Perfect Chaos

On this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, we talk about Podcasts...what else?  Have you thought about bringing the podcast technology and experience to a classroom near you.  As we look at the content that is being created, could you take one of your standards and make the assessment result be a podcast?  If you do, we also discuss what it takes to get into the podcast re...

Have you been tasked with developing a new curriculum, revision a current curriculum or starting with a new institution and getting ready to start teaching?  At some point in your teaching career you will be faced with curriculum development.  In this episode, we talk about the considerations you must review prior to starting a development phase.  What latitude do you have in changi...

There is a lot that is swirling about education. Whose fault is it if kids are behind? Whose fault is it there is a shortage? What should teachers be paid? Why are teachers leaving at record numbers? Why should people want to be teachers? All of these things are questions being asked and talked about all over media and social media outlets, and yelled about in political battlegrounds. When we take...

Ronda and David get behind the mic in the Perfect Chaos Studios this week to record this week's episode of the show, and have a great conversation what is critical thinking, how we can use it in the classroom to develop it in the classroom and what it can do for us as educators and as students.  This is a great conversation that we would love to get your feedback on so please send us a messag...

Ronda and David get behind the mic in the Perfect Chaos Studios this week to record this week's episode of the show, and have a great conversation about conferences.  Now that organizations are returning to in-person conferences, what are some of the barriers educators have to trying to attend conference, or even present.   Feel good/Tip of the Week: In this week's tip, Ronda mentioned G...

Ronda and David get behind the mic in the Perfect Chaos Studios this week to record this week's episode of the show, and have a great conversation about certifications.  While we focus on education, we recognize that this is something that can have relevance in other professions such as EMS and the Fire service, computer science, even retail.  Now we aren't talking about the role of init...

In this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda and David follow-up with the second half of the conversation about data related to the teacher shortage.  We talk about the change in war stories and how they are used, whether we can follow Justin Timberlake's advise and bring the sexy back and end with where do we go from here.   Ronda brought up points from a recent seminar th...

Ronda and David take time on Labor Day to talk about the Teacher Shortage in the US.  The goal of this was to peel back the layers of the shortage and look outside the pandemic to see how the numbers stack up.  Looking at data published about certified teachers in the State of Michigan between the 2013/2014 and the 2019/2020 school years, we find out reasons that have been identified by...

After summer vacation (not necessarily planned that way) Ronda and David return to the Perfect Chaos microphone as the podcast returns.  In this week's episode we talk about why do we feel the need to fill the need.  A conversation that both Ronda and David have a hard time, but saying no when it is so easy and filling to say yes.   As educators we have a desire to help, and with mo...

On this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos we talk about the citizenship, and digital citizenship in the pre and post pandemic.  When we moved the entire aspect of our lives into the Digital verse, what happened to our interactions in the formal and informal sessions.    Make to visit www.pursueoutfitters.com/perfect-chaos to see the line of stylish and comfortable t-shirts and lon...

Of course, with this title we must be talking about us...or maybe not.   If you have been around education long enough, you know the dreaded phrase, the discussion board post.  Many of your students feel the exact same way, but as we know, the discussion can be an excellent place to determine the students understanding on the topic.  It may even be better than trying to use a quiz o...

This week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast is one that is a little different than most that we have recorded.  We talk about the teacher specifically and the spot of the job description that stated "other duties as assigned."  Teachers have always been held in high esteem, and it is from more than the teachers we teach.  In those other duties, teachers commonly become role mod...

Sometimes our inspiration comes from others, and this week's episode is just that.  After taking a week off for spring break (no we didn't go anywhere cool), we come back together for an episode based upon a Linked in Post.  Do you take into consideration the rewards your give to ensure that you aren't providing an atmosphere of favoritism.  The individual that asked this question w...

On this week's episode, Ronda and David take on a podcast topic that was suggested by their son, what about looking from the student's perspective.  So they tried to do that, but have they lost the ability like the babies after they started their transition to a toddler in Boss Baby.  Does changing your perspective help the student?  Does it change how you teach?   Ronda's tip of the week: https:/...

In this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda and David look at the customer service venture of education.  The topic of working with your student truly has a slack line mentality.  Working to make sure they succeed is vital to giving students the understanding that you care, but also setting boundaries to protect the relationship.  

Virtual field trips, do we like them, love them, hate them, or even really know what they are? Join Ronda and David as they talk about virtual field trips, regular field trips, and take a few trips down memory lane. Oh yeah, and David can’t remember the difference between Schoolhouse Rock and School of Rock! References:  www.goosechase.com - The Original Scavenger Hunt App  www.generatio...

In this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda and David talk about textbooks and open source materials.  Have you ever contemplated the idea of making your course one in which a textbook isn't necessary?  This episode discusses the history of textbooks, the development process and how to switch over to an environment of open sources.  Have you changed to an open source...

In this episode, we talk a little about going beyond the curricula, plus you get a bonus movie review! In all seriousness, we look at why we should do more than just what is in the curriculum and throw some ideas out about how to accomplish that very thing. David references a book in the episode, and that can be found here: https://www.carminegallo.com/books/talk-like-ted/. Ronda references her bl...

What is the difference between Education and Schooling?  Join Ronda and David in this episode as they delve into the differences between education and schooling, which one they want in their classrooms, and whether students need to understand the differences.  As always, there are a few fun rabbit holes along the way as Perfect Chaos reigns, even during the podcast.   Ted Talk: Rita...

This week we are going to delve into one of those topics that makes everyone involved in education groan: Standardized Testing. Although there are many different ways this could go, join Ronda and David for a little bit more of an in depth look at the ins and outs of standardized testing. Don't forget to subscribe rate and review on your podcast platform. Visit our new website at www.perfect-chaos...

All of us know that feeling of being overwhelmed, but how does feeling overwhelmed at the start of the spring semester compare to other times of the year? How can we combat this feeling of being overwhelmed? How can we help our students? In this episode, we are taking a look at all of those questions, plus giving a couple of tips and tricks, and doing all that with our own brand of Perfect Chaos....

On this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda (@drrblevins) and David (@dsblev) talk about professional development in education.  What are some of the signs of good professional development, bad signs and how to make sure you are preparing the best professional development opportunities available.   In the tips for this week, Ronda discusses OneWord365 and her thoughts on s...

On this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda (@drrblevins) and David (@dsblev) talk about welcoming in 2021.  Whether you are welcoming back the same students to the same subjects, a new group of students to the same subjects, or higher education where it is like a new year altogether Ronda has some tips about making the new semester a success for you and your students.   In the tips...

On this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda (@drrblevins) and David (@dsblev) talk about the many different ways that schools have been established around the country, and while both have their opinions on which is best, they concede that each has their positives and negatives.  Whether you are looking at a P-12 school, middle school (6-8) with a high school (9-12) or go P-3 el...

On this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda and David talk about the higher education as broken down into college/universities and trade/vocational schools.  This topic is one that has been addressed for many years, and continues to be discussed today.  We review what is available at all higher education institutions, benefits and downfalls to both credit and vocational si...