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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!

In this milestone 100th episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, guests from past episodes share their favorite tips and lesson ideas for teachers. We will also take a look back at the most popular episodes and what's next for the podcast.

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

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  

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

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 Nov. 19th 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

Today on the show I have Jaime Casap, Google’s Chief Education Evangelist and lead advocate of the problem-solving generation. Jaime credits his less-than opportune upbringing and his luck in education for his current position. He wants to share his “luck” with other students just like him so that this generation of students are best prepared to lead and succeed. Jaime and I chat about everything from teaching above the test and measuring abstract metrics, to finding ways to inspire educators and helping them realize the role of technology in today’s classroom. We both feel very passionately about giving students the opportunity to be measured on their ability to collaborate, problem-solve, and think critically rather than fill in bubbles on a test.  One of his most important and personal goals is to teach educators how best to speak to children and young adults in situations of poverty. He’s co-written a book called Our First Talk About Poverty and has created a YouTube channel where he creates videos designed to inspire the next generation to action no matter their circumstances.  This episode was chock-full of fantastic advice, passionate opinions, and actionable steps for creating a more collaborative classroom. Listen in and prepare to be inspired..  In This Episode: [00:30] - Welcome back y’all! Kasey got to speak with Google’s Chief Education Evangelist for this episode of the show! You won’t want to miss it. [01:49] - Shout out to all of the fabulous educators that I met last week at ISTE, especially to the educators who took the time out of their busy schedules to participate in the LIVE recording of the Shake Up Learning Show at the Flipgrid booth. (Stay tuned to episode 21 to see how it turned out.)   [02:52] - Kasey’s latest message on SpeakPipe was left by Wendy from Wyoming. Wendy left an amazing message about how the Shake Up Learning Podcast has helped her in her career. Join the Shake Up Learning Community Join us! - http://shakeup.link/community  [03:44] - Have a question? Check out our SpeakPipe Button at www.shakeuplearning.com. You can leave a shoutout, a question, or share an idea by going to our show notes and looking for the microphone button to leave me a message. [04:09] - Kasey welcomes her first Official Googler to the show Jaime Casap. [05:08] - Jaime explains what a Chief Education Evangelist is, does, and how the title came about. [07:21] - Kasey asks Jaime to share a bit about his background and how that has impacted his career.  [09:23] - How can we leverage technology to bring education to life? [11:56] - Kasey brings up her favorite quote of Jaime’s and how the sentiment changes the way educators should look at education. “Instead of asking students what they want to be when they grow up, ask them what problem they want to solve.” [16:00] - Jaime shares the barriers the US classroom faces in creating the new generation of problem solvers.  [18:19] - How can educators measure progress when the metrics are more abstract? [20:32] - Jaime reflects on how educators can possibly teach for high test scores and strategic problem-solving. [26:37] - Before sharing his current efforts in creating YouTube videos for educators and students, Jaime provides some very insightful statistics and stories about inspiring educators. [33:02] - Connect with Jaime on Twitter @jcasap, on LinkedIn, and on Facebook, and subscribe to his YouTube channel. [35:19] - Jaime leaves teachers with one piece of advice before the episode ends.  Podcast Question of the Week [36:36] - Kasey shares the podcast questions of the week:  “What opportunities do you give students to solve real-world problems 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! [37:27] - Join Kasey in the Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study from July 11th to August 8th, 2019. Learn more at this link, then head to the special Facebook group where each week we will discuss 4 chapters from Kasey’s book. Kasey will post discussion questions that tie into the reading and issue a challenge or choice of challenges related to that section of the book. We will share #booksnaps, ideas, lessons, failures and successes, links, and a whole lotta ways to Shake Up Learning! [38:57] - Thank you for tuning in! 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! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study Facebook group Our First Talk About Poverty by Jaime Casap and Jillian Roberts Jaime’s YouTube Channel - Jaime Casap Phoenix Coding Academy Arizona State University

