Podcasts about shake up learning

Thanks for listening to Episode #44 of the EDventUres in Tech Podcast. In this episode, Andrew & Dan interview Kasey Bell, author of many books, blogger, Edtech speaker, from Shake Up Learning. In this episode, we discuss a variety of education topics and how and how to increase student engagement, boost creativity, and transform education. @ShakeUpLearning https://shakeuplearning.com EDventUres in Tech Website Sticker Request Once again, thank you for all your support in listening on all platforms and leaving us a review. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please reach out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrew-nikola/support

This week during Recess Duty we talk with Kasey Bell. We discuss Google Education in the classroom and how COVID-19 has impacted the world of education and how many of us turned to technology to shake up learning to help support our students from a distance. Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach, international speaker, author, blogger, and podcaster with a Texas-sized passion for technology and learning. She is part sparkling smile, part witty personality and a whole heap of passion as big as a Texas–go big or go home, y'all! She is a disruptor of the boring. An engaging, innovative, from the heart sharer who inspires educators while transforming their teaching with original, timely, and use-tomorrow ideas for student choice, differentiation, and technology integration. Whether it is learning from home through online courses, professional development, conference workshops, or as a keynote speaker Kasey is a relentless innovator of ideas and a devoted transformer of classrooms and teaching. Through teacher empowering publications and award-winning educational resources at ShakeUpLearning.com, learner-driven workshops, and presentations, and hosting two weekly podcasts, Kasey proves why we should never settle for the boring when it comes to bringing out the very best in our students, and we should always strive to Shake Up Learning! Be sure to connect with Kasey Bell here! Twitter Website Linkedin Facebook Instagram Don't forget to subscribe and review so you don't miss any future episodes of Recess Duty. Continue learning everyone! Levi Allison - https://linktr.ee/levi_allison --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recessduty/message

In this 2-part series, Kasey is sharing time-saving tips and tools for teachers and FROM TEACHERS in the Shake Up Learning community. You will learn tips and tools to help you save clicks, paper, grading time, and frustration. Every teacher needs these tips!   Access the full show notes and blog post here.

In this 2-part series, Kasey is sharing time-saving tips and tools for teachers and FROM TEACHERS in the Shake Up Learning community. You will learn tips and tools to help you save clicks, paper, grading time, and frustration. Every teacher needs these tips!

Kasey Bell, the founder of Shake Up Learning talks with Jerri and Jamie about the 5 shifts we need in education now: 1. View this crisis as an opportunity 2. Stop trying to replicate traditional school day online 3. Recognize that every student doesn't have to do the same thing at the exact same time. 4. Recognize that seat time does not equal learning and 5. Let go of the lock-down mindset. Kasey talks about these changes and more in this lively podcast. About our guest: Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach, international speaker, author, blogger, and podcaster with a Texas-sized passion for technology and learning. She is part sparkling smile, part witty personality and a whole heap of passion as big as a Texas–go big or go home, y'all! She is a disruptor of the boring. An engaging, innovative, from the heart sharer who inspires educators while transforming their teaching with original, timely, and use-tomorrow ideas for student choice, differentiation, and technology integration. Whether it is learning from home through online courses, professional development, conference workshops, or as a keynote speaker Kasey is a relentless innovator of ideas and a devoted transformer of classrooms and teaching. Through teacher empowering publications and award-winning educational resources at ShakeUpLearning.com, learner-driven workshops and presentations, and hosting two weekly podcasts, Kasey proves why we should never settle for the boring when it comes to bringing out the very best in our students, and we should always strive to Shake Up Learning! · Host of The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast · Author of Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic, named one of the “Best Learning Books of All Time,” by Book Authority. · Co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast · Author of Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic · Google Certified Innovator · Google Certified Trainer · Digital Innovation in Learning Award Winner in “Sharing is Caring” · One of 20 TrustED Educational Thought Leaders · Award-winning blogger and social media influencer The award-winning Shake Up Learning website and blog provide teachers with practical resources for using technology in the classroom, including how to use Google Classroom, Google for Education, and other Google tools, as well as many other blended learning and technology integration resources. Here you will find free technology tips and tricks, free downloads and templates, in-depth online courses, books, lesson plans, and lesson ideas, cheat sheets, blog publications, and podcasts.

Jen Giffen, Shukes and Giff the Podcast co-host, Shake Up Learning trainer, and Google Innovator joins me to talk about how she creates her amazing sketchnotes! A Book for a Friend Contest! Submit your book endorsement on Flipgrid or Speakpipe! FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape Soapbox Moment: The Baffled King Composing Hallelujah Revisionist History Episode - pushkin.fm/episode/hallelujah Alan Light's book - amazon.com/Holy-Broken-Leonard-Unlikely-Hallelujah/dp/1451657854 Today's Guest: Jen Giffen @VirtualGiff virtualgiff.blogspot.com sites.google.com/view/shukesandgiff/home TodayISketchnotED - sites.google.com/view/todayisketchnoted/home Educational Duct Tape Question:  How can I develop engaging instruction? Reading a book, A More Beautiful Question, and wanted to remember all the great stuff. Started analog w/ a journal and markers, pencils, crayons to help me stay focused Moved to digital → Using iPad and Apple Pencil. You can do a lot more! Quickly copy for consistency. Procreate is a popular iPad app. Very robust, but can be very overwhelming - procreate.art Tayasui Sketches - Is preferred by Jen. Has a really great free version and has partnered with Apple to have a (paid) school version. - tayasui.com/sketches Amazon Link to generic Apple Pencil (Delivery via Easter Bunny is not guaranteed.

In this episode, Kasey chats with Carolina Ramirez, a Google Certified Trainer and new Shake Up Learning team member. Carolina, originally from Peru, has a unique perspective on teaching language and culture! She shares her favorite Google tools, tips, extensions and add-ons for language learning.   Access the full show notes and blog post here.

In this episode, Kasey chats with Jen Giffen, a teacher librarian and new Shake Up Learning trainer. Jen shares ideas that will help teachers go BEYOND traditional assessments like reports, essays, presentations, and cookie cutter assignments. Learn how you can use projects like podcasting, Ignite talks, sketchnoting, and student voice to demonstrate learning.   Access the full show notes and blog post here.  

Action Heros show up early, or is is just on time, so this one dropped 2 hours and 20 minutes ahead of schedule. Enjoy! You deserve it! Welcome to FreshAirAtFive (FAAF) Podcast - Episode 19 I'm your host, Bryon Carpenter In this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from May 3-7, 2021 I reflect on these podcast episode from my listens on the: 3rd: Leader of Learning E115 "Make Them Feel Like Action Heroes with John Davis"; Good News Brad News E18 "Featuring Shelley Moore" 4th: Overthrowing Education E47 "Lorraine Connell: How to Develop Every Learner's Student Leadership Skills"; Define YOUniversity E67 "Classroom Management and Leadership: What's the Difference?" 5th: The Staffroom Podcast E84 "Vision and Mission The Student Connection" 6th: Educational Duct Tape E59 "Kasey Bell - Dynamic Blended Learning from Shake Up Learning"; My EdTech Life E62 "The Hustle Culture and STEM for All!" 7th: TNT EdTech Podcast E & TheEdPodcast E163 "Making It Count with Scott Nunes and Shane Lawrence"; Teachers on Fire E192 SPARK "How I'm Making Student Learning VISIBLE in My Math Classroom" Next Episode: May 21th at midnight - stay tuned. You can connect with me by leaving a Voice Message here or following me on Twitter (@FreshAirAtFive or @bryoncar) ------------------------------ As my OneWord for 2021 is APPRECIATE, I appreciate you giving this my first-attempt-in-learning to create a podcast experience a listen. Subscribe so you don't miss any upcoming episodes and please give me a review on Apple Podcast to get my voice out there further. ------------------------------ Track: It's Almost Over - SelChol ( NoCopyrightMusic ) | My Audio Library | Background Music Bumper: Jen Giffen Shukes&Giff --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshairatfive5/message

In this episode, Kasey chats with Shake Up Learning trainer and community leader, Susan Vincentz about Zoom. Zoom has become the standard for teaching online, online meetings, even newscasts, but this robust tool does so much more than you know. Susan shares 10 Things You Didn't Know About Zoom! And we learn more about the new Zoom Master Class from Shake Up Learning!   Access the full show notes and blog post here.  

Kasey Bell, host of the Shake Up Learning Podcast, and author of 3 books including Blended Learning with Google, joins me to talk about making blended learning meaningful and dynamic. We hear about her 5 “beyonds” of blended learning and her tips for using choice boards in the classroom. Show Notes also Available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-episode-59 Soapbox Moment: TIMTOWTDI Get on the Season 3 Finale Episode! (1) Duct Taper Success Story, (2) Favorite EdTech Takeaway, (3) Favorite SoapBox Moment, (4) Favorite Giggle Moment FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape password eduducttape Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape Today’s Guest: Kasey Bell Kasey is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach at Shake Up Learning. She is also an international speaker, author of Blended Learning with Google, Google A to Z, and Shake Up Learning, blogger at ShakeUpLearning.com, and host of The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast. @shakeuplearning on Twitter, FaceBook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest Which of the following is less torturous? Educational Duct Tape Question:  How can I make blended learning dynamic and meaningful? Keep things practical. Bottomline, learning is the priority. Pushing boundaries of our traditional education system. Dynamic vs Static Characters in ELA Static = old school, characters stay the same Dynamic = Growth, going beyond The Dynamic Learning Framework - going beyond the bell, grade level & subject, tools, due date, the walls. DLF explainer video for teachers Building future citizens Steps to take to make class more Dynamic Voice and choice - beyond grade & subject Ken Robinson TED - Do Schools Kill Creativity? Think… Where is that wiggle room in your curriculum to offer voice and choice? Choice Boards! - self-directed learning, autonomy, and ownership Choice can happen in many ways - Content, process, product, and MORE! (Voice and Choice: It’s More Than Just "What") Choice Board best practices Start with the learning goal. Start with 2-3 choices at first and ramp up later. Choice of tool? Should be Familiar already. Build up that toolbox! Get Kasey’s Tic-Tac-Toe Choice Board! How many “beyonds” can you hit on during choice boards? They aren’t “have-tos” that must be touched on for every lesson Beyond the Tool - using old tools for new things or using a tool in ways not originally it was intended for More Dynamic Learning resources from Kasey Bell Move from a Static Classroom to a Dynamic Classroom Dynamic Learning v. Static Learning (DO THIS, NOT THAT) How to Push the Boundaries of School with Dynamic Learning Check out Kasey’s three books! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic Google from A to Z: The Google Glossary for Teachers Blended Learning with Google: Your Guide to Dynamic Teaching and Learning Jake’s interview on the Shake Up Learning Show: shakeuplearning.com/108 BlendedLearningwithGoogle.com/bookstudy (FREE, 3 hours of credit) Celebration of the Adjacent Possible Judy Dawsn Ways to Support the Show or Connect with Jake & other Duct Tapers! Apple Podcast Reviews FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape password eduducttape Speakpipe.com/EduDuctTape #EduDuctTape on social media Telling your friends & colleagues The Duct Tapers Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/ducttapers Stickers! Want to pass some out?  Want some for yourself? JakeMiller.net/SendMeStickers The JakeMillerTech Newsletter – Sign up! jakemiller.net/newsletter Upcoming Events Links: jakemiller.net/KSUCourse2020 Your Homework: Find an educator who likes margaritas as much as Kasey and tell them about the #EduDuctTape podcast!

Kasey Bell, una de nuestras referentes en educación y quien nos inspiró a crear el podcast, nos da una sorpresa increíble aceptando nuestra invitación al programa. ¿Qué nos contará?

En el episodio de hoy sigo con algunas reflexiones en cuanto a la digitalización de la educación, vemos unos conceptos acerca de la "enseñanza online" y repasamos unas características para afrontar un aprendizaje dinámico, según el libro Shake Up Learning.VE A LAS NOTAS DEL EPISODIO en https://www.pildorasdeeducacion.com/podcast/57 para poder entrar en el sorteo de una licencia Edu Pro de Genially por 3 meses.

In this episode, we share our top ten list of tools for 2020. Click here to see Chris Szajaner’s YouTube channel. Some recommended podcasts to listen to Google Teacher Podcast, Cult of Pedagogy, Shake Up Learning. Also, visit the staff website for the Read & Write training website.

Writing Matters with Dr. Troy Hicks is a Writable podcast. Learn how to grow great writers at www.writable.com Like and subscribe to Writing Matters on: ∙ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HcOcaP ∙ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XA5wwl ∙ Soundcloud: bit.ly/2SFbrwr ∙ Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SOrUOM ∙ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/writable/writing-matters Learn more about Dr. Troy Hicks at hickstro.org and follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hickstro Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach, international speaker, author, blogger, and podcaster with a Texas-sized passion for technology and learning. She is part sparkling smile, part witty personality and a whole heap of passion as big as a Texas--go big or go home, y’all! She is a disruptor of the boring. An engaging, innovative, from the heart sharer who inspires educators while transforming their teaching with original, timely and use-tomorrow ideas for student choice, differentiation, and technology integration. Whether it is learning from home through online courses, professional development, conference workshops or as a keynote speaker Kasey is a relentless innovator of ideas and a devoted transformer of classrooms and teaching. Through teacher empowering publications and award-winning educational resources at ShakeUpLearning.com, learner-driven workshops and presentations and hosting two weekly podcasts, Kasey proves why we should never settle for the boring when it comes to bringing out the very best in our students, and we should always strive to Shake Up Learning! The award-winning Shake Up Learning website and blog provides teachers with practical resources for using technology in the classroom, including how to use Google Classroom, G Suite for Education and other Google tools, as well as many other blended learning and technology integration resources. Here you will find free technology tips and tricks, free downloads and templates, in-depth online courses, books, lesson plans, and lesson ideas, cheat sheets, blog publications, and podcasts. For more information on Kasey Bell: Website: https://shakeuplearning.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Kasey-Bell/e/B01A1QNQ7G/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Podcast: http://shakeuplearningshow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeUpLearning **************************************************** Join the Writable community: ∙ Twitter: https://twitter.com/getwritable ∙ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getwritable/ ∙ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/writ... ∙ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getwritable/ ∙ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/getwritable/ ∙ Medium: https://medium.com/writable

Access the full blog post and show notes here. In this post and podcast episode, I'm going to share 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! Google Classroom + Chrome = Match Made in Heaven! As many of you know, I love me some Google Chrome, and I love Google Classroom. If you are a teacher using Google Classroom or other Google tools with your students, you should be using the Google Chrome browser. Consider Google Chrome the learning environment for all things Google. Not only is it a safe and secure browser, but it will enhance your experience with Google Classroom. [ctt template="5" link="bcB74" via="yes" ]5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome![/ctt] Shoutout I'd like to send a big shoutout to Jenna Chapman for recommending the Shake Up Learning book on Twitter! Don't forget to join our book study! Quick Tip of the Week: Differentiate Assignments in Google Classroom Did you know that you do not have to give every student the exact same assignment at the exact same time in Google Classroom? It's super easy to differentiate, distribute modifications, assign group work, and more. Click the drop-down arrow next to students on your Google Classroom assignment. Uncheck "all students." Select the student or group of students you wish to give the assignment. 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! Below are five Chrome extensions that can make Google Classroom even more awesome for teachers and students. Looking for more apps that work with Google Classroom? Check out this HUGE list: 70+ Apps That Integrate with Google Classroom. Please note: Chrome extensions ONLY work on the desktop version. You cannot install Chrome extensions on your phone or tablet. 1. Share to Classroom (FREE) The Share to Classroom Chrome Extension, made by Google, is designed to save time in the classroom. (Totally FREE!) "The extension allows you to push web pages to any of your Classroom classes, so they open instantly on your students' computers. With this extension, you can get your students on the right page, quickly and reliably every time. You can also post announcements, create assignments, or save web pages to post to Classroom later." (Also see the previous post: The Share to Google Classroom Chrome Extension.) You Can Share a Web Page in 1 of 2 Ways: 1. Share it with all students in a class, so it instantly appears in the browsers of all active students and co-teachers. (Please note: Both teachers and students must have the extension installed.) Students can also share or push websites and links back to the teacher. 2. Attach the web page to an assignment, question, or announcement Share to Classroom Tips This extension will interrupt students when you “push” a link, so please be sure to “push” during intended times. Students can only share to the teacher, not the entire class. Teachers will need to model appropriate use. Nothing replaces good classroom management! Mute notifications of web pages shared by students in the settings of the extension to keep from seeing the pop-ups on your screen. You can still access the pages that you have received in the extension. Visit the Share to Classroom support page to learn even more about this tool. 2. Kami (Freemium) I have recommended Kami a lot over the years. It's my go-to for annotating on documents and PDF files. The Kami Chrome extension and Drive App is probably the number one recommended PDF editor in the education space. I know many schools that use it. It is freemium, meaning you can use some features for free, and it integrates beautifully with Google Classroom. If you are looking for ways to use worksheets in Google Classroom, this is a MUST-READ: How to Put a Worksheet in Google Classroom. 3. Mote Voice Commenting (FREE) Mote is a voice commenting Chrome extension that is compatible with Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets, as well as Google Classroom. (This extension is still in beta at the time of publishing this post.) Mote will record your voice and transcribe your comment! Mote supports transcription in more than 15 world languages, including English, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, and German. Teachers can use Mote to ask students questions and provide feedback. Add voice comments within Google Classroom's Stream and Private Comments views. More Classroom support is coming soon. This is a great way to add a personal touch to your comments, especially during remote learning. 4. Classwork Zoom for Google Classroom (Free Trial) (Note: This Chrome extension has NOTHING to do with the Zoom video conferencing software.) Have you ever wanted to know how much time a student spends on an assignment? Have you ever been frustrated with the time-consuming effort of going through the revision history of a Google Doc? Classwork Zoom takes the data from the revision history and visualizes it into a timeline, making it faster and easier to analyze. Just select the assignment(s) you want to add, and you can see all of the work visualized, including a hover preview of comments, suggestions, and text that may have been pasted. Note: Classwork Zoom visualizes information about (1) student work in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings that is assigned (2) through Google Classroom, including (3) assignment deadlines from the class calendar. 5. Insert Learning (Freemium) InsertLearning is a Chrome extension that lets you turn websites into interactive lessons, and it is the perfect companion to your blended learning lesson plans. InsertLearning will let you turn any webpage into an interactive lesson. Formerly known as Docent EDU and developed by two high school teachers who wanted to create a richer learning experience for their students, this webtool has made some amazing progress. InsertLearning has this fantastic toolbar that will allow you to highlight text, add sticky notes, insert questions, videos, or even a discussion all inside the webpage! How cool is that? Oh yeah, and you can then assign it to your students. WHOA!!! To get started with your first lesson, find the online content you would like to use–an article, video, etc. If you don’t want to start from scratch, check out their lesson plan library. Once you have chosen your content, decide what you want to add from the Insert Learning toolbar options. There are five different types of interactivity you can add to spice up that content, make it more engaging, and help students retain relevant information. Learn more about his super cool extension here: 4 Ways to Blend Learning with Insert Learning. Ready to Learn More About Google Classroom? Learn all about the new updates to Google Classroom and take your skills to the next level. This course will give you everything you need to get started using Google Classroom and best practices to help you make the most of this tool. Perfect for the beginner to intermediate skill levels! Consider this your video guide to Google Classroom! Click here to learn more and to ENROLL TODAY! Learn All About the Course Who Should Join the Google Classroom Master Class? Beginners can learn everything they need to get started. Intermediate level users can focus on learning more advanced features, tips and tricks, and best practices. Go at your own pace. Let’s dig in! This class is for all skill levels! What’s Included in the Google Classroom Master Class? Self-paced Video-based lessons 5 BONUS Lessons PDF Downloads Supporting Resources Best Practices and Tips 6 hours of professional learning credit Purchase orders are accepted Bulk license discounts - visit GSuiteTrainingforSchools.com Get your whole team, campus, or district on board Click here to learn more and to ENROLL TODAY! Training for Schools We also offer group, campus, and district licenses to help get all your teachers on board! Learn more: GSuiteTrainingforSchools.com Check out all of my Google Classroom Resources here!  

