On today's episode Tim and Janet Taylor get together to talk about AP Art and Design portfolios and the myriad questions that surround them. As Tim says, they don't have all the answers, but the conversation might shed light on strategies that can be helpful with advanced and AP students. Listen as they discuss sustained investigations, synthesizing media and processes, and developing creativity that can lead to better questions and better work.  Resources and Links The Perfect Exercise to Think Outside the Box A Portrait Lesson You Won't Want to Miss Using Visual Journals With Advanced Students Utilizing Contemporary Artists to Support Understanding 

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Ep. 289 - Breaking Down AP Portfolios, Part 1

This school year has seen an increase across the board when it comes to behavior issues--both in frequency and severity. So how can we help our students (and ourselves) with these issues? Today, Tim talks to Janet Taylor and Christine Cusack about strategies to defuse and de-escalate behaviors when students become dysregulated. Listen as they discuss how behavior is a type of communication, why we may need to re-frame our assumptions, and how you can find the resources needed to best handle these issues. Resources and Links Read the article from Janet and Chris See all of AOEU's Resources for SEL in the Art Room Recommendations from Chris: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3 

Ep. 288 - Strategies for Defusing and De-escalating Behaviors

After last week's podcast about interesting art world stories popping up over the past couple of weeks, somehow there were even more stories coming out this week? Listen as Amanda Heyn joins Tim and they run through a couple of follow-up stories, share a twist on Jasper Johns' new exhibit, and talk about the Danish artist who absconded with $84,000 from the museum that was showing his work. Resources and Links See photos from the Arc de Triomphe here and here Take the Money and Run Is Jasper Johns appropriating artwork? 

Ep. 287 - Checking in on the Art World . . . Again

With a number of interesting art world stories popping up over the past couple of weeks, Tim runs down what he has found worthwhile, exciting, and thought-provoking recently. Listen as he discusses Christo and Jeanne-Claude posthumously wrapping the Arc de Triomphe, immersive van Gogh experiences, and an update to the Gardner Museum heist story.  Resources and Links Read about wrapping the Arc de Triomphe and 10 Fiber Artists Is the immersive experience worth it? Jasper and Me Read the story on the death of Robert Gentile 

Ep. 286 - Checking in on the Art World

We hear all the time about how our students should be working together and how we need to give them opportunities to collaborate. But what exactly does that look like in the art room? What could it look like? In today's episode, Jessica Provow returns to the show to share ideas from a project she has developed for her students. Listen as she and Tim discuss the planning and execution of her collaborative project and what students gain from the experience. Resources and Links Listen to Jessica's previous podcast appearance See the Collaboration in the Art Room PRO Learning Pack Finding Success with Collaboration at the Elementary Level How Student-Directed Collaboration Can Benefit Your Students 

Ep. 285 - Looking at Ideas for Collaboration

In today's episode, AOEU graduate and elementary art teacher LeighAnn Greene joins Tim to talk about her research and implementation of compassion-based teaching in her classroom. Listen as LeighAnn shares her journey to compassion-based teaching, how her mindset has shifted, and why relationships are so vitally important in our teaching. Resources and Links Freakonomics Podcast: How Do You Cure A Compassion Crisis? Read more about Nel Noddings and the Ethics of Care See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses 

Ep. 284 - Exploring Compassion Based Teaching

Formative assessment is a challenge for most art teachers. How do we know if we are doing it right? How can we do it well without overwhelming ourselves? Lindsey Moss joins Tim in today's episode to talk about all things formative assessment, including some of her favorite strategies, how you can implement ideas easily, and why assessment should be part of your daily routine.  Resources and Links View Lindsey's new PRO Learning Pack Check out the 1-2-3, A-R-T Youtube series Listen to Lindsey's last appearance on the podcast Assessments You Can Actually Fall in Love With 

Ep. 283 - Implementing Formative Assessment Strategies

When Jay-Z and Beyonce show up in an ad campaign with a new Basquiat painting very few people have ever seen, of course we need to talk about it! Jenn Russell and Lena Rodriguez join Tim to celebrate The Carters and share their love for Basquiat. Listen as they discuss the intersection of art and pop culture, how we deal with previously unseen artworks, and how this campaign can serve as a catalyst for classroom discussions.  Resources and Links Read about the ad campaign here and here See the work of photographer Mason Poole Watch the music video filmed at the Louvre 

Ep. 282 - Jay-Z, Beyonce, and a New Basquiat

As we move into yet another school year affected by the pandemic--that's three now, if you're counting--so many teachers are completely exhausted. And how could you be feeling any other way? In today's episode, Tim shares his thoughts on why that feeling never goes away, how we can attempt to navigate this school year, and how we can help each other right now.  Resources and Links Find The Art of SEL podcast that Tim mentioned Follow AOEU on Instagram Taking Stock of Where You Are 

Ep. 281 - It's Okay if You're Still Exhausted

As we move into another school year, it is important to remember where we can find community and where we can make connections. One great way to do that is to tune in to AOEU's Instagram Live shows, hosted by Sarah Krajewski. Sarah is on the podcast today to talk about the artists and creatives she brings on the show, some of her favorite guests, and why it's important to give art teachers a place to connect. Resources and Links See IG Live episodes on YouTube Follow AOEU on Instagram Listen to Sarah's last podcast appearance 

Ep. 280 - Making Connections Through Instagram Live

Today's conversation comes to you from the recent NOW Conference. Sharonda Harris-Marshall, an art educator, artist, writer, and filmmaker, talked to Tim and Amanda about a variety of topics in this wide-ranging discussion. Listen as they cover how we deal with feelings of guilt and inadequacy, how we can help our students create meaningful work, and how we can help each student in our classroom find their own truth.  Resources and Links Listen to Sharonda's last appearance on the podcast Articles to Support Art Educators and Teaching Social Issues See what the NOW Conference is all about 

Ep. 279 - Making Art to Meet the Moment

As we look to this fall and the start of the school year, it is important to reflect on what we can do differently in the upcoming year and how we can take advantage of new opportunities. In today's episode, Lindsey Moss joins Tim to share some of her thoughts on the coming year. Listen as they discuss how she is rethinking her classroom, her concerns with her students, and why she is leaving tech behind this fall. Resources and Links See Lindsey's articles on the AOEU website See Lindsey's PRO Pack on First Day Activities Experiencing a Digital Detox 

Ep. 278 - Leaving Tech Behind This Fall

The event we have all been waiting for--the NOW Conference--is finally here! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the big day, their excitement about the conference, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Thursday and beyond. Join us at the NOW Conference on July 29th, where we will share a great day of PD about teaching art, creativity, and inspiration.  Resources and Links Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference Listen to the podcast with featured presenter Phil Hansen 

Ep. 277 - The NOW Conference Preview

We can do a lot of interesting things--and have a lot of success--when it comes to assessment in the art room. We still need to be mindful of how we handle assessment, however, and how it differs from grading. In today's episode, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss her best tips for assessments, eliminating bias in grading, and why we need to reflect on our practices.  Resources and Links Follow Janet on Twitter 5 Tips for Better Art Assessments Check out all of Janet's articles Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference 

Ep. 276 - Assessment vs. Grading

Teaching with comics offers so many opportunities for us in the art room, and so many avenues for our students to explore. In today's episode, Tim Smyth and Candido Crespo join Tim to share their perspectives on how comics can be used in our classrooms. Listen as they discuss Tim's experiences teaching with comics, Candido's use of comics in the art room, and Candido's presentation at the upcoming NOW Conference. Resources and Links See Candido on Instagram and Twitter Visit Tim's website and Facebook page Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference 

Ep. 275 - Exploring Comic Art

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