Yes, I know you REALLY want to know how to put your worksheet into Google Classroom!  But, let’s take a step back and take a deeper look at the purpose of your assignment, the power of G Suite, and how you can go BEYOND substitution and a static worksheet.  Get ready to stop asking how to put a worksheet in Google Classroom, because “worksheet” is about to be removed from your vocabulary. Usually, this question REALLY means, how do I put a PDF inside Google Classroom so my students can write on top of it. Don’t worry. If you want the easy answer and to ignore the rest of this, I will tell you how at the end of this post. In This Episode: [00:29] - Kasey welcomes listeners to the show and reveals one of her biggest pet peeves.  [02:04] - Quick Shout Out to Jennifer Earls and Murray State University for being amazing participants in one of the Shake Up Learning live events! If you’d like to bring Shake Up Learning to your next event - Check out the Work With Me page here! [02:54] - Question from SpeakPipe: Koralie in Kuwait wanted to know if it would be possible to bring students onto the podcast, so they can share the wonderful things they are doing and learning.  Kasey reminds listeners that she has had students on the podcast and in fact, has an application for students to apply to be on the show. **Sneak Peak** in August she has another student interview scheduled. Check out Episode 7 where she chats with Camden, a 5th grader from South Carolina.  If you’d like to apply to be on the show, apply here! You can also apply to be one of the on-air coaching applicants for teachers and coaches here. [05:57] - This episode is sponsored by Pear Deck, the tool that helps you supercharge student engagement. Learn more about them here! Because you’re a listener, get a complimentary 60-day trial with no credit card required! How to Put a Worksheet in Google Classroom [07:18] - Should you or should you not be putting worksheets into Google Classroom? First Kasey defines a worksheet, and why you shouldn’t be using them at all. The term “worksheet” has become a bad word in a lot of education circles. Worksheets and packets mean different types of work to different types of teachers. Jennifer Gonzalez from Cult of Pedagogy did a wonderful post and podcast on this topic called, “Frickin’ Packets.” The post was inspired by a YouTube video where a high school student tells his teacher that if you want students to get excited about learning and touch their hearts, stop giving frickin’ packets. [10:04] - Kasey shares a confession about her own teaching that she truly regrets, she used to use packets and worksheets for busy work. As I have confessed many times, and in fact, literally confessed inside an auditorium in Kentucky last week, packets and worksheets were a mainstay in my classroom for the first few years. And that is something that I regret.  I am ashamed that I gave my students busy work so that I could finish grades or other tasks that piled up on my desk. I taught the way I was taught and in my ignorance, I blindly followed the lead of the more seasoned teachers on my campus. I didn’t know that I was doing a disservice to my students. So when I am asked this question, I don’t give a quick fix answer, I follow up with: “What are you teaching? What are your learning goals?” The answer will give me an opportunity to discuss alternative assignments that can make learning more dynamic for students. If your goal is to teach students how to complete an acrostic, GREAT! But I have yet to see that one defined in any standard. If your goal is to teach students how to fill in the blank from a word bank, GREAT! But I have yet to see that one defined in any standard. But if your goal is to help students learn and understand new vocabulary, there are so many more engaging activities to try. It always comes down to the learning goal. Not the packet. Not the technology. If you can’t tell me how the tech supports the learning, ditch it. If you can’t tell me how the packet supports the learning, ditch it! What is a Worksheet? [12:10] - Kasey defines the “worksheet” and different types of things teachers mean when they say worksheet.  For the purposes of this discussion, let’s define worksheet. Let’s take a closer look at some ways a teacher could describe a worksheet. I have a worksheet that I use with my students every year. Now I need to figure out how to make it work in Google Classroom. I got this cute worksheet on Teachers Pay Teachers and I want to assign it using Google Classroom. I have a PDF document that my students need to read and answer questions in Google Classroom. I teach ELL students who need to practice reading and comprehension on a worksheet. I have a PDF article that I want my students to read and annotate. I have a graphic organizer I want my students to complete. I have a special note-taking device for my students. I made one of those hyperdoc worksheets and I don’t know how to share it with my students. This list can go on and on. So before you berate me with your special exceptions, let me be clear. I agree with Jennifer Gonzalez, “Not all worksheets are created equal.” There are powerful strategies that can be done on paper or in a digital format. Those last few examples (5-8) are not what I would refer to as a worksheet.  Annotating a piece of text or writing is not a worksheet. A graphic organizer is not a worksheet. Advanced note-taking devices are not usually worksheets. Hyperdocs are not worksheets. For the purposes of this discussion, I am referring to worksheets or packets that are designed to keep students busy filling in blanks, searching for words, doing crossword puzzles, and other types of sheets that do not meet learning goals. And to revisit our original question about digitizing the worksheet so you can distribute the assignment in Google Classroom takes this question a bit further. First, if you are going through the trouble of taking something from paper to digital, why not use that as an opportunity to make it more dynamic. We also need to change our vocabulary, if you are lumping hyperdocs into the worksheet category, you missed the boat. You probably fell off the boat. [15:45] - When moving from paper to digital, make the lesson more dynamic! Also review your vocabulary and update it! Let’s begin to define our new digitized activities with new words. I talk a lot about this in my book. “If we are to ever truly move beyond technology as a substitution, we must get rid of terms that are rooted in old school, paper-based assignments: paperless, notebook, packet, worksheet, poster, cards, portfolio, etc. Vocabulary can limit our perception of what’s possible. An interactive notebook could simply be taking the paper-based notebook and images and putting them online in a presentation software. But again, that limits the possibilities. We need new, creative words. What if instead of notebook, a word that soon will have very little meaning for future-ready students, it becomes something new, like a “Learning Stream” or a “Learning Binge”?” Bell, Kasey. Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic . Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.. Kindle Edition.  [18:08] - Use technology to create new learning experiences for students that weren’t previously possible. “But my worksheet helps prepare students for the test.” Maybe. And yes, I understand we all have test prep, but let’s be honest, worksheets and packets are a crutch. Ask yourself,  Will this worksheet help the learning stick? Is this worksheet better than hands-on learning? Is this worksheet better than discussion? Is this worksheet better than engaging students in new ways? -- That’s why you use technology! Not to save paper or digitize your old stuff. Technology is a tool that allows us to create new learning experiences for students that weren’t previously possible. What if you teach ABOVE the test? What if you can still help students prepare for that test and give them skills to not only pass but to think critically, create, collaborate, and use their creative skills? How to Edit a PDF in Google Classroom [21:46] - Kasey provides a “How to” on getting your PDF into Google Classroom and how to assign it. And finally, let’s move on to the question that some of you have been dying for… “Kasey, how do I get this dadgum PDF in Google Classroom?” -- (that’s my southern cursing coming out!) Okay, so you have something amazing for your students and it is a PDF document that you want to assign through Google Classroom. [22:49] - Google Classroom is a separate application where you can create assignments, not simply using Google tools in the classroom.  Occasionally, teachers ask this question and they don’t understand that Google Classroom is a separate application from Google. It doesn’t just mean that you use Google in your own classroom. Google Classroom is an assignment manager and classroom communication tool. (You can learn all about it in The Google Classroom Master Class.) First, save your PDF to Google Drive. Go to drive.google.com Click on the “New” button Then choose File - Upload Navigate to where you saved your PDF file on your computer and upload it to your Drive. [23:53] - Once you’ve uploaded to drive, you will need to use a PDF editor so that your students can work on the PDF. Most educators use KAMI. It was designed to integrate with Google Classroom. Next, choose a PDF editor and make sure your students have access. There are several applications that allow you to edit PDFs, even draw on PDFs, that are also compatible with Google. Kami - 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. DocHub is another application that some teachers use to edit PDF documents and save to Google Drive. A quick search will also help you find alternatives, but these are the two most recommended by educators. Once you have installed the Kami or DocHub extension (and it is installed for students), they will be able to mark-up and write on the PDF. Don’t forget to assign it in Google Classroom and attach the PDF from Drive. Be sure to give students directions on how to use the tool. You really don’t want to miss this episode! There are so many good nuggets of information on how best to use technology and G Suite in your classroom! Podcast Question of the Week [30:09] - This week’s podcast question is: What worksheets or packets do you need to rethink? If you don’t have one, what PDF files could use a refresh to make them more dynamic?  Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Join our FREE Shake Up Learning Facebook group! Join the Book Study! [32:04] - Join the completely free Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study! Learn more at this link, then head to the special Facebook group where each week we will discuss 4 chapters from Kasey’s book.  Kasey will post discussion questions that tie into the reading, and issue a challenge or choice of challenges related to that section of the book. We will share #booksnaps, ideas, lessons, failures and successes, links, and a whole lotta ways to Shake Up Learning! 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 Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study Facebook group The Shake Up Learning Show episode 7: Things I Wish My Teacher Knew Frickin’ Packets by Jennifer Gonzalez with Cult of Pedagogy The Shake Up Learning Show episode 17: The Learning Mixologist – #ISTE19 (FREE Preview) KAMI DocHub