Be sure to check out the full blog post and show notes here. It's that time of year again! As many teachers begin to wrap up the end of the school year and prepare for summer, let's make sure everything is clean and organized! I've put together some Google Classroom cleanup tips for the end of the year! Google Classroom and Google Drive 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. Now that even more teachers are using Google Classroom and planning for whatever the new normal is in the fall, it's even more important to take the time to reflect, cleanup, and plan! Let's go all Marie Kondo and tidy up this mess! [ctt template="1" link="cj1Jb" via="yes" ]#GoogleClassroom Cleanup Tips for the End of the Year! #gsuiteedu #edtech[/ctt] Shoutout I'd like to give a shoutout to all of the participants in the Shake Up Learning book study for leaders! Y'all rock! If you'd like to participate in our next FREE book study, sign up here. (Starts June 18th) Quick Tip of the Week From Google Drive, you can preview files without having to open them in a new tab by selecting the file and hitting "P" on the keyboard. This is great for checking information in a document without having to fully open and close them. Google Classroom Cleanup Tips for the End of the Year Below are six tips to help you clean up Google Classroom and prepare for the next school year. Tip #1: Reflect on the Year First things first, before you get all happy with the delete and archive buttons, I suggest you take the time to reflect so that you have a good idea of the files you want to keep, the lessons you want to improve and repeat, and those lessons and activities that totally bombed! Reflection is a critical part of the lesson plan cycle. Ideally, you want to reflect immediately following the lesson or activity. However, teaching all day, lunch duty, bus duty, parent meetings, and staff development (among a million other things) doesn't always give you the time you need for reflection. And given the fact that so many teachers just learned how to teach from home, there's even more reason to reflect on the experience. So take a breath, take some time to look through your Google Classroom assignments, their coordinating folders in Google Drive, and that pesky calendar. What went well? What do you want to do differently next year? Think about what went well PRE-COVID, and what went well during COVID-19 school closures. We need to be prepared for all possibilities. Did you give too much or too little time for projects? How engaged were students at home? Make some notes, digital or paper, before you get into cleaning mode! Something else I want to encourage you to think about during this reflection time is how you used Google Classroom and G Suite tools in your classroom. Did you use digital tools to substitute for what you did on paper? Or did you go further? Did you take advantage of the collaborative features of G Suite? If so, how, and how can you improve? If not, why not? If you have been uploading your PDF worksheets and Microsoft Office files into Google Classroom, did it transform the learning in any way? How might you move forward next year and take advantage of all Google has to offer? If you want to learn more about using G Suite in your classroom, consider taking an online course, or even getting Google Certified! Tips #2: Check Your "To Do" List in Google Classroom Open up your "To Do" list in Google Classroom to see what work you need to review, grade, or return. You can view all your classes at once, or use the drop down at the top to filter this list by class. Depending on how much clean up you have to do, you can approach this in a few different ways. You can open up each assignment individually if you have several assignments left to grade and return. (Remember, the using the Control key on your keyboard when you click will open the page in a new window.) You can also click on the three dots to "mark as reviewed." Marking as reviewed is just a way of moving assignments to the "reviewed" tab so you can clearly see what is left to do. Students will not be affected. Tip #3: Clean Up Folders One of the beautiful things about using Google Classroom is how it automagically connects to Google Drive and creates folders for each of your assignments. Well, not that class has ended, you need to decide what to do with all of those folders and files. Your earlier reflection should help you decide how to handle these files. FIRST - DO NOT DELETE THE CLASSROOM FOLDER! I repeat, DO NOT delete the Classroom folder from your Drive! This folder is automatically created when you create your first class in Classroom and can be difficult to get back so leave it alone. What you can do is move or delete the sub-folders and files that are contained in that Classroom folder. This will be a personal preference kind of thing. You can delete if you REALLY want to, but keep in mind that you have UNLIMITED storage in your Drive so you can be a pack rat if you want. Personally, I like to curate exemplary work into a new folder to reference or share later. I also like to create master folders for each school year, like "2018-2019 Classes." You can create a folder like this in your Drive, or even as a sub-folder within the Classroom folder. Then just click and drag to move things around. Tip #4: What to Do with All Those Calendars! Another fantastic feature of Google Classroom is the way it creates a Google Calendar for each of your classes and adds due dates! But when you go to Google Calendar, your list of calendars is cluttered with classes that you don't teach anymore. If this drives you crazy, you can delete those calendars from your list. However, consider printing your class calendar to a PDF, or take a screenshot so you can reference your due dates when planning next year. (Tip: choose the schedule view so you can see the dates in a list.) Open your Google Calendar and go to the setting icon near the top-right and click "Settings." Scroll down until you see your list of calendars on the left and click on the calendar you wish to delete. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Delete," and then confirm you want to permanently delete. Tip #5: Set Up a Class Template for Next Year Did you know you can copy an entire class in Google Classroom? When you do so, it will copy almost everything and save your assignments as drafts so you can easily reschedule. This is a huge time-saver for the beginning of school, so why not create your ideal class template while everything is still fresh on the brain? My advice is to make a copy of your class and edit it to be your "template," that you can reuse year after year. I have step-by-step directions for setting up your own class template in this post. See also: How to Create a Reusable Class Template in Google Classroom Tip #6: Archive Classes Last, but certainly not least, you can archive your classes in Google Classroom. This tip is last in the list because you want to make sure you have taken care of all of the things mentioned above before you are ready to archive. To archive a class, go to your Google Classroom homepage and click on the three dots on the class card, then choose "Archive." You will receive a quick warning about what this means. Click "Archive" to confirm. Archival is great because it moves the class out of your list, but it can always be accessed or restored if you need it. Go to your main menu (three lines) and scroll down to the bottom and select "Archive" to see your archived classes. You can also copy, restore, or delete them from here. What would you add to this list? Ready to Learn More About Google Classroom? Learn all about the new updates to Google Classroom and take your skills to the next level. This course will give you everything you need to get started using Google Classroom and best practices to help you make the most of this tool. Perfect for the beginner to intermediate skill levels! Consider this your video guide to Google Classroom! Click here to learn more and to ENROLL TODAY! Learn All About the Course Who Should Join the Google Classroom Master Class? Beginners can learn everything they need to get started. Intermediate level users can focus on learning more advanced features, tips and tricks, and best practices. Go at your own pace. Let’s dig in! This class is for all skill levels! What’s Included in the Google Classroom Master Class? Self-paced Video-based lessons 5 BONUS Lessons PDF Downloads Supporting Resources Best Practices and Tips 6 hours of professional learning credit Purchase orders are accepted Bulk license discounts Get your whole team, campus, or district on board Click here to learn more and to ENROLL TODAY! Check out all of my Google Classroom Resources here!

Google Classroom has been the tool of choice for many schools. Did you know that you need to "close out" the school year to set yourself up for success in the fall? In this episode, Kasey and I discuss how to effectively close out the school year. Check the blog post for more links to Kasey's material on this important best practice for Google Classroom. www.coolcatteacher.com/e670   Sponsor: My friend Kasey Bell writes the Shake Up Learning Blog. Kasey is who I turn to when I need to train my teachers on Google Classroom and the Level 1 Google Classroom Teacher Certification Training. Right now, Kasey is offering her Google classroom master class 50% off. That’s a great deal, especially now, if you’re in the middle of distance learning or upping your Google Classroom ability. Go to googleclassroomcourse.com  and use the coupon code “homelearning” to get 50% off and take advantage of that great price and sign up for Kasey’s Google Classroom Master Class. If you need training for your entire school, like I did, check out gsuitetrainingforschools.com. Tell her Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher, sent you. Kasey rocks -- and she’ll help you become a better distance learning teacher now. Kasey Bell - Bio as Submitted Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach, international speaker, author, blogger, and podcaster with a Texas-sized passion for technology and learning. Kasey is the author of the Shake Up Learning blog and book, host of The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast and co-host of The Google Teacher Podcast. As a skillful facilitator, Google Certified Innovator, and Google Certified Trainer, Kasey has led a variety of digital learning workshops across the globe and helped thousands of educators to transform their classrooms! Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a sponsored podcast episode. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Access the blog post and show notes here. Last week we explored the remote learning situation from the student’s perspectives. This week I'm chatting with a highly-respected leader and author. Evan Robb has been a building level principal for over 20 years, and he’s sharing what this time has been like from his perspective, and lessons learned from remote learning. We all know that our administrators have been working hard to make the remote learning experience as smooth as possible. Now we can hear straight from Evan what it takes to move hundreds of thousands of students to a remote learning model. Shoutout Thank you to Kelly Bell from Australia for her wonderful reviews on the Shake Up Learning courses and masterclasses. Follow her on Instagram: @thelearnnet. This episode is sponsored by Fluency Tutor. Introducing Fluency Tutor; an App for Google Chrome that helps students improve reading fluency while saving busy teachers valuable time. Fluency Tutor fosters independent reading practice, while helping educators provide personalized instruction and tracking of student progress throughout the school year. And because it's web-based, it's great for remote learning!  Texthelp, the makers of Fluency Tutor are offering it for free through the end of the school year.  Visit: text.help/shakeupreading Quick Tip of the Week Type in docs.new, sheets.new, forms.new etc. into your browser, and you can quickly and easily create a brand new document without having to bring up any other programs. All quick tips are here: https://shakeuplearning.com/quick-tip-of-the-week/. Lessons Learned From Remote Learning Our principals and administrators have been the first line of coordination and strategy when it comes to responding to this pandemic. I have spoken with just about every perspective at this point, and I thought it was time to hear from a leader who is making great strides in remote learning, Principal Evan Robb. The District Response to Remote Learning Their first order of business was to figure out exactly what was going on from the state level. Once it was confirmed that schools were closing, they needed to determine how best to close out the third quarter of school. Luckily their schools were already using Chromebooks and Google Classroom very heavily, so they just had to alter their lesson structure. After squaring away the third quarter, they had to work out a plan to get through the fourth quarter while still following state mandates for performance and attendance. There have been so many changes coming so quickly. The most important thing has been staying on top of changes and communicating them to parents, teachers, and staff.  The Communication Plan Evan shares that they have been communicating with parents and students through Google Classroom, email, and the phone. They do use Screencastify and Google Hangouts Meet, but no other streaming platforms have made sense to implement at this time.  He doesn’t want the kids to learn new software remotely. Instead, they have focused on enhancing the use of platforms their kids are already comfortable navigating. There are so many other stressors right now, and his goal is to not add to them. This is simply not the time for new tools.  The Remote Learning Plan As with the thought on which tools to use, they are working on the simplest way to master big concepts. This entire experience is one of learning and growing, so they are focused on providing lessons and information that require thought and growth.  Evan is concerned that the disparity in the level of knowledge amongst the kids will be higher than ever. Because every child has a different home life, there is no way to confirm that they are exposed to the same level of educational opportunities.  He is very “anti-busy work.” Especially right now because busy work is just added stress. Kids need to be given lessons that focus on increasing their skills.  The Assessment Plan Right now their assessments are formative. Now that the academic year is wrapping up, the administration in his district is working on a plan for assessments at the beginning of the new school year. The concern is the obvious level of disparity between students with engaged family members and those without. While this time has opened many people’s eyes on the benefits of flexibility regarding the school day and how to help students learn, it has also pushed some students farther away from positive school experiences.  This new mindset of flexible schedules and varying teaching styles will certainly be needed as we prepare to get back into the classroom because some students are simply going to need more help.  The Opportunity Evan truly believes that positive changes are going to come out of this. Now that kids aren’t motivated by a number grade and there is no test to teach to, he’s found that more of his students are engaged.  We’ve all known that the education system is broken. We’ve known that for years and years, and now this new social experiment has been thrust upon us. For so long the psychology has been that the only way to get kids to do school is to mandate it. But what Evan has found is that those students who don’t care to pass also don’t care about school requirements. Those kids still want to learn, they just don’t want to or can’t learn in a traditional school environment. His hope is that this experiment will change the philosophy of how we teach our youngsters. Even those that have been resistant to change have made great strides.  Now is the Time to Build Engagement This is not the time to be assessing teachers’ performance. Evan said that he’d heard of districts where teachers are being graded on their ability to make remote learning work. That is not what this time should be about. Engage with your teachers, engage with your students, build that trust and that bridge for communication, and let’s see where the next few months take us. This is not a competition, we are just trying to get through this with everyone healthy and whole. Connect with Evan: Email: robbe@clarke.k12.va.us Twitter: @ERobbPrincipal Website: https://robbcommunications.com/ Evan's Blog Evan's Podcast Evan on Premiere Speakers Podcast Question of the Week What advice would you give someone who is about to start their first week of remote learning?    Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here.  

Access the full blog post and show notes here. This week I am interviewing two students who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and are experiencing remote learning first-hand. Getting the student perspective is so critical. Here's what students have to say about remote learning! These unprecedented times have brought to light so many issues in education, but if we don't ask students about their experience, we will never understand the impact. My cousin Charlotte is in the 3rd grade and has plenty to say about this situation. On the flip side, Elena is joining me to share her experience with remote learning as a graduating senior. Their insight is so powerful! Every educator needs to take the time to hear what students have to say about remote learning. Shoutout Thank you to Jennifer Green for her wonderful tweet about Shake Up Learning and how it has impacted her career.  Quick Tip of the Week: Customize the Google Classroom Stream The Stream is your Google Classroom communication hub. This is where you post announcements and keep students informed. By default, the Stream will also show notifications of new items posted on the classwork page. For some, this feels like duplication and can muddy up the Stream. (Ha! See what I did there.) If you’re using the Classwork page, you can choose a collapsed or expanded view for Classwork notifications on the Stream page. You can also hide them entirely from the Stream page. Go to classroom.google.com. Click the class. On the Stream page, click Settings. Under General, next to Classwork on the Stream, select an option: You can learn more about all of the Class settings here. All quick tips are here: https://shakeuplearning.com/quick-tip-of-the-week/ What Students Have to Say About Remote Learning Over the last several weeks, I have talked to a variety of teachers and administrators about their experience with remote learning. We have all been experiencing this pandemic differently. This is why I wanted to chat with students to get their perspective. My cousin Charlotte is in the third grade and had a lot to say about missing school. The Pandemic: From the Perspective of a Third Grader First up, I’m chatting with Charlotte Dollins, my cousin, about how remote learning has affected her third-grade year. At this point, she definitely doesn’t think learning at home is much fun. She misses art, recess, and seeing her friends. She’s been busy doing her school "work" online and only gets to communicate with one of her teachers a few times a week. Charlotte also shared that her teacher just introduced Friendship Friday, where they join a Zoom meeting to connect and see their friends. These connections are not about schoolwork or learning. I love this idea! It's so important to give kids a way to make those social and emotional connections outside of the lesson or assignment.Charlotte has been spending more time with her dad, who is working from home while managing Charlotte and her little brother. She’s missing her teachers and her friends as well as the school library. Gotta love a girl who misses the library! At this point, she thinks it should be a summer vacation already. (Me too, Charlotte!) The Pandemic: From the Perspective of a High School Senior Next, I welcome Elena Grande to the show to share her experience because this is her senior year in high school. She’s missing out on the last semester and many senior milestones. Elena has such a mature attitude and is taking it all in stride.She equates this period to the five stages of grief. She keeps vacillating back and forth between acceptance and denial. In retrospect, life will continue, and everyone will be fine, but it's tough missing prom and graduation! There have definitely been tears. She’s been working on staying in touch with her friends, and they text frequently, but that has only helped Elena realize that she doesn’t really like texting. When she gets to Facetime, it’s so much better.  Remote Learning During Senior Year Elena admits that the initial days of remote learning were a bit chaotic and tense. There were already tools in place, but to be fully remote was an entirely new world.  The worst part has been trying to keep to a schedule and making sure she gets all of her school work done when she doesn’t want to. Some classes have been giving more work than others, and more specifically, she feels she is often assigned busywork. She thinks that the grading system is unfair at times. As a top student enrolled in several AP courses, it's difficult when you aren't rewarded with a grade that reflects your learning. Their grades are static and frozen from before the school closures, but if students do no schoolwork while at home, they could be assigned an incomplete and not be allowed to graduate.  Elena said it’s crazy to think about how much work she has put in during the last couple of years that is now unnecessary. Even worse are the changes to her AP exams and requirements. How Does it Feel to Miss Those Big Senior Moments?  Prom has been canceled. Elena said that it feels really surreal. She hasn’t even really processed that completely because her prom wasn’t scheduled until May. Once that date comes and goes, she knows she will have all the feelings.  She’s planning to do a virtual prom because she has the dress--why not get dressed up and share it with her friends.  Graduation is still on the books for May, but an alternate date has been set for August. They’re looking at venues they could use, but for Elena, it's hard to imagine never walking across the stage at her graduation. It’s All About the Little Things All the little things like kids rushing off after the bell and settling into class… those are hard to miss. Elena also said that she misses her teachers and her classes. She recounts the last day before spring break, and she just walked out without a backward glance. It’s odd to realize that all those little things are things to cherish rather than take for granted.  The worst thing about being stuck at home is not having options. It’s one thing not to want to go out, but not to have the opportunity to go out, to be told that you can’t, changes everything. The best thing that has come out of this time is the fact that she’s been able to spend more time with her family. They already had good family relationships, but they were all busy and on different schedules, so this time together has been nice.  Elena’s positivity was so refreshing. Her answers regarding grades, what school is about, and what she would love to tell teachers were spot on and definitely something we all need to hear. Podcast Question of the Week What’s one thing you learned from Charlotte and Elena that will help you better connect with your students during remote learning?    Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group.  

Access the full blog post and show notes here. Leading from home through a crisis is a whole new beast. We, as educators and leaders, find ourselves leading from a very unexpected place. Home.  Good leaders step up and lead through hard times, and that's exactly what I see happening every day. I have never been more proud to call myself a teacher. Teachers are stepping up and doing things they've never done before, often without any training. No one could have ever predicted we would be in this crisis, and that teachers and school leaders would be leading from home, but what have we learned? Where do we go from here? What will be our new normal? Join me for this in-depth episode on leading through crisis and beyond for teachers and educational leaders. Shoutout All the tech coaches in my Tech Coach Collaborative Group. Everyone has been so supportive and driven to help everyone thrive during this time. Quick Tip of the Week Google Classroom: Use Private Comments for Reflection on assignments.  Some teachers take the private comments feature a step further and make it part of the assignment by requiring that students add a reflection as a private comment after they submit their assignment. Sean Fahey suggests using an open-ended question or give students a prompt like, “What did you like most about the assignment?” or “What part challenged you the most?” Be sure to add this to your directions, so they don’t forget! Watch this video to learn how! All quick tips are here: https://shakeuplearning.com/quick-tip-of-the-week/ Leading Through Crisis and Beyond These are truly unprecedented times. As I’m recording, we are still deep in the clutches of the Covid-19 pandemic and emergency school closures. This means educators all over the country find themselves leading from home. This is a post I never thought I would write. Our world has been turned upside down, and our plans have changed. Suddenly, I find myself writing about leading from home through a crisis. As many schools, teachers, and other educational leaders are scrambling to deliver remote learning from our own homes; we find ourselves leading from an unexpected place. Teachers are leading their students from home. Principals are leading their campuses from home. Technology coaches and leaders are leading from home. Even Superintendents are suddenly leading hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, staff, and parents from their own homes. We don't have answers, but we have many problems and obstacles in front of us. Many of us are over-stressed, anxious, and worried about the virus, our loved ones, the future--the future of school, the future of the economy, and the future of our nation. This global crisis will be marked on the history timeline of every country around the world. Because you are a leader, the pressure is that much greater. You are not just worried about yourself and your loved ones, but your students and your school. "How do we lead during a crisis?" - Craig Groeschel Rest assured, we will get through this---TOGETHER! Good leaders step up and lead through hard times, and that's exactly what I see happening every day. I have never been more proud to call myself a teacher. Teachers are stepping up and doing things they've never done before, often without any training.The pressure is greater than ever for us to be a support system to our students and their families, but we are also worried and focused on our own families. So how do you lead through a crisis? Go. Do. Support. This is what educators do. Anyone who ever thought being a teacher was easy is suddenly realizing that teachers are worth their weight in gold! (Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast) Take Care of Business Now We have the time and the opportunity to move the education system forward in a dramatic way. This is the opportunity to take care of issues that should have been done months or even years ago. For many educators, the tech training they’ve been putting off has suddenly become a must-have skill. Never let a good crisis go to waste! We have many opportunities before us to lead like never before. This is the opportunity to take care of issues that should have been done months or even years ago. For many educators, that tech training you've been putting off has suddenly become a must-have skill. The 4 Phases of Crisis-Driven Remote Learning Phase 1: Emergency/Survival The first phase is the emergency/survival mode. Many schools had already set the groundwork for digital learning and were able to adapt more quickly. For a host of others, this time has brought to light issues that need to be addressed as quickly as possible. You may still be in this phase right now. Phase 2: Plan in Place The second phase is when we start to hit our groove. The plan is in place, and most everyone knows the expectations. The lessons are laid out, we’ve started to figure out how to support each other and our students, and things have started to flow. Many districts are in this phase right now. Phase 3: Wrap Up the School Year Next, we will see the wrap-up. We’re wrapping up the school year to end this semester. However, now administrators are focused on how they can properly report on attendance numbers, support, grades, etc. to pass federal and state laws and requirements. I expect to see some last-minute pressure on administrators and teachers to comply with requirements at the state and federal level. Phase 4: The New Normal So what’s next? Figuring out our new normal. We don't know what this will look like yet or what school will look like in the fall. We do know that we will need digital learning tools for communication, collaboration, and to engage our students in learning inside and outside of the classroom. The need will still be there. What We've Learned - The Gaps! Our gaps have become very apparent! Digital Equity Equity is one of the huge gaps. I commend those schools have been working triple time to offer wifi access and resources to kids who don’t necessarily have the means. The pandemic is truly highlighting the areas of need where equity in education doesn’t exist. This gap needs to be at the top of our list! (Learn more about digital equity in e51 with Ken Shelton.) Skills There are also so many gaps in the skills of teachers and students. The demand for basic digital learning skills has hit a new high. This emergency school closure has shown how many teachers haven't received training and professional learning. Schools who invested in meaningful PD for their teachers and set a standard for digital assignments were much more prepared. Digital Tools The need for digital tools is also bigger than ever. Schools and teachers who had ignored things like G Suite and Google Classroom were in a sink or swim situation. Now is not the time for new tools, as we learned from Jennifer Pearson. But if schools didn't have anything in place or expectations for teachers to use it, you had to find a solution quickly. Offline and Online Activities Even though students may be at home, even those with access to the Internet and devices, we don't need kids sitting in front of screens all day. The school day cannot be replicated online. We need a balance of offline and online activities, as mentioned in episode 57. Communication The need for concise and streamlined communication is ever apparent. Communication within districts and campuses, as well and student and family communication needs more context, and needs to be written in a way that all stakeholders understand, including making it available in multiple languages. Many schools had policies and communications tools in place, which helped them communicate their home learning plans. Those who did not have streamlined plans have suffered and scrambled. Privacy and Safety Privacy and safety for our students and families have become a hot topic among schools and the media. We knew that protecting students was important at school, but how do we protect them at home? Digital Citizenship Digital citizenship is more important than ever. Students need to learn and understand how to behave appropriately online, online etiquette, and how to protect themselves. Leaning on G Suite, Microsoft, and other Tools to Survive Most schools have found themselves leaning heavily on G Suite or Microsoft tools to survive. Some were already users, some only had access without training, and some scrambled to get access in place so they could manage remote learning. Why G Suite Now? Teachers, students, parents, and schools need a one-stop-shop to distribute assignments. (Google Classroom) The need for a video conferencing tool to connect and actually see faces! (Google Meet) And also the need for a better understanding of cloud computing, sharing, and collaboration. I've answered a lot of basic questions from new users! (See also The Guide to Google Drive Sharing.) Why G Suite Later? We've made great strides over the last few weeks. Many teachers and students have gained new skills, and we don't want to lose that momentum. But remember, the focus should NEVER be on the technology, but on the learning goals, no matter where the learning takes place. Learn What’s Next Schools have been leaning on G Suite and Microsoft to survive. I’ve updated several of my resources. You need to know what it means to use cloud computing. These tools are helping us to survive, but they will also be vital as we move forward. The number one purpose of these tools is collaboration. We will be able to maximize the skills learned during this period when we return to the new normal. School leaders guide your teachers to the BEST resources to support your goals. Curate and share! Don't overwhelm with a massive list of resources and links. Leaders must curate! Connect and learn on social media, host a Twitter chat, create a Facebook group, or just search a useful hashtag. The Opportunity for Dynamic Learning You are still a teacher! You still have your instructional skills. Don't forget that! This period is not about digitizing a bunch of junk. Use this time to better your students and their attitude toward learning.  It's okay to fail. We are all learning, and we are better together. We will use these new opportunities to move toward more dynamic learning experiences for our students when we return to the new normal. Hang in there! Podcast Question of the Week What has been the biggest lesson you learned during this remote learning period?    Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group. FREE Webinar! G Suite for School Leaders: Leading the Normal with a Framework for Meaningful Digital Learning Education has forever been changed by the coronavirus and subsequent school closures. You have G Suite for Education at your school, and it helped your teachers survive home learning, but what's next? Let's explore ways to move forward into the "new normal" of school. Digital learning is now more important than ever. In this webinar, I will share tips for survival now, what's next, and a framework for meaningful digital learning that will take us to the next level. REGISTER HERE!

