Art Ed Radio

Ep. 115 - Motivation Mentorship and Competition

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The amazing D'Wayne Edwards joins Tim today to talk about education, motivation, and providing kids unique opportunities that engage them in learning....

Ep. 114 - How to Improve Your Classroom Critiques

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The search for the perfect critique is neverending. And, if we're being honest, the search for even a halfway decent critique can seem neverending as ...

Ep. 113 - A Better Approach to Color Theory Part 2

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After talking last week about how and why we teach color, Maggie Maggio is back for the second part of her conversation with Tim. They dive even deepe...

Ep. 112 - A Better Approach to Color Theory, Part 1

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How long have you been teaching the dreaded Red-Yellow-Blue color wheel? Are you getting a little tired of your kids mixing colors that look like mud?...

Ep. 111 - Digital Photography

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Former AOE writer and current AOE instructor Jennifer Borel joins Tim to talk all things digital photography. Listen as they discuss the ideal types o...

Ep. 110 - Getting Outdoors to Make Art

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Spring finally here, it's time to think about how we can get our students (and ourselves) outside to make art. Andrea Slusarski, art teacher and ...

Ep. 109 - The Importance of Professional Connections

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's the week of the NAEA National Convention! And even though not everyone is able to attend, it is still important to talk about the professional co...

Ep. 108 - When You Aren't Comfortable with Content

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Art teachers are asked to do so many different things when it comes to media and subject matter. Inevitably, we're going to run into something in our ...

Ep. 107 - Continuing to Grow as a Teacher

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Loeppky is back for another appearance on Art Ed Radio. Back in October, he and Tim talked about all of the amazing things you can do to build yo...

Ep. 106 - Taking the Fear Out of Teacher Evaluations

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Being evaluated can be one of the most nerve-wracking things you have to do as a teacher. But it doesn't have to be that way! Evaluations and observat...

Ep. 105 - Art Ed Should Thrive, Not Just Survive

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tim is joined by Jim O'Donnell, the author of the 'Kill Your Color Wheels' blog. In a wide-ranging discussion on creativity and ar...

Ep. 104 - Andrew's Final Show

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All good things must come to an end, and after two years of podcasts, Andrew is saying goodbye as a host of Art Ed Radio. In his final episode, Tim co...

Ep. 103 - How to Stay Sane with Oversized Classes

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A teacher's biggest challenge is often the size of their classes. How do you help your kids find success when you are dealing with classes of 35 or 40...

Ep. 102 - Winter Conference Preview

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Conference week is finally here! With Art Ed Now coming up in just four short days, AOE writer (and Art Ed Now presenter) Lindsey Moss joins Tim to pr...

Ep. 101 - Cross-Curricular Ideas that Work

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If we are going to create well-rounded artists, our students need to be versed in a variety of subjects and topics. Those connections between subjects...

Ep. 100 - Following a Legend

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Taking over a program is never an easy task. But when you follow a legendary teacher, it is even more difficult. It's important to make the program yo...

Ep. 099 - The Fired Utah Teacher Speaks Out: An Interview with Mateo Rueda

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You've undoubtedly heard about the art teacher from Utah who was recently fired for showing controversial artworks. Mateo Rueda is his name, and he jo...

Ep. 098 - New Year's Mailbag

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It is the new year, and the guys are going to celebrate with a mailbag! Tim and Andrew answer questions from listeners on a wide range of topics, star...

Ep. 097 - What Keeps You Coming Back

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tim and Andrew are back together after quite a few episodes apart! They are talking today about appreciating your time off during break, but also focu...

Ep. 096 - Why Intro to Art is Your Most Important Class

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Intro to Art is a class that a lot of teachers consider a throwaway--a class that remains an afterthought while attention is directed to advanced clas...

Ep. 095 - Using Improvisation and Performativity as Teaching Tools

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lois Holzman is a developmental psychologist who is internationally recognized for her work regarding the effects of play, performance, and group ...

Ep. 094 - Encouraging Risk Taking and Reflection

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Yang, AOE's newest writer, makes his debut on Art Ed Radio to talk to Tim about encouraging risk-taking, appreciating the creative process, and gr...

Ep. 093 - Using Comics as a Teaching Tool

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a huge fan of comics or don't know a single thing about them, they can still be used in the classroom. They are a gateway to both artma...