Tune in today to learn more about The Learning Mixologist - #ISTE19 sneak peek with Holly Clark. We first presented this information at FETC and the information provided is from both of our books and learning frameworks! Holly has been in education for over 20 years and is now working to spread the concept of the #InfusedClassroom. Despite having technology in the classroom, many schools use their Chromebooks and tablets as high-priced reference materials rather than the collaborative portals they can be.   Holly and I will dig into how we created the Learning Mixologist presentation by merging and enhancing our two learning development ideologies. We share some of our favorite recipe cards for Shaking Up and Infusing your lessons by utilizing a variety of technology platforms in the classroom, such as Adobe Spark, G Suite, and podcasting. We are so excited to chat more about the Learning Mixologist ideologies and templates. Check out this episode for a sneak peek into the ways you can infuse technology into your shaken up classroom! In This Episode: [00:29] - Kasey welcomes listeners to the show and introduces her special guest Holly Clark. They are providing a special sneak peek at their ISTE presentation! [02:28] - Did you know that you can leave a voicemail to ask questions or leave a shout out? Check out a wonderful thank you from Sheila Rambo on today’s show. Join the Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study [03:34] - Join Kasey in the Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study from July 11th to August 8th, 2019. Learn more at this link, then head to the special Facebook group where each week we will discuss 4 chapters from Kasey’s book. We will share #booksnaps, ideas, lessons, failures and successes, links, and a whole lotta ways to Shake Up Learning! [05:03] - Holly joins Kasey on the show and gives listeners some background information about herself and her education journey. [06:10] - Check out Holly’s first book, The Google Infused Classroom, available on Amazon. In it, Holly shares how to build the culture and strategy involved in utilizing powerful technology integrations and design thinking protocols to inspire innovative teaching.   [08:01] - Holly is using Go EdSpace Live at ISTE to share all the fun and knowledge from ISTE Live accessible to educators anywhere! The Learning Mixologist: Shaken and Infused, Never Stirred [10:12] - Holly digs into the infused learning framework that she has developed for integrating technology in the classroom successfully. [13:03] - Kasey gives a high-level overview of the Dynamic Learning framework and how to move learning beyond. (See also episode 3 for an in-depth look at the Dynamic Learning Framework.) [18:27] - Holly and Kasey merge the two frameworks and distill ingredients for the Shake Up and Infusion in the Learning Mixologist. [20:46] - Kasey explains the goal of the quick start recipe cards that you can find here. These recipe cards provide templates you can use to Shake Up and Infuse lessons in your classroom. (Make a copy of the recipe card template here.) [21:38] - Holly shares the recipe card for shaking up writing assignments by infusing Adobe Spark. [24:34] - Kasey provides a recipe to shake up student publishing by infusing podcasts and developing creative communication skills. [28:51] - Listeners learn about how to develop these recipes from beginner to BAM! - a la Emeril. [29:42] - Holly suggests that you check out GoSynth and Padlet for creating collaborative podcasts in the classroom. [31:34] - Check out Holly’s Chromebook Course! She collaborates with experts in various applications and processes to provide actionable information you can use to energize and inspire your students. [34:44] - Find Holly on Instagram @HollyClarkEDU, Twitter @HollyClarkEDU, on her blog, and check out her podcast: The #InfusedClassroom Podcast Podcast Question of the Week [36:26] - Kasey shares the podcast questions of the week: “How will you use the Learning Mixologist recipes to shake up and infuse the learning in your classroom? Name two ideas you will try.” Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! [38:23] - Thank you for tuning in! 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! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell ISTE 2019 Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study Facebook group The Google Infused Classroom FETC: Future of Education Technology Conference EdSpace Live - ISTE 2019 The Shake Up Learning Show episode 14: How to Podcast with Your Students www.hollyclark.org GoSynth Padlet Holly’s Chromebook Course Instagram @HollyClarkEDU Twitter @HollyClarkEDU The #InfusedClassroom Podcast