Access the full blog post with links, pictures, and videos here. Working and teaching from home is a whole new ballgame, but it is possible to do it productively. I’m sharing my best tips to help you work from home and get things done at the same time--everything from planning the night before to journaling and giving yourself grace.  This is a trying time, but it certainly isn’t impossible. I’ve been working from home for several years now, so I’m laying it all out there. Truth be told, most of these productivity hacks are tips I would recommend whether you are working from home or school. But working from home does give you more flexibility to organize your day in a way that works for you in the home environment. Shoutout Jennifer Pearson checked back in after her bonus episode. She provided some additional tips and information for how you can get back some one-on-one time with your students through “office hours.” Please note, this post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something from my link, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Shake Up Learning. Quick Tip of the Week: Bookmark the Classwork Page in Google Classroom In Google Chrome, you can add it to your bookmarks bar for quick access. To enable the bookmarks bar, click the 3 dots near the top-right in Chrome, then select bookmarks, and make sure the bookmarks bar is enabled. Go to the Classwork page for the class you wish to bookmark. Then you can simply click-and-drag the lock next to the URL in the Omnibox to add the bookmark to your bar. Watch this video to learn how! Work From Home AND Get Things Done! Every single one of us has a different situation happening at home, but we can all still find ways to be productive each day. Working from home is a challenge even under the best of circumstances, so I wanted to share some amazing productivity hacks to help you navigate this time. I promise you can maximize your time at home and get things done! Goal Setting Have you set goals for the week, the month, or the year! Goals will help you stay focused on what matters and make things happen. Do you have a goal of cleaning out the garage, spring cleaning, cleaning up your Google Drive, or working toward a new degree? Take the time to set some personal and professional goals! I use Power Sheets to set goals each year and to revisit and revise goals throughout the year. I've been using Power Sheets for around four years, and I love the focus and clarity they give me. Plus, they are super cute! I get out my gel pens and go to town brainstorming, journaling, and setting big goals. 2020 PowerSheets Collection Nighttime Routines for a Successful Day Once you have clarified your goals, create some nightly routines. Review your calendar and to-do list: Before you go to bed, check your calendar and to-do list for the week. Don’t just look at the next day, look at the week as a whole, so you have a good high-level view of your week. Try affirmations: In case you’re not familiar with affirmations, they are short sentences aimed to affect the conscious and subconscious and positively impact our mindset. Read them aloud or to yourself. Anything you’re working through can be put into an affirmation to remind your brain of the goals you have. Here are some bedtime affirmations from Hal Elrod, the author of The Miracle Morning. Journal/Reflect: Reflect on the day. What went well? What didn't? Then journal through all the things that are currently causing your stress. Pour your heart out and let it go.  Morning Routines I've always been an early riser, and I do believe this time in the morning helps me attack the day with more gusto! If you are working from home, you may also be working around your kids and your spouse, so getting up early may be your only alone time. Use this time to help you reset and prepare for the day ahead. Here are some tips for setting up your day for success. Do these in whatever order works for you! Prayer/Meditation Exercise Journaling Morning Affirmations and Visualizations Review Goals (If you have set goals, it's time to do it!) Review To-Do List and prioritize Select your three most important tasks for the day. (MITs) Plan your day! Customize this routine to fit your needs, your goals, and your schedule. After I get up and ready, I have my coffee and do my daily devotional. This could be time to meditate, read a book, or devotional, whatever helps to give you space and put you in the right mindset for the day. I’m currently reading Dangerous Prayer by Craig Groeschel and Unshakeable by Christine Caine. Tend to Your Daily Mindset Work Morning Affirmations: Just like we had nighttime affirmations there are also daytime affirmations. There is something about reminding yourself about your goals each day that helps you prioritize them. Here's a daytime example from Hal Elrod. Visualizations: Visualize reaching your goals. You can close your eyes and imagine or create a vision board. You can also create a vision board in Google Slides.  Journaling: Then spend time journaling. Journal at night to de-stress and journal in the morning to write out what you need to get done that day. Exercise: I prefer to workout in the morning, but feel free to work this into your day where it works for you. Especially during quarantine, make time to get some fresh air. Get Down to Business Review: Review your goals, your to-do list, and review your calendar. If you do these together, you’ll be able to prioritize your tasks and make room in your day for small steps that move you forward. I use Omnifocus for my tasks. It's quite robust, but I also like Google Keep. There are a ton of to-do list apps. Find what works for you. I use Google Calendar for my calendar app. Did you know you can have Google Calendar email your daily agenda every morning? Prioritize Your Tasks: Determine your 3 Most Important Tasks for the day (MITs). There are several strategies to try, but I like using the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize my tasks. I don't use the Eisenhower Matrix every day, just when my list is long and overwhelming. I also prioritize all of my tasks with a letter and numbering system that I learned from the Franklin Covey method. Plan Your Day: Next, you’ll want to plan your day. Block out the times you plan to work on certain tasks. I love planners! There are so many fun and helpful options. I'm a fan of the Franklin Covey Planner, the Passion Planner, and the Slides Mania planner templates.  I am completely digital with my daily planner. I have even customized the Slides Mania planner template with my branding, my personal way of organizing tasks, and my personal goals. I saved it as a PDF and import it into Good Notes on my iPad Pro, so I can write on the planner with my Apple Pencil 2. I LOVE IT! Here's the planner template I used from Slides Mania. They also Lesson Planners, and directions on how to customize! If you want to use mine, you can click here to make a copy. Work from Home Productivity Techniques Time Blocking: Most human beings cannot stay inherently focused for 8 hours at a time. Instead, try time blocking your day. For bigger projects, and things that require you to think critically, try blocking out 1-2 hours to work on ONE THING. For instance, plan your day with a 1-2 hour block of time to work on grading and feedback.Pomodoro Technique: Take breaks! I use the Pomodoro Technique to stay productive within my time blocks. The Pomodoro Technique breaks work down into intervals. You work for 25-30 minutes and then take a 5-minute break. I like to use this time to walk around, stretch my legs, and pick up around the house or fold laundry. Then you go again.  I use an app called Focus To-Do on my iPhone for Pomodoro timers. Since most of our work is in front of screens these days, this is also a break for your eyes and from screen time. When I first heard of this, I thought it was crazy and that it would break my flow. NOT TRUE! It helps me stay hyper-focused when I need to be. I also recommend this technique for secondary students in the classroom doing deep work! Turn Off Distractions and Notifications: Turn off the TV. Turn off your notifications. No, you do not need to know that someone liked your social post as soon as it happens! Notifications on your phone and computer are a HUGE distraction. Limit your notifications to just your VIPs, and the things you MUST know immediately. During COVID-19, the news is important, but can also distract you. Find a balance, so this isn't ruining your focus or stressing you out. Instead, try batching these tasks and only checking updates, email, or other notifications 1-3 times/day. Try Music or White Noise: Some people can focus well with music. Others need silence. Adults generally know if they can be productive with music playing. If I need a mood boost, I will listen to some of my favorite tunes. But I know that I will start singing and dancing and get distracted if I do that too long. I have learned that I work well while listening to classical music. Baroque piano music is a particular favorite. There are also many ways to listen to white noise like the sounds of a restaurant or cafe, nature, rain, or even thunderstorms. Once upon a time, I used Noisli. I like how you can customize your own mix of sounds. I don't like that everything isn't free. I already pay for Spotify, and they have lots of options. You can also find great work music on YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Music, or Pandora. Batch Tasks: Batch your work tasks by working on time-consuming tasks only once or twice/day. Email can be a huge drain on your time and energy. Unless your job absolutely requires you to see and read an email as soon as it comes in, turn email notifications off! Check your email twice a day. You may need to communicate this to the people you work with, so they know your schedule and what to expect.  I also batch my errands, so I can save gas and limit time sitting in traffic. Don't forget self-care and grace! Take care of yourself, especially during quarantine. Take a walk, a drive, or escape in a hot bath! Most important is to give yourself grace. No one is perfect, and there are now awards for the best "Quarantiner!" You don’t have to follow the same path every day, planning is key to get things done! Resources:  Omnifocus Google Calendar Calendly Evernote Docs/Drive Trello Basecamp Book Recommendations: The Miracle Morning The Miracle Morning for Teachers Getting Things Done Free to Focus The Power of Habit Atomic Habits Deep Work Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life Power Sheets 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The 12 Week Year Dangerous Prayer by Craig Groeschel Unshakeable by Christine Caine Podcast Question of the Week Share one thing you are doing to be more productive while you work from home.    Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group.

Access the full blog post here. Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey, two amazing kinder teachers, join me to discuss home learning strategies for primary students that ALL teachers can use. These awesome educators share amazing home learning strategies for primary students, and honestly, ANY teacher can learn from this episode.  This is a MUST-LISTEN episode for all teachers. Shoutout Laura Steinbrink joined me on Episode 56 to chat about choice boards, but she’s back with an update. She is revising her choice board based on feedback from her students. Some of them prefer a big project rather than small ones. She shares how she has now updated her board to offer either one big project a week or several smaller ones. Keep shifting and changing to find what works for you and your students. Quick Tip of the Week: Copy Direct Link to Google Classroom Assignment Depending on how you are creating assignments in Google Classroom, this tip can help you quickly link to assignments elsewhere. Go to the 3 dots (more menu) on the assignment and select “copy link.” You can now share that assignment wherever else you need. Watch this YouTube video to learn how! Get all the weekly tips on this page. Home Learning Strategies for Primary Students That All Teachers Can Use! You are going to love the ideas from these two awesome kindergarten teachers. Together we will learn some home learning strategies for primary students that all teachers can use. Jessica and Christine, both kindergarten teachers, have been collaborating for over three years with their classes. They’ve set up a number of rituals for their kids so that they stay connected all year long. From the “Wish You Well” hearts to their daily updates on the weather and happenings, their kids know that learning happens outside of the classroom. These collaborations and technology integration during the regular class meetings have set these students up for success during the unexpected home learning that is now taking place. Jessica says this cross-country collaboration helps students better understand that learning can live outside the four walls fo the classroom. Their students already have a growth mindset and a foundational understanding about how learning works--giving them an advantage to understanding the new home learning approach. How Learning Has Changed on Opposite Ends of the Country California hasn’t fully stepped into a true digital classroom. Their spring break is coming up soon, so until then, they’ve been providing supplements and enrichment activities for families. After the break, Christine thinks they’ll move to requiring the kids to turn in assignments and do more targeted activities. New Jersey instead has stepped fully into focusing on ongoing learning versus just enrichment. They are working to keep grade-level consistency as well, which is extremely important. Jessica mentions that both districts are using similar technology; they’re overall goals are just a bit different. Why Supporting Families is Important Right Now This change has been hugely impactful on parents, so giving them the tools and support that they need to help educate their children is necessary. Jessica shares how her district is using Seesaw and Flipgrid to help provide spaces for the parents and kids to learn and communicate.  Also, the focus is on hands-on learning and experiences versus “book” learning. For the youngest students, we have to be careful with too much screen time. It’s also important to note that for many families, school is happening in the evening. They need to have access to resources even though they aren’t teaching during the regular school day. These technology tools were already in place before schools closed. This is not the time for new tools, use the tools that have already been proven.  What Has Been the Expectation for Time and Assignments? The goal for both Jessica and Christine’s districts has been to promote learning without expecting these kids to sit in front of a screen. They’ve put together the resources and materials that parents need to help their students learn through experience. The districts have made it known that consistency is a priority, but that there should also be a healthy dose of flexibility. They know that while parents want the best for their kids, they are not always equipped to teach their youngsters. Teaching Young Children From Home Framework Christine and Jessica walk us through their framework for teaching and learning from home with young children. Learn more about this framework and their approach in this post. [ctt template="1" link="Ea9Ic" via="yes" ]We have the opportunities to redefine our educational framework. If we choose tools and learning experiences wisely now, they can follow up back into the classroom.[/ctt] Recommendations for Teachers: Ensure a Method for Communication is in Place Create a Home Base for Information Develop Learning Connections Offer Purpose and an Authentic Audience Personalize Experiences Learn More About Innovating Play  Christine and Jessica have been working on creating resources for teachers to help them realize their strengths and how to build their communication systems. Think about the skills and goals that your kids have been working on and build out activities that help your students continue on those paths.  Christine shares the process they’ve created through Innovating Play to help teachers understand how their skills translate to the digital learning space. She builds a house with the foundation, walls, interior, and roof and explains how your classroom curriculum translates. Where is This Period Going to Take Us?  Both Christine and Jessica hope that the tools and strategies we are using today continue once everything is back to normal. The involvement of parents during this time and the increased engagement with students in a more dynamic way are invaluable.  They share how you can help support your students’ parents by reducing the expectation. Help them redefine their norms and make this period relatable to other experiences they’ve had. What you need is for you and your child to be successful. Christine and Jessica share information on their upcoming book! We are looking forward to this amazing resource. About Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey Twitter: @PintoBeanz11   @jlabar2me Website: innovatingplay.world Title: Kindergarten Teachers Bio: Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey have been in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 18 years collectively. Their kindergarten classes have collaborated on a DAILY, yearlong, basis from their locations in California and New Jersey for a number of years. Christine and Jessica moderated the #InnovatingPlay/#GAfE4Littles Slow Flip Chat via Flipgrid for a year and a half, and are proud to be publishing a book with Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. When opportunities arise, Christine and Jessica travel to present about Innovating Play and how they preserve, protect, and transform early childhood experiences in and beyond the classroom. Super Slow Chat Book Edition Podcast Question of the Week How can my students and I grow together through this remote learning experience?    Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group.

