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Control the Chaos Edu

Control the Chaos Edu

By Control the Chaos

Are you tired from teacher burnout or feeling the weight of teaching and managing the classroom? Join tech coach Stephanie Howell and behavior coach Tara Ruckman each week as they sit down and have real talks about what is happening in today's classroom. If you want to get the scoop on the current strategies and resources to level up your current practice or Control the Chaos in the classroom, don't miss an episode.
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88: Creating a Calm Classroom: Verbal De-Escalation in Education

Control the Chaos Edu Dec 06, 2023

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88: Creating a Calm Classroom: Verbal De-Escalation in Education

88: Creating a Calm Classroom: Verbal De-Escalation in Education

In this episode, we talk about de-esclation strategies. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Dec 06, 202336:02
Episode 87: Adapting for Achievement

Episode 87: Adapting for Achievement

In this episode, we talk about adapting for achievement. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Nov 29, 202319:11
Episode 86: Guided Journal for Teachers

Episode 86: Guided Journal for Teachers

In this episode, we talk about a guided journal. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Nov 22, 202325:27
Episode 85- The Co-Teacher's Corner

Episode 85- The Co-Teacher's Corner

In this episode, we talk about co-teahcing. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Nov 15, 202325:59
Episode 84: Co-teaching, Communicate & Collaborate

Episode 84: Co-teaching, Communicate & Collaborate

In this episode, we talk about coteaching. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Nov 08, 202325:59
Episode 83- Imposter Syndrome

Episode 83- Imposter Syndrome

In this episode, we talk about Imposter Sydrome. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Nov 01, 202326:56
Episode 82: Answer the Call - An Author Outside of Education

Episode 82: Answer the Call - An Author Outside of Education

In this episode, we talk about Answering the Call. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Oct 30, 202324:45
Episode 81: Increasing Student ownership

Episode 81: Increasing Student ownership

In this episode, we talk about Increasing Student Ownership. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Oct 25, 202319:42
Episode 80: Grading Made Easy

Episode 80: Grading Made Easy

In this episode, we talk about grading. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.



Oct 18, 202332:05
Episode 79: Lights Out Parent Teacher Conferences

Episode 79: Lights Out Parent Teacher Conferences

In this episode, we talk about Parent Teacher Conferences. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Oct 11, 202327:20
Episode 78- My Calendar is Draining me

Episode 78- My Calendar is Draining me

In this episode, we share strategies for managing your time; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Oct 04, 202324:50
Episode 77 Monitoring progress: Is it really happening ALL the time?

Episode 77 Monitoring progress: Is it really happening ALL the time?

In this episode, we share strategies for monitoring progress; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Sep 27, 202325:42
Episode 76: Setting the Stage for One on One Check-in

Episode 76: Setting the Stage for One on One Check-in

In this episode, we share strategies for one on one check-ins; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Sep 20, 202323:32
Episode 75- The Power of Interactivity in Education

Episode 75- The Power of Interactivity in Education

In this episode, we share interactive strategies; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Sep 13, 202321:49
Episode 74 Mindful Metacognition

Episode 74 Mindful Metacognition

In this episode, we share metacognition strategies; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Sep 06, 202325:18
Episode 73 Visualize This

Episode 73 Visualize This

In this episode, we share ways to create visuals; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Aug 30, 202320:34
Episode 72 Building Goal Getters

Episode 72 Building Goal Getters

In this episode, we share ways to create goal getters; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Aug 23, 202325:03
Episode 71: Take back your classroom with high impact strategies- Behavioral Strategies

Episode 71: Take back your classroom with high impact strategies- Behavioral Strategies

In this episode, we share the take back your classroom with high-impact strategies- Behavior; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Aug 16, 202344:14
Episode 70 - Replay from Episode 18: Getting Started on the Right Foot

Episode 70 - Replay from Episode 18: Getting Started on the Right Foot

In this episode, we share a replay from episode 18 about getting started on the right foot; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Aug 09, 202335:48
Episode 69- Building Bridges: Effective Communication Between Teachers, Parents, and Students

Episode 69- Building Bridges: Effective Communication Between Teachers, Parents, and Students

In this episode, we share how to start your year with strong communication; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Aug 02, 202329:51
Episode 68: ISTE 23 Recap

Episode 68: ISTE 23 Recap

In this episode, we share a recap from ISTE23; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Jul 26, 202331:41
Episode 67: Take back your classroom with high impact strategies- Curriculum Thinking

Episode 67: Take back your classroom with high impact strategies- Curriculum Thinking

In this episode, we talk about how to take back your classroom with high-impact strategies- Curriculum Thinking. For show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Jul 19, 202332:39
Episode 66- Creating Ownership in Professional Learning

Episode 66- Creating Ownership in Professional Learning

In this episode, we share ways to take ownership of your learning; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Jul 12, 202330:24
Episode 65: Let’s get talking

Episode 65: Let’s get talking

In this episode, we share how to get students to collaborate; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Jul 05, 202333:42
Episode 64: The Learning Journey