One of my favorite EdTech gurus is Cool Cat Teacher herself Vicki Davis. She's a classroom teacher who has implemented full-scale project learning. She's also an instructional technology director.   Quick announcement: I will be doing a LIVE recording of the Shake Up Learning Show at ISTE! Join me on Tuesday, June 25th at 11:00 AM in the Flipgrid booth! If you will be attending ISTE and want to be a contributor on the show, fill out the form to get in the lineup! Details are here.   I’d like to give a huge shoutout to Amanda Casamento for her review on The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy, today, June 4th, 2019 is your last chance to sign up for the summer.   This episode is sponsored by Pear Deck which brings powerful learning moments to life through presentations. They are also part of Be Internet Awesome and integrate with Google Apps for Education. Shake Up Learning listeners can try Pear Deck Premium for 60-days for free.   Vicki Davis is one of my friends and mentors. She is on her 500th episode of her 10 Minute Teacher Podcast and her passion for learning and teaching is contagious. She teaches technology, blogging, photography and more. She is also the IT director at her school.   When she goes home, she blogs and podcasts. She also has three kids and several cats and dogs. You could either say she works all the time or that she never works, because she is living her passion through her work. It is such a pleasure to have her on the show today.   We talk about how Vicki brings her students passions to light by using technology to get them to create projects based on things that they are actually interested in. We talk all about project based learning and innovative ways to teach using technology, some of the amazing projects her students have worked on, and our shared passion for teaching.   In This Episode: [06:02] Vicki teaches grades seven and eight. She teaches keyboarding, digital film, and blogging. She teaches introduction to computer science to ninth graders. This where they program apps, make , and record podcasts. [06:29] She also teaches digital film, and is the IT director at her school Sherwood Christian Academy. [06:41] She works with teachers to help them with their technology integration. At night, Vicki blogs and podcasts and she is a mom of three. [07:50] Vicki teaches regular photography. Then she tries to get her kids to understand the power of the closeups. They put tiny people on pictures on a high quality monitor. [09:28] These tiny people could be used as story starters. [11:17] It's Vicki's goal to find the strengths of every student and to point those out. She also records her lessons and puts them in Edpuzzle. [12:30] She wants her students to understand how to learn and pick up new skills using things like YouTube. [13:11] Using Edpuzzle allows Vicki to clone herself. She also uses Nearpod. [14:18] Technology can be used for learning, assessment, and feedback. [15:41] Videos should only be for four to six minutes, because it takes longer to work through them with pauses. [16:12] Vicki keeps it all about the kids and what they are interested in, but she also uses VR, AR, and 3D to really drive the point home. [16:23] She had some kids in her class who really love to fish, so they are making an app about fishing. [17:02] It's amazing to see what kids will do when you sparked their interest. [17:24] Kids have to ideate to come up with app names, but the whole model is based upon their interests and what their personal masterpieces are. [19:09] Project-based learning is learning while you do the project. [20:19] Since these kids have been working on apps that they care about, they're more positive and energetic about school, learning, and life in general. [21:03] Let kids pitch their ideas. Using the principle of the growth mindset, give them a yellow light, where they can move ahead once certain requirements are met. Production starts after getting the green light. [22:37] Differentiate instruction with technology. This consists of rubrics, milestones, and checkpoints. [24:24] There will be positive and negative checkpoints often wrapped in a compliment sandwich. [25:32] Project-based teaching and learning is a very engaged process. There are also project managers who report at the beginning of the class. [26:30] Vicki uses everything for her feedback loop from verbal comments to Google comments. [28:08] Podcasting is some of the greatest professional development. Vicki has the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast. Teachers need knowledge and encouragement. Her 500th episode is also coming up. [29:30] Vicki's strategy is to innovate like a turtle or take small baby steps every day. [32:36] We should make our world a little brighter by doing what inspires us. [34:09] Vicki began blogging, but was surprised when people actually started reading her work. She is building a source of inspiration and pride. [37:03] We need to encourage the power to share our voices. Podcast Question of the Week: How do you unleash the passions of your students? How can you and your students “innovate like a turtle” and use Vicki’s tips? Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Google Certification Courses Open May 21 If you have ever thought about getting Google Certified, but are unsure where to start, or overwhelmed with the content, I can help!   I have three online courses to help you reach your Google Certification goals.   (1) The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy (2) The Google Certified Educator Level 2 Academy (3) Become a Google Certified Trainer Online Course   These courses are designed to walk you through the process and give you everything you need to know to pass the exam. I have helped THOUSANDS get Google Certified, and I want to help YOU!   But don't miss this opportunity! These courses only open twice a year.   Enrollment opens on May 21st for a limited time.   If you miss this window, you have to wait until November!   But wait...there's more!   SAVE BIG WITH BUNDLES!   Opening all of these courses at once also gives you another advantage–bundling! If you want to purchase multiple courses at once, you can save BIG TIME!   Learn more at http://GetGoogleCertified.com 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 LIVE Recording of The Shake Up Learning Show with Flipgrid at #ISTE19! 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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

