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Productivity can be daunting and difficult with the many distractions available to people via technology. Lisa Johnson has found a way to make doing the work more productive and creative. In this podcast, Lisa Johnson aka Tech Chef4u, shares tips and ideas to make the daily work adults and students do full of choice, creativity, and fun. Lisa has a plethora of ideas and resources on her website : https://techchef4u.com/. About our guest: Lisa Johnson (better known as TechChef4u) has 20+ years of edu experience ranging from teaching HS English & MS Math to international curriculum development, creating and presenting workshops, and even running technology integration camps across the state. She holds a Master's Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, & Tech and previously served as an Educational Technologist for Eanes ISD supporting their K-12 1:1 iPad initiative. Additionally, she has been recognized and selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator and PBS Lead Digital Innovator for Texas. Lisa is passionate about college and career ready skills, social emotional learning, executive functioning, instructional design, creating accessible slides and documents, and professional development for students. She is a recognized voice in the edusphere and has been featured in the publications iPads in Education for Dummies and The Missing Voices in Ed Tech and has co-authored the global iBook hit Hot Apps 4 HOTS. Lisa enjoys "cooking up" purposeful, engaging, authentic resources to meet educator's needs. Her latest recipes are the books Cultivating Communication in the Classroom and Creatively Productive. In her spare time, she delights in house sprucing, reading, bullet journaling and planning, filing away productivity hacks, snuggling with her cats (Harley and Quinn), and discovering new Netflix and Hulu series with her hubby.

Lisa Johnson has 19+ years of edu experience ranging from teaching HS English & MS Math to international curriculum development, creating and presenting workshops, and even running technology integration camps across the state. She holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, & Tech and currently serves as an Educational Technologist for a 1:1 iPad H.S. in Austin, Texas. Additionally, she has been recognized and selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator and PBS Digital Innovator. Lisa is passionate about college and career ready skills, instructional design, digital portfolios, research and curation, slide design, social emotional learning, and professional development for students. She is also the author of two books, Creatively Productive: Essential Skills for Tackling Time Wasters, Clearing the Clutter, and Succeeding in School—and Life! and Cultivating Communication in the Classroom: Future-Ready Skills for Secondary Students (Corwin Teaching Essentials). (https://alwaysalesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Interview-with-Lisa-Johnson.jpg) Quotables You need that piece of self-care. Yes you need to be authentic but it is sometimes hard to be authentic when you are not really understanding who you are and what you value and where you want to go in education and what you want to do with the content and your students. I think you should be open to learn from anybody who inspires you. What I try and do is figure out what are my values, what are my goals, what do I want to learn? Because I don’t think you can stay current in everything, there is not really a way to do that. A lot of times kids just need to know how to be good human beings and to deal with all of these things in the current world that is just thrust upon them. Modeling how we handle situations is really important. Stamp of Approval Creatively Productive: Essential Skills for Tackling Time Wasters, Clearing the Clutter, and Succeeding in School—and Life! Cultivating Communication in the Classroom: Future-Ready Skills for Secondary Students (Corwin Teaching Essentials) Austin Kleon @austinkelon (https://www.instagram.com/austinkleon/) Colleen Hoover @colleenhoover (https://www.instagram.com/colleenhoover/) Ryan Holiday @ryanholiday (https://www.instagram.com/ryanholiday/) Michelle Rohr @michellerohr (https://www.instagram.com/michellerohr/) The Anxiety Healer @theanxietyhealer (https://www.instagram.com/theanxietyhealer/) Monica Burns @classtechtips (https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/) Kasey Bell @shakeuplearning (https://www.instagram.com/shakeuplearning/) Tony Vincent @learninginhand (https://www.instagram.com/learninginhand/) Connect with LisaWebsite:  https://techchef4u.com (https://techchef4u.com/) Social Handles: Twitter: TechChef4u =  https://twitter.com/TechChef4u (https://twitter.com/TechChef4u) Instagram: NoteChef4u =  https://www.instagram.com/notechef4u/ (https://www.instagram.com/notechef4u/) Facebook: TechChef4u =  https://www.facebook.com/techchef4u (https://www.facebook.com/techchef4u) Pinterest: TechChef4u =  https://www.pinterest.com/techchef4u/ (https://www.pinterest.com/techchef4u/) This episode is sponsored by Power School/Schoology’s Time for Teachers (https://www.powerschool.com/timeforteachers/?utm_source=always_a_lesson&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=time-for-teachers&utm_term=podcast-time-for-teachers-always-a-lesson&utm_content=podcast) initiative. Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Shop AAL Swag...