Ep. 092 - Dealing with Unkind and Unimaginative Students

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Stubborn kids can be difficult, and far too often they fall into the mindset where their first idea is their only idea. Andrew is always looking for n...

Ep. 091 - Art History that Students Care About

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tim is passionate about art history, and making it a vibrant, exciting subject for our students. It's time to move past those boring slideshows in dar...

Ep. 090 - An Interview with Alexa Meade

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim is in the Los Angeles studio of artist Alexa Meade. She is best known for her videos and photographs...

Ep. 089 - Finding and Fighting Our Biases

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If we are being honest, all teachers have some biases. What types of students we connect with, who we like to work with, and who we might favor implic...

Ep. 088 - An Art Room Culture Worth Sharing

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Far too often, art gets pushed to the side when it comes to school culture. But if you build your program the right way, the community you create in y...

Ep. 087 - The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Moving to Choice

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this wide-ranging conversation, Andrew talks with AOE writer about all the great (and not-so-great) things that come with moving toward a choice pe...

Ep. 086 - Art Challenge Initiative

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What is the art challenge initiative? It's a great way to get your kids working on their skills dealing with problem-solving, creativity, and higher-o...

Ep. 085 - Making Sketchbooks Meaningful

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tim absolutely loves sketchbooks, but unfortunately, Andrew doesn't share his passion. Instead, Tim brings on Andrea Slusarski to explore how to make ...

Ep. 084 - Using Music as a Teaching Tool

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like every kid loves music in some way or another, and the guys are talking today about how that love can bring inspiration and influence int...

Ep. 083 - The Limits of Preservice Education

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Tim get together to talk about the reasons that teachers aren't coming into the profession with everything they need to know. Is it because...

Ep. 082 - Setting Your Subs Up for Success

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's theme week at the Art of Ed, and this month's theme is all about substitute teachers. The Radio Guys want to join in the action because they have...

Ep. 081 - So what should we be teaching?

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A while back, the guys talked about those lessons that just aren't working anymore--the lessons we might just want to move on from. So how do we decid...

Ep. 080 - Exploring the Open Art Room

30 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Purtee and Ian Sands, authors of The Open Art Room, join Tim to discuss their new book and choice based art education. They talk about the tra...

Ep. 079 - Helping Students Find Their Voice

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most difficult things to do as an artist is to find your voice and to find your style. Even more difficult is to help our students do the s...

Ep. 078 - "Kidaesthetics": Embracing Students' Voices and Opinions

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As art teachers, we have the opportunity to let kids know that their opinions, their vision, and their aesthetics matter. Andrew brings on AOE writer ...

Ep. 077 - A New Start for the New Year

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What does the beginning of the school year look like in your classroom? What should it look like? Classroom management is key, but how we go about est...

Ep. 001 - 8 Routines for a Successful School Year

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 076 - Staying Involved and Staying Inspired

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tim interviews the one and only Cassie Stephens for this episode, and they discuss some the best ideas from transitioning from summer mode back into s...

Special Episode: The School Specialty Controversy

28 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been on art teacher social media any time in the past week or so, you have probably seen this article (http://blog.schoolspecialty.com/art-c...

Ep. 075 - Sculpture Ideas for Every Level

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

About a month ago, the guys did their last deep dive into printmaking. This week, it's time for 40 minutes of sculpture talk. From materials to instru...

Ep. 074 - The Demonstration Conundrum

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the existential questions for art teachers: do you use teacher examples? On one hand, you help your kids stay on track for success with th...

Ep. 073 - Art as Change Agent with Sarah Dougherty

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We all know about the power of the arts, and in this episode, Andrew looks really closely at how we can use the arts to build culture and turn around ...

Ep. 072 - 20 Contemporary Artists You Will Love to Teach

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you are not already using contemporary artists in your classroom, you definitely want to consider some new artists and ideas to bring to your stude...

Ep. 071 - Printmaking

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ceramics? Check. Drawing? Check. Printmaking? That is this week's deep dive. Andrew and Tim have a long discussion about teaching printmaking--tips an...

Ep. 070 - Love It or Shove It

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After a couple weeks away while Tim talked to important people (Sir Ken Robinson and AOE Founder Jessica Balsley), Andrew is back! The guys get togeth...

