K12ArtChat the Podcast

The Creativity Department
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K12ArtChat the Podcast

A podcast for K-12 art educators interested in connecting with colleagues and ideas. Each episode, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler, takes you backstage with guest hosts from #K12ArtChat to dig into the latest art education innovations and resources. You’ll find tips, tools, and inspiration to keep you connected and moving forward.

  1. 2 HR. AGO

    Episode 196 – Dr. D'Wayne Edwards – Conversations about Creative Careers

    In this episode, The Creativity Department discusses art and design careers with renowned designer and former design dierctor of Air Jordan, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards. Discover how Dr. Edwards embraced his creative passion to forge a career where he created over 50 patents, designed more than 500 footwear styles for premier entertainers, MLB, NFL, and NBA athletes, and earned numerous honors and awards. Listen in for advice and resources on how to guide students through choosing career paths in cre...

    52 min

  2. NOV 7

    Episode 196 – The Power of Storytelling Connected Arts Networks (CAN)

    In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Kimberly Olson and Kyla Davis share how they integrate storytelling in their arts classrooms. Hear how sharing their personal stories impacts their teaching. Learn how allowing students to express themselves openly and how observing students in the artmaking process can inform what they’d like to see more of in the classroom. Listen in and discover how Kimberly and Kyla make thei...

    44 min

  3. OCT 31

    Episode 195 – Getting Student Feedback Classroom Connected Arts Networks (CAN)

    In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Meghan Wlodarczyk and Martin Rodriguez share how they foster student feedback in their arts programs. By making adaptations to classroom environments and encouraging open conversation with students, these educators have created environments where everyone’s voice is heard. Listen in and discover how Meghan and Martin make their arts classrooms trusting, engaging, and effective le...

    56 min

  4. OCT 24

    Episode 194 – Raine Valentine – Spirituality in Art

    Raine Valentine, the Past Chair for NAEA’s Caucus on the Spiritual in Art Education, joins The Creativity Department to explore spirituality as the expression of self and discuss how that manifests in the art we make. Listen in to hear what that can look like in the art room as she shares her personal experiences and methods. From personal beliefs and how they translate to art making, to how approaching art making from a different perspective can be beneficial, learn how entwined art and spir...

    40 min

  5. OCT 17

    Episode 193 – Dan Ryder – Balancing Student Success in School and Life

    In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Dan Ryder to talk about student success in and out of the art room! Helping students be successful and not burn out takes balance. It feels like an impossible task but as educators it’s what we strive to do. From teaching effective time management skills and balancing schoolwork and extracurriculars, to helping students set goals for themselves, discover tools and educators can use to assist. Listen in to hear more from Dan!

    48 min

  6. OCT 10

    Episode 192 –Illinois Art Education Association – Benefits of Collaborative Leadership

    In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Illinois Art Education Association (ILAEA) leaders to discuss their success of leading an organization collaboratively. Sarah Ackermann, Nick Hostert, and Chris Grodoski share their experience with collaborative leadership, how they restructured their organization, and the part the community played in their success. Listen in to hear more from ILAEA!

    59 min

  7. SEP 19

    Episode 191 –Holly Bess Kincaid – Being a Veteran Teacher at a New School

    In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by returning guest Holly Bess Kincaid to talk about her experience being a long-serving art educator at a new school. Holly has taught across multiple states and grade levels, which comes with its own challenges – Matt, Laura, and Holly discuss how hard it can be to advocate for your program and yourself as an educator at a new school, as well as setting new goals to help foster student’s creativity and advice for educators in similar situa...

    37 min

  8. SEP 12

    Episode 190 – Trace Layer Play

    In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by members of the Trace Layer Play Collective to talk about their work in public participatory art making and how their collective came to be in the wake of online learning in 2020. Their most recent work included inviting 120 middle schoolers into their exhibit to explore the concepts of asking research questions through the lens of the art making process and how these students surprised them with their understanding of the ideas. Listen i...

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A podcast for K-12 art educators interested in connecting with colleagues and ideas. Each episode, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler, takes you backstage with guest hosts from #K12ArtChat to dig into the latest art education innovations and resources. You’ll find tips, tools, and inspiration to keep you connected and moving forward.

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  • Creator
    The Creativity Department
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    264
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 K12ArtChat the Podcast
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