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.
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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.
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.
Phil Hansen is an artist, creative, and an advocate for advancing art education. He’s the author of Tattoo a Banana, a guide to exploring creativity through art with everyday materials. His Embrace the Shake TED talk is a favorite of art teachers everywhere. And today, he joins Tim on the podcast to talk about creativity, artmaking, and education. Listen as they discuss Phil's experiences in art class, his journey as an artist, and his presentation at the upcoming NOW Conference.