Full blog post and show notes available here. Let's get real, y'all! While the world is battling the coronavirus, teachers and schools are scrambling to figure out what this home learning thing looks like. I've put together 12 practical tips for remote learning during school closures. To be clear, this is about this particular crisis situation. These are not the same tips that I would share for a normal school day. Let's keep this practical. Let's prioritize what's really important right now. Let's share and collaborate to make the best of this situation. 12 Practical Tips for Remote Learning During School Closures I wish I could do this for you. I wish I could take this burden off of the many teachers who are in a panic right now. Take comfort in the fact that we are all in this together. Here's some practical advice to consider for home learning during school closures. 1. Grace is Greater Than Grades We’ve never faced this problem before, and we need to make sure our priorities are in the right place. While many are focused on the tech, and how to deliver lessons electronically, we must face a harsher reality. This isn’t just an eLearning day. This is not a snow day. This is UNPRECEDENTED. Students, teachers, and parents are scared and suddenly balancing fears and anxiety with working and teaching from home. All of us, including you and me, need a little grace right now. Under normal circumstances, I would never recommend completion grades, but right now, they may be the best we can get. I wrote more about grace in this post. 2. Prioritize Emotional Needs For some of our students, we are their only safe place. They miss their teachers and the safety of school. Even our students that have safe and loving homes miss their classmates and teachers. Let's prioritize the emotional needs above the learning needs. I always come back to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and meeting these basic needs is more important than a worksheet or checklist. If you can, schedule a daily or weekly office hours check-in with your class. If your school has enabled a video conferencing tool like Zoom or Hangouts Meet, set aside a couple of hours to be online for any students who want to chat. Record a good morning video for your students. Show them your workspace, your family, your pet, anything to connect on a human level. Everyone is missing connections right now. Keep interactions light-hearted when possible. Try having a joke of the day, funny video of the day, or playing a game. 3. Choose a Platform and Stick with It! As I learned many weeks ago from my interview with Jennifer Pearson, a teacher who had been teaching her students in China remotely for many weeks, this is NOT the time to throw a bunch of new tools at our teachers and students. If you were using Google Classroom, or another LMS before your school closed, great! If not, you may be scrambling to figure this out--and that's okay. (Here are some cheat sheets to help with Google Classroom.) But as a campus, and as a teacher, choose your platform and stick with it! Consistency is your best friend right now. It doesn't need to be fancy. It doesn't need to be innovative. Create a one-stop-shop for your students--something I have always recommended. Whether that is Google Classroom, a Google Doc, a Google Site, SeeSaw, Microsoft Teams, whatever, keep it simple! Only use new tools if you haven't been using this kind of technology at all! We are in survival mode. If we can get kids to engage in any kind of learning right now, we should count ourselves lucky. 4. Prioritize Offline Activities for Equity We need more offline activities than online activities for multiple reasons: Digital equity is a significant problem in most areas, so we must give students offline options. Even students with devices and an Internet connection, shouldn't spend all day in front of a screen. The distractions online have always been an issue, but now more than ever, as coronavirus talks dominate every media. The stress of this on parents, teachers, and students is tremendous. Keep it simple! Give students offline options for every activity you assign. Get creative! Offline or paper choice boards, at home BINGO, scavenger hunts, and more, can keep students engaged and entertained. They don't have to require rigor and critical thinking right now. I'm sorry, but just keeping it real. 5. Use a Simple Weekly Checklist Jennifer Pearson also recommended the checklist idea, but I've seen so many crazy templates floating around, it's essential to keep things simple. It doesn't have to be daily. Many schools are embracing a partial week schedule, which I think is a good idea. Assigning activities for the week will simplify communications and the turn-in process. This can be a simple Google Doc or Word Doc, printed for those without access. I would even consider creating a 2-3 week checklist to simplify even more. Check out the weekly checklists shared in this post. 6. Reduce Work by AT LEAST HALF Jennifer Pearson learned early on that you cannot replicate the school schedule every day at home. She recommends reducing the workload by half. I say you may need to take that even further than half. Again, we cannot replicate the school day at home. 7. It's NOT About the FREE Tech Tools Times are tough. Remote teaching and learning is hard, and many teachers, students, and parents find themselves increasingly dependent on technology right now. I am happy to see technology embraced, even if it is out of necessity. However, the focus of what we teach should still be aligned with our learning goals, not the technology. In fact, now, more than ever, we need to be equitable, patient, and full of grace for all our learners. I get it. Right now, teachers need help. They are searching for it, and desperate to find a solution to help them manage this mess we call remote learning, home learning, distance learning...Heck! We don't even know what to call it because it is so new and unprecedented. Take a deep breath. You got this. You are a teacher, and our bottom line is still about learning and supporting our students, not about finding the BEST tech tool. Yes, it's great that so many are available during this crisis, but these giant lists are not useful to the average classroom teacher. As Jennifer Pearson says, use what your students know. New tools can cause assignments to be late or wrong and can add to the anxiety over the situation. Digital learning leaders may find these lists useful, but for the average teacher or parent, it just adds to the confusion and chaos. Please do not overwhelm your classroom teachers with one hundred free tech tools. If you are a leader, take this list down to 3-7 tools for each grade level or subject area. 8. All Teacher Videos Should Be Recorded If you have the capability, record any live teacher videos, so students who cannot attend live don't feel left out. Even the ones without access may appreciate this when they return to school. While we have to be careful and follow privacy and protection laws for recording children if teachers are willing to record their lessons or a good morning video, let's make sure every child gets a chance to see it. That may mean that these are saved for later viewing for students without access. 9. Give Students DETAILED Directions Remember, without you there by their side; students have no context. They need even more detailed directions than usual. Here's a post on How to Package Your Digital Assignments that should give you some ideas. 10. No Assigned Group Work! As much as I usually encourage collaborative learning, now is not the time. This will over-complicate things for you and your students. Do not require that students collaborate or work together. Those students that can work together are already getting on Facetime to share the answers. Yes, I said it, and you know it will happen. Yet another reason to keep it simple and understand we can't control the environment. 11. Fail Forward We all have to have a growth mindset through this process and accept the fact that this is not going to be perfect. The control freak teachers and administrators will have to let that go. There is no way to control this. There is no way to know precisely what is happening in the home learning environment. It's all going to be fine, even if it is not perfect. Even if there are things we don't know and cannot predict at this moment, it is what it is. I beg administrators not to micromanage teachers and students during this time. Even if you ask teachers and students to track EVERYTHING right now, it will not be accurate. Treat your teachers as the professionals they are. Trust them to know what's happening with their students. Just because you can't control it, doesn't mean we should be micromanaging. This doesn't help the situation at all, and in fact, it is adding more stress and anxiety to an already stressful situation. No matter what your role in education, we all have to let go and accept that this is out of our control. You will learn things from day one. You will adapt and be flexible because you are an educator, and that's what we've always done. 12. Practice Self Care Don't forget to take care of yourself during all of this! Being a teacher is hard under normal circumstances. You are about to put on your superhero cape and FLY! I know you can do what needs to be done, but be sure you take time to relax, exercise, pray, meditate, take a long bath, whatever you can do to keep your stress and anxiety down so you can be there for your students. And of course, practice social distancing, stay home if you can, and by all means, WASH YOUR HANDS! This is NOT Our Tech Moment. As much as technology has suddenly become a priority, even for the most resistant teachers, this is not our moment. By "our," I mean all of us who work in edtech, support edtech, promote edtech, and love edtech. Leaders in digital learning are also suddenly very popular, and this is our moment to help and support. Technology will help us survive this, but we also have to accept that survival mode means we can't expect innovative, dynamic learning experiences in an environment we can't control. Even in schools that are working hard to send home devices and hot spots, we have to accept the fact that we have ZERO control over what happens in the home. When we return to school, I do believe there will be a renewed interest in digital learning, and then we will have our moment. Thank you for all you do! I don't think there has been a time when I have ever been more proud to be an educator! Resources to Help FREE Resources, Podcasts, Blog Posts, Cheat Sheets, & More! I am working day and night to create FREE resources, videos, podcasts, cheat sheets, and more. New podcasts and blog posts are in the works to help you through this. I created a brand new Google Classroom Cheat Sheets, one for teachers, and one for students. I hope these help more teachers who suddenly find themselves having to learn a new platform. I've created a Remote Learning Resource page, curating all of the resources that are specifically useful at this time. I have been blogging for more than six years, and have created hundreds of free articles, podcasts, ebooks, cheat sheets, webinars, and more. Check out FREE PD for Teachers Stuck at Home. I am also creating and adding new YouTube videos to my channel. Subscribe to the Shake Up Learning channel so you get notified. FREE Tech Coach Collaborative I am also putting together a collaborative group for digital learning leaders and tech coaches. It's a work in progress, but we are better together. Join us for weekly meetings and shared resources. 50% Off Online Courses I have also discounted my current online courses by 50%. I wish I could give these away for free. Please know, there is a cost to these courses, the platform, customer service, and providing service hours. The purchase of these courses helps me continue to create all of the FREE resources that I provide. MUST USE COUPON = homelearning at checkout to claim the 50% discount. 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Access the full blog post here. Let’s face it, not every topic or subject is something intrinsically interesting to young learners. This is why I have a special on-air coaching episode for you with Debra Copeland and Rebekah Munoz.  Get ready to learn how you can start engaging students who aren’t interested in the content you’re presenting to them.  I wish students would love our content as much as their teachers, but it's just not gonna happen. There will always be topics that interest different students, and there will always be struggles with skills that are challenging. Writing is one of those challenges. As a former language arts teacher, I'll admit, I struggled with teaching writing. It's not easy to teach, and it's definitely not easy for our young students to master, let alone enjoy. Let's dive into this on-air coaching episode with two teachers who are always striving to improve and engage students in new ways. But first... Shoutout Ryan Read called in on the SpeakPipe line to share ways he uses sketchnoting with his students. This goes back to Episode 48 with Carrie Baughcum as we discussed creative ways to use sketchnoting in the classroom. Quick Tip of the Week:  Check out this blog post from Jake Miller about a slides timer extension. Clay Smith is an educator in New York City, and he created a Chrome extension that allows you to put a live timer on your slides! Engaging Students Who Aren't Interested in the Content For Debra Copeland and Rebekah Munoz of Rudder MS, this is especially true. Their school is primarily filled with economically disadvantaged students who speak over 30 different languages.  They are both extremely busy heading different teams within their school to help bring in and train new teachers, build leaders, coaching sports, and helping with incorporating technology. If that weren’t enough, they teach ELA in a grade that is tested for STAAR.  The Biggest Struggle  When you teach in a school with students of such varied backgrounds and languages, it’s hard to help them hone their writing schools. For Debra and Rebekah, it’s especially hard because they are teaching their students to pass the state tests.  Rebekah shares that one of her biggest struggles is helping her students understand that the first draft is not the final draft. They aren’t motivated to learn how to make their writing better in many cases, because they don’t fully understand the language, or just aren’t engaged.  We dive deep in this call to see which tactics have worked best in Rebekah's classroom. She shares that having the process displayed and represented in stages on her wall has helped her students visualize the process better.  As they finish each section, they get to move their name down the line on the wall, and this has helped motivate more of her students, but there is still work to be done. While this process is improving, she wants more of her students to engage and understand the purpose. Ways to Increase Engagement Rebekah is already doing some amazing things with her students, but Debra and I help point out ways she could revise the lessons to make them more engaging. Rather than having to rely solely on self-revisions, she could allow peers to use suggesting edits in Google Docs. In this same way, to promote reading work out loud to hear the errors, she could be using Flipgrid to allow another student to read the work out loud and give meaningful feedback.  Debra has implemented both of these strategies, and they’ve helped both the writer and reviewer to level up their writing skills.  Why Reflection is Important to the Writing Process Whether a student is reviewing and reflecting on their own writing or someone else’s, their understanding of the writing process will improve. Going forward, Rebekah plans to use bits and pieces of Debra’s process and her own to help her students better understand the writing process.  She’s going to give her students a rubric to fill out as the writer reads their work and records on Flipgrid. The reviewers will fill out the rubric, and after everything is done, they can then make comments on the work.  This will all take place after they’ve done their mini-lessons on self-revision, and this will show them everything they missed. This will further show why revisions are so important to writing. How Could These Changes be Measured?  Rebekah would likely use modeling to reveal additional ways that students could reflect on their work. She wrote her own essay for this project, and in the future, would give the students the rubric to grade her work as well.  Debra mentions that Rebekah is really good at using Screencastify. She could record the modeling lesson so that students would be able to review the lesson as often as needed, and any absent students would have access to the lesson. Another way to use Screencastify would be to use the same draft and show the revision process over time. This way, Rebekah could point out why certain words were changed and why certain sections were re-written. I also mentioned the Draftback Chrome extension could be handy for seeing the revision process come to life. It would also help her better explain what she means by expecting their first drafts to “look” messy once revisions are done. Why Publishing the Student’s Work Changes Their Perspective Because of Shake Up Learning, Rebekah has been digging into expanding the audience that sees the students’ work. She’s been using Google sites to publish the final drafts of her student’s papers, and it has changed their willingness to perfect their work. She shares a recent project that they did regarding writing an email. The students got to email another student or teacher in the district to share different subjects. One of those subjects was how the student felt they’d changed from the prior year to this year.  The things the student’s shared really touched her. Students were proud to learn how to build their sites, and sharing how much their writing had improved. What Are Their Next Steps?  Debra wants to offer more opportunities to allow students more creative ways to present their ideas. The district is moving toward using Choice Boards. She is working to make the writing more authentic and real world. Rebekah completely agrees. She is trying to teach her students how to be engaged authentically and to take away the fact that this is not for a grade but for life. She wants to build life-long learners.  About Debra Copeland 36 years teaching preschool, elementary, and middle school Teaching Fellowship for 3 years with pre-service teachers at University of Texas San Antonio Published Author in Curriculum Theory - De-Mythologizing Educational Reform (ROOT) Second year at Rudder Middle School as an Instructional Coach for ELA Debra on Twitter About Rebekah Munoz 10 years of teaching experience- ELA grades 6-7 Taught my first 5 years in South Texas- the majority of my students were ESLs/At Risk/Eco Dis from Mexico Have been at Rudder MS for 5 years- similar demographics  All my teaching experience has been at Title 1 campuses My passion is geared towards low performing and reluctant readers My goal is to motivate students to fall in love with reading and become lifelong learners I enjoy taking risks with technology and thinking outside the box with traditional lesson plans Rebekah on Twitter Podcast Question of the Week:  What strategies do you use to better engage students in the content that doesn’t interest them?   Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. 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Access the full blog post and show notes here. Have you ever struggled with creating engaging activities for your students that provide hands-on learning and real-world knowledge? Chris Aviles joins me to chat about the power of student entrepreneurship and how you can use it in the classroom. His students are creating businesses, raising money, and using that money to help change the world. Ready for some new ideas on how to better engage and prepare your students?  Shoutout Shout out to all of the educators in Orange County Public Schools in Florida. I hope you enjoyed the presentation I did recently on your digital learning day. I had so much fun. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Quick Tip of the Week Need a quick timer for your classroom? Try using Google Search. Go to Google Search and type in the type of timer you need for your classroom, i.e., 10-minute timer, and then hit submit. A timer will show at the top of your search, automatically start, and allow you to project it full screen. Easy peasy! From the Jersey Shore to Teched Up Teacher Chris Aviles wasn’t always a recovering high school English teacher. Did you know Chris appeared in a few scenes of The Jersey Shore reality tv show? You can spot him in season one! Chris later moved on to his true calling, education. He is now a teacher at Knollwood Middle School, where he runs the Fair Haven Innovates program. It’s a 21st-century life, innovation, and technology program for 4th to 8th graders. What IS the Fair Haven Innovates program?  When Chris started working with the Fair Haven school district, he was tasked with creating an after school program. He built the Make Ready program in which students learned how to take electronics apart and put them back together. They were left with a bunch of leftover parts, and rather than throw them away; the kids decided they wanted to use them for art projects. Soon enough, parents were complaining about all of the projects the kids were bringing home, so the kids asked if they could sell their art. It was decided that they could, and they made a little bit of money. Then next year, Chris started working with the third graders, and several of them asked about starting a business. Chris now takes the students who hate math the most and help them realize how math is used in the real world. It wasn’t long before the program started making waves, and Chris shares a story about Slack approaching the kids to create fidget spinners. This led to more positive press, and the district approached Chris about creating a district-wide program. Why Entrepreneurship is so Important Chris started the program after listening to the voices of his students. They wanted to build their own businesses, but this morphed as he realized that what his kids needed wasn’t more busywork, they needed experiences. Entrepreneurship is like a mirror. Whatever you put into it is what you’re going to get out of it. These kids learn the foundations of business while also realizing the value of hard work. It’s been an amazing experience to watch and certainly one that he looks forward to seeing. The pride his students find in ownership is huge. What Types of Skills Are His Students Learning?  The beauty of this type of program is that the kids are learning tangentially. They are putting together all of the subjects in one project. They also have to learn how to become master problem solvers. Chris says that he’s not teaching entrepreneurship, he’s creating problem solvers. When you take a kid who maybe doesn’t like one subject or another and then put them in charge of creating, marketing, and building a business, they become better learners overall.  This program really embodies a program where students are engaged and learning and doing so in a cross-curricular way. How Can You Approach Getting Buy-In From Administrators?  The best way to approach your administrators is by approaching them with everything mapped out. Be ready to show how this type of program brings fluidity to teaching and learning while approaching multiple subjects at the same time. It’s much easier to ask for forgiveness than permission, and many times there won’t be any apologies so long as you did the work and research in advance. Chris encourages teachers to try it because this program is real, relevant, and sought after, and not to mention that entrepreneurship is future-proof. Additional Resources  Teched Up Teacher Real World Scholars Charity The EdCorps Classroom by Chris Aviles Connect with Chris Chris on Facebook Chris on Instagram Chris on Twitter Teched Up Teacher Podcast Question of the Week How can you help cultivate entrepreneurial skills in your students that solve real-world problems?   Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group.

Access the full blog post and show notes here. One of the biggest issues facing the learning community today is creating diverse and equitable educational practices, tools and strategies.  Ken Shelton has spent over 14 years working to create digital equity in our classrooms and speaking on why it matters. His extensive work at the policy level led to his appointment as the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Education Technology Taskforce. He is going to help us analyze the digital equity and inclusion problem to find better ways to provide a diverse and equitable educational experience. But first... Shoutout Shout out to all of my friends with Northside ISD in San Antonio, specifically at Thornton Elementary and Rudder Middle Schools. I was there recently delivering staff development instruction and we had a blast. Thank you for your time and for everything you’re doing to help our students grow. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Quick Tip of the Week This week I wanted to share a Chrome extension that I almost forgot that I use because I use it so frequently. It’s called Eye Dropper and it allows you to go grab any color off of a webpage and save it to a palette. You can pull the hex code and incorporate them into your projects. #Techquity - What Does it Mean? The search for digital equity is multi-tiered and doesn’t stop at the need for access to devices. Techquity encompasses the entire structure and framework for creating connections in a digital space. No matter the number of devices you have, if your network is lacking, they won’t work.  Additionally, the apps and information that each child has access to need to be uniform. This is why Ken and I are such proponents of using the Google Suite of tools. Those tools allow districts and students the opportunity to connect across platforms in a uniform way while building a tech-based knowledge infrastructure.  Being fully connected in a digital space means having the infrastructure, the device, and the mechanisms for making those meaningful connections. Using Techquity to Create Cross-Cultural Experiences For too long, the information provided to our kids has been diluted and sanitized. Technology helps bring together different cultures, thoughts, and opinions. By using the Google Suite, those differences are weaved together into a vast multi-cultural community that spans districts. The importance here is helping students to think on a level of inclusion and this is only possible when they have access to the right tools and opportunity. The internet opens up a world of knowledge and understanding that simply needs to be fostered in our kids’ minds. Do you know what your kids are reading? What are you assigning to them? You cannot adequately assess any student’s reading comprehension if all students are reading the exact same thing. The literature we bring to our kids needs to be inclusive of different religions, cultures, and voices. The same can be said of our STEM programs. Why are girls so under-represented in STEM programs? Because there are so few female teachers there to show them they can do it. The system, in general, needs an overhaul so that our young, impressionable minds can once again see themselves as being able to do anything they want to with representation.  How Can You Help Bridge the Gap?  The very first thing that educators can do to bridge the gap and create more equity in their classrooms is to become educated. So few programs include discussions of diversity and inclusion and how to create a more connected classroom. We need to make it a point to bring these concepts into our continuing education and development programs. When you know better, you do better (thank you, Maya Angelou), and as Ken states, without a deep understanding of the effects of a lack of diversity in the curriculum, it’s hard to understand what the kids are going through.  If you are learning something or become aware of something that you didn’t know before, drop the guilt, and work to overcome the barriers that you’ve come upon. Becoming culturally responsive means that as you learn more, you adapt and work to increase engagement and awareness.  How Can Developmental Learning Specialists With the Techquity Issue? While it is difficult to bring up these conversations, it is not impossible. When you leave the guilt behind and work on creating effective strategies for changing the educational culture within your school, you leave the checkbox behind. This is not a checkbox issue. This is a change that needs to be addressed from a place of sustainability. The equity issue is not a one and done issue when it comes to creating true change. You cannot attend a workshop and come out equipped to address the issues in an ongoing fashion. Instead, this topic should be approached from multiple sides, and discussed often to enact permanent change. You have to have an administration who is willing to tackle this issue and embrace  an ongoing conversation. Using Technology to Level the Playing Field When technology is used correctly, you can destroy the barriers to communication that decrease connection. We need to use technology as the catalyst to facilitate meaningful changes in continuing education and development. What’s been most inspirational for Ken was connecting with a group of students. Even though they had graduated, he had become such a fixture in their education, that they wanted to send him a picture of their graduation.  The only way this was possible was through technology, and it further solidified the fact that technology is the catalyst for change. It also wouldn’t be possible if the teacher were less aware of the benefits of diversity and ongoing communication with the class.  Ken’s Advice for Getting Started with Techquity Teachers… you need to be on social media. English teachers, reach out to the authors that you’re studying and see if they are willing to speak to the class. Math teachers, think of having interviews with influential people in the field and have your students complete assignments. The same is true for all of the other core subjects. The question is, how can you use technology to create equity and social inclusion in your classroom? How can you gain access to knowledge that you don’t currently have? Think of the message this sends to your students. Simply having the courage to reach out to someone shows students that they do not have to leave communications behind. Where Can You Go to Dig Deeper?  Teaching Tolerance Code Switch Podcast Leading Equity Podcast Revisionist History Podcast A Pathway for Being Better, Doing Better - Ken’s conglomeration of resources and books that all educators should review. Is There Techquity in Your Chromebook Infused Classroom by Holly Clark and Ken Shelton Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum Teaching Other People’s Children by Cynthia Ballenger Connect with Ken Ken’s Website Ken on Twitter Ken on Instagram Podcast Question of the Week How can we create culturally responsive and equitable digital learning experiences for our students?  Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group.

Access full blog post and show notes here. If you’re a tech coach or instructional learning professional, you won’t want to miss this interview with Jim Knight.  Jim is sharing The Instructional Playbook he uses to create strong relationships between coaches and teachers and how professional development has changed over the years.  Taking on the role of a coach can mean different things to different people, but you really want to maximize your impact on instructional and student learning, this episode is for you! But first... Shoutout I want to give a shoutout to my TCEA Conference Volunteers: Meredith Jones, Lyndi Valicek, Kate O’Leary, Sloane Chinners, Nicole LaPoint, and Janet Winninghoff.  TCEA would not have been the same without all of your work and help. You can view all of my presentations from TCEA here. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Quick Tip of the Week This week I have two quick tips for you. There are two Chrome extensions that I use every day and had to share them with you. Check out Tab Scissors to split your Chrome tabs into two screens. Then once you need to put them back together, use Tab Glue.  These are perfect for when you need to compare documents, are grading papers, or are doing research for a lesson plan or project. The Instructional Coaching Guru Jim Knight is a true expert in the field of instructional coaching. He’s written and co-authored several books on the subject and has spent more than two decades studying the fields of professional learning and instructional coaching.  Jim is a Senior Partner of Instructional Coaching Group, a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning, and the recipient of several university teaching, innovation, and service awards. There is no better person to learn from if you’re looking into instructional coaching as a career path or if you are looking to implement coaching in your school. Honoring the Profession of Teaching I ask all of my potential interview guests to share what they would like to shake up as an educator. Jim believes that honoring the right of educators to make choices and decisions within their classrooms.  “If we want the schools our students deserve, teachers must receive excellent professional development, and that starts with honoring the professionalism of teachers by ensuring they have real choices to make about what happens in their classrooms.” - Jim Knight Professional development so often is a set of decisions made at an administrative level that is passed down to the educators in the classroom. By removing the right of those educators to make pertinent decisions about how to educate, we “deprofessionalize the profession.”  What is Instructional Coaching?  Jim describes instructional coaching as involving four things starting with exuding a way of being. This is the way you work with people. Essentially the conversations you have with teachers as a coach should be very similar to the way you spoke with them as a fellow educator. You are a partner. Next, you need a process. Jim uses the Impact Cycle. First, the teacher videos a lesson, goes over the data and then picks a goal to make the lesson more effective. From there, the coach and teacher create a strategy to accomplish the goal. Coaches should have great listening skills and have strategic knowledge about a certain area of professional development, whether that is technology, literacy, or something else. The coach has expertise but should show up as a partner to their educators to implement practices to create better learning experiences in the classroom. How to Create the Feeling of a Partnership with Your Educators Sometimes it can be hard to set up the relationship between coaches and teachers to feel like a partnership versus an evaluation. This is why Jim teaches coaches to work through the Partnership Principles.  The thing to remember is that you’re not there to get the teacher to do something or point out what is right or wrong in what they are doing. The process the teacher should be moving through is a series of decisions they make about how to better their lessons and teaching style.  Often the biggest hurdle to overcome for coaches is that they have likely not ever been treated as a partner within the professional development space. You have to keep treating teachers as professionals so that they see you as a resource versus another evaluation checkpoint. Impact Cycle: The Process of Digging Deeper  One of the key processes that Jim teaches in the Impact Cycle, are questioning strategies that help professionals think more deeply about a problem. This cycle was built on years of research.   Every coach needs to keep working to find the best questions to ask their teachers. Jim shares the research process that he followed to find the questions that made it into the Impact Cycle, but also notes that this is an improvisational practice.  New, great questions are being found and implemented every day, so keep that in mind as you develop your processes. Misconceptions About Coaching While many feel that coaches are there to provide them with an answer, that’s not really their purpose. The coach is not there to provide a solution. Instead, the coach should be sharing options and empowering teachers to make decisions.  As a coach, it is your job to walk alongside your educators and build their confidence in their ability to create strategies and implement a winning curriculum. As teachers, we want to help and provide the answers, but you need to be sure your educators come to conclusions on their own. What is The Instructional Playbook?  Many coaches don’t have a deep understanding of the practices they share, and as such, Jim has created The Instructional Playbook to bring them fully into their strategies. It is about finding simple and clear explanations to provide to the teachers you support. It is also a receptacle for documenting the processes in action. This way you can see what works, what doesn’t, and how to fix it. This is the piece of the process that allows you to research and implement new strategies. The Power of Video Video has been a fantastic way for teachers to see the reality of their instruction.  In the past, video was much more complicated and required additional equipment. . That is no longer an issue in today’s world with cameras available on almost every device, so teachers and coaches should be using video as the starting point of their research. When a coach is video the teacher facilitating a lesson, there is a certain amount of disruption that helps jumpstart improvement. Many professionals have a fear of being recorded because they don’t want to see themselves, but you can break that by reminding them of the benefits.  Having teachers watch each other, and doing themed instructional rounds will help teachers and coaches become experts in each individual practice. When you look at the way you coach and teach, that’s when you get better. Connect with Jim Every student, every class, every day, should have an excellent learning experience, which is what Jim’s company is all about. When you respect teachers, give them a voice, and give them some control, they will blow you away with their lessons. Instructional Coaching Teaching Learning Coaching Conference 2020 Jim on Twitter Jim’s Books:  The Instructional Playbook: The Missing Link for Translating Research into Practice The Impact Cycle: What Instructional Coaches Should Do to Foster Powerful Improvements in Teaching The Reflection Guide to The Impact Cycle: What Instructional Coaches Should Do to Foster Powerful Improvements in Teaching Instructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction Better Conversations: Coaching Ourselves and Each Other to Be More Credible, Caring, and Connected High-Impact Instruction: A Framework for Great Teaching Unmistakable Impact: A Partnership Approach for Dramatically Improving Instruction 1st Edition Focus on Teaching: Using Video for High-Impact Instruction   Podcast Question of the Week What is one takeaway or improvement you would love to see in professional learning? Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group. Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! More Resources for Instructional Coaches and Tech Coaches Top 10 Secrets of an Awesome Tech Coach Google Tips for Instructional Coaches and Tech Coaches [On-Air Coaching] How to Choose a Digital Assessment Strategy How to Make an Impact as a Tech Coach Check out all of the coaching resources on THIS PAGE.  

