show to talk to Tim about her favorite art teacher hacks. Listen as they discuss some of her best ideas, favorite ...
Ep. 202 - The Art of Bookbinding
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Caitlyn Thompson (aka Coach T) returns to the show to talk to Tim about everything related to bookbinding. Listen as they discuss her favorite ...
Ep. 201 - Mantras, Murals, and Motivation
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Art Room Glitter Fairy is back! Sarah Krajewski returns to the show to talk to Tim about everything she has been creating and teaching over the pa...
Ep. 200 - The New Year's Mailbag
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are finally into the new year, and Tim is going to celebrate with a mailbag episode! Today, he answers questions from listeners on a wide range of ...
Ep. 199 - Fiber Arts at the Secondary Level
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Tim askes Amber Kane to come on the show to discuss Fiber Arts and how more teachers can incorporate fibers into their curriculum....
Ep. 198 - Inside the Studio with CJ Hendry
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim is in the Brooklyn studio of artist CJ Hendry. CJ is best known for her hyperrealistic drawings of ...
Ep. 197 - Simple Ideas for Getting Started with Digital Art
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The possibilities available with digital art are endless, but it is sometimes difficult to know where to start. Tim welcomes Don Masse back to the sho...
Ep. 196 - Self-Care for Art Teachers
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We feel like we need to do everything as art teachers, but the truth is, we can't do it all. And we shouldn't! It is important--especially at this tim...
Ep. 195 - Art Therapy for Art Teachers
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode takes a look one of AOEU's newest and most popular graduate courses, Art Therapy for Art Teachers. Shannon Lauffer returns to the show...
Ep. 194 - My Pencil Made Me Do It! Sketchnoting with Carrie Baughcum
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As sketchnoting continues to gain popularity in all different types of educational circles, more and more teachers come to their art room to learn our...
Ep. 193 - Master's Degree Mailbag
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With AOEU enrolling its 300th student, this week's episode will answer some of the most common questions coming in about the Master's Degree. Tim welc...
Ep. 192 - 6 Creepy Artworks to Celebrate Halloween
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is Halloween week, and Tim's favorite way to celebrate is by talking about the creepiest artworks he can find from art history! Fellow art history ...
Ep. 191 - New Ideas for Fibers, Sculpture, and Metals
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Tim continues to bring on new guests and share new ideas, he welcomes Caroline Gardner to talk about what is happening in her classroom. Listen as ...
Ep. 190 - Art for All: Universal Design for Learning
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is incredibly difficult to design your classroom in a way that works for all learners. Author and art teacher Liz Byron has tried to do exactly tha...
Ep. 189 - Always Moving Forward
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We always love to look for new things to try in our classrooms, and few teachers do it better than Caitlyn Thompson. In today's episode, she joins Tim...
Ep. 188 - Strategies to Support Social and Emotional Learning.mp3
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As teachers, we understand that social and emotional learning is a vital part of what we do in our art rooms. Dr. Wynita Harmon joins Tim on today's e...
Ep. 187 - Exploration and Experimentation in Drawing
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tim welcomes a new guest to the podcast this week! Stan Dodson, art teacher from Augusta, Georgia, joins Tim to talk about how we can encourage kids t...
Ep. 186 - Managing Behaviors and Avoiding Escalation
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After publishing her popular article last week, Abby sits down with Tim to discuss the best strategies to manage student behavior and keep those behav...
Ep. 185 - Simple (and Inexpensive!) Sculpture Ideas
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Too many teachers find their budget to be the biggest concern in their classroom. It is a constant struggle when you don't have enough money, there ar...
Ep. 184 - Finding Time for Better Professional Development
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With so many teachers sitting through professional development of questionable relevance, it's time to look for a better option. Today, Art Ed PRO dir...
Ep. 183 - Building Awareness and Empathy
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Juravich returns to the show to talk more about how we teach awareness and empathy in the art room. Since his last appearance, Jonathan has g...
Ep. 182 - Are Connections More Important than Content
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a teacher that gets things started as soon as the bell rings, or are you willing to take a couple of minutes to converse before beginning inst...
