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Shake Up Learning Show

Shake Up Learning Show

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Host Kasey Bell, is an edtech leader, international speaker, author, blogger, and digital learning coach for K-12 teachers. Kasey helps teachers learn how to meaningfully integrate technology in the classroom through her expert presentations, on-air coaching calls, and powerful interviews with educational leaders and discussions with student guests. Learn how to integrate technology and digital learning tools, grow as a leader, refine your instructional strategies, and transform your classroom. Kasey is also an expert in Google for Education and G Suite tools, as well as Google Certifications. If you’re looking for PRACTICAL ideas that you can use in class tomorrow, look no further. The Shake Up Learning Show will help you become a more dynamic teacher and Shake Up Learning in your classroom!

33: 100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in Your Classroom

Oct 8 • 35 min

Chromebooks are now used by over 30 million teachers and students and have the potential to revolutionize learning. Let’s take a closer look at Google’s new Chromebook App Hub and free resources and discover hundreds of new ways to use digitals for…

32: Productivity Tips and Tools for Teachers and Students [Interview with Lisa Johnson]

Oct 1 • 52 min

In this episode, Kasey chats with the author, Lisa Johnson, about her latest book, Creatively Productive. Lisa shares tips, tools, and FREE templates to help teachers and students get organized, take better notes, track habits, and become more productive.

31: The Teacher’s Guide to Professional Book Studies

Sep 24 • 44 min

Teacher book studies can be a wonderful way to grow as a professional. In this episode, Kasey takes a deep dive into purposeful planning and implementation tips, as well as tips for meaningful participation so you can maximize the book study experience!…

30: 9 Ways to Improve Student Writing with Google Docs

Sep 17 • 43 min

There are so many amazing digital tools that teachers can use to support writing in the classroom. As a former writing teacher, I can’t help but geek out a little at all the possibilities. But when it comes to G Suite, and Google Docs, in particular,…

29: 10 Google Classroom Tips You Didn’t Know

Sep 10 • 45 min

In this episode, you will learn insider Google Classroom tips that most teachers don’t know, as well as, the 2019 updates to help you rock the school year! Get all the details and the show notes here: http://shakeuplearning.com/29

28: Eduprotocols: Customizable Lessons for Any Subject or Grade! [interview with Jon Corippo]

Sep 3 • 45 min

On this episode, I welcome Jon Corippo, Chief Learning Officer at CUE, as we discuss how to use EduProtocols to save time and increase learning in your classroom. Jon has made it his life’s mission to find ways to engage and inspire his students while…

27: How to Create Drag and Drop Activities with Google Slides

Aug 27 • 33 min

My favorite G Suite tool is Google Slides, not because it is an easy-to-use presentation tool, but because it does so much more than just create presentations. In this episode, I’m going to share with you a little-known secret—how to create drag and…

26: [On-Air Coaching] Meaningful Collaboration in the Classroom

Aug 20 • 60 min

It’s time for another on-air coaching session! My guest on this episode is Vicki Huepel, a high school science teacher from Montana, and member of the Shake Up Learning community, who is trying to create meaningful collaboration in the classroom. Listen…

25: Is Microsoft Making a Comeback in Education? [Interview with Leslie Fisher]

Aug 13 • 45 min

Is Microsoft making a comeback in education? Today’s guest is the gadget guru herself Leslie Fisher. I brought Leslie to the show to answer the EdTech community’s biggest question, is Microsoft making a comeback in education? You won’t want to miss our…

24: Back to School with G Suite: 6 Activities for the Classroom

Aug 6 • 33 min

Around the U.S., teachers are gearing up for back to school—gathering ideas, planning lessons, and getting their classrooms ready for learning. Google tools can help you kick off the school year, get organized, and have some fun. So I thought now was a…

23: Coding, Art, and Student-Led Innovation [student interview with Ainsley]

Jul 30 • 33 min

Welcome back to the show ya’ll! Today I’m talking with another amazing student guest about coding, art, and student-led innovation. Ainsley McClard is going into the 7th grade next year and she chats about some amazing projects she’s been involved in,…

22: Power Up Your Classroom with Game Play

Jul 23 • 43 min

Welcome back to the show ya’ll! On this episode, I got to talk to Cate Tolnai and Lindsey Blass about their new book Power Up Your Classroom! They share their passion for gamifying the classroom with game-based learning and teaching through play. We…