Access the full show notes and blog post here. Accessibility is and should be a huge topic of discussion across multiple industries but especially in learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners. Let’s get shakin’ y’all. Shoutout Sarah Kiefer recently wrote a wonderful review of the Dynamic Learning with Google podcast series. (Episodes 44-47 - You can find them here!) I appreciate the review so much. Go check out her blog, My Brain Can’t Hold It All. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Quick Tip of the Week In any Google Doc, use the keyboard shortcut, Control + Shift + 8 (Command + Shift + 8 on a Mac), to add a bullet to your document. This keyboard shortcut is amazing if you need to add bullet points quickly to a doc. Accessibility Tools with Google I did a ton of research before deciding to chat about this topic today because I wanted to put together the best resources for you.  Check out Google’s Accessibility page here for a very comprehensive list of features broken down by application. Also, keep in mind that Android devices have built-in accessibility features as well. Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are not just time savers; they are also accessibility features for students and teachers. If any of your students are unable to use a mouse, then these are imperative.  CTRL + T will open a new tab in your browser CTRL + (1-8) will toggle to that corresponding tab within your browser. For instance, if you have 8 tabs open, CTRL + 6 will go to the 6th tab.  CTRL + 9 will take you to the last tab that you have open. CTRL + Shift + T will reopen a closed tab. CTRL + W will close a tab. ALT + F + X will completely close Google Chrome. (Cmd + Q on a Mac) CTRL + +/- will zoom in and out on your browser.  (Use CMD instead of CTRL on a Mac) Check out a full list of Chrome keyboard shortcuts here! For all the shortcuts you can use to zoom in and out and change text, image, and video sizes, use this resource.  Why You May Need High Contrast Colors Some students may benefit from high-contrast colors rather than the regular settings we get with every browser. Some students can focus more easily when the background is black with white text rather than vice versa. Darker backgrounds are also easier on the eyes for everyone.  There’s a Chrome extension you can use to change the color schemes for all webpages. You can find the extension here, but be sure to follow your school policies regarding installing extensions. Text to Speech (Reading with Your Ears) Some of the most useful extensions will read the text on the screen out loud to your students. These extensions help younger students learn how to read, but is also helpful for students who have dyslexia or other learning difficulties.  One of my favorite Chrome extensions is Read & Write for Google Chrome. I shared a post on this extension a while back that you can read here, but essentially you install a toolbar, and then any webpage you visit can be read out loud to you.  This tool is a fabulous accessibility feature to help all types of readers. You can change the voice, the speed, and it has a translation feature as well.  Two more Chrome extensions that will read text from the screen are Speak It and Announcify. I shared these in a previous post about supporting struggling readers.  With Speak It, you highlight what you want to hear, and it will read that section out loud with just a couple of clicks.  Another favorite is Announcify because it does more than just read what is on the screen. It will open in a new page, and then it will blur out anything that is not being read. This is great for limiting distractions.  Speech to Text (Dictation) Essentially speech to text is considered dictation, but this feature is so helpful to many different types of learners. Many apps and devices now have voice recognition built into their interfaces, making dictation much more accurate than it has been in the past. Even if you don’t need speech to text for an accommodation, many of us talk faster than we type, so this can be a huge time saver.  The first resource I want to talk about is dictation.io. This is not an extension but instead a Chrome app. You click on the microphone and start speaking, and your words are shown on the notepad. The Voice Note II Chrome extension is another fantastic tool that opens a new clean window with a microphone in the top right. You click the microphone and start talking, and when you stop, your words are there. Both of these tools allow you to then copy, paste, tweet, email, message, etc. the words that you’ve spoken. If you’d like additional Chrome extensions and tools along with explanations of them, check out my Chrome Database.  You can also watch this video that has additional information on Chrome and Chrome OS Accessibility. Chrome OS & Chromebooks The Chrome OS on Chromebook has several accessibility features built into the device so that you won’t need additional tools. I’ve listed a few resources below to help you familiarize yourself with the built-in tools. Chromebook accessibility help ChromeVox - Built-in screen reader On-screen keyboard (with microphone option)  Chromebook keyboard shortcuts Accessibility Tools in Google Docs First off, I cannot say enough for having a full understanding of keyboard shortcuts. You can find a list of shortcuts specific to Docs here, but understanding these shortcuts and being able to share them with your students is unbelievably helpful. Google Docs also has built-in voice typing. You can find it under Tools > Voice Typing. It works very similarly to the apps and extensions mentioned above, but it allows you to talk your work directly into your document. You can also dictate your formatting options as well, like bold, italicize, etc. Here are 7 reasons you need to try voice typing in Google Docs.  There is also an entire suite of accessibility settings directly within Docs. If you want to see the comprehensive list, go here. But this is where you turn on things for screen reader support, collaborator announcements, a screen magnifier, and others. You can find these options and settings in Tools as well. Final Thoughts When you’re creating a visual for a website or page, don’t forget to create pertinent alt-text. The alt-text allows you to put in a title and description. Most of the alt-text that you see on websites is the random name someone used to name the picture for their computer. Take the time to create meaningful titles for those students who aren’t able to process busy webpages.  Insert your image, right-click, and select alt-text to update it. This will also give a screen reader a way to describe the image in text to speech tools.  Another way to make your documents more accessible is to use the commenting and suggestions function. Screen readers can jump specifically to those comments rather than jumbling up the text on the page. One last thought about formatting. Screen readers do not acknowledge bold, italicized, and underlined words. Instead, if something is important, type “important” before the upcoming sentence. Additionally, use numbered lists instead of bullet points to better distinguish the order of importance in your documents. Also, start using headings rather than simply increasing your font size. Podcast Question of the Week How can accessibility tools help you reach the learners in your classroom? Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group. Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! The Shake Up Learning Book Study Don’t miss our next book study! It’s completely FREE, and it’s all available online! Get the details here. You can also enter to win an autographed copy of Shake Up Learning!

Access the full show notes here: ShakeUpLearning.com/48 It’s the first interview episode of the year y’all, and I have an amazing guest to share with you. Meet Carrie Baughcum, a special education teacher and author with a creative teaching style.  Carrie is one of the most creative teachers I know! I would love to be in her classroom! Learn how Carrie has used sketchnoting in her classroom, simple strategies for any teacher and teaching style, and how to spark creativity and originality in your students.  Your students will stop saying their dog ate their homework and start saying, “My Pencil Made Me Do It!”  Shoutout But first, I’d like to give a Shout Out to Svitlata Hom for her super sweet and supportive email. She’s one of our Google Certification students and has been learning so many tips, tricks, and ideas for her classroom. Learn more about the Google Certification courses here. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Quick Tip of the Week In your browser, use control (command on a Mac) + F to find words and phrases on any webpage. This keyboard shortcut is unbelievably helpful when you’re scrolling through really long pages of information, particularly in Google Classroom.  My Pencil Made Me Do It! Carrie has been a special education teacher in Arlington Heights, IL, for over 20 years. She strives to integrate technology, creative thinking, a fearless attitude, the power of gamification, and endless doodles into her classroom.  Each of her students has their own strengths, weaknesses, and styles of learning, and she’s that through technology and gamification, she can engage her students in new ways.  Her path to sketchnoting started with her own children. They used to sit in the kitchen, doodling on sketchpads while Carrie made dinner and cleaned dishes. She realized that if she wanted to spend more quality time with her kids, then she needed to start sketching. She quickly found that sketching made her heart and brain happy and incorporated her sketches into her blog posts.  Carrie also started incorporating sketching and sketchnoting into her curriculum with her students and noticed vast improvements in their behavior and retention.  After doing a ton of research on cognitive science and visual learning, and it’s relation to handwriting and drawing, she decided to put her findings and strategies into a book. Carrie recently finished writing the book, My Pencil Made Me Do It: A Guide to Sketchnoting, which covers many of the ways teachers can and should incorporate sketchnoting into different areas of the curriculum.  She gives actionable tips on how to ask questions that elicit visual responses from students that they can then doodle or draw on their sketchpads. By having students visualize responses and then draw those visualizations, we boost brain function and retention.  Sketchnoting in the Classroom Carrie says we should ask questions that challenge students to visualize information. “Sketchnoting is NOT about creating something pretty and artistic. It’s about tapping into the power of the mind and connecting the mind with our hand to draw and amplify learning!” When we doodle our learning, we are connecting both sides of the brain, the visual side and the textual side, which improves retention and recall. Drawing can also have a very calming effect--just an added bonus for teachers and students! Carrie suggests that teachers think of their favorite lesson, and brainstorm one or two questions to add to that would help students visualize their thinking. The first time Carrie had an Aha! moment in her classroom was when she did a visualization exercise with her students. At first, students were reluctant to create an original response. But after questioning a student about his response and encouraging him to share with the class, other students began to share too.  She learned a valuable lesson at that moment about not underestimating  her students. She shifted her mindset and gave them the opportunity to express themselves, and that shift allowed her students to bloom.  When students and teachers learn how to take risks, be vulnerable with each other, and create imperfect sketches, it creates a new culture in our classrooms. It’s this new, growth mindset that helped Carrie make a huge shift in her teaching. Micro-Summarizing Another concept Carrie shares in her book is an idea she calls micro-summarizing. The process of taking big concepts and having her students condense them into one or two sentences.  Sketchnoting helps us break information into important concepts and big ideas. Rather than having our students copy notes down word for word, she promotes summarization for concept retention.  Try this: Take your traditional typed notes and cut them into strips (or write on post-it notes). Students can revise the notes and choose 1-2 sentences to create the summary. Carrie suggests that you jump in with just one idea. Explain your understanding of sketchnoting and share with your students.  Be sure you grab a copy of Carrie’s book to learn all of her best ideas.  Check out Carrie’s YouTube channel for some great  ideas on how to implement sketchnoting and micro-summarizing in your classroom.  You don’t have to have any fancy tools to start implementing sketchnoting in your classroom. A piece of paper or sketchpad and pencils, crayons, markers, any writing utensil is all you need to get your students sketching. If you have access to tablets or iPads, then there are several apps you can start your students on, but they aren’t necessary.  Carrie recommends Explain Everything and Procreate for digital sketchnotes. Quick Note: Don’t miss the AMAZING lesson that Carrie contributed to the Shake Up Learning book! Check back for a guest post coming soon from Carrie about why she created a learning mascot, and how she has teachers implementing them in their classrooms.  About Carrie Baughcum Website: carriebaughcum.com School: Arlington Heights School District #25 Bio: Carrie Baughcum is a mother, wife, mismatch sock wearer, a self-described inspiration junkie, learning enthusiast, and most of all a passionate believer that all children can learn, we just need to find out how. As a special education teacher of 20+ years, she integrates technology, creative thinking, a fearless attitude, the power of gamification and endless doodles into her classroom. She strives every day to enhance her students’ learning while empowering them to achieve things they never knew they could do or be a part of. She is also the mother to two children, 12 and 14 years old. At home, she encourages her children to explore, learn, and try anything their imaginations can think up. Together they create and get involved in activities and experiences with exploration, creativity, problem-solving and making. Carrie shares her experiences from her classroom, her adventures, reflections on her time with her husband, children, and students by speaking and connecting with others at conferences and sharing on youtube.com/carriebaughcum and at carriebaughcum.com. Carrie on Twitter - @HeckAwesome Carrie on Facebook Carrie on Pinterest Carrie Baughcum Website Carrie’s YouTube Channel My Pencil Made Me Do It: A Guide to Sketchnoting by Carrie Baughcum Podcast Question of the Week What's one way you could try sketchnoting in your classroom or professional life? Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group. Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook!

Access the full post: http://shakeuplearning.com/47 Part 4 is finally here! Even when we love technology and Google tools, we have to remember that it's NOT about Google. Our bottom line as educators is always about the learning and doing what's best for students. In this 4-part podcast series on Dynamic Learning with Google, Kasey shares all her favorite lesson ideas! In part four, Kasey explains how we can go BEYOND the walls of our classrooms, and how to go BEYOND the due date and encourage students to continue learning about the things that interest them. BONUS: Get the Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit to help you find the best tool to support Dynamic Learning in your classroom. Did you miss parts 1, 2, or 3? Listen to part 1 (e44), part 2 (e45), and part 3 (e46) so you don’t miss a thing! The entire series is also available here. Shoutout Shoutout to Elizabeth Ledkins from our Facebook community for sharing her 60-second PD idea, a one-minute screencast tutorial. She records with Screencastify and uploads it to YouTube. Then she embeds the video in an email to teachers.  Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Quick Tip of the Week In Google Chrome, use Incognito mode to check that your public links are accessible and shared correctly. Incognito is a unique browser window that will not automatically log you into any accounts. In Chrome, click on the 3 dots > select New Incognito Window. (Also works on mobile.) Or use the keyboard shortcut: Control + Shift + N (PC and Chromebook) Command + Shift + N (Mac) I use this trick to check my links to Google files, Google Sites, and other links I share with the outside world. Check all the links you post for parents, or share outside of your classroom. (Here are 8 Awesome Reasons to Go Incognito.) Dynamic Learning with Google (Part 3) In part four, we are moving on to our last two characteristics in the Dynamic Learning Framework, Beyond the Walls, and Beyond the Due Date. Dynamic Learning is at the heart of my book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic. Google is NOT a magic solution, but it allows us to create Dynamic Learning experiences for our students. If you missed parts 1-3, be sure to go back to episode 44 so you will get the big picture of how this all fits together! We are going to talk about classroom strategies to help you give students a global audience for their work, meaningful connections with outside classrooms and experts, and how student portfolios can support student learning even after it has been assessed. Get the FREE Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit Fill out the form on this page to get access to the toolkit. Beyond the Walls I want you to think about both sides of the walls of your classroom. Bring the world to your students, and bring your students to the world! Every student in every grade should have opportunities to connect and learn globally as well as publish their work for a global and intentional audience. Beyond the Walls with Publishing Student Work for an Expanded Audience Do you give your students an audience for their work? I had an eye-opening experience with my own students many years ago. Something magical happened when I had them publish their writing online where others could read and comment. Suddenly, my students wanted to revise and improve their work. Their words will continue to echo in my head, “Can I revise mine? I didn’t know anyone would read it besides you.” Arrow to my heart! Yes, we love to believe that as teachers, we are our students' favorite audience, but that gets old and tired, and frankly is about as inauthentic as it gets. Students can and should get feedback from others that are outside of their immediate classroom. Before you freak out about privacy and safety, let me say that these strategies can be accomplished without any risks to privacy or safety. We do not need to share student names or faces to give them an audience for their work. We can also take this in baby steps. Consider sharing student work in small steps and working up to a global audience. I like to refer to this as an expanded audience. Share with a classroom on the same campus Share with a classroom on another campus in your district or region Share with a classroom in another state Share with a classroom in another country Share globally and publicly It doesn't have to be a perfect audience to see the impact this will have on the quality of work you receive from your students. So how can Google tools support online publishing? Most Google applications allow us to share with specific individuals or with a special link. Keep in mind, just because you have made a Google Doc public doesn’t mean anyone will find it. It’s more important that we think purposely about how to share and who to share it with. My favorite method for sharing student work is on a Google Site or a Blogger blog. Google Sites makes it easy to embed just about any of our student’s Google-created projects. However, it doesn’t have a native commenting feature that can really take things to the next level. That’s where I give Blogger the edge. Blogger is a traditional blogging platform that allows for comment. With a blog post, we can share student work and collect feedback from other students, parents, or experts in the field of study. Comments will take things to the next level, a superpower in publishing! For students under 13, this should be managed by the teacher on a teacher blog. Over 13 students should be given their own space (monitored and assessed) to share their work, their reflections on learning, and respond to feedback. Remember, the focus of this post is about using Google tools, but there are hundreds of other tools from which to choose. Again, we don't have to share names or faces to give students a new audience for their work. In fact, using pen names can be a fun twist, especially for younger students. But our older, secondary students need to be able to share and take claim to their accomplishments. They will be Googled before they are interviewed for their first job or when they apply to college. I want these searches to reflect what students have learned and created, not their latest Tik Tok video. YouTube is the second-largest search engine in the world and can be a great place to showcase student work and get feedback. But one big drawback is the junk that exists on YouTube, and the trolls who leave irrelevant comments. However, I have seen many schools create a campus or classroom YouTube channel sharing student work with great success. Don't count it out just yet. Just be purposeful, mindful, and teach your students how to manage this world. They will need those digital citizenship skills! (See also Every Student Should Publish for the World.) Beyond the Walls with Global Connections Let's explore ways to bring the world into our classrooms! Google tools naturally fit into this equation. When it comes to bringing in outside authors, experts, virtual tours, or even connecting to other classrooms, Google Hangouts Meet makes this a breeze. These experiences should be teacher-led to ensure the activity is safe and purposeful. No matter what you are studying in your classroom, there is probably an outside connection that you can make to enrich this experience. And guess what? The experts and authors that we often think are unreachable are actually reachable! In this connected world, most people have an online presence or social account. All you have to do is ask! These connections do not require any funding, permission forms, yellow busses, or any fancy equipment. All you need is an internet connection and a device with a camera. Mystery Hangouts are particularly great for elementary grade levels. In a Mystery Hangout, your classroom will video chat with another classroom located in another region, state, or country. Using questioning skills and context clues, students must figure out where the other class is located. These are super fun! Beyond the Due Date I know this sounds scary, but I promise it isn't! Consider allowing students to continue the work that interests them beyond the final assessment of the assignment or task. Thinking, learning, and exploring shouldn't be stifled simply because it was time to turn it in. When we see students showing sparks of interest in a project--when they don't want to stop learning--we must capitalize on these moments! Often, the act of turning in an assignment can stifle their passion, learning, and creativity. Think about those sparks in your classroom, ask them about it, encourage them, coach them. Let me be clear. This strategy is not about giving students extra time to finish assignments. That’s a discussion for another day. This is about seizing opportunities! Don’t you wish every student was excited to learn? The other thing to know about this Dynamic Learning characteristic is it is rarely something that is the complete focus of your lesson, but it can easily be embedded in PBL, especially Genius Hour. It is more about capitalizing on the learning sparks we find in our students. Beyond the Due Date with Student Portfolios Portfolios are great for showcasing student work and growth over time, but they can also be a fantastic way for students to document and reflect on their interests and passions. Google Sites is the perfect tool for student portfolios. As I mentioned earlier, Google Sites makes it super easy to embed work created in other Google applications, like Docs, Slides, Sheets, and more. Check out this post on How to Create Powerful Student ePortfolios with Google Sites, by Mike Mohammed. Blogger is also a great choice for teachers to manage portfolios or from students 13 and older to manage their own. Another favorite tool is Google Slides! Slides is probably the most flexible tool in G Suite. But it doesn't allow embedding like Sites and Blogger. A student interest portfolio should definitely go beyond one and done, and be a long term project. It’s the perfect project for students who finish early, have extra time, or need enrichment. But it’s even better for students that need time and encouragement to find what they love. Beyond the Due Date with Mentorship and Coaching Once we have identified those sparks in our students, we can take on the role of a coach or mentor. One of the best ways to cultivate passions within our students is through coaching and mentoring. This may come directly from the teacher where appropriate. When we find out what interests our students, we can talk about it. This might be a few seconds in the hallway to check-in, build that relations, and fan the flame of that learning spark. For instance, I may ask a student if they read the book I recommended, visited a website I shared or connected with a student with the same interest. We can continue to share resources to help the student take their learning further. Just encouraging students and helping them find their passions can be a game-changer for many kiddos. Building these relationships with your students will help them find things that interest them, not just what adults tell them they should be interested in. How Will You Shake Up Learning? We have covered A LOT of ground in this 4-part series on Dynamic Learning with Google. I have shared a ton of practical ways to use Google tools to support the Dynamic Learning Framework. Don't forget to grab a copy of the FREE Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit (form above). How will you Shake Up Learning this year? How will you use the Dynamic Learning Framework in your classroom? I know you have some amazing ideas! Please share those with me in the comments below, or leave me a voice message here. If you missed the first three parts, they are available here: Part 1: BEYOND the Bell Part 2: BEYOND the Tool(s) Part 3: BEYOND the Grade Level and Subject Podcast Question of the Week What is one way you can globally connect your students to other classrooms, authors, or experts? Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! The Shake Up Learning Book Study Don’t miss our next book study! It’s completely FREE, and it’s all available online! Get the details here. You can also enter to win an autographed copy of Shake Up Learning!

