About the Author

Luke Nielsen

Luke Nielsen is a dynamic high school art teacher from St. Ansgar, Iowa and an AOE guest contributor.

Posts by Luke

Content Type
  • All
  • Article
  • Podcast
  • Video
Topic
  • All
  • Assessment
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum
  • Instructional Strategies
  • News
  • Professionalism
  • Studio Practices
Subtopic
  • All
  • Assessment Design
  • Assessment Implementation
  • Expectations
  • Physical Space
  • Relationship Building
  • Curriculum Approaches
  • Curriculum Design
  • Differentiation
  • Engagement
  • Advocacy
  • Professional Learning
  • Professional Practice
  • Connections
  • Creativity
  • Media & Techniques
Video

2 Simple Tips to Take Your Charcoal Drawings to the Next Level

Do you struggle with how to teach charcoal drawing to your students? Are you looking for tips to take their...
Learn More
Video

Getting Students Started with Charcoal

For more videos like this, subscribe to AOEU on YouTube.
Learn More
Video

3 Innovative Ways to Collaborate with Your Industrial Tech Department

Have you ever considered reaching out to your Industrial Tech Department? There are so many ways you can work together!...
Learn More
Video

How To Bring Wood Carving into the Art Room

Have you ever thought about introducing your students to wood carving? If not, you should! With a very simple set of...
Learn More
Video

Using an Airbrush in the Art Room

Have you been curious about using an airbrush in your art room? Watch the video to find out how simple...
Learn More
Video

Tips for a Successful Ceiling Legacy Project

There are many ways to do a ceiling legacy project. No matter how you go about it, it’s always a...
Learn More
Video

Why You Should Let Your High Schoolers Finger Paint

What do you do when your older students want to finger paint? Let them! Be sure to watch today’s video...
Learn More
Video

How to Use Drywall Mud in Your Art Room

Are you looking for new materials to bring into your art room? Why not consider drywall mud? It’s an inexpensive,...
Learn More
Video

An Easier Way to Batik in the Classroom

Do you love the look of batik but hate the hassle? Then this method might be for you! Watch the...
Learn More
Video

Make Your Display Case Competitive with a Championship Belt

Finding ways to motivate students can be tough, especially at the secondary level. If you’re looking for a way to...
Learn More
Video

Teach Your Students to Paint with Fire

If you’re looking for a surefire way to grab your high schoolers’ attention this fall, look no further than painting...
Learn More