Ep. 181 - Innovative Ceramics Ideas
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda O'Shaughnessy is an elementary art teacher from Kansas City who does incredible ceramic work with her kids. After her wildly popular Art Ed Now...
Ep. 180 - Blown Away with Momoko Schafer
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's never a bad time to talk about blowing glass, particularly with the popularity of Netflix's show Blown Away. Today, Tim talks to contestant Mo...
Ep. 179 - Art Ed Now Recap
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 Summer Art Ed Now conference is in the books, and Tim is here with Lindsey Moss and Abby Schukei break it all down! Listen as they discuss th...
Ep. 178 - The Official Art Ed Now Preview
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Conference week is finally here! With Art Ed Now coming up in just two days, AOEU's Lindsey Moss joins Tim to preview everything coming up on Thursday...
Ep. 177 - Communication and Collaboration
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One thing we don't think about often enough, and rarely take the time to reflect on, is how we communicate. Today, AOEU's Amber Kane talks to Tim abou...
Ep. 176 - Introducing Nic Hahn as the Everyday Art Room Host
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As you may have heard, the Everyday Art Room podcast has a new host this week--Nic Hahn! You may know Nic from her Mini Matisse blog, her Instagram, o...
Ep. 175 - Taking Care of Yourself Over the Summer
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by his time at the AOEU Team Retreat, Tim is here to talk about everything you can do to make the summer meaningful. That may be a little bit...
Ep. 174 - Bringing the Art of Tattoos into Your Classroom
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever talked about tattooing with your students? Would you ever make tattoos part of your curriculum? Today's episode tells you why you may wa...
Ep. 173 - Michael Bell and How to Get PD That Actually Matters
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The always-inspiring and always-entertaining Michael Bell is back on the podcast this week! He's had some changes in his professional life, and he's h...
Ep. 172 - Banishing Those Boring Critiques
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It can be difficult to run successful critiques in your classroom, and find ways to get all your kids involved. But there are so many strategies to ea...
Ep. 171 - Ron Clark: The Power of Passion and Engagement
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Clark--founder of the Ron Clark Academy--joins AOEU's Shannon Lauffer for an interview on this very special episode of Art Ed Radio. Ron shares th...
Ep. 170 - Keeping Kids Engaged Through the End of the Year
28 May 2019
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, Jordan DeWil...
Ep. 169 - The Memory Projects Global Art Exchange
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you have worked with the Memory Project any time before, you know what an incredible organization they are and what meaningful opportunities they p...
Ep. 168 - The Case for More Collaboration
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk all the time--and hear all the time--about the benefits of collaboration, but how often do we actually follow through? On today's episode, one...
Ep. 167 - Tiny Art Show
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably seen the Tiny Art Show popping up all over Facebook and Instagram lately--a tiny version of the galleries we know so well, just uniq...
Ep. 166 - Strategies for Advocacy
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we are a few weeks removed from Youth Art Month, it is the perfect time to reflect on what we do to advocate for our kids and our program. Kr...
Ep. 165 - Reflections on the Notre Dame Cathedral Fire
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After the fire at Notre-Dame last week, Tim takes some time to reflect today on what the cathedral means to art teachers and why we were so affected b...
Ep. 164 - Making the Art Room Glow Black Light Art
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking for a simple way to add some excitement and engagement in your art room, this episode is for you! One of AOEU's newest writers, Sara...
Ep. 163 - Encaustics Made Easy
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Incorporating encaustic painting into your curriculum can seem daunting. You're probably envisioning tricky processes and costly materials. But you mi...
Ep. 162 - Making Your Teaching Life Easier
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Schukei makes a quick return to the podcast to discuss her latest article with Tim. They talk about all of her ideas and suggestions for what you...
Ep. 161 - When You Want to Try Arts Integration
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, after 6 months away, Andrea Slusarski makes her triumphant return! She and Tim talk all things arts integration, which has been An...
Ep. 160 - The Things Art Teachers Love to Hate
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are always things art teachers love to hate, like bad fonts, mechanical pencils, PD days (especially PD days). But Abby Schukei is here to talk ...