Access the full post: http://shakeuplearning.com/46 I love Google tools, but it's NOT about Google! It's about how we can use these tools to create dynamic learning experiences for our students. In this 4-part podcast series on Dynamic Learning with Google, Kasey shares all her favorite lesson ideas! In part three, Kasey explains how we can go BEYOND our curriculum and help students discover their passions, and how we can use Google tools to support this strategy! BONUS: Get the Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit to help you find the best tool to support Dynamic Learning in your classroom. It's NOT really about Google; it's about the opportunity we have to use these tools to support Dynamic Learning experiences with our students. Did you miss part 1 and 2 of this series? Listen to part 1 (e44) and part 2 (e45) so you don't miss a thing! The entire series is also available here. Shoutout Shoutout to all of the amazing educators that I met last week at FETC! Click here to learn how you can bring Kasey to your next event. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Quick Tip of the Week One-Tab Chrome Extension: Whenever you find yourself with too many tabs (like I do), click the OneTab icon to close all of your open tabs and save in a list. When you need to access the tabs again, you can either restore them individually or all at once. Dynamic Learning with Google (Part 3) In part two, we are moving on to our next characteristic in the Dynamic Learning Framework, Beyond the Grade Level and Subject Area. Dynamic Learning is at the heart of my book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic. We are going to talk about three classroom strategies to help you go Beyond the Tool, student choice, choice boards, and Project Based Learning. Then we will look at which Google tools can help support these strategies in the classroom. Get the FREE Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit Fill out the form here. to get access to the toolkit designed to go with this podcast series. In this Google Sheet, you will see how the Dynamic Learning characteristics align with classroom strategies and a list of recommended Google tools to help you do it! Beyond the Grade Level and Subject Area Let's take kids off the conveyor belt of education and give them opportunities to learn about the things that interest them beyond the subject areas we teach and even beyond what it says they should learn in each grade level. Learning doesn't have to fit inside a box. I know this can sound impossible but stay with me here. Students need opportunities to explore their own passions and interests that go beyond what exists inside a prescribed curriculum. This doesn’t mean you have to teach more concepts; this means that we find ways to give students opportunities to make decisions and choose topics and projects that interest them. Beyond the Grade Level and Subject Area with Student Choice Student choice is the number one way we can help students find and explore their own interests. Whether that means giving them a choice of reading, choice of project or research topic, or a choice in how they demonstrate their learning--all paths will help build decision-makers and problem solvers! To be clear, this doesn’t mean free reign. Most students cannot handle a fully open choice, but if we begin by giving them two or three options, we can baby step it to bigger decisions and choices. It truly saddens me to see students who graduate high school without one clue about their own genuine interests. And I see this happen year after year. Ways to Give Student’s Choice Choice of reading Choice of project topic Choice of research topic Choice of device Choice of tool(s) If you are not already giving students choice in your classroom, begin to look for those opportunities in your lessons. Beyond the Grade Level and Subject Area with Choice Boards Choice boards have been a long-time favorite of mine. They completely transformed my classroom and helped me to stop being such a control freak. You can call these learning menus or choice boards, these words are interchangeable, offer a simple set of activities from which students can choose. These can be a simple list, or they can take more creative forms like a tic-tac-toe or the style of a restaurant menu. One of the most popular posts on this blog is all about using G Suite to create interactive choice boards. In this post, you will find free templates and ideas for your classroom. I have also created a special choice board for integrating the 4 C's. Grab a copy here. For a more in-depth look at choice boards, check out The Teacher’s Guide to Choice Boards. Beyond the Grade Level and Subject Area with PBL Project Based Learning, PBL, opens up a world of possibilities for our students. Whether you are doing authentic PBL or jumping into something like Genius Hour, Google tools can help your students reach their goals. What exactly is PBL? “Students work on a project over an extended period of time – from a week up to a semester – that engages them in solving a real-world problem or answering a complex question. They demonstrate their knowledge and skills by creating a public product or presentation for a real audience. As a result, students develop deep content knowledge as well as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills. Project Based Learning unleashes a contagious, creative energy among students and teachers.” - PBL Works PBL is all about moving beyond the inauthentic, one-and-done daily lessons and activities that never connect. Google tools can help support PBL throughout the entire process: Planning and research with Google Search Recording information and writing with Google Docs Collecting data with Google Forms Analyzing data with Google Sheets Managing time with Google Keep and Google Calendar Documenting experiments and processes with Google Photos and Video Presenting final projects with Google Slides or Google Sites Podcast Question of the Week How do you give students opportunities to explore their own interests in your classroom? Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! The Shake Up Learning Book Study Don’t miss our next book study! It’s completely FREE, and it’s all available online! Get the details here. You can also enter to win an autographed copy of Shake Up Learning!

Access the full post: http://shakeuplearning.com/45 It’s NOT about Google, y’all! It’s about the LEARNING! (Part 2) Ready to move the learning in your classroom from static, one-and-done activities, to more dynamic learning—Dynamic Learning with G Suite? This 4-part podcast series will show you how you can use G Suite tools to support dynamic learning experiences for your students! Let's take a deep-dive into meaningful technology integration supported by our favorite Google tools. In part two, Kasey talks about the power of going BEYOND the tool and how we can use Google tools to do NEW things! BONUS: Get the Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit to help you find the best tool to support Dynamic Learning in your classroom. It's really NOT about Google, it's about the opportunity we have to use these tools to support Dynamic Learning experiences with our students. Shoutout Thank you to Chelsea Hurst for leaving us a question. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Quick Tip of the Week When you click on a link in your browser, hold the CONTROL key down when you click on a link to open that link in a new tab. hold CONTROL + SHIFT when you click on a link to open that link in a new window. All tips will be archived on this page. Dynamic Learning with Google Did you miss part 1? Listen to episode 44 here to make sure you don't miss anything! In part two, we are moving on to our next characteristic in the Dynamic Learning Framework, Beyond the Tool(s). We are going to talk about three classroom strategies to help you go Beyond the Tool, storytelling, research, and data. Then we will look at which Google tools can help support these strategies in the classroom. Get the FREE Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit Fill out the form here to get access to the toolkit designed to go with this podcast series. In this Google Sheet, you will see how the Dynamic Learning characteristics align with classroom strategies and a list of recommended Google tools to help you do it! Beyond the Tool(s) Think beyond using digital tools to do traditional things, like typing a paper. Use digital tools to do NEW things! Just going paperless or digital isn't enough, use tools to go further, deeper and extend the learning, and consider using tools in alternative ways--beyond their original purpose.  Reach beyond what you think a digital tool can do.  I prefer to think of technology integration like a continuum where we progress from one end to the other. Most teachers begin by using technology at the substitution level, and that’s OKAY! But we also want to find opportunities to make the most out of the opportunities that technology gives us and find ways to use digital tools to do NEW THINGS! For instance, Google Slides is one of the most versatile tools in G Suite. In fact, I like to call it the “Swiss Army Knife of G Suite” because it offers so many ways for students to create and do new things! But when we are talking about using digital tools in the classroom, remember there are two sides to this coin. One, there is the consumption side of digital tools--using tools to find information. Two is the creation side of digital tools--giving students opportunities to create original products. In order to be purposeful in this process, I don’t want to break this down by tool and risk allowing the tools to drive the learning. We will approach it by activity. Keep in mind that even though we are discussing each dynamic learning characteristic separately (the “Beyonds”), they do not have to exist in a silo. You can include as many characteristics as you like as long as it helps your students reach their learning goals. Beyond the Tool with Storytelling We all have stories to tell in the classroom. Whether it’s an original story, perhaps a narrative or expository piece of writing, or telling stories with images and video. We can retell events in our words; we can change perspectives, we can invent and create. Most of all, we need to see our students as storytellers! Stories can be told at just about any grade level or subject area. Kindergartners can create picture books or alphabet books. P.E. students can explain health concepts, exercises, or rules of a sport. History students can retell a historical event. Language arts students can retell a story or novel from a different perspective. Science students can explain the steps in their experiment. Seriously, every classroom has the opportunity to tell stories. Using Google Docs, students can not only use docs to compose their writing, but they can make the experience more dynamic by using the explore tool to research and synthesize information online and from their Google Drive. (See all 5 Ways to Use the Explore Tool.) Students may also be using features native to Google Docs that help them through the writing process--something you won’t find on your piece of paper--like spelling and grammar check, feedback from the teacher and peers with comments and suggested edits, or saving different versions in version history. Or you can take things a step further and incorporate add-ons like Kaizena to leave voice comments. Anything that helps students better engage, create, and collaborate is going BEYOND, and therefore, part of a dynamic learning experience. Stories can also be told more visually using tools like Google Slides. Students can create eBooks, individually or collaboratively. Add some interactive links to create a Choose Your Own Adventure story! With the new addition of audio in Google Slides, students can add background music to set the tone for their stories, or narrate. I have a ton of Google Slides resources and podcast episodes that cover this very topic! How to Create Drag and Drop Activities with Google Slides 25 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do The Google Slides Master Class Google Slides Can Do What?!?!- GTT018 12 Google Slides Resources That Will Make Your Day 25 Ways to Use Audio in Google Slides Projects Comic strips are one of my favorite integration strategies, and these are super easy in Google Slides or Drawings. In fact, there’s a fantastic lesson from my book by Sylvia Duckworth, where she shares step-by-step how to do this. Kick things up a notch with Google Photos where you can save photos and videos taken by students, even create quick videos to tell your story. Beyond the Tool with Research I think back to the days when we had to do all of our research in the library with index cards and the good old’ Dewey Decimal System. The reality of research in the twenty-first century looks much different with information at our fingertips; it may seem easier, but completely overwhelming! Google Search is the largest search engine in the world! But are you teaching your students how to use it properly, how to filter out the junk, how to use advanced searches to find the most relevant information? Google Search Education is a great place to find free resources and to help your students become better searchers. Let’s not forget the lesser-known search engines from Google, like Google Scholar. Google Scholar is a searchable database of scholarly literature, including a variety of formats like books, journals, etc. Secondary students can use Google Scholar to find credible resources for their research projects. Google Books offers students a place to access and read books and magazines, cite sources, translate sources, and even set up alerts for specific topics. Google Books is a great companion tool for secondary student research. Of course, Google Docs is an obvious choice for writing a research paper. Still, we can make things more dynamic by taking advantage of the collaboration features, using the EasyBib add-on to create a bibliography, or using voice typing to dictate into the document.  Beyond the Tool with Data We live in a world that is now inundated with data! Data is quickly becoming an important component of every job and business. Giving students the tools to gather and analyze data is a must! Google Forms and Sheets are two apps that I like to think of as a couple! They work hand-in-hand together.  Use Google Forms to collect data, then use Google Sheets to analyze your results.  Yes, even primary teachers can give students experience with data! Data doesn’t have to be complicated. We can break it down into important, bite-size pieces.  Consider giving the little ones a teacher-assisted survey with images where they select their favorite color or food. Then use Google Sheets to create a simple chart and talk to students about what it means. These conversations will set them up for success as they grow. Secondary students should be creating their own forms and analyzing their own data. Google Forms isn’t just a teacher tool! We need students to learn this tool and how it can help them get information. How is this dynamic? Remember, dynamic learning is all about going BEYOND what was previously possible. One of the reasons that data has become so important is because it is so much easier to gather with technology. Data that used to take us years to compile and process is now available in seconds. Don’t forget the importance of analyzing data. Google Sheets it the number one feared Google tool. I promise it’s not scary. Just learning some basics like sorting, filtering, and using formulas to tally or average your numbers is a great start. Podcast Question of the Week How can you go BEYOND the tool and give your students opportunities to do new things with technology? Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook!

Access the full post: http://shakeuplearning.com/44 It's NOT about Google, y'all! It's about the LEARNING! Ready to move the learning in your classroom from static, one-and-done activities, to more dynamic learning—Dynamic Learning with G Suite? This 4-part podcast series will show you how you can use G Suite tools to support dynamic learning experiences for your students! Technology presents us with a unique opportunity in education, an opportunity to create more dynamic learning experiences for our students. We have to start thinking differently about our assignments. One-and-done doesn’t cut it anymore. The learning needs to live, grow, connect, and go beyond traditional ideas. We need Dynamic Learning! This episode is NOT about Google or G Suite, but how to use these tools to support dynamic LEARNING in the classroom. Dynamic Learning is at the heart of my book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic. It’s my passion. It’s my blood, my sweat, and frankly, a lot of tears! I want to help teachers like you to Shake Up Learning. Shoutout Thank you to Ashley Brown for leaving us a question about badges. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Dynamic Learning with Google You can dive deeper into Dynamic Learning by listening to the first five episodes of the Shake Up Learning Show. This binge-worthy series on meaningful technology integration was the kick-off to my podcast and will give you a detailed look at the Dynamic Learning Model and Framework. Top 20 Tech Tips for Teachers The 4 C’s: The Superfoods of Learning A Framework for Meaningful Technology Integration Easy Lesson Plan Makeovers for Your Classroom How to Plan for Technology Integration I would also like to personally invite you to join one of the Shake Up Learning book studies that we conduct throughout the year. You can find the latest information and schedule on this page: shakeuplearning.com/bookstudy. What is Dynamic Learning? Dynamic Learning is characterized by constant change and activity. This learning takes place organically, growing and evolving through more unconventional means, with the learner collaborating, creating, and communicating to demonstrate progress and mastery. Dynamic Learning also extends beyond the boundaries of a traditional school day, beyond the physical location of the classroom, beyond using tools as digital substitutes, or even the traditional notion of hard-and-fast due dates. The Dynamic Learning Characteristics When you think DYNAMIC, I want you to think BEYOND! (Read full definitions here.) BEYOND the Bell: a lifelong learning mindset for students. BEYOND the Grade Level and Subject Area: helping students tap into passions and interests that are outside the given curriculum. BEYOND the Walls: publishing student work for a global audience, and bringing in global connections and collaborations. BEYOND the Tools: using digital tools to do new things. BEYOND the Due Date: mentoring and coaching students to continue learning even after the project has been assessed. If the Internet is down, and you have to change your digital lesson to pencil and paper, the lesson should invariably lose something. Meaning, if your lesson is using technology in a dynamic way, it just can’t be replicated on paper. The Dynamic Learning Framework You can download a printable PDF version of the graphic here. Using Google Tools to Support Dynamic Learning So how does Google come into play? Well, Google and G Suite for Education offers educators and students many tools that will support the Dynamic Learning Framework. Remember, this is not about Google--not about getting carried away by shiny tools, but about how we can use these tools to support learning. There are many lesson plans available in the Shake Up Learning book, as well as my online database of shared lesson plans, and most involve some sort of Google tool. But today, I want to share with you some quick wins, easy tips to help you see the reality of Dynamic Learning in your classroom. Get the FREE Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit Fill out the form below to get access to the toolkit designed to go with this podcast series. Beyond the Bell Learning doesn't have to end when the bell rings. With digital tools and devices that are available 24/7, students can continue to learn, collaborate, grow, and dig deeper into their learning on their own terms. This doesn't mean homework. This is a mindset for students that means learning can take place anytime, anywhere, and students can own it. Beyond the bell is a lifelong learning mindset for students. Please don’t assume this one simply means doing things after the bell rings! It’s much more than that. We want students to recognize learning, know how to seek out their own learning, and have a growth mindset. Google tools can help support this mindset in many ways.  Beyond the Bell with Goal Setting Goal setting is a research-based strategy that is common among adults, but it’s something we should instill in our students at an early age. We want students not only to understand and reach the learning goals we set in the classroom but also set their own goals. This is where it gets personal. Goals setting with students will allow you to get to know them and cultivate relationships. But this doesn’t have to be complicated. Even the little ones can set mini-goals. For instance, ask them, “What’s one thing that would make today great?” Or “What will make you smile today?” With the older students, it is important that we don’t tie grades to a goal. What I mean by that is that grades are often reflective of many other things like turning in late work, etc. Associate the goal with the learning! What is it they will know or be able to do when they reach this goal?  We can use many different Google tools for goal setting. Google Keep is a favorite of mine. It’s an easy way to document goals and revisit them on a regular basis. You could also track goals in Docs or a fancy Google Sheet. The point is to articulate goals on a regular timeline and to revisit every one to three weeks, so you don’t lose sight. Vision boards are a visual way to imagine reaching your goals. Traditional vision boards have images and words that help you stay focused on what it will look like when you reach your goals. Google Slides and Google Drawings are perfect partners for this image-driven creation! Beyond the Bell with Trackers As an adult, I often track my steps and progress over time. In the classroom, my students tracked their reading--pages read, books completed. But the power of tracking can help our students not only reach their goals but establish good habits and emotional control. Social and Emotional Learning, or SEL, is an essential component of success for students. Trackers offer students a way to recognize emotions and social queues, as well as show growth over time. Google Sheets is a great application for tracking habits, emotions, reading, health, and even moods. My friend and colleague, Lisa Johnson, has included many trackers in her book, Creatively Productive. Most of her templates are available in Google Sheets and Numbers. By using a spreadsheet template, we can create a quick and easy way to track. (Check out her guest post and access her free templates here: 6 FREE Google Templates for Creative Productivity.) Podcast Question of the Week [33:29] - Kasey shares the podcast questions of the week:  How do you help build a growth mindset with your students?   Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! [34:45] - Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review on iTunes. (Bonus points if you use  the word “y’all” in your review!) Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Shake Up Learning Book Study The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 1: Top 20 Tech Tips for Teachers The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 2: The 4 C’s: The Superfoods of Learning The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 3: A Framework for Meaningful Technology Integration The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 4: Easy Lesson Plan Makeovers for Your Classroom The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 5: How to Plan for Technology Integration The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 41: 25+ Ways to Use Google Keep for Teachers and Students The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 32: Productivity Tips and Tools for Teachers and Students 6 FREE Google Templates for Creative Productivity

Access the full post: http://shakeuplearning.com/43 Today we are chatting about something that may seem a bit taboo. We are talking about some alternative ways to share professional learning tips and strategies through what has been dubbed as #PottyPD. My guest, Pam Hubler, is going to share how she uses #PottyPD to make the most of a captive audience. This idea has been seen in many iterations over the years--Learning in the Loo, Goo in the Loo (for Google-specific learning), Copier PD, etc. Pam shares how she uses #PottyPD on her campus to share tips and resources with her teachers. Pam also shares her Google Drawings template, how she curates with Wakelet, and how other campus leaders can make the most of a captive audience in the teacher's lounge, by the copying machine, in the hallways, and yes, even the teacher's bathroom! [ctt template="1" link="xZt16" via="yes" ]#PottyPD: How to Make the Most of a Captive Audience (FREE TEMPLATE and guest post by @specialtechie)[/ctt] [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakeuplearning/SULS043.mp3" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] ... Shoutout Thank you to Michelle Spradlin Ward for her kind comments in our FREE Facebook community. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. #PottyPD: How to Make the Most of a Captive Audience We’ve all been in the restroom at a restaurant and found ourselves reading anything within sight, appropriate or not, right? Well, why not take advantage of the few extra minutes teachers have to give them tips to add to their idea toolkit.  I am not the first one to use this strategy; there are many different versions out there. One name for this type of visually-driven bathroom professional development is called #PottyPD, which I started creating immediately after seeing Tara Martin (author of Be Real) share this idea on Twitter and her blog.  I just loved the name #PottyPD and had to borrow it! That’s what teachers do…no need to reinvent the wheel! #sharingiscaring As an Instructional Coach, providing professional development is a big part of my job. I also remember what it was like to be a teacher, with very little extra time to attend professional development.  Keeping this in mind, I decided to create a visual in the restrooms as a “teaser,” then curate a digital newsletter using Wakelet for teachers to access the same information later if something piqued their interest.  I figured this was a way to share information without putting too much in an email that would go un-read (TLDR “To Long Didn’t Read”). I’m not blaming anyone. I’m guilty of it myself.  Educators have a never-ending to-do list! #PottyPD Examples Here are pictures of my first year of #PottyPD.  You can see that I use a mix of icons, images, and screenshots to create my visual. Enough to catch your eye, read quickly, and make people want to read later.  How to Gather Ideas for #PottyPD Each volume of #PottyPD has a Google Form (see image below) attached that asks a few questions to guide what I share on the next one. I also do giveaways to encourage teachers to complete the form. I duplicate the form for each volume, change the image and title at the top, so it matches my printed newsletter, then link it to one Google Sheet so the data is in one place.  Each volume will have its own tab in one Google Sheet (click here for more information on how to do this).  I use the “What would you like to see more of?” question to help guide my next volume, which I usually do monthly.  I also add ideas to a Google Keep note, so I don’t forget what teachers have needed as I help out in classrooms or get information from the district.  Your school improvement goals and district initiatives can also guide you in the right direction. Just like planning for technology integration, you want to ask yourself, what’s the end goal? I use this question every time I prepare for professional development. How to Create the #PottyPD Poster Google Drawings! I love the flexibility of the tool.  It’s like having a blank canvas that gives you the chance to unleash your creativity!  Step 1: Open Google Drawings Go to File>Page Setup>Custom>Change the size to 8.5 x 11 inches  Step 2: Add anything you want to your drawing! You can see all the insert options in the image below.  I use the shape tools in Google Drawings A LOT!  These shapes can be used to fill color, text, images, etc.   If you want to use a border, start with a white square shape and make it a little smaller than the canvas. We could go on for days on how to use Google Drawings.  Check out the resources linked at the bottom of the post if you want to learn more!  Step 3: Create a Wakelet Collection I do this last, so I don’t put too much information on the visual.   Wakelet is an amazing curation tool. The image below shows all of your options.     Once you publish your collection, click the Share button and copy the QR Code to add to the top of your Google Drawing.  You might also want to add the shortened URL to the top in case someone just takes off a picture of it and wants to type it in when they get back to their room.  Step 4: Save a copy as a PDF to print for the restrooms Go to File>Download As> PDF I’ll also download it as a PNG image, so I can use part of the visual for the top of my Wakelet Collection (next step) and Google Form.  I like to use the plastic sign holders in the bathrooms so it can sit on a counter where you can still read it.  It also protects the page for sanitary reasons.   I hope this gives you some ideas for your school! Even if you are a classroom teacher, you can use this as a newsletter for your parents.  Let us know what you create and share your creations using the hashtag #PottyPD and #ShakeUpLearning. We’d love to see what you create!  Pam's Wakelet Collection of #PottyPD See all of Pam's #PottyPD collections: Wakelet collection of 19-20 Potty PD Wakelet collection of 18-19 PottyPD FREE Google Drawings TEMPLATES! CLICK HERE to make a copy of Pam's Google Drawings template (with directions). CLICK HERE to make a copy of Pam's Google Drawings blank template.  Resources and Links A Wakelet about Wakelet!   Google Drawings Resources Colorzilla: Chrome extension for grabbing exact color codes from the web. Noun Project: Free and paid icons to use in your projects Podcast Question of the Week "As a leader, how can you create quick learning opportunities for your teachers?" Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! About Pam Hubler Pam is an Instructional Coach in Charleston, South Carolina, with 22 years in education.  She is passionate about professional development, technology integration, and building a strong culture in schools. As a Google Certified Trainer, Pam supports teachers by providing frequent professional development on how to integrate GSuite tools into their daily routines.  She also guides discussions during weekly PLC’s to help teachers find dynamic ways to provide instruction and develop engaging activities that incorporate the 4 C’s in authentic ways. Pam also loves to create resources to share with educators through her website www.spedtechgeek.com, Twitter, as community manager of the Shake Up Learning Facebook Group and other social media platforms. She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. Pam is a lifelong learner who loves to read professional development books, especially books from Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc., and listens to Podcasts like the Google Teacher Tribe to keep up with educational technology and pedagogy.  She strives to be a PIRATE Leader to support educators so we can keep great teachers in the profession. Follow Pam on Twitter: @specialtechie See Pam's other guest blog posts and appearances on Shake Up Learning Student “Play of the Week” with Google Slides (FREE Template) Google Tips for Instructional Coaches and Tech Coaches Google Success Story: Pam Hubler, Google Certified Trainer  