Episode 64: The Learning Journey

In this episode, we share the learning journey; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Jun 28, 202313:22
Episode 63: 3 Behavior Strategies Shared by a student

Episode 63: 3 Behavior Strategies Shared by a student

In this episode, we share strategies shared by a student; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Jun 21, 202311:15
Episode 62 Real Talk about Teacher Burn out

Episode 62 Real Talk about Teacher Burn out

In this episode, we share real talk about teacher burn out; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Jun 14, 202329:24
Episode 61- ABC Thought Log

Episode 61- ABC Thought Log

In this episode, we talk a bout the ABC Thought Log. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


Jun 07, 202325:14
Episode 60- Take back your classroom with high impact strategies- Retrieval Practice

Episode 60- Take back your classroom with high impact strategies- Retrieval Practice

In this episode we share effective high impact strategies to use in your classroom. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


May 31, 202337:11
Episode 59- Living without Resources

Episode 59- Living without Resources

In this episode, we share ways to help understand the bridge out of poverty. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


May 24, 202342:07
Episode 58- Tips for Effective Facilitation

Episode 58- Tips for Effective Facilitation

In this episode, we share tips for effective facilitation. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

May 17, 202325:45
Episode 57- Outdoor classroom

Episode 57- Outdoor classroom

In this episode, we share ways to take your students outdoors; for show notes, check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


May 10, 202327:59
Episode 56: End of the Year Projects

Episode 56: End of the Year Projects

In this episode, we talk about end of year activites. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.


May 03, 202331:09
Episode 55- The Long-term View of Giving Feedback

Episode 55- The Long-term View of Giving Feedback

In this episode we share the long-term view of giving feedback. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Apr 26, 202334:34
Episode 54: Feedback and Communication: Building Stronger Relationships

Episode 54: Feedback and Communication: Building Stronger Relationships

In this episode we talk about feedback and communication. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Apr 19, 202332:03
Episode 53- When they are not picking up what you are laying down!

Episode 53- When they are not picking up what you are laying down!

In this episode, we share ways to help that struggling student. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Apr 12, 202326:33
 Episode 52: It’s Our Podversary: One Year

Episode 52: It’s Our Podversary: One Year

In this episode we refect on our one year of podcasting. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Apr 05, 202320:05
Episode 51: Pro’s of Personality Tests in the classroom

Episode 51: Pro’s of Personality Tests in the classroom

In this episode we share Pro’s of Personality Tests in the classroom. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Mar 29, 202322:50
Episode 50: Effective Sub Plans

Episode 50: Effective Sub Plans

In this episode, we talk about sub plans. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Mar 22, 202328:20
Episode 49- Preparing for Testing and removing the stress

Episode 49- Preparing for Testing and removing the stress

In this episode, we talk about preparing for testing and removing the stress. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Mar 15, 202323:60
Episode 48 NO tech NO Problem

Episode 48 NO tech NO Problem

In this episode, we talk about no tech no problem. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Mar 08, 202318:51
Episode 47- Learning Pit

Episode 47- Learning Pit

In this episode, we talk about the learning pit. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Mar 01, 202323:31
Episode 46- Continuing the Conversation Edpuzzle LIVE: Tracking Success--Teaching Executive Functioning Skills

Episode 46- Continuing the Conversation Edpuzzle LIVE: Tracking Success--Teaching Executive Functioning Skills

In this episode, we share ways to use EdPuzzle to create success in your classroom. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Feb 22, 202331:24
Episode 45- 5 Languages of Appreciation

Episode 45- 5 Languages of Appreciation

In this episode, we talk about 5 Languages of Appreciation. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Feb 15, 202336:17
Episode 44- The Art of In-School Suspension - Johnathan Cranford

Episode 44- The Art of In-School Suspension - Johnathan Cranford

In this episode, we share ways to create an effective ISS room. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Feb 08, 202335:54
Episode 43- How to detour around roadblocks

Episode 43- How to detour around roadblocks

In this episode we share ways to detour around roadblocks. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Feb 01, 202321:57
Episode 42- Focusing on soft Skills- Phil Strunk and Patrick Hausammann

Episode 42- Focusing on soft Skills- Phil Strunk and Patrick Hausammann

In this episode we share ways to use soft skills in your curriculum. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Jan 25, 202332:42
Episode 41- Using Video to clone yourself & meet the SEL needs

Episode 41- Using Video to clone yourself & meet the SEL needs

In this episode, we talk about cloning yourself using video. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Jan 18, 202331:48
Episode 40- Vision & Goals 23’ Dream Big

Episode 40- Vision & Goals 23’ Dream Big

In this episode, we talk about vision and goals. For show, notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Jan 11, 202325:09
Episode 39- Reinvent your lesson with authentic PBL - Greta Sandler

Episode 39- Reinvent your lesson with authentic PBL - Greta Sandler

In this episode, we talk about reinventing your lesson with authentic PBL. For show notes check out our website at bit.ly/Controlthechaosedu. Share what you're learning by tagging us on social media @ControlChaosEDU.

Jan 04, 202332:53