Dec 19, 2019
We all know it is important to show students a diverse set of populations and points of view. AOEU writer Jordan DeWilde recently penned an article about how we can be an ally to our LGBTQ+ students, and one of his suggestions is to incorporate the work of more LGBTQ+ artists in your curriculum. Today, Nic invites...
Dec 12, 2019
Assessment can be intimidating for art teachers, especially if you don't have a lot of experience with the topic. Today, Nic brings on Janine Campbell to share some of her best ideas to make assessment a little bit less intimidating. Listen as they discuss ways to incorporate technology with your assessment, finding...
Dec 5, 2019
In the art room, differentiation goes beyond just concepts. Allowing students to really explore the materials, evaluating skills, and looking at ideas are all necessary in the art studio. In this episode, listen as Nic discusses some of her best ideas for differentiation and tells you how you can meet students at...
Nov 21, 2019
As art teachers, we sometimes have the tendency to fall back in our own interests--and our own aesthetics--when we design our lessons. But how can things change if we design lessons around what will interest our students? In today's episode, listen to Nic's ideas about engagement, building a classroom community, and...
Nov 14, 2019
During the holidays, we are always looking for new ideas. Gifts to recommend, gifts to give, and maybe even gifts to ask for ourselves. In today’s episode Nic brings on a couple of friends and they discuss some of their favorite new materials and best ideas for the holiday season.