In this podcast episode, I chat with the incredible Lisa Johnson. Lisa is an educator I’ve admired since the beginning of my EDUjourney but have never had a chance to meet until today. She is the CEO and founder of TechChef4u, an Educational technologist, an international speaker, an Apple Distinguished Educator, author of 2 amazing books: Cultivating Communication in the Classroom and Creatively Productive, and mom of 2 mobile natives. Lisa is such a delight to chat with! Learn and be inspired! Click on the links below to connect with Lisa and find her incredible resources! Resources: TechChef4U Website Books Creatively Productive website Creatively Productive Newsletter Social Handles: Twitter: TechChef4u Instagram: NoteChef4u Facebook: TechChef4u CP Pinterest: TechChef4U

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  

In this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, Kelly interviews Lisa Johnson about her new book, Cultivating Communication in the Classroom: Future Ready Skills for Secondary Students. Lisa Johnson is an Apple Distinguished Educator, PBS Digital Innovator, and she is the founder of TechChef4U.com, a blog devoted to "cooking up" recipe-like content to be used in the classroom for all age levels. Lisa co-authored Hot Apps 4 HOTS, she has over fourteen years experience in the classroom and holds a Master's Degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Technology. Her insight on technology has been published on sites like Edutopia and mainstream publications like iPads in Education for Dummies. Lisa lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and enjoys a good Netflix series when she isn't writing and speaking. Cultivating Communication in the Classroom by Lisa Johnson is a great resource for any administrator or educator at any level. Here is more about Lisa's book: Students are expected to be innovators, creative thinkers, and problem solvers. But what if they can't communicate their ideas persuasively? Knowing how to share ideas is as crucial as the ideas themselves. Unfortunately, many students don't get explicit opportunities to hone this skill. Cultivating Communication in the Classroom will help educators design authentic learning experiences that allow students to practice their skills. Readers will find: Real world insights into how students will be expected to communicate in their future careers and education. Strategies for teaching communication skills throughout the curriculum. Communication Catchers for igniting ideas. Mentioned in this podcast: Creation Crate: Have an awesome electronic project mailed to your home or school each month. Use coupon code "WIRED" for a five dollar discount. Lisa's blog: www.TechChef4U.com Books & Journals: Order Lisa's book: Cultivating Communication in the Classroom! Social Media Wellness by Ana Homayoun Revinvent Yourself by James Altucher There is no Good Card for This by Kelsey Crowe How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day by Michael J. Gelb The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon The Passion Planner The Behance Action Journal       

