Creativity, Connection, and Social Media with Joel Scholten

In today's episode, Tim sits down with Joel Scholten, K–12 art educator, social media creator, and Art of Education FLEX Standards Manager, to talk about teaching elementary art, finding connection through social media, and rediscovering the joy in our creative practice. Joel shares how Instagram and TikTok have helped him connect with other art teachers, refine his instructional scaffolding, and discover contemporary artists that boost student engagement. He also previews his Art Ed NOW Conference presentation, walks through a powerful negative space watercolor lesson, and drops a budget-saving classroom hack you won't want to miss. He also closes the show with some words of wisdom on how the joy of teaching and creating for yourself can make you a better, more energized educator. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community Follow Joel on Instagram Register for the Art Ed NOW Conference ! Check out AOE's FLEX Curriculum

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Creativity, Connection, and Social Media with Joel Scholten is an episode from Art Ed Radio by The Art of Education University.

This episode is 30:58 long.

This episode was published on Jan 20, 2026.

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