In this episode, I interview Mat Pullen, an Apple Distinguished Educator from South Wales, and the creator of the popular 'So You Want To...' eBook Series. He will enchant you with his accent and blow you away with his brilliance of all things EDU. He is truly the embodiment of the everyone can create movement in education. I am excited to share my interview with Mat with you! Mat is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Class of 2013 and is also a senior lecturer in Initial Teacher Education at the University if South Wales. A physical education teacher by trade, and now works closely with future teachers and established educators. He is passionate about supporting those that education can sometimes leave behind, the ones that just need an alternative way to show what they are capable of accomplishing.  Finding the true impact of technology back in 2010 with his students, Mat now looks for creativity and problem solving approaches to support his learners and to inspire other educators. Mat is the author of a successful series of eBooks that are simple yet creative and helpful guides to show you how you can use tech in the classroom.  The 'So You Want To..." series now has over 30 titles.  Mat is a public speaker, consultant and avid social media sharer, he has just completed his Masters in Innovative Learning with his final thesis on Sketchnoting and the impact on learners.  Mentioned in this episode:  Mat's free eBook series, 'So You Want To...": https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book-series/so-you-want-to/id1417317481?mt=11 Mat's favorite book: The End of Average by Todd Rose. Another of Mat's favorite reads: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek Follow Mat on Twitter. Follow my Santa Every Until Christmas art on Instagram. Win a singed copy of Kids Deserve it! by Todd Nesloney and Adam Welcome by commenti ng on Adam's photo in my Instagram feed. One winner will be chosen. I am giving away a signed copy of Kasey Bell's Shake Up Learning; just tweet "I love listening to The Wired Educator Podcast" and tag me, @wirededucator in your tweet. One winner will be chosen. Are you doing something amazing in education? I want to know. I want to recognize listeners of the podcast in some special way on www.WiredEducator.com, and I my even choose to interview you on the show. Stay tuned. ---------------------------------------------- Kelly Croy is an author, speaker and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly, or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email. • Listen to Kelly's other podcast, The Future Focused Podcastand subscribe. • Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcast with over 147 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly's book, Along Came a Leaderfor a school book study or your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram 

Not every professional development book is made equal. A great book will focus on pedagogy first and provide you with actionable tips and valuable resources that guide you in making real changes in your classroom and curriculum. With that in mind, Kasey shares 6 books that will transform your classroom, as long as you take action on the advice. In every book on this list, the main focus is on the four C’s and putting student learning first. The authors took the time to provide you with real advice and fantastic resources you can start using immediately. From time management to lesson ideas, to tech tools and how-tos, each of these books reveals a wealth of knowledge and ideas.  Listen in as Kasey shares snippets from EduProtocols and her favorite lesson from the book. If you’d like to learn more about Jon Corippo, check out episode 28 of Shake Up Learning to hear an in-depth discussion of the inspiration behind the creation of the book and how you can best utilize the lessons in your classroom. Get organized and increase your productivity with Lisa Johnson’s Creatively Productive. This book is written not just with teachers in mind, but students as well. Building strong organizational habits early on is extremely important, and it’s one of the reasons this book is such a fantastic read.  You won’t want to miss the rest of Kasey’s top recommendations. What are you reading over the holidays? Did any of the books on this list make it onto your “to be read” list? 6 Books That Will Transform Your Classroom In This Episode: [00:29] - Welcome back, y’all! [01:37] - Shout out to Ector County ISD and the Techy Tribe in Odessa, TX. [02:54] - Kasey shares what makes a transformational education book. Hint: It's NOT about the technology! It's about the LEARNING! The Eduprotocols Field Guide by Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern [04:04] - First up is Eduprotocols. Learn why this is one of the most practical books on the list. "Eduprotocols are lesson shells into which you insert your curriculum to teach more effectively and deliver more engaging content." You will find a focus on the 4 C's throughout this book. Catch one of the authors, Jon Corippo, in episode 28 of The Shake Up Learning Show! [06:41] - Listen to learn about one of Kasey's favorite protocols: the Iron Chef Protocol. Eduprotocols is a fantastic guide that is full of customizable lesson plan templates that can be customized for any grade level, any subject area. Get Free Lesson Plan Templates! Kasey references ideas from The EduProtocols Field Guide Book 1, and the newly released EduProtocols Field Guide Book 2. Creatively Productive by Lisa Johnson [08:07] - Lisa Johnson’s Creatively Productive helps provide actionable ideas on becoming more organized and more productive teachers and students. Lisa is the author of the TechChef4U blog, where she shares tons of free tips and ideas. She also has an awesome Instagram presence where she is NoteChef4U. Hear from Lisa on episode 32 of The Shake Up Learning Show, where she shared ideas from her book, her amazing Doc Locker of free resources, and her FREE Fake Instagram Template. [12:03] - Hear Lisa’s tips on goal setting and planning from her chapter on Taming Time. The Hyperdoc Handbook by Lisa Highfill, Kelly Hilton, and Sarah Landis [14:14] - Book number three is The Hyperdoc Handbook by Lisa Highfill, Kelly Hilton, Sarah Landis. Hyperdocs are so much more than just adding hyperlinks to a Google Doc or creating a digital worksheet! [15:45] - What are Hyperdocs? Learn from the experts as Kasey reads an excerpt. "Hyperdocs--transformative, interactive Google Docs that replace the standard worksheet method of delivering instruction. A Hyperdoc is the teaching pedagogy involved when making important decisions about what to teach and how to teach with technology to redefine the overall experience." Visit Hyperdocs.co to access free resources and templates, and the Give One, Take One database. [18:21] - You will want to check out chapter three, Build Your Own Hyperdoc. Teachers sometimes get distracted by FREE lessons online that don't always align with your learning goals. (Check out the "on-air" coaching episode 10 with Carly Black where we address this very problem!) Hyperdocs is grounded in sound pedagogy to help you design a meaningful learning experience for your students. The Google Infused Classroom by Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith [22:32] - If you have access to Google Tools, you must read The Google Infused Classroom. This book is very unique! The paperback version offers two different ways to start. Starting from the front, you start with the pedagogy. Start from the back of the book to explore digital tools. This book will help you better understand the Google ecosystem and other engaging, non-Google tools. Holly and Tanya included a table of tools and how they can be used. Very handy for teachers to learn how to choose the best tool for the job. [24:48] - Kasey reads an excerpt: The Ten Characteristics of Today’s Learners. Be sure that you also check out Holly Clark's blog, The Infused Classroom, as well as her companion course, The Chromebook Infused Classroom. Shift This by Joy Kirr [26:40] - Why you need to read Shift This. Joy shares so many ways to truly make significant SHIFTS in your classroom and giving grades more meaning. [28:00] - Kasey shares a quote from the book that she used in Shake Up Learning, "If the work assigned is not something you'd let them redo in order to learn, it's time to assess the relevance of the work you are assigning." This book will get you thinking about grades, the game of school, and doing what's best for kids. [29:00] Kasey shares ideas from chapter 7 about the meaning of grades. It's not about a number. It's about the LEARNING! Shake Up Learning by Kasey Bell [30:14] - Last but not least, Shake Up Learning! Hear Kasey read an excerpt from Chapter 14. Hear about how Kasey developed the Dynamic Learning Framework and defining the idea of Dynamic Learning. The 4 C's are essential for creating Dynamic Learning experiences for students and are a foundation of Kasey's Dynamic Learning Model. It's all about finding ways to support students and elevate their skills with technology while increasing learning! Take a deep-dive into Dynamic Learning and meaningful technology integration in this 5-Part podcast series. This book also has a companion website with FREE resources and online workshop! The Shake Up Learning book was designed for meaningful book studies. Conduct your own group book study or join one of our book studies online. (Get the book study details here.) Podcast Question of the Week [34:38] - Kasey shares the podcast questions of the week:  What professional learning book will you be reading over the holidays?  Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! [35:32] - Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on iTunes. (Bonus points if you use  the word “y’all” in your review!) 2020 Shake Up Learning Book Study Dates and Information Our next book study will begin on Feb. 13, 2020. It is completely FREE! Get all the book study details here. Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 28: Eduprotocols: Customizable Lessons for Any Subject or Grade! [Interview with Jon Corippo] Eduprotocols Free Templates The EduProtocols Field Guide Book 1 The EduProtocols Field Guide Book 2 The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 32: Productivity Tips and Tools for Teachers and Students [Interview with Lisa Johnson] The Hyperdoc Handbook by Lisa Highfill, Kelly Hilton, and Sarah Landis Hyperdocs.co The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 10: How to Choose a Digital Assessment Strategy Shake Up Learning Spring Book Study The Google Infused Classroom by Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith Shift This by Joy Kirr Shake Up Learning by Kasey Bell  

The Hour of Code is coming! Are you ready? This post and podcast episode will give you everything you need to get ready to participate in the Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week in 2019. In case you haven’t been paying attention, computer science skills are vastly becoming some of the most in-demand skills of the twenty-first century. In fact, some call it a new “superpower." But we have a big problem. There more computer science jobs than the U.S. can fill with qualified candidates. Computer Science has become part of every industry. Technology is everywhere and coding is the backbone of how it all works. So we can't sit idly by and hope that some of our students will decide to take an interest in Computer Science, we need to give them exposure to coding and build those foundational skills. The Hour of Code will not only give our students computer science skills but also help us cultivate creativity and critical thinking skills. Guess what? You don't have to be a coding expert to facilitate these experiences with your students. Shoutout Thank you to GaETC and all the amazing educators in Georgia! Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here: Gearing Up for the Hour of Code What is Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) and The Hour of Code? Computer Science Education Week or CSEdWeek is an annual program designed to inspire K-12 students to take an interest in computer science. The program was originated by the Computing in the Core coalition, Code.org, and is supported by partners and educators worldwide. The philosophy is simple but significant: every student deserves the opportunity to learn computer science. The Hour of Code is a global movement in over 180 countries and is a quick way to introduce coding to students or anyone. Anyone can learn the basics of computer science in a fun and easy way! By spending as little as one hour, you can spark coding interest in your students with one-hour lesson plans, tutorials, interactives, and games. How to Run an Hour of Code Ready to get started? Running an Hour of Code doesn’t have to be complicated. The resources are abundant and easy-to-follow. Sign-up here to get FREE resources! The activities are self-directed. Teachers do not need to stand in front of the class and actually teach code! This is easy, y'all! No matter what grade level you teach, or what devices you have available, every student can participate in the Hour of Code and learn the basic principles that apply to all programming languages (like sequencing and looping). There are even options to go “unplugged” if you do not have access to devices in your classroom because students can learn computer science principles with something as simple as a deck of cards. Classroom Tips When your students come across difficulties it's okay to respond: “I don’t know. Let’s figure this out together.” “Technology doesn’t always work out the way we want.” “Learning to program is like learning a new language; you won’t be fluent right away.” What if a student finishes early? Students can see all tutorials and try another Hour of Code activity. Or, ask students who finish early to help classmates who are having trouble with the activity. Celebrate! Print certificates for your students. Print "I did an Hour of Code!" stickers for your students. Order custom t-shirts for your school. Share photos and videos of your Hour of Code event on social media. Use #HourOfCode and @codeorg so we can highlight your success, too! Coding Resources & Lessons There are hundreds of free resources, lesson plans, tutorials and events that bring the power of coding into the K-12 classroom.  CLICK HERE: to get all the Hour of Code Activities. Podcast Question of the Week What is your plan for the hour of code and CSEdweek? Join the discussion here! Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group.  

I chat a lot about Google Certification, but I haven’t taken a deep dive into it yet on the Shake Up Learning Show! Today, I’ll dig into what certifications there are, how to get them (and how hard it is), and what resources can help. If you’re interested in becoming a Google Certified Educator (level 1, level 2, trainer, or innovator), this is the episode for you! And if you’re wondering why you should care or be interested, here’s a fun fact: this entire podcast wouldn’t exist if I hadn’t become Google Certified. Neither would my book. I wouldn’t be talking to you today if I hadn’t taken those steps! Let’s dive in! First, I’ll explore what Level 1 certification means, and what you can expect from the test. I’ll then talk about some ways to prepare for the exam. I’ll then do the same for Level 2. At that point, you might be wondering about the differences between the training that Google offers compared to my courses. Don’t worry, I’ll explain exactly how they’re different! From there, I’ll talk about becoming a Google Certified Trainer. I’ll cover the various requirements (one of which I didn’t meet the first time I applied!) as well as the six steps to becoming a Certified Trainer. I’ve helped thousands of people become Google Certified, and I can help you, too! I hope this episode has answered a lot of your questions and explained why the programs are so great, and I look forward to taking the next steps with you. In This Episode: [00:28] - Welcome back to the podcast! Today’s episode is all about Google certification, Kasey explains. [02:02] - Before we talk about Google Certification, Kasey takes a moment to send a shout out to all of the new Google Certified Innovators from the Sydney class of 2019! [03:25] - It’s time to talk about how to get Google Certified! Kasey explains why the process is so important to her. [05:30] - Kasey explains that there are four different certifications for educators: Google Certified Educator Level 1, Google Certified Educator Level 2, Google Certified Trainer, and Google Certified Innovator. [06:18] - Kasey offers listeners a FREE ebook: The Complete Guide to Google Certifications! [06:46] - We learn about the Google for Education Teacher Center. [07:34] - Let’s talk about Level 1 and Level 2 certification first! Kasey explains what a Level 1 educator can do, and chats about how to prepare. [11:11] - Kasey goes deeper into what’s covered in the Level 1 exam. [13:26] - We move onto Level 2, which requires being able to “successfully integrate a wider range of Google for Education tools and other technologies.” [15:40] - Kasey talks about the requirements for becoming Level 2 Certified, and mentions what’s covered in the exam. [17:38] - We learn about Kasey’s Level 2 Toolkit, which is another three-in-one download. [18:27] - Kasey takes a moment to talk specifically about the self-paced, video-based courses that she offers for Level 1 and Level 2. [21:34] - We hear about the differences between the Google Teacher Center and Kasey’s courses. [23:19] - Kasey moves onto talking about Google Certified Trainer, explaining who it’s designed for and talking about what’s offered in her course. [25:34] - If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a Google Certified Trainer, check out Kasey’s Google Certified Trainer Academy! [25:46] - Kasey explains that there are six steps to becoming a Google Certified Trainer. [29:11] - We hear more about Kasey’s Google Certified Trainer Academy, and how it compares to her other courses. [31:37] - The enrollment period for all three of Kasey’s courses will open on May 21 for a limited time, she explains. To learn more or sign up, check out: The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy The Google Certified Educator Level 2 Academy Become a Google Certified Trainer Online Course Interested in more than one course? Kasey offers special deals when you bundle courses! [33:56] - Kasey takes a moment to talk about the Certified Innovator program, and why she doesn’t offer a course for it. [39:01] - Kasey points out that Google doesn’t pay your way to the locations for the Certified Innovator academies. [40:32] - We hear about how many people Kasey has helped to become Google Certified. [42:04] - Thank you for tuning in! Please take a moment to leave a review on iTunes (using the word “y’all” for bonus points!). Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell Education Podcast Network #Syd19 on Twitter Google for Education Teacher Center Google for Education Teacher Center (Certified Innovator) The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Toolkit The Google Certified Educator Level 2 Toolkit Google Certified Trainer Academy

#EduDuctTape S02-E031 #EduDuctTape -- EduDuctTape.com -- @JakeMillerTech -- JakeMiller.net -- JakeMillerTech@gmail.com   Ways to Support the Show or Connect with Jake & other Duct Tapers!  Apple Podcast Reviews FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape #EduDuctTape on social media Telling your friends & colleagues The Duct Tapers Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/ducttapers Certificates of Listening, Laughing, and Learning! EduDuctTape.com/certificate Listen to the whole show to hear the “super-secret code”! Shake Up Learning Affiliate Link: bit.ly/jakeuplearning #EduDuctTape Twitter Chats Access the calendar! - bit.ly/EduDuctTapeCalendar Highlights from the last chat - jakemiller.net/eduducttape-twitter-chat-11-6-19 Seah Fahey & Karly Moura’s “A Beginner’s Guide to Twitter for Educators” - Section 2 focuses on Twitter Chats - drive.google.com/file/d/1wrMWGN6QyrICGNis1SwLQOHlbfze3vpt/view Thanks to The Mighty Ducts! Alex Oris, Amy Huckaby, Angela Green, Benjamin Voss, Brandy New, Dan Stitzel, David Allan, Jennifer Conti, Joshua Hough, Kimberly Wren, Lisa Marie Bennett, Matt Meyer, Melinda Vandevort, Melissa Van Heck, Molly Klodor, Nanci Greene, Pam Inabinett & Sarah Kiefer! The JakeMillerTech Newsletter - Sign up! jakemiller.net/newsletter Make sure you identify the messages as “Important”!  And get them out of SPAM or Promotions! Jake’s Upcoming Events Ideastream Technology & Learning Conference - Cleveland, OH, Mini-Keynote - 11/20/19 - ideastream.org/become-a-2019-tech-conference-presenter Educational Duct Tape Workshop Series at Kent State University Research Center for Educational Technology - kent.edu/rcet/innovating-teaching-learning Session 1 - November 22, 2019,  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Educational Duct Tape: Viewing #EdTech as a Set of Tools to Address Learning Goals & Solve Problems in the Classroom Session 2 - December 6, 2019,  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.- Educational Duct Tape Toolbox Focus Session: Flipgrid Cy Fair Ed Tech Live - 11/7/19 - 9:00 AM-12:45 PM CST - bit.ly/cfisdedtechlive Castleberry, TX - Digital Learning Day - 1/6/20 Revere Schools, OH - 2/14/20 WITCon (Whatever It Takes Conferences) - Galesburg, Ill - 6/12/20 - witconf.org Book Jake as a Speaker! - JakeMiller.net/Speaking SoapBox Moment - “How to Move on from a Tech Tool that Goes Away” #EduDuctTape 011 - the one where I discuss the EdPuzzle Story -  eduducttape.libsyn.com/amy-roediger-edpuzzle-the-answer-pad-peardeck-nearpod-classkick-google-drawings-quizlet-diagrams EdPuzzle - Edpuzzle.com PlayPosit - go.PlayPosit.com The tweet where I fielded a list of some tech tools that we’ve said goodbye to: twitter.com/JakeMillerTech/status/1194338715595935745 Today’s Guest: Jornea Armant Jornea, an educator for over 16 years, and current Educator Innovation Lead at Flipgrid is committed to supporting educators in innovative learning experiences, focuses on continuous improvement, has a zest for learning for life, and is on a mission to empower every voice with her team at Flipgrid! Contact Info: Twitter: @savvy_educator E-mail: jornea@flipgrid.comWebsite: Flipgrid.com FlipGrid App Smash Madness - link to the 2018 competition - flipgrid.com/0c25e8 Which of the following is less torturous?  Be fantastic at flying a plane or amazing at driving a monster truck? Listen to all of your music on a Walkman or take all of your pictures on a digital camera Question #1: What are some good video creation tools for kids under the age of 13? (audience submitted question) Flipgrid - flipgrid.com No student accounts necessary!  Authenticate with Microsoft or Google email domain! Similar to popular social media platforms Creativity tools built into the camera New Features: Editing videos & rearranging clips Whiteboard Filters, pixel mode 4 ways to connect to Flipgrid School email domain (can be multiple domains) Student IDs - for schools that don’t have Google or Microsoft accounts Public PLC Grid - authenticate with an email address from any domain Guest Mode - code is generated My.flipgrid.com Screencastify - Screencastify.com Loom - Loom.com Screencast-o-matic - Screencast-o-matic.com Nimbus - nimbusweb.me/screenshot.php Adobe Spark - Spark.Adobe.com WeVideo - WeVideo.com COPPA  - ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule Students under 13: **Educators should defer to the policies set by their school or district administration or policies** Flipgrid: Use teacher-generated student IDs if necessary Adobe Spark: Under 13 is okay if accounts are generated by teacher WeVideo: under 13 is okay in a WeVideo for Education plans, with parent consent or as guest user Question #2: How can you involve the entire learning community? Seesaw - web.Seesaw.me Flipgrid GridPals - blog.flipgrid.com/news/gridpals Originated by Bonnie McClelland - @BMcClelland24 Can now search for connections and contact through social media or email Microsoft Global Learning Connection - educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2019/09/announcing-microsoft-global-learning-connection-2019-extending-the-skype-a-thon-experience-to-more-learners-around-the-world Family Connections FlipGridAR - blog.flipgrid.com/news/ar Guest Mode - blog.flipgrid.com/news/guestmode “Share, Celebrate and Showcase” - @AnnKozma723  #FlipgridAR on Twitter Wonderopolis Wonders - wonderopolis.org Access in the Flipgrid Disco Library at admin.flipgrid.com/manage/discovery  (must be logged in as a teacher to access) Virtual Field Trips to Flipgrid - blog.flipgrid.com/fieldtrip Content from the Duct Taper Community This Episode’s Apple Podcast Reviews:  AlBrown97 Favorite #EduDuctTape Tweets: (each handle is linked to the mentioned tweet) @mrORIStech @amyjhuckaby @mathwitz @Mo_physics New #EduDuctTape Tweeps: @bluetanso, @cso618, @danieltmares, @DavidJLockett, @DawnShea_teach, @henneld_edu, @jesush1979, @jrberlin58, @KeeleyBarr, @koolteecha, @mathwitz, @michGoogle, @MissGalang, @MissKampTeaches, @mjhankins4, @mrmarkowich, @mrsjacksonelar, @nearpod, @PHausEDU, @rbathursthunt, @ShakeUpLearning, @steven_kolber, @teachlawrence, @TeachtheTech, @urbie #EduDuctTape FlipGrid Responses: Joshua Hough Angela Greene Angela’s Tech With Heart grid - flipgrid.com/7e77e3d9