21:[LIVE from ISTE] 10 Awesome Ways to Use Flipgrid in Your Classroom

Jul 16 • 36 min

Today’s show is a little bit different y’all. I spent some time with 10 educators talking about 10 awesome ways to use Flipgrid in your classroom [LIVE from ISTE] at the Flipgrid booth. You won’t want to miss the big updates Flipgrid announced…

20: The Problem Solving Generation [interview with Google’s Jaime Casap]

Jul 9 • 40 min

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…

19: Top 10 Secrets of an Awesome Tech Coach

Jul 2 • 53 min

Are you a tech coach, instructional coach, or something in between? Maybe you dream of one day being a coach? Ready to learn the top 10 secrets of being an awesome tech coach? This episode is for YOU! Being a coach is no walk in the park, but I can…

18: Stop Asking How to Put a Worksheet in Google Classroom

Jun 25 • 35 min

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…

17: The Learning Mixologist - ISTE Sneak Peek with Holly Clark

Jun 18 • 39 min

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…

16: Digital Differentiation with G Suite Tools

Jun 11 • 35 min

Today, we are chatting about one of my favorite topics: Digital Differentiation with G Suite! Differentiation is a big buzzword in teaching, but it is often easier said than done. Let’s discover ways to use our favorite Google tools to level the…

15: Project Based Learning Tips from Vicki Davis

Jun 4 • 45 min

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…

14: How to Podcast with Your Students (Interview with Chris Nesi)

May 28 • 43 min

Podcasting and learning are the perfect partners. Listeners get to connect with the speaker in a much more intimate way. Hosts and podcasters get to express their views and opinions through their voice and telling their unique story. Podcasts are also…

13: How to Get Google Certified! (Level 1, Level 2, Trainer, and Innovator)

May 21 • 43 min

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.

12: How to Get Credit for Listening to Podcasts

May 14 • 38 min

These days, we have all sorts of learning at our fingertips, including through podcasts! I’ve learned so much from listening to other educators sharing their ideas, tips, and lessons in podcasts, and I bet you have too. The wide variety of podcasts…

11: Creating a Class Brand with Tony Vincent

May 7 • 46 min

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…

10: [On-Air Coaching] Choosing a Digital Assessment Strategy with Carly Black

Apr 30 • 51 min

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…

9: 60 Tools to Inspire Students with Chromebooks

Apr 23 • 46 min

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…

8: The Teacher’s Guide to Digital Choice Boards

Apr 16 • 46 min

I have been a fan of choice boards (aka learning menus) since my first few years of teaching. I even shared some choice boards and ideas in my book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic. As a middle school…

7: [Student Interview] I Wish My Teacher Knew…

Apr 9 • 31 min

Ready for our very first student interview? This is it! Today’s student guest is Camden, an amazing, high-achieving 10-year-old fifth grader at H.E. Bonner Elementary in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Camden is one of those delightful students who…

6: [On-Air Coaching] Staying Focused on the Learning Goals, Not the Technology with Jasmine Saab

Apr 2 • 60 min

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…

5: How to Plan for Technology Integration

Mar 26 • 47 min

Let’s talk about lesson planning. I know, I know, this isn’t the most exciting thing to talk about… but it’s so important! Since is the last episode in my five-part series, I want you to be able to take everything you’ve learned so far and…

4: Easy Lesson Plan Makeovers for Your Classroom

Mar 26 • 37 min

Give your lessons a dynamic learning upgrade with my dynamic lesson makeovers for your classroom! If you’re not sure what dynamic learning is, I recommend going back and starting with episode 1 of the podcast. This is episode four of a five-part…

3: A Framework for Meaningful Technology Integration

Mar 26 • 47 min

Ready to learn how to meaningfully and practically integrate technology into your classroom?! If so, you’re in the right place! This episode will explore the dynamic learning framework, and is part three of a five-part series on meaningful…

2: The 4 C’s: The Superfoods of Learning

Mar 26 • 49 min

When you think of the four C’s, you probably think of diamonds… but did you know they have a place in education, too? Creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking are a foundational component of dynamic learning. In fact, I even…

1: Top 20 Tech Tips for Teachers

Mar 26 • 49 min

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…