Ep. 069 - Talking Passion and Creativity with Jessica Balsley

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

AOE Founder Jessica Balsley joins Tim to talk about last week's interview with Sir Ken Robinson. They share some stories about what it was like behind...

Ep. 068 - An Interview with Sir Ken Robinson

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim is in Los Angeles to interview the one and only Sir Ken Robinson. Sir Ken is a world-renowned expert...

Ep. 067 - This I Used to Believe

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew takes some inspiration from the "This American Life" to talk about the things that we used to believe as art teachers. More importantly, how do...

Ep. 066 - 7 Projects It's Okay to Quit Teaching

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As you get to the end of the year, it is a great time to reflect on what you are teaching and why. Tim and Andrew discuss how you can move past simple...

Ep. 065 - Should You Care What Your Students Think?

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew goes on a couple epic rants, and Tim succinctly drops some truth as the guys talk about student engagement, and whether we should care what our...

Ep. 064 - Starting an Art Program from Scratch

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a school culture that values the arts? Tim interviews Shannon Bell about concrete ideas to help you build a program from scratch. Th...

Ep. 063 - Dealing With A Department Killer

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of teachers are dealing with some difficult colleagues--some so bad that they are bringing down the department. So how do we work with those tea...

Ep. 062 - The How and Why of Accelerating Our Talented Art Students

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Tim get together to share strategies to help your most talented students find the challenges they need, which encourages and empowers them ...

Ep. 061 - Secondary STEAM

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A couple weeks ago, Andrew talked about elementary STEAM education with Tricia Fuglestad. This week, he's back with a discussion on STEAM education at...

Ep. 060 - A Deep Dive into Drawing

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's Drawing Week at AOE, and the guys can't resist getting in on the action. Tim loves to talk drawing, and Andrew has a lot of questions for him abo...

Ep. 059 - Inspiration and Engagement through Graffiti

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Graffiti gets a terrible rap from most of the general public, but it is SO interesting to our students. So how can we use graffiti for student engagem...

Ep. 058 - The Why and How of Elementary STEAM Education

28 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So many teachers want to incorporate more technology, and especially more STEAM concepts, into their classroom. In this episode, Andrew brings on STEA...

Ep. 057 - Does Competition Help or Hurt Creativity?

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This part of the school year is full of art shows and competitions, which can do a lot for your program. They can be an advocacy tool, and a motivatin...

Ep. 056 - Slow down! How to deal with fast finishers!

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the guys talked at length about the slow finishers--the ones who never get work done. This week, they are back to talk about the other end ...

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

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 see...

Ep. 054 - Dealing with Burnout / Dealing with Exhaustion

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 053 - Learning to Love Ceramics, Part 2

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 052 - Learning to Love Ceramics, Part 1

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

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

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 E...

Ep. 050 - Creating a Secondary Curriculum That Works For You

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 049 - Curriculum Part 1

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 routin...

Ep. 048 - How Do You Deal with Parents?

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Building relationships with parents can be a daunting task--especially when you teach hundreds of kids. But it's always about communication. There are...

Ep. 047 - Getting to Know Mike Venezia

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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. Mi...

Ep. 046 - Starting Off Strong in the Second Semester

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Ep. 045 - Do You Let Apathetic Kids Fail?

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how good you are as a teacher, you undoubtedly are going to have a handful of kids who just don't care. So how do you start trying to get th...

Ep. 044 - Assessments You Can Actually Fall In Love With

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For too many art teachers, assessment remains a difficult concept. It's tough to know what's going to work, how it can be implemented, and how it can ...

Ep. 043 - From Trash to Treasure: Using Donations to Make Incredible Art

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Notorious hoarder Andrew McCormick starts the show by sharing some of his thoughts and theories on the amazing things his students can do with the pil...

Ep. 042 - 8 Art Room Hacks to Make Your Teaching Life Easier

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it--the life of an art teacher is anything but simple. We have to know so much and do so many things on an everyday basis, it can get overw...

Ep. 041 - Art Teachers are the Key to Growing the Creative Leaders of Tomorrow

29 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Being able to think creatively is a vitally important skill to every area in education, and of course, art teachers do it best. Art is the vehicle for...