I’m excited for today’s conversation with one of my favorite edtech gurus! Tony Vincent from Learning in Hand is shares many genius tips in this episode. He’s passionate about offering practical tools and strategies that you can implement right away, so he’s a perfect fit for the show. In case you’re not already familiar with him, Tony is a fifth-grade teacher from the Council Bluffs Community School district in Council Bluffs, Iowa who loves empowering students to be creative communicators. Previously, he was a self-employed education and technology presenter. After his 15-year break from being in the classroom, Tony observes that a big difference is that there’s so much more curriculum and every second of the day is full. He’ll chat today about what giving students more voice and choice looks like in this environment. If you need inspiration for a class brand and website, don’t miss this conversation! Tony explains that he started off with a construction theme before he and the class constructed and designed a name and logo. Tony will also share some insight into how he makes groups work well by assigning jobs to specific students. The three roles that he has settled on are questioner, monitor, and recorder. And that’s not it! Tony is a fantastic resource, and I promise you’ll come away from this episode inspired and empowered to make your classroom the best it can be.   In This Episode: [00:28] - Welcome to episode 11 of the Shake Up Learning Show! Kasey’s guest today is Tony Vincent. [01:48] - Today’s shoutout goes to Amber Cordova who sent Kasey an amazing tweet! [03:40] - Kasey shares a little story to explain how excited she is to talk to Tony in today’s conversation. [05:18] - Tony talks a bit about what he does, where he does it, and how he helps teachers. [07:19] - After being out of the classroom for 15 years and then going back in, what has Tony learned? [08:42] - We hear more about what giving students more voice and choice looks like in a fifth-grade classroom. [10:36] - Tony shares some of the problems that he ran into while given students choices. [13:24] - How does Tony decide when to assess when his students are given choice? [14:57] - We learn about how Tony finds a balance between helping kids learn things they’re interested in while still meeting the curriculum needs. [16:50] - Tony talks about the kinds of technology he has access to and the activities he’s been doing with his students. [19:37] - Listeners can see Tony’s class website at Pixel Paws. [22:16] - We hear more about Tony’s process of having kids brand the class. [24:06] - How is Tony using the podcast (or “Pawcast”) in his Pixel Paws class? He shares the good and bad news about it. [27:34] - Tony explains how he’s using Google Slides for the Pixel Paws newsletter. [29:48] - Did Tony get special permission from parents to get student videos up on YouTube? [30:50] - Tony talks about how he has used a 3D printer in the classroom this year. [32:27] - What are the three jobs that Tony gives kids when they’re in groups? [34:42] - We hear about a couple of courses that Tony offers for teachers: Classy Graphics and Classy Videos. [38:52] - How can people join the class that Tony has been talking about, and when does it start? [40:45] - Tony talks about how listeners can find him to learn more or get in touch. [41:42] - Kasey shares the podcast question of the week: “In what ways do you give students a voice in their classroom and their learning?” Name at least three new ideas you learned from Tony Vincent and how you could implement in your classroom. Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook, or on your favorite social media platform with the #ShakeUpLearning hashtag. [42:26] - Have you thought about getting Google Certified? Kasey can help! She helps educators get certified through her three online courses: The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy The Google Certified Educator Level 2 Academy Become a Google Certified Trainer Online Course If you’re interested in taking more than one of these courses, get a bundle to save big! Enrollment only opens twice a year, so sign up when it opens on May 21st or you’ll need to wait until November. If you’re ready to learn more, head to this link! [44:50] - Kasey thanks listeners for tuning in today. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe and leave a podcast review on iTunes (including the word “y’all” if you can fit it in!).   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 Tony Vincent on Twitter Tony Vincent on Instagram Tony Vincent on Facebook Tony Vincent on Pinterest Tony Vincent on YouTube Learning in Hand Amber Cordova Amber Cordova’s lemonade stand tweet Tony Vincent’s Show What You Know infographic Pixel Paws Pixel Paws shirt Classy Graphics Classy Videos Quik app for Android Quik app for iOS

It’s time for another amazing guest! Carly Black is an eighth-grade language arts teacher in Ashland, Ohio. She and her teacher husband also have toddlers at home, so she’s well-versed in handling kids of various ages! Carly is here to share some classroom struggles and some projects that she’s tried. We can all be guilty of finding cool, engaging projects and forgetting to make sure they align with our purposes, and that’s what Carly is struggling with. Over the course of the episode, Carly and I work through coaching questions to help her discover something very interesting about her assessments, and possibilities for improvement going forward. After Carly describes her struggle with the choice board part of her lesson, I’ll push her to figure out answers for herself. For example, she muses that it might have worked better to leave some choices blank so that kids (who might know about new technology) could figure out ideas of their own. Don’t miss this conversation! Even if the specifics of Carly’s struggles don’t quite apply to you, the process we’ll go through is one you can apply to your own lessons to figure out how to make them even better. In This Episode: [00:28] - Kasey welcomes listeners back to the Shake Up Learning Show, and introduces today’s guest! [02:16] - Before digging into the meat of the episode, Kasey gives a shoutout to Sarah Ackerman-Hale, who shared an amazing project with all of us in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook. [04:26] - Today’s question comes from Sarah Fromhold, who wants to know how to integrate the dynamic learning framework within the parameters of the reading/writing and math workshop model. [08:10] - Kasey explains how her on-air coaching episodes work. [09:02] - We hear a bit about a typical day in Carly’s classroom, as well as why this year was particularly challenging. [11:51] - Carly talks about the kind of technology and devices that she has available to her students in her classroom. [14:46] - What’s going well in Carly’s classroom this year? And what tools does she use for her class blogs? [18:11] - Carly tells listeners about a lesson that she wants help in revamping to reach all the students in her classroom. [22:25] - Kasey responds to the points that Carly has been making. [23:37] - On a scale of 1-10, how would Carly rank the choice-board part of the activity that she has been talking about? What would she have to change to move it closer to a 10? [25:52] - Carly muses that maybe she should have left some choices blank to let the kids come up with ideas. [27:47] - What would Carly’s students be doing differently if her project were a 10? How would she be able to measure the change in her students? [29:32] - We learn about how Carly made her initial assessment at the beginning of the year, and what would have brought the assessment closer to a 10. [32:02] - Did Carly’s original assessment align to the learning goals that she had for her students? [34:44] - Now that Carly has explored the answers to Kasey’s questions, she talks about what her next steps would be in reshaping and redesigning this lesson. [38:19] - Kasey responds to what Carly has been saying, and shares her appreciation for Carly’s willingness to participate in the conversation and exercises. [41:37] - How can other teachers get in touch with Carly?  She suggests visiting her site Teach Mom Repeat or visiting her on Twitter or on Instagram. [44:19] - Carly shares her biggest piece of advice for teachers: talk to each other! [44:51] - Kasey takes a moment to share her thoughts on the conversation with Carly. [46:51] - Here’s the podcast question of the week: “How do you ensure that your assessment strategy is aligned to your end goal?” Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook, or on your favorite social media platform with the #ShakeUpLearning hashtag. [47:44] - Have you thought about getting Google Certified? Kasey can help! She helps educators get certified through her three online courses: The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy The Google Certified Educator Level 2 Academy Become a Google Certified Trainer Online Course If you’re interested in taking more than one of these courses, get a bundle to save big! Enrollment only opens twice a year, so sign up when it opens on May 21st or you’ll need to wait until November. If you’re ready to learn more, head to this link! [50:12] - Thank you for tuning in! Kasey shares some final thoughts on her conversation, and invites listeners to subscribe and leave a review for the podcast (bonus points if you use the word “y’all” in your review!). Links and Resources: 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 Carly Black on Twitter Carly Black on Instagram Carly’s class blog Teach Mom Repeat (Carly’s site) Teach Mom Repeat on Teachers Pay Teachers docAppender Orca BooksFlipgrid Edublogs Edcamp