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, "Capturing Creativity with Canva" presented by Lisa Johnson, @TechChef4U, June 6, 2015. We are so excited to have Lisa Johnson (@TechChef4U) with us to share her expertise and experiences with Canva for visual literacy in this webinar. Canva (https://www.canva.com/ ) is a website that allows you to create and design your own graphics and images for free, and has a library of free images to use (as well as some stock imagery available at a $1 per image should you wish to use them). If you need to make beautiful posters, invitations, cards, website graphics, or even multiple-page presentations, Canva is a design service you're going to want to use. Vicki Davis has said of Canva’s education initiatives, “Graphics are an essential part of today’s communication and influence. It isn’t just about making it look pretty. Effective graphics help us better articulate ideas and inspire action.” Canva reinforces its commitment to the education space by providing a tool that enables teachers and students to innovate, collaborate, and communicate through visual design. Canva’s new education center is aimed at providing learning resources for teachers looking for dynamic and engaging ways to integrate visual project-based learning into their core curriculum. About Lisa Johnson: TechChef4u is a family-owned business led by CEO and founder Lisa Johnson. The mission of TechChef4u is to provide technology integration resources and support to all… with a splash of personality and a heaping helping of creativity. Lisa has 12 years of educational experience ranging from teaching HS English & MS Math to international curriculum development, creating and presenting workshops, and even running technology integration camps across the state of Texas. Currently, Lisa serves Eanes ISD which proudly supports an 1:1 iPad initiative from K-12. Additionally, she has been recognized and selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator. Her love for “cooking up” technology integrated lessons and the need for a creative & productive outlet led her to create the TechChef4u blog in early May of 2011. In early 2012 TechChef4u was officially launched as an educational entity supporting and promoting purposeful and engaging integration of mobile devices at home and in the iClassroom. Lisa continues to share her app-thusiasm for iLearning at multiple conferences worldwide including Mobile 2012, TCEA, ISTE, FETC, iPadpalooza, Tech Forum, iPad Summit, and Australia’s Slide2Learn.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, "Capturing Creativity with Canva" presented by Lisa Johnson, @TechChef4U, June 6, 2015. We are so excited to have Lisa Johnson (@TechChef4U) with us to share her expertise and experiences with Canva for visual literacy in this webinar. Canva (https://www.canva.com/ ) is a website that allows you to create and design your own graphics and images for free, and has a library of free images to use (as well as some stock imagery available at a $1 per image should you wish to use them). If you need to make beautiful posters, invitations, cards, website graphics, or even multiple-page presentations, Canva is a design service you're going to want to use. Vicki Davis has said of Canva’s education initiatives, “Graphics are an essential part of today’s communication and influence. It isn’t just about making it look pretty. Effective graphics help us better articulate ideas and inspire action.” Canva reinforces its commitment to the education space by providing a tool that enables teachers and students to innovate, collaborate, and communicate through visual design. Canva’s new education center is aimed at providing learning resources for teachers looking for dynamic and engaging ways to integrate visual project-based learning into their core curriculum. About Lisa Johnson: TechChef4u is a family-owned business led by CEO and founder Lisa Johnson. The mission of TechChef4u is to provide technology integration resources and support to all… with a splash of personality and a heaping helping of creativity. Lisa has 12 years of educational experience ranging from teaching HS English & MS Math to international curriculum development, creating and presenting workshops, and even running technology integration camps across the state of Texas. Currently, Lisa serves Eanes ISD which proudly supports an 1:1 iPad initiative from K-12. Additionally, she has been recognized and selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator. Her love for “cooking up” technology integrated lessons and the need for a creative & productive outlet led her to create the TechChef4u blog in early May of 2011. In early 2012 TechChef4u was officially launched as an educational entity supporting and promoting purposeful and engaging integration of mobile devices at home and in the iClassroom. Lisa continues to share her app-thusiasm for iLearning at multiple conferences worldwide including Mobile 2012, TCEA, ISTE, FETC, iPadpalooza, Tech Forum, iPad Summit, and Australia’s Slide2Learn.

In this episode Jenny interviews Lisa Johnson from San Antonio Texas. Co-Author of  HOT apps 4 HOTS (free iBook) Appy Hour radio show along with Yolanda Barker and Techchef4U (freeapp). Hope you enjoy Lisa's excitement as she talks about the new app and iPad classroom uses.

Mobile2012 in Phoenix Arizona iBuild App BlogTalkRadio Apps Educreations Free Screen Casting Tool Mathtrain TechChef4U App that helps you find Free Apps Research for the "All Free Apps Ipad Image" http://www.iear.org/iear/category/app-of-the-week A community effort to review apps TechChef4U Lisa Johnson and Yolanda Barker 15 Favorite iPad Apps As Selected By Teachers Kelly Walsh TPACK iPad Project In Schools (TIPS) (Dr Jenny Lane – Edith Cowan University) UP AND COMING EVENTS ICTEV 2012 State Conference: Creative Connections