Perfect Chaos

In Episode 52 of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, we take a wrap on the month of AI in July as we get into a discussion about AI Trends and Tomorrow's classroom. As we have discussed before, on one of our most popular episodes so far, work life balance is key and AI can help us utilize our time more efficiently to give time back. Big data, no problem. Assessment, lesson plan development and even committee/parent meeting agendas, all can be done by AI to help with time management. Now, before just jumping into those trends, make sure you have an implementation plan, focus on ethical considerations and diversity issues and look for real-world issues to build plans. You may even be able to put your own Beta Test group together.

Some references: 

1) https://ciddl.org/

2) https://ciddl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/InclusiveIntelligence_a11y_navadded.pdf

3) https://iste.org/blog/5-tips-for-using-ai-in-the-classroom

4) https://ciddl.org/?post_series=artificial-intelligence

5) https://tech.ed.gov/

6) https://tech.ed.gov/designing-for-education-with-artificial-intelligence/

Where to find us. 

Website: www.perfect-chaos.org

Twitter: @perfectchaos7

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In Episode 51 of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, we explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence to make teaching more engaging and effective. Discover how AI can help you meet students where they are, gamify your standards to capture their interest in just 7 seconds, and tackle time-consuming tasks like meeting agendas, seating charts, and lesson plan development. Learn how to enhance the high-impact aspects of being a teacher and make education more accessible for everyone. Ready to revolutionize your classroom? Open your AI and tune in!

Some references: 

Where to find us. 

Website: www.perfect-chaos.org

Twitter: @perfectchaos7

Instagram: @perfectchaos7

Facebook: @aperfectchaos7

TikTok: @perfect_chaos_podcast

In Episode 50, we further our conversation into the realm of artificial intelligence and how we can use this to curate our learning opportunities for our students. When we are talking about machine learning and generative AI, what do we think of when we talk about customizing our study journey, and how can it help you reach more students in the time you have allotted.

As we wrap up this episode, we want to thank our listeners for joining us in this important conversation. Addressing hard topics with students is a challenge that every educator faces, and by sharing our experiences and insights, we hope to help you navigate these waters with confidence and empathy. Stay tuned for the next episode, and as always, we appreciate your continued support of our podcast.

Some references:

https://www.press.jhu.edu/newsroom/ten-tips-teaching-ai 

Where to find us.

Website: www.perfect-chaos.org

Twitter: @perfectchaos7

Instagram: @perfectchaos7

Facebook: @aperfectchaos7

TikTok: @perfect_chaos_podcast

In Episode 49, we start a deep dive into the realm of AI and what to expect. Now, in episode 49, we start with the basics...some great definitions, where at and of course some movie references to really start off the topic strong. No these notes weren't AI generated, the jokes wouldn't be that good.

1. What exactly is Artificial Intelligence?

2. Is AI A new Thing?

3. Where is AI being used Today?

4. Why do we need to be using it in education?

5. What are the basic terms used in AI?

Our "Feel Good News of the Week" segment brings us the question...If you are interested in learning more about AI, you can check out aiforeducation.io and Iste.  You’ve heard me talk about ISTE before, and I just got back from the big Iste conference in Denver, so I will be sharing lots of AI nuggets (and other tech fun) on the blog and on our social media, but these are also 2 great resources to start learning and thinking through utilizing AI in the classroom.  

As we wrap up this episode, we want to thank our listeners for joining us in this important conversation. Addressing hard topics with students is a challenge that every educator faces, and by sharing our experiences and insights, we hope to help you navigate these waters with confidence and empathy. Stay tuned for the next episode, and as always, we appreciate your continued support of our podcast.

Some references:

Schoolsai.com

MagicSchool

Goblin.tools

AI for Educators by Matt Miller

Where to find us.

Website: www.perfect-chaos.org

Twitter: @perfectchaos7

Instagram: @perfectchaos7

Facebook: @aperfectchaos7

TikTok: @perfect_chaos_podcast

In Episode 47, we dive deep into a topic that every educator can relate to: addressing challenging and unexpected real-world issues with our students. As teachers, we know that the classroom isn't always a predictable environment, and it's not uncommon for challenging topics to find their way in, no matter how carefully we plan our lessons. These moments can be some of the most difficult and crucial aspects of our work, as they offer a unique opportunity to help students understand and make sense of the world around them.

Throughout this episode, we explore various facets of this complex issue:

1. How do hard topics make their way into the classroom?

2. Why is it important for us to address these topics?

3. What landmines could we potentially have to navigate when talking about these hard topics?

4. How do we stay neutral on some of the more controversial topics?

5. How do we give students a safe space to have a voice about what is happening in the world around them?

Our "Feel Good News of the Week" segment brings a breath of fresh air, as Ronda shares a tip that's easy for everyone to implement. She emphasizes the positive impact of spending time outdoors on our mood and health, and recounts a recent 2-mile walk in the beautiful fall weather. The simple act of surprising students with a quick outdoor break can make a significant difference in their day.

