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PD on the Patio: Fun Sessions...anywhere you want! | Shake Up Learning
This is going to be so fun, and so easy breezy! Instead of spending hours on end sitting in an all-day workshop, why not join us during a time that is convenient for you? Access our sessions from YouTube (with ads) or from the Shake Up Learning ALL ACCESS PD Pass (ad-free) and pick up your professional learning credit certificates!
Unleashing Creativity in the Classroom: How Night Zookeeper Sparks Students' Imagination | Shake Up Learning
"Unleashing Creativity in the Classroom: How Night Zookeeper Sparks Students' Imagination" dives into the awesome world of Night Zookeeper, where gamification meets education, crafting a full curriculum that's a blast for kids aged 6 to 12+. This platform wraps students up in a world of interactive storytelling and personalized learning, making every lesson an adventure. It's a treasure trove for educators on the hunt for a cool way to weave creativity into their classrooms and light up their students' love for learning.
Financial Literacy Month: How to Prepare Students for a Financially Smart Future | Shake Up Learning
In today's digital age, financial literacy is more crucial for students than ever, underscored by the 4.7 billion views of #fintok on TikTok. This blog post, in collaboration with EVERFI, highlights the importance of integrating financial literacy education in schools to prepare students for a financially successful future. With April's Financial Literacy Month as the perfect backdrop, we explore EVERFI's free resources designed for students from elementary through high school. From understanding wants versus needs in early grades to simulating real-world business management in middle school, and tackling complex financial decisions in high school, EVERFI's programs offer hands-on experience through real-world simulations.
3 Essential Guides for Teachers: Adapting Instruction to Every Student Ability | Shake Up Learning
Get ready for some fantastic news from Texthelp—your go-to for making learning accessible and joyful for every student. They've whipped up three incredible guides packed with expert tips to spice up your teaching. From easy-peasy captioning tricks to making lessons visually vibrant with live captions and beyond, these resources are game-changers. Whether you're looking to enhance reading skills or make content more engaging for every learner, these guides have got you covered. Dive in and watch your classroom transform into a place where learning knows no bounds. Let’s make education a blast for everyone!
The Answers to Your Classroom Management Problems | Shake Up Learning
Find the key to solving classroom management dilemmas with Teach 4 the Heart's "Classroom Management Answers" training. Tailored for educators seeking practical strategies, this program unveils the secrets to a disciplined and engaging classroom. Perfect for teachers at any career stage, it promises real-world solutions that foster a positive learning environment and student success. Unlock effective classroom management techniques and transform your teaching experience today.
How Busy Teachers Can Find Time for Meaningful Professional Development | Shake Up Learning
Discover the ultimate solution for busy educators with Shake Up Learning's All Access Pass. This comprehensive guide explores the top resources available for teachers seeking effective professional development without compromising their busy schedules. Highlighting key offerings such as the Google Classroom Master Class, Google Slides Master Class, and a treasure trove of ebooks and cheat sheets in the Members-Only Library, this blog post provides invaluable insights for educators looking to enhance their teaching skills efficiently. With the All Access Pass, teachers can access a variety of self-paced, flexible learning resources, making it easier to balance their professional growth with their demanding teaching roles. Join the community of educators revolutionizing their classrooms with Shake Up Learning's innovative tools and strategies.
Say Hello to FigJam: Your Jamboard Alternative with Endless Possibilities | Shake Up Learning
Google’s announcement that Jamboard is going away can cause teachers concern. All that work is gone, right? The good news is that one replacement option, FigJam, has an import from Jamboard feature. It also has App Smashing that solves a persistent problem: Students have too many tabs open on 11-inch Chromebooks.
The Fast and Curious: Use this Teaching Strategy for 4X Retention! | Shake Up Learning
Most teachers have never heard of the forgetting curve, first researched in the late 1800s by Frederic Ebbinghaus. All teachers know that kids "lose" their academic skills over time (the summer slide?). Jon Corippo has been riding the Ebbinghaus effect with spectacular success since 2001...scores go up 20 points daily, and retention is through the roof in his classes. If you teach humans of any age in any subject, you need to know this pedagogy!