Coaching a coach is an interesting experience, but everyone has struggles that they need to mastermind one in a while. Alison Jalufka is a Learning Coach at an elementary school in her Central Texas school district. She started her teaching career in elementary education as a first-grade teacher for ten years when the opportunity to make an impact as a technology and learning coach was presented to her.  Alison now supports the elementary teachers in her district along with a team of coaches to help implement a technology-based learning curriculum in the classroom. She has been tasked with developing a professional learning and development framework to better serve her teachers and had questions about how to bring the expectations of her position to fruition.  Kasey and Alison chat about creating actionable goals both for her individually and for her position. She already knows that she needs to find ways to better integrate the 4Cs into each workshop that she develops, but what else is needed? Kasey helps her talk through the process of creating her goals and how best to integrate learning and processes into each action and activity. There are so many great nuggets of information in this on-air coaching session that you won’t want to miss. Many of the barriers that Alison faces each day are likely similar to yours. Listen in as they discuss strategies for better tackling the problems with teacher buy-in and why building relationships and creating open lines of communication are the keys to success for a Learning Coach. Alison is already doing so many things right, but with just little mindset shifts here and there, she could be smashing her administrator’s expectations. In This Episode: [00:29] - Welcome back and get ready to meet Alison Jalufka, a Learning Coach. [01:24] - Shout out to Daniel Island School for having me out to deliver the Dynamic Learning Workshop. Special thanks to Pam Hubler for making it happen. [02:54] - What is a learning coach and how do they help teachers?  [04:53] - Learn what the vision for Alison’s position within her district was meant to be. [05:39] - When they removed the word “digital” from her title, did they change her expectations?  [06:45] - Alison shares the technology map for her district and the barriers she faces with integration. [07:38] - How are the teachers responding to tech integration in their classrooms?  [09:26] - Do the teachers on her campus understand her purpose is to help them in a variety of ways?  [11:22] - What does communication with her teachers look like?  [13:21] - Is Alison given guidelines from her administrator on how to approach her role?  [13:47] - How does she communicate and meet with other Learning Coaches in her district? [15:42] - Does she meet with the principal of her school and set goals together?  [17:46] - Is she meant to be involved in professional development with her teachers?  [19:18] - Learn why teacher buy-in is one of Alison’s biggest struggles and how she is working to overcome it. [22:02] - How has Alison approached the 4Cs in the past and what has she implemented this year? [26:33] - What is the best way to present the 4Cs for professional learning?  [29:38] - Alison shares the best workshop she attended as a teacher for professional learning. [31:54] - Has she delivered any professional learning workshops since being in the coach position?  [35:07] - What goals would Alison like to accomplish before this semester is over? [40:03] - Learn one of the best ways to help teachers understand that we’re not adding to their workload, we’re altering it. [42:26] - Don’t forget to share the time-saving hacks that you use in your newsletters. [45:24] - Alison shares some of her final takeaways and next steps. Podcast Question of the Week [47:48] - Kasey shares the podcast questions of the week:  How can you use the ideas from this episode to make an impact as a coach?  Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! [49:09] - Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review on iTunes. (Bonus points if you use  the word “y’all” in your review!) Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! GetGoogleCertified.com Hive Summit text.help/shakeupwriting Alison on Twitter Transformational Learning

In this episode, Dan talks with Kasey Bell from Shake Up Learning about her Dynamic Learning framework that is the foundation of her book "Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic". This is Part 5 - Beyond the Due Date of a 5 part series digesting this framework.Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach at Shake Up Learning. She is also an international speaker, author of Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic, blogger at ShakeUpLearning.com, host of The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast, and co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast. The Dynamic Learning Series with Kasey Bell by Daniel Jackson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. The Dynamic Learning Framework The Dynamic Learning Framework was designed by Kasey Bell to bring together many of the various aspects of 21st century learning. based on the 4 Cs - collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication. This framework aims to help teachers look beyond the technology. To stop seeing technology as just as a tool, but to see it as an opportunity to stretch what we do in our classrooms. To move away from the static old school approach to education as a system for conformity, to see education as a dynamic entity that can be used to go above and beyond what used to be possible. To make learning more engaging, meaningful, connected, collaborative and targeted at developing the skills required for lifelong learning. Beyond the Bell Learning doe not stop when the bell rings. Digital tools and devices enable students to continue to learn, collaborate, go deeper into their learning and grow their learning skills to move towards lifelong learners. Learning is accessible 24/7 with technology and we need to shift both ours and our student's mindsets to ones that look for learning to happen anytime, anywhere, and students can OWN IT! Going beyond the bell is all about a shift in mindset. This is not about setting more homework for the students, but about changing their attitude towards learning. It is about encouraging students to take ownership of learning, making learning engaging and meaningful, as well as inspiring students to see learning as something they do for them not for the school.  A vital aspect of beyond the bell is to set goals for learning with your students, where they know what the target is and how to get there. To help keep students motivated celebrate their success and track their progress through the use of smaller sub-goals. 12 ways to Shake Up Learning with Kasey Subscribe to the email list and download a FREEBIE!shakeup.link/subscribe Read the Shake Up Learning Book by Kasey Bellshakeup.link/book  Participate in the Shake Up Learning Book Studyshakeup.link/bookstudy  Watch a FREE webinarshakeup.link/webinars  Take an online course (Google Classroom, Google Slides, and more!)shakeup.link/courses  Get Google Certifiedgetgooglecertified.com  Bring Kasey Bell to your school or eventshakeup.link/workwithme  Join the FREE Shake Up Learning Communityshakeup.link/community Listen to the Shake Up Learning Show Podcastshakeuplearningshow.com  Connect with Shake Up Learning on socialshakeup.link/connect  Follow and use the #ShakeUpLearning hashtagshakeup.link/follow  Listen to the Google Teacher Tribe Podcastgoogleteachertribe.com 

In this episode, Dan talks with Kasey Bell from Shake Up Learning about her Dynamic Learning framework that is the foundation of her book "Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic". This is Part 5 - Beyond the Due Date of a 5 part series digesting this framework.Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach at Shake Up Learning. She is also an international speaker, author of Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic, blogger at ShakeUpLearning.com, host of The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast, and co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast. The Dynamic Learning Series with Kasey Bell by Daniel Jackson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Join the Facebook CommunityThe Dynamic Learning FrameworkThe Dynamic Learning Framework was designed by Kasey Bell to bring together many of the various aspects of 21st century learning. based on the 4 Cs - collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication. This framework aims to help teachers look beyond the technology. To stop seeing technology as just as a tool, but to see it as an opportunity to stretch what we do in our classrooms. To move away from the static old school approach to education as a system for conformity, to see education as a dynamic entity that can be used to go above and beyond what used to be possible. To make learning more engaging, meaningful, connected, collaborative and targeted at developing the skills required for lifelong learning.Beyond the BellLearning doe not stop when the bell rings. Digital tools and devices enable students to continue to learn, collaborate, go deeper into their learning and grow their learning skills to move towards lifelong learners. Learning is accessible 24/7 with technology and we need to shift both ours and our student's mindsets to ones that look for learning to happen anytime, anywhere, and students can OWN IT!Going beyond the bell is all about a shift in mindset. This is not about setting more homework for the students, but about changing their attitude towards learning. It is about encouraging students to take ownership of learning, making learning engaging and meaningful, as well as inspiring students to see learning as something they do for them not for the school. A vital aspect of beyond the bell is to set goals for learning with your students, where they know what the target is and how to get there. To help keep students motivated celebrate their success and track their progress through the use of smaller sub-goals.12 ways to Shake Up Learning with KaseySubscribe to the email list and download a FREEBIE!Read the Shake Up Learning Book by Kasey BellParticipate in the Shake Up Learning Book StudyWatch a FREE webinar Take an online course (Google Classroom, Google Slides, and more!)Get Google CertifiedBring Kasey Bell to your school or eventJoin the FREE Shake Up Learning CommunityListen to the Shake Up Learning Show PodcastConnect with Shake Up Learning on socialFollow and use the #ShakeUpLearning hashtagListen to the Google Teacher Tribe Podcast

Google Drive is the heart of G Suite and allows you to store your files and access them from any device. Keeping your Google Drive organized can be a struggle, so in this episode and blog post, I am going to share 13 tips to help you organize your Google Drive. (Full blog post available at http://ShakeUpLearning.com/36)

Learning how to engage students is one of the biggest challenges for educators today. There is so much noise to cut through just to be heard much less teach tomorrow’s generation. Dave Burgess has made a career out of finding exciting ways to engage even the toughest audience out there and he’s here to let you know that YOU Can Teach Like a Pirate too! Dave shares how he stumbled into teaching after taking a coaching job out of college. It was during his years of coaching that he realized he loved finding ways to inspire the toughest kids in his classroom. He brought together his experience as a magician and an MC and found creative ways to bring life and fun into his classroom. After putting together a presentation to help other teachers in his district better engage their students, Teach Like a PIRATE was born. He has now partnered with several other experts in various areas of teaching to expand on the original PIRATE system.  You don’t have to be a Dave or a Kasey to meaningfully engage your students. Every single teacher has strengths and experiences that can help them to motivate their classrooms in becoming the best students they can be. One of the most often heard comments both Dave and Kasey hear from the teachers they coach is, “but I’m not like you…” Learn why you don’t have to be anybody but your unique self to create the best classroom environment for your students. Dave is a true character and his passion for teaching is evident in everything that he does. You won't want to miss what’s coming up next for Dave Burgess Consulting Inc! Hint - something is coming out this year! There’s also another book coming out in the near future AND Dave shares some insights into what you’ll experience at PIRATECon in 2020. This episode is chock full of great information! Listen in to learn all about teaching like a pirate.  **Disclaimer: There should be no robbing or swearing or killing. We aren’t actual pirates y’all!**   In This Episode: [00:29] - Welcome back and get ready to learn from author, comedian, and magician Dave Burgess! [01:31] - Shout out to Dr. Nic Nalu for sharing his Shake Up Learning book study group!  [02:44] - Kasey welcomes Dave Burgess the author of Teach Like a PIRATE. [03:43] - Dave shares his background and how he made his way into teaching, consulting, and creating a publishing company. [07:14] - Hear how one question from Dave led to the reality of Shake Up Learning. [08:50] - Learn what it means to Teach Like a PIRATE. [10:08] - Dave reveals one of his favorite hooks from the Teach Like a PIRATE system. [11:21] - Why everyone can teach like a pirate even if you’re not a performer. [13:58] - Search #TLAP for additional resources and on Monday nights join the Twitter chat. [16:39] - Dave discusses the evolution of the “Like a PIRATE” brand. [19:12] - Learn what’s coming out next from DBCI publishing. [23:07] - What is Dave’s philosophy on integrating technology into the classroom? [24:52] - Hear Dave chat about what’s coming up next for him and DBC to include Pirate Con! [28:35] - Dave has a new product coming out before the end of the year! [29:31] - Connect with Dave. [30:36] - Dave leaves the listeners with one piece of advice. Podcast Question of the Week [31:37] - Kasey shares the podcast questions of the week:  How do you “hook” your students to keep them engaged and motivated like TLAP? Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! [33:23] - Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review on iTunes. (Bonus points if you use  the word “y’all” in your review!) Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! GetGoogleCertified.com Hive Summit text.help/shakeupwriting Teach Like a PIRATE by Dave BurgessDBCI Books - Check out all of the “Like a Pirate” books as well as other great resources. Google Teach Tribe Podcast with Matt Miller and Kasey Bell DBC Pirate Con

In this episode, Dan talks with Kasey Bell from Shake Up Learning about her Dynamic Learning framework that is the foundation of her book "Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic". This is Part 3 - Beyond the Walls of a 5 part series digesting this framework.Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach at Shake Up Learning. She is also an international speaker, author of Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic, blogger at ShakeUpLearning.com, host of The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast, and co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast. The Dynamic Learning Series with Kasey Bell by Daniel Jackson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Join the Facebook CommunityThe Dynamic Learning FrameworkThe Dynamic Learning Framework was designed by Kasey Bell to bring together many of the various aspects of 21st century learning. based on the 4 Cs - collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication. This framework aims to help teachers look beyond the technology. To stop seeing technology as just as a tool, but to see it as an opportunity to stretch what we do in our classrooms. To move away from the static old school approach to education as a system for conformity, to see education as a dynamic entity that can be used to go above and beyond what used to be possible. To make learning more engaging, meaningful, connected, collaborative and targeted at developing the skills required for lifelong learning.Beyond the BellLearning doe not stop when the bell rings. Digital tools and devices enable students to continue to learn, collaborate, go deeper into their learning and grow their learning skills to move towards lifelong learners. Learning is accessible 24/7 with technology and we need to shift both ours and our student's mindsets to ones that look for learning to happen anytime, anywhere, and students can OWN IT!Going beyond the bell is all about a shift in mindset. This is not about setting more homework for the students, but about changing their attitude towards learning. It is about encouraging students to take ownership of learning, making learning engaging and meaningful, as well as inspiring students to see learning as something they do for them not for the school. A vital aspect of beyond the bell is to set goals for learning with your students, where they know what the target is and how to get there. To help keep students motivated celebrate their success and track their progress through the use of smaller sub-goals.12 ways to Shake Up Learning with KaseySubscribe to the email list and download a FREEBIE!Read the Shake Up Learning Book by Kasey BellParticipate in the Shake Up Learning Book StudyWatch a FREE webinar Take an online course (Google Classroom, Google Slides, and more!)Get Google CertifiedBring Kasey Bell to your school or eventJoin the FREE Shake Up Learning CommunityListen to the Shake Up Learning Show PodcastConnect with Shake Up Learning on socialFollow and use the #ShakeUpLearning hashtagListen to the Google Teacher Tribe Podcast

In this episode, Dan talks with Kasey Bell from Shake Up Learning about her Dynamic Learning framework that is the foundation of her book "Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic". This is Part 4 - Beyond the Tools of a 5 part series digesting this framework.Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach at Shake Up Learning. She is also an international speaker, author of Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic, blogger at ShakeUpLearning.com, host of The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast, and co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast. The Dynamic Learning Series with Kasey Bell by Daniel Jackson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Join the Facebook CommunityThe Dynamic Learning FrameworkThe Dynamic Learning Framework was designed by Kasey Bell to bring together many of the various aspects of 21st century learning. based on the 4 Cs - collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication. This framework aims to help teachers look beyond the technology. To stop seeing technology as just as a tool, but to see it as an opportunity to stretch what we do in our classrooms. To move away from the static old school approach to education as a system for conformity, to see education as a dynamic entity that can be used to go above and beyond what used to be possible. To make learning more engaging, meaningful, connected, collaborative and targeted at developing the skills required for lifelong learning.Beyond the BellLearning doe not stop when the bell rings. Digital tools and devices enable students to continue to learn, collaborate, go deeper into their learning and grow their learning skills to move towards lifelong learners. Learning is accessible 24/7 with technology and we need to shift both ours and our student's mindsets to ones that look for learning to happen anytime, anywhere, and students can OWN IT!Going beyond the bell is all about a shift in mindset. This is not about setting more homework for the students, but about changing their attitude towards learning. It is about encouraging students to take ownership of learning, making learning engaging and meaningful, as well as inspiring students to see learning as something they do for them not for the school. A vital aspect of beyond the bell is to set goals for learning with your students, where they know what the target is and how to get there. To help keep students motivated celebrate their success and track their progress through the use of smaller sub-goals.12 ways to Shake Up Learning with KaseySubscribe to the email list and download a FREEBIE!Read the Shake Up Learning Book by Kasey BellParticipate in the Shake Up Learning Book StudyWatch a FREE webinar Take an online course (Google Classroom, Google Slides, and more!)Get Google CertifiedBring Kasey Bell to your school or eventJoin the FREE Shake Up Learning CommunityListen to the Shake Up Learning Show PodcastConnect with Shake Up Learning on socialFollow and use the #ShakeUpLearning hashtagListen to the Google Teacher Tribe Podcast

In this episode, Dan talks with Kasey Bell from Shake Up Learning about her Dynamic Learning framework that is the foundation of her book "Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic". This is Part 4 - Beyond the Tools of a 5 part series digesting this framework.Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach at Shake Up Learning. She is also an international speaker, author of Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic, blogger at ShakeUpLearning.com, host of The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast, and co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast. The Dynamic Learning Series with Kasey Bell by Daniel Jackson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. The Dynamic Learning Framework The Dynamic Learning Framework was designed by Kasey Bell to bring together many of the various aspects of 21st century learning. based on the 4 Cs - collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication. This framework aims to help teachers look beyond the technology. To stop seeing technology as just as a tool, but to see it as an opportunity to stretch what we do in our classrooms. To move away from the static old school approach to education as a system for conformity, to see education as a dynamic entity that can be used to go above and beyond what used to be possible. To make learning more engaging, meaningful, connected, collaborative and targeted at developing the skills required for lifelong learning. Beyond the Bell Learning doe not stop when the bell rings. Digital tools and devices enable students to continue to learn, collaborate, go deeper into their learning and grow their learning skills to move towards lifelong learners. Learning is accessible 24/7 with technology and we need to shift both ours and our student's mindsets to ones that look for learning to happen anytime, anywhere, and students can OWN IT! Going beyond the bell is all about a shift in mindset. This is not about setting more homework for the students, but about changing their attitude towards learning. It is about encouraging students to take ownership of learning, making learning engaging and meaningful, as well as inspiring students to see learning as something they do for them not for the school.  A vital aspect of beyond the bell is to set goals for learning with your students, where they know what the target is and how to get there. To help keep students motivated celebrate their success and track their progress through the use of smaller sub-goals. 12 ways to Shake Up Learning with Kasey Subscribe to the email list and download a FREEBIE!shakeup.link/subscribe Read the Shake Up Learning Book by Kasey Bellshakeup.link/book  Participate in the Shake Up Learning Book Studyshakeup.link/bookstudy  Watch a FREE webinarshakeup.link/webinars  Take an online course (Google Classroom, Google Slides, and more!)shakeup.link/courses  Get Google Certifiedgetgooglecertified.com  Bring Kasey Bell to your school or eventshakeup.link/workwithme  Join the FREE Shake Up Learning Communityshakeup.link/community Listen to the Shake Up Learning Show Podcastshakeuplearningshow.com  Connect with Shake Up Learning on socialshakeup.link/connect  Follow and use the #ShakeUpLearning hashtagshakeup.link/follow  Listen to the Google Teacher Tribe Podcastgoogleteachertribe.com 

In this episode, Dan talks with Kasey Bell from Shake Up Learning about her Dynamic Learning framework that is the foundation of her book "Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic". This is Part 3 - Beyond the Walls of a 5 part series digesting this framework.Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach at Shake Up Learning. She is also an international speaker, author of Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic, blogger at ShakeUpLearning.com, host of The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast, and co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast. The Dynamic Learning Series with Kasey Bell by Daniel Jackson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. The Dynamic Learning Framework The Dynamic Learning Framework was designed by Kasey Bell to bring together many of the various aspects of 21st century learning. based on the 4 Cs - collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication. This framework aims to help teachers look beyond the technology. To stop seeing technology as just as a tool, but to see it as an opportunity to stretch what we do in our classrooms. To move away from the static old school approach to education as a system for conformity, to see education as a dynamic entity that can be used to go above and beyond what used to be possible. To make learning more engaging, meaningful, connected, collaborative and targeted at developing the skills required for lifelong learning. Beyond the Bell Learning doe not stop when the bell rings. Digital tools and devices enable students to continue to learn, collaborate, go deeper into their learning and grow their learning skills to move towards lifelong learners. Learning is accessible 24/7 with technology and we need to shift both ours and our student's mindsets to ones that look for learning to happen anytime, anywhere, and students can OWN IT! Going beyond the bell is all about a shift in mindset. This is not about setting more homework for the students, but about changing their attitude towards learning. It is about encouraging students to take ownership of learning, making learning engaging and meaningful, as well as inspiring students to see learning as something they do for them not for the school.  A vital aspect of beyond the bell is to set goals for learning with your students, where they know what the target is and how to get there. To help keep students motivated celebrate their success and track their progress through the use of smaller sub-goals. 12 ways to Shake Up Learning with Kasey Subscribe to the email list and download a FREEBIE!shakeup.link/subscribe Read the Shake Up Learning Book by Kasey Bellshakeup.link/book  Participate in the Shake Up Learning Book Studyshakeup.link/bookstudy  Watch a FREE webinarshakeup.link/webinars  Take an online course (Google Classroom, Google Slides, and more!)shakeup.link/courses  Get Google Certifiedgetgooglecertified.com  Bring Kasey Bell to your school or eventshakeup.link/workwithme  Join the FREE Shake Up Learning Communityshakeup.link/community Listen to the Shake Up Learning Show Podcastshakeuplearningshow.com  Connect with Shake Up Learning on socialshakeup.link/connect  Follow and use the #ShakeUpLearning hashtagshakeup.link/follow  Listen to the Google Teacher Tribe Podcastgoogleteachertribe.com 

Google Classroom is a fantastic tool for the K12 classroom, but did you know it is a great tool for professional learning? In this episode, we will explore 15 ways to use Google Classroom to support professional learning experiences (PD) for teachers through blended workshops, online courses, book studies, challenges, and more. (Access the full show notes: http://ShakeUpLearning.com/34) - solo episode - I'll be doing a full blog post, so no show notes from Kayla. - please use the google certification promo from last week (place it mid-roll) THANKS!