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K12ArtChat the Podcast

266 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratings

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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Episodes

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.23 - Pt.2 - Journal Fodder Junkies - Collaboration

April 23, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Team Grundler continue the conversation with the Journal Fodder Junkies crew about the importance of collaboration for you as an artist and an educator and for your students.  

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.23 - Pt.1

April 16, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Team Grundler talks with the Journal Fodder Junkies about what a journal can do for you individually as an artist!  

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.22 - Reboot Tech Rabbi - Michael Cohen

April 10, 2020 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Team Grundler does a reboot in this episode as they talk with their very first host on the podcast Rabbi Michael Cohen about Skillset vs Mindset and the laws of creativity.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.21 - Rev Up Robotics

April 02, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this episode #TeamGrundler talks with Jorge Valenzuela about some of the creative benefits and the different resources to begin introducing robotics into your classroom. 

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.20 - Silver Lining

March 31, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

In this episode, Matt & Laura talk about looking for the Silver Lining during these challenging times. Enjoy, Be Silly, Be Healthy and Stay Creative.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.19 - Reboot w/ Peter Reynolds

March 17, 2020 20:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Looking back at an older episode, Team Grundler had the pleasure of talking with famed author, artist, Peter H. Reynolds and his journey of creativity. For an uplifting conversation, during a time of uncertainty, take a listen and feel inspired to create something for yourself and the community around you.  

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.18 - Building Relationships Through SEAL

March 05, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

During this episode, Matt & Laura talk with Elizabeth Peterson about the importance of building relationships with students through SEAL (Social-Emotional Artistic Learning).

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.17 - Punk Rock Passion

February 27, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Team Grundler talks with Joshua Buckley & Michael Earnshaw about the Punk Rock passion, that you sometimes need to bring into the classroom to help engage kids.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.16 - Balancing Personal & Professional life as it goes UP and Down

February 20, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

In this episode, Matt & Laura talk about how finding a balance in both personal and professional life is so important. Also, balance just means finding a little bit of everything!

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.15 - Learning through Play

February 13, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

This episode, #TeamGrundler talks with Jed Dearybury about the value that play has on engagement and learning.

Creativity Dept. S2 Ep.14 - What does choice really look like?

February 06, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this episode, #TeamGrundler talk with guest Janet Taylor, about the idea of choice in the classroom and what that would really looks like by dispelling some myths about it.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.13 - Expectations & Project Based Learning

January 30, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

#TeamGrundler talks with 5th gr. Creative teacher Jesus Huerta about why creativity plays such an important role in the learning process of a student. Along with one teacher in grad school, who told him about his higher expectations and that Jesus "is better than this!" and Jesus began to work hard living up to the expectation.   

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.12 - It's Called Language Arts for a Reason

January 23, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

#TeamGrundler talks with Language Arts teacher, Kim Durall about the importance of allowing students to share their learning/understanding in their own way.  

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.11 - The Power of a PLN

January 16, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

#TeamGrundler talks with good friend Chris Parker about why having a PLN can help you professionally, as well as personally.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.10 - Things you want to say more of for 2020

January 09, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Matt & Laura talk about the importance of Reflection of the year past and what they would like to say more of in the upcoming year.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.10 - Things you want to say more of for 2020

January 09, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Matt & Laura talk about the importance of Reflection of the year past and what they would like to say more of in the upcoming year.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.9 - 3D modeling & AR for all age levels

December 19, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

During this episode Team Grundler talk with Morphi App developer Sophia Georgiou about her path to this creative point in her life. Along with how to get started with 3D modeling/printing. 

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.9 - 3D modeling & AR for all age levels

December 19, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

During this episode Team Grundler talk with Morphi App developer Sophia Georgiou about her path to this creative point in her life. Along with how to get started with 3D modeling/printing. 

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.8 - Augmented Reality & Beyond - w/ Tim Needles

December 12, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Team Grundler talks with guest host Tim Needles about the impact Augmented Reality has on a Creative Classroom and learning for students.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.7 - Aspiring Leadership & Creativity (Feat. Joshua Stamper)

December 05, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Team Grundler sit down and talk with Joshua Stamper, about the importance of Aspiring Leadership and Creativity, not only for Administratiors but as an educators too! 

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.6 - Gratitude

November 28, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Team Grundler talks with guest host Jen Holsinger-Raybourn about how to infuse the idea of Gratitude in the classroom as well as personally!

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.5 - Toyota Dream Car Art Contest - Minisode

November 21, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MB

This is about where to find all of the information about the Toyota Dream Car Art contest along with an extension lesson plan written by @ArtGuy76

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.4 - Art & Craftsmanship Featuring Russell Richmond

November 21, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Team Grundler talks with guest host, teacher & Ceramist, Russell Richmond, about how to strike the balance on Art and Craftsmanship.

Creativity Dept Podcast - S2 Ep.3 - Taking a Risk

November 14, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Talking with Christine Ravesi-Weinstein about the importance of RISK not just for students, but for teachers too! 

Creativity Department - Ep.2 S2

November 07, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Matt & Laura talk about the big change in the name, along with some of the things they have been doing the past couple of weeks. 

Artistic Fear, Self-Doubt & The Inner Critic - @jealouscurator

October 31, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Ways to work through your own artistic fears and help silence your inner critic with Danielle Krysa. 

Artistic Fear, Self-Doubt & The Inner Critic - @jealouscurator

October 31, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Ways to work through your own artistic fears and help silence your inner critic with Danielle Krysa. 