Ep. 040 - The Project Doctors Part 2

22 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Project Doctors have returned! Back by popular demand, Andrew, and former AOE writer, Alecia Kaczmarek, team up with Tim to answer mailbag questio...

Ep. 039 - Making Accommodations for the Needs of All Students

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Special needs students are an absolute joy to teach, but it can undoubtedly be a struggle at times. Andrew brings on AOE writer and friend of the podc...

Ep. 038 - Don't Tell Your Family! Confessions of a Dangerous Art Teacher

08 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly can you get away with in your art room? Tim and Andrew dish about the dangerous things they've done in their classroom, and why taking ri...

Ep. 037 - How Much of a Mess Do You Tolerate?

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The fight to keep the art room clean and organized can sometimes seem like a never-ending battle. But is it worth all of the time and effort? Andrew t...

Ep. 036 - How to Bring More Creativity Into Your Classroom

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Art teachers are always concerned about teaching students how to think more creatively. But no one ever talks about how to teach for creativity? Tim h...

Ep. 035 - The Project Doctors

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Radio Guys bring former AOE writer, Alecia Kaczmarek, on the show to answer listeners' questions about those projects that never seem to run as sm...

Ep. 034 - Lighting a Fire: Why Art Education is the Key to Innovation

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Are we finally moving away from standardization and the Common Core? Could we possibly be headed toward an educational world that values innovation, c...

Ep. 033 - Can You Learn to Love Fan Art

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Art teachers everywhere face the fact that many students struggle with creativity. Call it a crisis in creativity or spend your time looking for culpr...

Ep. 032 - Making the Most of a Bad Situation

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It is always difficult when you transition into a new teaching situation. Whether you are moving to a different grade level, or changing districts alt...

Ep. 031 - 8 Things that Amazing Art Teachers Do

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A week after Tim and Andrew worked through their frustrations with terrible art teachers, they are back to celebrate the things amazing art teachers d...

Ep. 030 - 8 Things that Terrible Art Teachers Do

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There are incredible art teachers all over the country, working every day to improve their craft. These teachers care about their students, their subj...

Ep. 029 - Adventures of a First Year Art Teacher

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The first year of teaching is, well, kind of an adventure. This episode highlights the trial by fire that is your first year and shares some incredibl...

Ep. 028 - How to Be Present Even When You're Not There

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with a long-term absence is a complicated situation and one rarely dealt with in art education. This week, Tim talks to Kelly Parvin, an art t...

Ep. 27 - Using Social Media to Promote Your Program

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We all know art teachers need to actively look for ways to promote our programs. We have to show off all the great things we're doing or we run the ri...

Ep. 026 - How to Say No to All of Those Stupid Requests

16 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We do so many superfluous things as art teachers--what can we get rid of? Tim and Andrew talk about the best ways to turn down requests when necessary...

Ep. 025 - Making Rules or Making Art on Day One?

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do on the first day of class with your students? Why not start creating? Rules, procedures, and expectations are undoubtedly important, bu...

Ep. 024 - Forget Thinking Like an Artist, Start Thinking like a Designer

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Why would we want our students to think like artists when they could think like designers instead? Andrew talks about how to get students into this mo...

Ep. 023 - Are the Elements and Principles Overrated

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tim and Andrew take on a question that every teacher struggles with: how important are the Elements of Art and Principles of Design? AOE writer and ch...

Ep. 022 - Does Creativity Require Procrastination

19 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is procrastination an important part of the creative process, or is it simply laziness and avoidance? If it's integral, how do we show students deadli...

Ep. 021 - The Problem with Craft

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"Craft" is a contentious word in many art rooms and art programs. Craftsmanship is an important part of what art teachers do, but "craft" is also syno...

Ep. 20 - Unlocking the Secrets of AP Studio Art

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

AP Studio Art is tough to get a handle on. Questions abound about the best types of work to submit, portfolio scoring, and the role of teachers in he...

Ep. 019 - The Slippery Slope of Censoring Student Artwork

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

If we want to offer up choice and student voice in the classroom--which just about everyone agrees we should do--how do we deal with ideas that might ...

Ep. 018 - How to Make the Most of Your Time This Summer

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Summer offers great opportunities and possibilities to better ourselves as people, artists, and educators. This episode is the perfect tool to help yo...