Have you seen Google for Education’s brochure on 60 Tools to Inspire Students with Chromebooks? It’s an awesome resource that inspired me to make this episode for you! I don’t have time to touch on all 60 tools in one episode, but I’ll chat about the highlights. If you want the entire list, just scroll down! If you need any inspiration for tools to use, this is definitely the episode for you. One of the tools I love is Book Creator. So often, kids are given the same presentation tools over and over, and this tool can help educators break out of that box and offer an alternative to the traditional presentation. If you haven’t used it before, I think CoSpaces Edu will blow your mind! It allows students to build 3D virtual environments, that can then be viewed in virtual or augmented reality. In the literacy and numeracy tools category, I particularly love Flocabulary. You might have already seen some of their videos without even realizing it! Another of my favorite tools in this category is Newsela. This is perfect for finding non-fiction articles that are appropriate for your students. They take news articles from reputable sources, and “translate” them into four different reading levels. Can you tell I’m excited about these tools? I wish I had time to talk about all of them, but I can’t wait to highlight at least a few of my favorites! Tune in to hear about even more apps that I love, in four different categories. In This Episode: [00:28] - Welcome to episode 9 of the Shake Up Learning Show! Kasey explains her inspiration for today’s topic. [01:05] - Kasey sends a shoutout to @AlexTravisITRT on Twitter. [03:18] - Today’s question comes from Julie Cobb, who wants to know if Kasey will be doing any on-air coaching for coaches. [05:02] - It’s time to dive into the tools! Kasey starts off by chatting about one of the Content Creation category tools, Book Creator. [08:15] - Kasey shares another reason that she likes Book Creator so much. [09:16] - Next, Kasey chats about CoSpaces Edu, which allows students to build virtual 3D environments. [12:58] - We learn about another application, Explain Everything. [14:38] - The last content creation tool for today is Adobe Spark. Kasey talks about how powerful it is. [17:48] - Kasey shifts into talking about tools in the Literacy and Numeracy category, starting off with Flocabulary. [20:11] - The next tool that Kasey will chat about today is Newsela, which is great for finding age-appropriate news articles. [23:02] - Kasey talks about EquatIO, which may be perfect for math teachers. [24:50] - We shift gears back from math into reading as we hear about the next tool, Fluency Tutor. [26:03] - The last tool that Kasey wants to talk about in this category is Read&Write for Google. [27:18] - Kasey moves on to talking about the next category, STEAM Tools, and discusses Tynker. [28:24] - We learn about Flat.io, which allows you to collaboratively create sheet music. [29:44] - Code.org is one of Kasey’s favorite coding websites. [31:33] - Kasey talks about Edpuzzle, a tool from the Communication & Understanding category. [33:07] - We hear about Flipgrid, which is now completely free for everyone! [35:08] - Kasey shares her thoughts on Pear Deck, which is a favorite tool of hers (and this episode’s sponsor!). [37:59] - The last communication tool that Kasey will talk about today is Screencastify, which is a Chrome extension that lets you easily record your screen. [40:48] - Ready for the question of the week? Here we go! What are three tools from this week’s episode that you want to try in your classroom, and how will you integrate them into your curriculum? Post your answers on your favorite social media platform using the #ShakeUpLearning hashtag, or share them in the Shake Up Learning Community! [41:44] - Have you thought about getting Google Certified? Kasey can help! She helps educators get certified through her three online courses: The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy The Google Certified Educator Level 2 Academy Become a Google Certified Trainer Online Course If you’re interested in taking more than one of these courses, get a bundle to save big! Enrollment only opens twice a year, so sign up when it opens on May 21st or you’ll need to wait until November. If you’re ready to learn more, head to this link! [44:12] - Kasey thanks listeners for tuning in, and offers a way to give back: leave a review (using the word “y’all” if you can squeeze it in!). This helps other teachers find the podcast, and might get you a shoutout on a future episode! List of 60 Tools to Inspire Students with Chromebooks: Content Creation Tools Adobe Illustrator Draw Adobe Photoshop Mix Adobe Spark Book Creator Buncee CoSpaces Edu Explain Everything Kami Lucidchart Soundtrap Squid Stop Motion Studio Toontastic WeVideo Literacy & Numeracy Tools BrainPOP CK-12 Foundation DOGO News Epic! Frontier Flocabulary (just acquired by Nearpod) Listenwise Motion Math Newsela Plotagon Education Reflex Math Scrible EquatIO Fluency Tutor Read&Write for Google STEAM Tools Autodesk Tinkercad BlocksCAD Code.org Tynker Flat.io GeoGebra Communication & Understanding Tools Classcraft Edpuzzle Flipgrid Pear Deck Screencastify Links and Resources: 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 Pear Deck (this episode’s sponsor!)

