Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere, and it is slowly making its way into our classrooms. Currently, the most popular and powerful AI chatbot is known as ChatGPT, and its escapades have been all over the internet. But what can ChatGPT do in our classrooms? Should we be excited? Should we be worried? Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to discuss all of these questions and more, including the benefits and consequences of using AI, how teachers might be able to use the tool, and some of their own experiences with the chatbot.
AOEU writer Mariana VanDerMolen is on the podcast for the first time today to discuss a couple of her recent articles, including one on setting goals and one on a variety of uses for glue in the art room. Listen as she and Tim discuss some new ideas for glue, its many possibilities, and why Tim might eventually become a glue stick believer.
Kyle Wood is back on the podcast to talk about his upcoming 'Arts Madness' tournament, and he and Tim share some of their favorite ideas on how to get students engaged with art history. Listen as they discuss the importance of engagement, some of their favorite strategies to help kids make connections, and how to help students think critically about the art they are seeing and creating.
In today's episode, Tim welcomes elementary art teacher Ishel Brimhall to the show to talk about how she utilizes her theater experiences in the art room. Listen as they discuss the connections between the performing and visual arts, how theater activities can benefit our art students, and specific projects that have helped Ishel's students find success.
Of the many presentations available in the NOW Conference After Pass, one that stood out to a lot of people was from Ruth Byrne discussing Froebel's Gifts. Today, she joins Tim to talk about Froebel's Gifts and how she utilizes them with her youngest students. Listen as they discuss where she first learned about the gifts, how she introduces them in her classroom, and what her students can learn when working with them.
The Winter NOW Conference is just 3 days away! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the conference, their excitement about everything coming with the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Join us at the NOW Conference on January 27th, 28th, and 29th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready to finish the school year strong!
Ahead of next week's NOW Conference, Kristina Brown joins Tim to talk about her upcoming presentations on creative challenges and her favorite photographic processes. Listen as they discuss how students respond to different creative challenges, what kinds of skills can be developed, and how challenges can help collaboration and build a sense of community.
Andrea Beaty—author of Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect, and Aaron Slater, Illustrator—joins Tim on today's podcast ahead of her appearance as the featured presenter at the NOW Conference. Listen as she talks to Tim about creativity, nurturing talent, the importance of STEAM, and the vital role that art teachers play each and every day.
With AOEU just finishing its winter break, Tim digs into the archives to start the new year with an old mailbag. In this episode from 2020, he answers questions from listeners on a wide range of topics, starting with New Year's resolutions. The discussion then moves into art history, deep cleaning the art room, and how to start the second semester right. Tim then closes out the show with ideas on what inspires people to be better teachers.