Different Views, Same Names with Matt Weimann and Matt Cockrell

June 27, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

They may have the same name, but their views couldn't be more different! Join Matt as he discusses all the variations the world of education brings!

Episode 38 - Mistakes & Creativity: A Winning Combination with Claudio Zavala

June 20, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

You might not always think it, but mistakes and creativity go hand-in-hand. Listen as Team Grundler discusses this winning combination with Claudio Zavala.

Creating Meaningful Conversation Around Artwork with Trevor Bryan

June 13, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

Join Matt and Laura as they chat with Trevor Bryan, author of the Art of Comprehension, about bringing the arts into the classroom and fostering meaningful conversations around art.

Curriculum Slam with Michelle Ridlen

June 06, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

Where has creativity in the classroom gone? Join Matt and Laura as they explore creativity and curriculum slams with Curriculum Content Specialist Michelle Ridlen.

Ep 35 Drawing as a Thinking Process with Manuel Herrera

May 23, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

Join Team Grundler as they explore the world of visual thinking with guest Manuel Herrera.

Ep 34 Surviving the End of the Year with Matt & Laura Grundler

May 16, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

Struggling with the end of the year? Tune in as Matt and Laura talk about teacher survival tips!

Ep 33 Connecting with Class with Matthew Weimann

May 09, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

What's your definition of creativity? Join teacher Matthew Weimann and Team Grundler as they chat about how to make something from nothing and how to connect creativity across all classrooms.

Ep 32 Finding Your Teacher Voice with Michael Bell

April 25, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MB

How do you show up for students and still show up for your own creative self?  In this episode, artist, author, educator and supervisor Michael Bell joins Team Grundler in an inspiring conversation on developing your own teacher voice.

Ep 31 The Keys to Creative Assessments with Katie White

April 18, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MB

It's the conundrum we've all faced as educators: how do you assess creativity?  In this episode, Laura and Matt chat with author Katie White about her book Unlocked: Assessment as the Key to Everyday Creativity in the Classroom. Discover all the ways assessments can connect with the creative process.

Ep. 30 Creatively Productive with Lisa Johnson

April 11, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MB

Think creativity and productivity can't happen simultaneously? Think again. In this episode, Team Grundler chats with Lisa Johnson about how process and product can combine in how we get stuff done.

Ep. 29 Making Music through Makerspaces with Shawna Longo

April 04, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

If you're on the makerspace train but need some help with getting it going, this is for you. Music educator and STEAM advocate Shawna Longo joins Team Grundler to chat about how to build a makerspace that makes sense for you and your students.

Ep. 28 Fibers in the Family and Classroom with Christine Miller

March 28, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MB

Have you tried using Fiber Art?  Tune in as Christine Miller shares helpful tips and ideas for bringing this medium to life in and out of the classroom.

Ep. 26 Making It: Teaching Artist Edition with Nic Hahn and Billy Kheel

March 21, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

Thinking about utilizing a teaching artist? Tune into this episode as teacher Nic Hahn, celebrity artist Billy Kheel from NBC's Making It and Team Grundler discuss the in's and out's of a teaching artist residency.

Ep. 25 Artistic Options for Student Choice with Scott Nunes

March 14, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

Interested in providing more student choice in your classroom? Scott Nunes shares some specific ways to include a variety of artistic options for students throughout your curriculum.

How to Get an Arts Integration Certificate

March 07, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MB

Thinking about getting an arts integration certificate? Curious about what that means for your career? Tune into this special episode to learn how this can help you take the next step.

Ep. 24 Chalk & Chances with Julie Hasson

February 28, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

How do you make an impact on the lives of students?  This is the question Julie Hasson set out on a journey to discover.  Listen in as she shares the lessons she's learned along the way.

Ep. 23 Balancing Your Life and Teaching with Jeanne Bjork

February 21, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MB

Ever feel like your life and work are off the rails? In this episode, Jeanne Bjork shares some helpful ideas for bringing your world back in balance.

Ep. 22 Thinking Outside of the Box with Matt Cockrell

February 14, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

What does it look like to think outside the box in art?  In this episode, High School Art Teacher Matt Cockrell shares how to break even the most creative mold.

Ep 21 Social Emotional Artistic Learning with Elizabeth Peterson

February 07, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

The arts can provide such a natural conduit for social emotional learning. Join Team Grundler as they chat with Elizabeth Peterson from the Inspired Classroom all about integrating the arts with SEL.

Ep. 20 New Year, Old Year with Team Grundler

January 31, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 7.64 MB

In this short episode, Matt and Laura look back on 2018 and how it's leading to transformation in 2019.  If you're looking to make a change this year, tune in for a conversation about what's next.

Ep. 19 Innovating Digital Learning with Carl Hooker

January 24, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MB

Innovation isn't just about the next cool tech tool or gadget.  In this episode, Carl Hooker joins Team Grundler in a discussion about what digital learning really means and how it's effecting innovation in our schools.

Ep. 18 Draw and Play Here with Sam Peck

January 17, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MB

What's all the hype with journaling? Laura and Matt sit down with guest Sam Peck to explore how this practice can help you in and out of the classroom.

Ep. 17 Creating Intention in the Classroom with Dan Ryder

January 10, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MB

Dan Ryder believes that you can connect critical thinking and creativity in any classroom. In this episode, he shares some specific strategies any educator can integrate to a more intentional, creative classroom environment.