We’re doing something different today! This episode features my very first on-air coaching guest, Jasmine Saab. Jasmine is a second-year fourth-grade teacher at Marrington Elementary School near Charleston, South Carolina. She loves integrating movement and technology from her classroom. Originally from California, Jasmine fills her time with a wide array of hobbies ranging from tandem bike riding to volunteering to singing in foreign languages. Jasmine’s awards and accomplishments list is so long that I need to include it separately, so check it out below! As you can probably guess from that impressive list, Jasmine is an excellent teacher who’s doing some truly amazing things in her classroom. As you’ll hear today, she also has some struggles, specifically around technology. She’s inspired by technology without always thinking things through to the end in terms of planning and her learning goals. And that’s why she’s on the show today! I’ll coach her through this struggle and help her think of some new ways to think of her lesson design. One of Jasmine’s coolest projects is her robotic water cycle lesson, which involves all kinds of skills from her students. As she’ll explain, though, the lesson didn’t go perfectly. In our conversation today, we’ll focus specifically on this lesson, and I’ll ask her a series of questions that will help guide her through ways to make it better. We also talk about Jasmine’s new classroom toy, a 3D printer and how she can design meaningful learning experiences for her students using this device. These questions should help her (and you!) figure out how to improve various other lessons too. Listen in for some advice on how to make sure that tech fits your learning goals, and to hear about why it’s so important not to get distracted by the fun, shiny objects in technology. [ctt template="1" link="N6Rh2" via="yes" ]How to Stay Focused on the Learning Goals, NOT the technology! #edtech[/ctt] In This Episode: [00:28] - Kasey welcomes listeners to today’s episode and explains what it will be all about. [02:11] - Before we dive into this episode, Kasey gives a shout out to the Shake Up Learning podcast launch team! [03:38] - Jasmine introduces herself and talks about the students and parent involvement at her school. [08:58] - We hear about what Jasmine’s class looks like on a day-to-day basis, specifically in terms of technology. [16:54] - Kasey shares her response to all of the awesome things that Jasmine is doing in her classroom. [17:44] - Does Jasmine have any videos of the projects she’s been talking about? [18:35] - Jasmine explains why she wants Kasey’s help. [20:14] - Kasey starts off her coaching by asking Jasmine some questions specifically about the water cycle lessons. [21:48] - On a scale of 1-10, how would Jasmine rank her water cycle lesson? [24:57] - Kasey responds to Jasmine’s rating of her lesson, as well as the issues that she struggled with in her classroom [26:05] - How much time did Jasmine originally plan for this lesson? [27:44] - We hear about what would have made Jasmine’s lesson a 10 instead of a 9. [30:50] - Kasey points out the importance of having an end goal in mind. [32:31] - Jasmine talks about the 3D printer project that she’s working on right now. [34:50] - Kasey takes a step back and offers Jasmine a piece of advice: always start with the learning goal! [37:03] - Was there a learning goal that Kasey had in mind with all of this? [41:38] - We hear Kasey’s advice on adding in tech only when it will lead directly to learning goals. [43:25] - Jasmine replies to Kasey’s advice and talks about where her thoughts are now and what she is realizing from this conversation. [45:48] - Kasey makes a suggestion for Jasmine. [47:31] - What Kasey has been saying is related to the fail-forward concept, Jasmine points out. [48:29] - We learn more about Genius Hour and how it works. [51:40] - What are Jasmine’s next steps, and what does she think she’ll work on next? [54:51] - Here’s this week’s podcast question: have you ever tried to integrate too much at once, like Jasmine? How do you ensure that your enthusiasm doesn’t distract from the purpose of the lesson? Share your answers on your favorite social media platform using the #shakeuplearning hashtag, or post it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! [56:06] - Kasey has three Google Certification courses, for which enrollment is opening on May 21st for a limited time! These are: The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy The Google Certified Educator Level 2 Academy Become a Google Certified Trainer Online Course If you want to take all of the courses, you can save by buying the bundle! And if you’re interested, don’t hesitate, because enrollment won’t open again until November. Head to this link to learn more about the courses! [58:34] - Thanks for listening in! Don’t miss next week’s episode, where I’ll chat with Richard Byrne from Free Tech 4 Teachers. Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you get notified when that episode comes out, and please leave a review of the podcast! (Bonus points if you use the word “y’all” in your review.) [ctt template="1" link="5U3d6" via="yes" ]When it comes to using tech in the classroom, always start with your learning goal in mind. Kasey Bell explores this concept in episode 5 of #ShakeUpLearning.[/ctt] Podcast Question of the Week: Have you ever tried to integrate too much at once like Jasmine? How do you ensure that your enthusiasm doesn’t distract from the purpose of the lesson? Post your answers in the Shake Up Learning community or on your favorite social platform. Google Certification Courses Open May 21 If you have ever thought about getting Google Certified, but are unsure where to start, or overwhelmed with the content, I can help! I have three online courses to help you reach your Google Certification goals. (1) The Google Certified Educator Level 1 Academy (2) The Google Certified Educator Level 2 Academy (3) Become a Google Certified Trainer Online Course These courses are designed to walk you through the process and give you everything you need to know to pass the exam. I have helped THOUSANDS get Google Certified, and I want to help YOU! But don't miss this opportunity! These courses only open twice a year. Enrollment opens on May 21st for a limited time. If you miss this window, you have to wait until November! But wait...there's more! SAVE BIG WITH BUNDLES! Opening all of these courses at once also gives you another advantage–bundling! If you want to purchase multiple courses at once, you can save BIG TIME! Learn more at http://GetGoogleCertified.com Jasmine’s awards and accomplishments: Marrington Elementary School Rookie Teacher of the Year 2018 College of Charleston Education Health and Human Performance Outstanding Student 2017 Faculty Honors List College of Charleston Teacher Leader Alumnae CofC Merit Based Scholar Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Rho Scholarship Recipient CERRA Teaching Fellow Student Director of Project Playground Women's Golf Captain First Tee Golf Winner 2018 [ctt template="1" link="H4M3G" via="no" ]Technology can be a fun, shiny object, but it can distract teachers and students from the goal. - @ShakeUpLearning[/ctt] Links and Resources Mentioned in the Episode The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! 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Currently, this type of guest is INVITE ONLY. Please do not ask to be on the podcast. On-Air Coaching with Kasey Bell I love to help teachers with one-on-one coaching on the podcast, called, “On-Air Coaching.” Are you struggling with one particular lesson? One piece of content or skill that’s just hard to teach or doesn’t seem to work well with technology? Let me help! Using this On-Air Coaching Application, tell me about yourself, your students, and your struggle. You may get to be on the podcast!!! Do you know a teacher that is a good candidate? Feel free to send them the link to the form. Student Interviews We will also feature some student interviews on the podcast. Students are windows to the reality of school. Do you have a student who would be open to talking about learning and school? (MUST HAVE PARENT PERMISSION) Use this form to tell me about your student! Other Inquiries If you have other questions or inquiries about the podcast, please use this contact form.  