Ep. 159 - Why Kids Need More Than Reward Systems
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reward systems can work for some instances of classroom management. But more often than not, there is a better way. On today's episode, Tim talks to R...
Ep. 158 - Getting Through Your Most Difficult Months
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we move through the middle of our most difficult months of teaching, Tim has some thoughts on how to make things easier on yourself. Listen as he t...
Ep. 157 - Introducing AOEUs New Studio Photography Course
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In case a new University designation and a new Master's Degree weren't enough, AOEU is launching a new Studio: Photography graduate course on March 1s...
Ep. 156 - So You Want to Apply to AOEU . . .
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With last month's announcement that The Art of Education has become AOEU, there has been a lot of interest in the University and the Master's Degree. ...
Ep. 155 - The Art Ed Now Mailbag
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Still basking in the glow from the Art Ed Now conference, Tim opens up the mailbag to answer all of the questions that have been coming his way. Liste...
Ep. 154 - The Art Ed Now Conference Recap
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 Winter Art Ed Now conference is in the books, and Tim is here with Lindsey Moss break it all down! Listen as they discuss their highlights fr...
Ep. 153 - Teaching Students to Find and Use Their Artistic Voice
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Conference week is finally here, and after a short chat about the upcoming event, Lena Rodriguez joins Tim for an interview about her presentation tha...
Ep. 152 - Making the Most of Your Art Ed Now Experience
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Art Ed Now presenter Rachel Albert joins Tim from Toronto to talk about everything related to the conference. They discuss Rachel's upcoming presentat...
Ep. 151 - Paul Topolos
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Animator Paul Topolos is known for his work on films such as The Incredibles, Cars, Toy Story 3, and the Star Wars prequels. He will be the featured p...
Ep. 150 - A Whole New Kind of University
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Art of Education is now the Art of Education University, and we are proud to be able to offer a Master's Degree in Art Education. But, as always, ...
Ep. 149 - The Journey to AOEU
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Art of Education is now the Art of Education University, and we are proud to be able to offer a Master's Degree in Art Education. Listen as AOEU F...
Ep. 148 - How to Use the Holidays for Advocacy
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode before the holiday break, Tim invites AOE writer Abby Schukei back on the show to talk about how you can actually use the holidays...
Ep. 147 - How to Build Student Confidence
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan Loeppky returns to the show to explore more ideas about teaching with Tim (as the two usually do). They talk about how to build ...
Ep. 146 - Social and Emotional Artistic Learning SEAL
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Social and emotional learning is a topic that is not discussed enough, and it is important that all art teachers start to see how they can begin conne...
Ep. 145 - The Post Thanksgiving Mailbag
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for Tim to clear out the inbox and answer some listener questions! The post-Thanksgiving mailbag includes discussion on kids stealing artwor...
Ep. 144 - Why You Need to Paint Your Staff Bathrooms
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to improve morale amongst your colleagues and staff? Why not paint your staff bathrooms? It may sound like an idea that's a little bit...
Ep. 143 - 5 Tips for Teaching English Language Learners
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Dehner has done videos and PRO packs for AOE, and now she is a part of the writing team. In this episode, Tim brings Megan on to introduce herse...
Ep. 142 - A View From My Run with Author/Illustrator Lori Richmond
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Author and Illustrator Lori Richmond joins Tim today to talk about running, creativity, and art. Lori's acclaimed "View From My Run" series illustrate...
Ep. 141 - Why You Need to Start Using Colored Clay
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking for a good way to add something to your ceramics teaching, you need to check out colored clay! In this episode, Abby Schukei invite...
Ep. 140 - Making Art History Meaningful
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Art Class Curator podcast host Cindy Ingram is doing a podcast swap with Tim this week! She is a guest on Art Ed Radio today, and he is a guest on the...
Ep. 139 - The Best Art-Inspired Halloween Costumes
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
AOE Senior Editor Amanda Heyn joins Tim to talk about why art teachers have the best Halloween costumes out there! Listen as they discuss the best art...
Ep. 138 - Can Art Play a Role in Career Education
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Tim and Abby tackle the topic of career education, and what the role of art can be when it comes to career and technical ed. Liste...