What I'm Reading in 2024 | Shake Up Learning
📚 Excited for a fresh start in 2024! Reflecting on a challenging 2023, I'm gearing up for personal and professional growth with new ideas and projects. Check out my 2024 reading wish list featuring books on burnout recovery, digital citizenship, AI, teaching strategies, and more! Whether you're an educator or just eager to explore diverse topics, this list has something for everyone. What's on your reading list this year? 🌟
The AI Conference You MUST Attend in 2024 | Shake Up Learning
Discover the future of education at Sequoia Con 2024, a two-day conference solely dedicated to the impact of Artificial Intelligence in K-12 settings. Featuring top educators, administrators, and tech experts, the event caters to all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned AI enthusiasts. Use code SHAKEUP for a $50 discount, and join the movement toward a tech-driven and student-centric learning environment.
Empowering K12 Classrooms with Google Sheets (Part 1) - SULS0206 | Shake Up Learning
In this episode, join Shake Up Learning team member Sarah Kiefer and me for Part 1 of an in-depth discussion on Google Sheets. We dive into innovative approaches to harnessing the power of Google Sheets in K12 education. We explore Sarah's outstanding Google Sheets presentation, a tool crafted to enrich educators and students by strengthening their foundational grasp of Sheets and elevating their classroom learning experiences.
Elevating Innovation - SULS0205 | Shake Up Learning
In this episode, join Kasey in a captivating conversation with David L. Jackson, a seasoned education professional with a rich and diverse background, spanning from classroom teaching to curriculum design and professional development leadership. Discover the wealth of free online learning courses for educators offered through Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. Also, gain insights into the upcoming Elevating Innovation Virtual Conference taking place next month, promising exciting opportunities for professional development. Don't let these outstanding PD prospects pass you by!
Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners - SULS0204 | Shake Up Learning
In this episode, join Kasey in a lively discussion with Pam Hubler, a valued Shake Up Learning team member, as they dive into the remarkable accessibility features of Chromebooks that you absolutely must explore. Discover the art of tailoring Chromebook accessibility tools to your needs, harness the power of text-to-speech functionality, master display settings, make the most of keyboard shortcuts, fine-tune cursor settings, explore the world of captions, dictation, and so much more!
Inspiring Students with AR All Year Long - SULS0201 | Shake Up Learning
In this week's episode, I'm chatting with my friend and augmented reality expert Jaime Donally. Jaime shares some incredible insights and ideas for using AR in the classroom, including unique apps and resources from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ (a free online education portal). She also shares the "Career Day" AR app that can help inspire your students all year long. Jaime always shares great ideas and tips, so you don't want to miss this episode!
Solving Mysteries on Mars: TimePod AR - SULS0202 | Shake Up Learning
In this episode, Kasey chats with Immersive Content Director Phil Birchinall from Discovery Education.Phil shares the TimePod Adventures AR app, where students can virtually journey through time and space to Mars while solving challenges ranging from “fixing” their TimePod to discovering water on the planet.This is a super cool app that encourages problem-based learning and STEM skills for students.
Online Safety for Students at School (and at home) - SULS0203 | Shake Up Learning
In this episode, I'm chatting with Chris McKenna, the founder of Protect Young Eyes. Chris has some powerful insights into the effects of the online world on kids. It’s not their fault. It’s hard being a kid in this world. Kids are faced with adult-level content, technology addictions, and distractions like never before. Find out why Chris thinks that cell phones don’t belong in schools, why we should delay access, and how to better protect our students (and children) in a technology-driven world.
15 Plug-and-Play Lesson Plans from Google - SULS0198 | Shake Up Learning
In this episode, Kasey shares 15 Plug-and-Play Lesson Plans from Google's Applied Digital Skills program. These are perfect for Back-to-School or ANYTIME of year! And Google has improved the integration of these lessons with Google Classroom so it's even EASIER now to assign these to students. Kick off the school year with lessons that help students express themselves, build relationships, and stay organized while learning new technology skills.