What’s shakin’? Welcome to the very first episode of the Shake Up Learning Show, where we’ll dig into integrating technology into the classroom, growing as a leader, refining your instructional strategies, and transforming your classroom! Each episode of this new podcast will be packed full of practical ideas, insights, and the opportunity to learn alongside students and other teachers. I’m your host, Kasey Bell. In case we haven’t connected before (maybe on my other podcast, Google Teacher Tribe), let me introduce myself! I’m a former middle school teacher turned digital learning coach, as well as an international speaker, consultant, blogger, author, and—of course—podcaster! My mission is to help teachers learn to meaningfully integrate technology in the classroom. In today’s episode, I’m going to explore my top 20 tech tips for teachers! These are tried-and-true tips that I believe can make a big difference for you. (Don’t miss the next few episodes, too, because we’re starting off the podcast with a five-episode series on meaningful technology integration!) Today’s 20 tips are in a specific order, starting with shifting your mindset. You need to make up your mind to be positive, even though the classroom is full of obstacles. Without getting your mind into the right place, it’s so much harder to follow through with the rest of the tips that I’ll cover in today’s episode. From there, we’ll move onto my other top tips, including taking risks, starting with the “why” instead of the technology, getting tech into your students’ hands, and not getting swept away by new tools. And that’s just the beginning! My hope is that these 20 tips will guide you in successfully implementing technology in your classroom in a way that works for you and your students.   In This Episode: [00:28] - Kasey welcomes listeners to the show and introduces herself. [01:42] - Today’s show will be about one of Kasey’s favorite topics: tech tips for teachers! [02:23] - Kasey gives a quick shoutout to Lauren Billingsley, who sketched her entire Dynamic Learning Workshop at TCEA. [03:19] - We learn about the podcast, and what to expect from future episodes. [08:17] - Kasey jumps into talking about the top 20 tech tips for teachers, exploring the first two tips: shift your mindset and take risks. [14:43] - The third tip is to start with the “why,” Kasey explains. Tip #4 is to get the tech into your students’ hands. [18:05] - Kasey’s fifth and sixth tips are to shop for tools like you’re on Amazon, and to avoid getting swept away by new tools. [20:53] - Be consistent, Kasey advises as part of tip #7. Her eighth tip is related: don’t integrate too many tools at once! [23:01] - The ninth tip is one of Kasey’s favorites: don’t be afraid to let your students teach you! Also, utilize student tech experts (that’s tip #10). [26:09] - Do your students come to you with every single tiny question? If so, implement the “ask three before me” strategy. [27:18] - Tips #12 and 13 are both specifically about using tools. [30:40] - Kasey’s 14th tip is to give students voice and choice, she explains. [32:18] - We learn about the importance of getting organized in tip #15. The sixteenth is related, and involves packaging your online assignments. [35:41] - Tip #17 involves not assessing the bells and whistles, in favor of assessing content and skills. [37:32] - Kasey explores her 18th tip, which is to publish for a global audience. [39:20] - The 19th tip is to always have a plan B, Kasey explains. [40:59] - We hear the 20th tip, which is to share your voice. We also need to cultivate this in students, Kasey points out. [42:45] - Kasey explains how to get your freebie, which you can find at this link! [43:57] - Kasey’s podcast question of the week is this: which of the 20 tips stood out to you? Pick three that you plan to take action on, and explain how. Post your answer on The Shake Up Learning Community or your favorite social media platform! [45:24] - We hear about what’s new on the Shake Up Learning blog. [46:26] - Kasey leaves listeners with a challenge of the week: download the freebie, share this episode with at least one other listener, and join the Shake Up Learning Book Study!   Links and Resources: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Google Teacher Tribe Sketch by Laura Billingsley Dynamic Learning Workshop Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell Start With Why by Simon Sinek How great leaders inspire action: Simon Sinek’s TED talkStudent Chrome Squad Genius Hour Interactive Learning Menus Google Teacher Tribe episode 18: Google Slides Can Do What?!?! How to Package Your Digital Assignments Google Certification Resources Google Certified Educator Level 1 Resources Google Certified Educator Level 2 Resources Google Certified Trainer Resources Join the May 2019 Waitlist for the Google Certification Courses

  Kasey Bell is a guru of all things Google. Many know her from her website Shakeuplearning.com and its amazing resources for learning how to use Google and its tools. She also is the co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe where she and Matt Miller give great advice for making the most of Google apps.  Today we are getting caught up - she was a guest on Teaching Learning Leading K12 on episode 100 - about her website, book (The Shake Up Learning Book ), the podcast, speaking and questions, and her newest addition to the Shake Up Learning world - The Shake Up Learning Show. She is an excellent teacher who has this awesome positive focus that helps you want to know more. I am taking a couple of her Google classes now and I can't stop saying how much I like using them and learning from her. Enjoy the show and remember to check out her newest podcast - The Shake Up Learning Show. Thanks for listening! Connect with Kasey and Listen to her new Audio Podcast - The Shake Up Learning Show https://shakeuplearning.com/ http://shakeuplearningshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shakeuplearning https://twitter.com/shakeuplearning https://www.pinterest.com/ShakeUpLearning/ https://www.youtube.com/c/shakeuplearning https://www.instagram.com/shakeuplearning/ https://shakeuplearningbook.com/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/episode-100-kasey-bell-and-google-classroom/  Length - 42:44