As we wrap up this episode, we want to thank our listeners for joining us in this important conversation. Addressing hard topics with students is a challenge that every educator faces, and by sharing our experiences and insights, we hope to help you navigate these waters with confidence and empathy. Stay tuned for the next episode, and as always, we appreciate your continued support of our podcast.

On this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda and David are ready to go live, but for now we just discuss where we have been and where we are going throughout this summer. From Profession Development that Ronda provided to my faculty and some guests, to the West Tennessee EMS Educators Conference, ISTE, TETA and others. Check out this Perfect Chaos short that talks all about our summer.

Also if you ever watched Where is the World is Carmen San Diego, please send us a message.

Don't forget, if you are in the Educational Technology realm, check out Ronda's book, Educational Technology, Big Ideas and Practical Application https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/educational-technology-big-ideas-and-practical-applications-classroom Find Us

Our Website is www.perfect-chaos.org | Twitter - @perfectchaos7 @drrblevins @dsblev | Instagram - @perfectchaos7 | Facebook - @Aperfectchaos7 and our newly released TikTok at perfect_chaos_podcast.

Remain calm in your perfect chaos.

On this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda and David are branching out and working on bringing the Perfect Chaos Podcast to video land as we bring the topic of SEL in the Classroom into our discussion. Social and Emotional Learning has taken a lot of bad wrap over the last couple of years, and while educators didn't come up with the term we have been working with students for years on what to do. As Ronda says, it isn't appropriate to backhand somebody in the classroom.

On this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda and David are going off script and just talking about the perfect chaos that can occur. While traveling this week, Ronda experienced some of the chaos that can occur and threaten our day, but doesn't that also take into account our plans in the classroom...heck even on the podcast we have a few errors with batteries failing, dogs squeaking, and storms rolling in. So what does your life look like unscripted?

Feel good/Tip of the Week:  Give yourself a break, follow-up with last week and take a breath but give yourself some leeway, especially here at the end of the semester.

Don't forget, if you are in the Educational Technology realm, check out Ronda's book, Educational Technology, Big Ideas and Practical Application

https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/educational-technology-big-ideas-and-practical-applications-classroom

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Our Website is www.perfect-chaos.org | Twitter - @perfectchaos7 @drrblevins @dsblev | Instagram - @perfectchaos7 | Facebook - @Aperfectchaos7 and our newly released TikTok at perfect_chaos_podcast.

Remain calm in your perfect chaos.

On this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda and David are on the topic of Modeling in the classroom. Now we are not talking about finding the best fashionista available and showing off their clothing down the runway, trust me I am not going to be on America's Next Top Model. This is more about being in the front of the classroom and showing the behavior that should be exhibited...Ronda mentioned a couple of times about a kindler, gentler behavior. Do you have to be always on, and can you really use social medias (well we are here so that should answer the second part to that question).

Feel good/Tip of the Week:  Coming in hot to the final weeks of class, it may be a good opportunity to take a breath.

Don't forget, if you are in the Educational Technology realm, check out Ronda's book, Educational Technology, Big Ideas and Practical Application

https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/educational-technology-big-ideas-and-practical-applications-classroom

Find Us

Our Website is www.perfect-chaos.org | Twitter - @perfectchaos7 @drrblevins @dsblev | Instagram - @perfectchaos7 | Facebook - @Aperfectchaos7 and our newly released TikTok at perfect_chaos_podcast.

Remain calm in your perfect chaos.

On this week's episode of the Perfect Chaos Podcast, Ronda and David to on the topic of AI in Education. Since the Matthew Broderick movie "Wargames" in the 80's in which Joshua, the personality in the Department of Defense Computer know as the WOPR (War Operations Planning and Response), AI has been a concept that wasn't thought about a whole lot. Even with the AI systems of SIRI and Alexa, or the GPS changes of Waze, it wasn't until some of the newest systems came out that would allow students to write a whole essay through AI that we found problems. Are students going to use it to cheat?

Feel good/Tip of the Week:  Instead of Just Dance, the tip of the week is to Just Podcast. Do you have something that you would like to get out, have parents able to engage with what their students are doing, check out how to podcast.

Don't forget, if you are in the Educational Technology realm, check out Ronda's book, Educational Technology, Big Ideas and Practical Application

https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/educational-technology-big-ideas-and-practical-applications-classroom

Find Us

Our Website is www.perfect-chaos.org | Twitter - @perfectchaos7 @drrblevins @dsblev | Instagram - @perfectchaos7 | Facebook - @Aperfectchaos7 and our newly released TikTok at perfect_chaos_podcast.

Remain calm in your perfect chaos.