Back to School with Canva - SULS0197 | Shake Up Learning
In this episode, we taking a deep dive into some AH-mazing (and FREE) resources from Canva for teachers and students. From planning to student projects, graphic organizers to classroom decorations, and much more! Canva is a must-have tool for teachers this year.
17 Google Quick Tips for Back to School | Shake Up Learning
As you gear up for another exciting academic year, we understand how valuable your time is. To help you make the most out of Google's suite of tools and save precious hours, we've compiled 17 quick tips that will streamline your workflow and enhance your back-to-school experience. In this blog post, we'll break down the key highlights from our YouTube video, providing you with a handy reference to these time-saving hacks.
AI-Powered Choice Boards Mini Workshop | Shake Up Learning
Join the workshop! Empower and engage your students with student choice and interactive choice boards. Choice boards can help teachers put students at the center of learning, differentiate, and teach valuable skills. In this mini workshop (1 hour), we will explore ways to use AI Tools like Chat GPT, Canva Magic Write, and more to create engaging choice boards aligned with your learning goals.
Google Classroom Cleanup Tips for the End of the Year | Shake Up Learning
I've put together some Google Classroom cleanup tips for the end of the year! Google Classroom can get quite messy throughout the school year, and you want to get everything cleaned up and set up for success in the next school year. Let's go all Marie Kondo and tidy up this mess!
10 AR Math Lessons You Need to See - SULS0196 | Shake Up Learning
In this episode, I'm chatting with AR expert Jaime Donally about the awesome (and FREE) AR Math lessons from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. Jaime shares her favorite lessons, how to use them, what you need to get started, and the McGraw Hill AR app! Math teachers, you will love this episode!
10+ Classroom Management Tips to Keep Kids Focused - SULS0195 | Shake Up Learning
In this episode, Kasey chats with Classroom Management expert Linda Kardamis. Linda shares tips to help teachers manage the chaos of the end of the year, as well as develop a plan to start the school year off on the right foot. Don't miss this episode! Learn quick tips to reduce disruptions without yelling, begging, or bribing. You can reduce the chaos, earn your students' respect, and create a classroom environment that you and your students enjoy together!
Google's Bard vs. Chat GPT (head-to-head) | Shake Up Learning
In this video, I do a quick head-to-head comparison of results from using the same prompt in Google's Bard AI vs. Chat GPT. Who will win? (Watch the video below.)As soon as I got access to test out Google's Bard, the AI chatbot, I knew I needed to share it with Shake Up Learning readers.
AI-Powered Google for Education Updates (Part 2) - SULS0194 | Shake Up Learning
Let's continue to discuss all the Google for Education updates coming your way! In this podcast series, Kasey explains the important updates teachers need to know. In this episode (Part 2), we explore Google Classroom Practice Sets, interactive YouTube lessons, the Screencast app, privacy and safety, and more!
How to Create a Table of Contents in Google Docs (NEW Features) | Shake Up Learning
Google Docs just got some new features that make creating a Table of Contents so much easier! You can now customize styles, headings, indent, links, tab leaders, and more. If you wanted to know how to get the "dots" for your table of contents, this is your video!
AI-Powered Google for Education Updates (Part 1)! - SULS0193 | Shake Up Learning
Google for Education just announced some AH-mazing updates!In this podcast series, Kasey explains the important updates teachers need to know.In this episode (Part 1), we explore Smart Canvas, Building Blocks, Chrome Reading Mode, Cast Moderator, Slides and Meet integrations, and more!Teachers, there are some powerful tools coming your way this year.
New Smart Canvas Features in Google Docs and Sheets | Shake Up Learning
Google continues to update the smart canvas features, including special chips and insert features inside Google Docs and Google Sheets. In this video, I will show you the new timer and stopwatch feature in Docs. And check out some of the new smart chips in Sheets. And don't miss all of the Google for Education updates coming your way!
Choice Board Best Practices (and Checklist) - SULS0192 | Shake Up Learning
In this episode and blog post, I'm sharing a checklist of best practices for creating an effective and engaging choice board for your classroom.Let's talk about avoiding pitfalls, grading confusion, and finding balance in time and rigor!Get the Choice Board Best Practices and FREE Checklist Download!