Ep. 137 - Finding Success Working with Paraprofessionals
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having a positive, collaborative relationship with your paraprofessionals is vital. But how do you establish and continue that type of relationship? I...
Ep. 136 - Author Susan Verde
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Author Susan Verde has published a new book called "Hey, Wall", and she joins Tim to talk about all things writing and art. Listen as they discuss Sus...
Ep. 135 - Appreciating the Seasons of Your Life
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No matter where we are in life, or what we have accomplished, it always seems like we are looking for something more. How do we appreciate what we hav...
Ep. 134 - The Memory Project
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you aren't already familiar with The Memory Project, this episode will be the perfect introduction. The founder of The Memory Project, Ben Schumake...
Ep. 133 - What Does Good PD Look Like?
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
So often, we talk about finding the right PD, and even more often, we talk about the lack of good PD for art teachers. In this episode, Tim and Andrew...
Ep. 132 - Artists to Inspire Your Students
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The beginning of the school year is a great time for inspiration, and who better to inspire your students than some amazing artists? Tim and Abby get ...
Ep. 131 - Why You Need to Use Student Interest Inventories
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Lauffer is back! In her last appearance on Art Ed Radio, talking about differentiation, she mentioned the use of student interest inventories...
Ep. 130 - 5 Ways to Be A Better Teacher This Year
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time ever, Tim is flying solo on this podcast! That's because it's the start of a new school year, and he has a LOT to say. Listen as he...
Ep. 129 - Art Ed Now Recap
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The 2018 Summer Art Ed Now conference is in the books, and Tim is here with Lindsey Moss and Abby Schukei to break it all down! Listen as they discuss...
Ep. 128 - Summer Conference Preview
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the Art Ed Now conference just two days away, Tim and Abby get together to discuss the upcoming excitement. Listen as they discuss how amazing Je...
Ep. 127 - Decoding Differentiation for the Art Room
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
AOE Instructor Shannon Lauffer talks to Tim to talk about all things differentiation, including her upcoming presentation at the Art Ed Now Conference...
Ep. 126 - Building Confidence and Validating Our Kids
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After her last appearance talking about why we should be our authentic selves, Andrea Slusarski is back to chat with Tim about developing student conf...
Ep. 125 - Should You Spend Your Own Money on Classroom Supplies?
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Radio Guys tap into the debate on whether you should be spending your own money on supplies for your classroom. And if you are spending your money...
Ep. 124 - How Long is Too Long for a Lesson
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's the age-old question--how long is too long for a lesson, and how do we know when it's time to move on? AOE writer Abby Schukei joins Tim to talk ...
Ep. 123 - Experiencing a Digital Detox
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every teacher's dream . . . a classroom without cell phones. Could it be? Is it even possible? Today's guest, Gina Stukenholtz, actually convinced her...
Ep. 122 - Why You Need to Be Your Authentic Self
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We hear all the time about fostering authentic learning experiences for our students, but what does that really mean? Andrea Slusarski joins Tim on th...
Ep. 121 - Meet Jonathan Juravich
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Juravich is the 2018 Ohio Teacher of the Year, and one of four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year Award. He joins Tim today to di...
Ep. 120- An Interview with Jen Stark
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary artist Jen Stark is known for her vibrant and exciting use of color in paintings, sculpture, and animation. She will be the featured pres...
Ep. 119 - Strategies for Teaching Graffiti with Sara Gaechter
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Graffiti is an incredible art form that brings instant engagement for our students when we bring it into our classroom. Los Angeles teacher Sara Gaech...
Ep. 118 - Plagiarism, Copying and Artistic Inspiration
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the triumphant return of Andrew McCormick. After spending some time catching up, Andrew and Tim take on the topic of plagiarism. The d...
Ep. 117 - Does Anyone Actually Enjoy Watercolor
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After talking with Abby Schukei last month about teaching content when you struggle, Tim is inspired to learn more about watercolor. He turns to Andre...
Ep. 116 - Hey Quit Trashing the Art Room
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some people can handle a huge mess in their art room. Tim is not one of those people, but Abby Schukei is. They get together for this episode to discu...