The Shake Up Learning Show with Kasey Bell
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsHey, y’all, it’s Kasey Bell! Join me on The Shake Up Learning Show, where we dive into the world of blended learning and edtech. As a former middle school teacher turned digital learning coach, I’m here to share practical tips, tools, and ideas for your classroom and beyond. We’ll explore everything from AI in education and Google for Education tools, tried and true tech tools, and effective instructional strategies. Plus, I’ll sprinkle in essential tech tips to keep your teaching fresh and save you valuable time. If you’re looking for practical ideas you can use tomorrow, you’ve found the right show. Let’s get started and shake up learning together!
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70: The Chromebook Infused Classroom[interview with Holly Clark
July 07, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, Kasey interviews Holly Clark about her new book, The Chromebook Infused Classroom. Learn all about the Infused Classroom model, using Hyperdocs for Remote Learning, and practical ways to go from analog to digital! Access the full show notes here.
69: 6 Steps to Google Certified Trainer
June 30, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 26.1 MBWondering if you have what it takes to become a Google Certified Trainer? In this podcast, you will learn the six steps to becoming a Google for Education Certified Trainer. Becoming a Google Certified Trainer is a fantastic way to support teachers, students, and take your career to the next level! Access the blog post, infographic, video, and more on this page.
68: How to Package Your Digital Assignments
June 23, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MBCheck out the full show notes and infographic here. Don’t miss out on one of the BEST things about online and blended learning! Save yourself valuable instructional time and that oh so elusive teacher sanity by packaging your assignments so that students have EVERYTHING they need in one place. In this episode, I will give you ten things to include in your digital assignment package.
67: Dynamic Learning Down Under [interview with Kelly Bell]
June 16, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this interview with Kelly Bell, an instruction leader and health and PE educator from Australia, Kelly shares how she has been trying to implement Kasey's Dynamic Learning Framework with her students. Kelly shares her hits and misses, and leading technology integration and Google apps in her school. She also taps into teacher well-being, training, and more! Access the show notes here.
BONUS: The Anti-Racist Educator [interview with Keisha Rembert]
June 12, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this interview with Keisha Rembert, a fierce advocate of equity and anti-racism in education, we talk about actionable steps educators and educational leaders can take to affect change. Get the show notes here.
66: 5 Chrome Extensions for Google Classroom
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 17.8 MBAccess the full blog post and show notes here. In this post and podcast episode, I'm going to share 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! Google Classroom + Chrome = Match Made in Heaven! As many of you know, I love me some Google Chrome, and I love Google Classroom. If you are a teacher using Google Classroom or other Google tools with your students, you should be using the Google Chrome browser. Consider Google Chrome the learning environment for all ...
65: Online Teaching Best Practices, Tips, and Tools
June 02, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, Kasey shares her best tips for teaching students online. COVID-19 has changed education forever, and now it's time to regroup and redefine teaching and learning. Remote teaching and learning is different. As we begin to plan for the new normal, let's take a closer look at some best practices to help teachers and students in the post COVID world. Access the full blog post and show notes here.
64: Google Classroom Cleanup Tips for the End of the Year
May 26, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 18 MBBe sure to check out the full blog post and show notes here. It's that time of year again! As many teachers begin to wrap up the end of the school year and prepare for summer, let's make sure everything is clean and organized! I've put together some Google Classroom cleanup tips for the end of the year! Google Classroom and Google Drive can get quite messy throughout the school year, and you want to get everything cleaned up and set up for success in the next school year. Now that ev...
63: 10 Ways Google Certification Can Support Remote Learning
May 19, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 19.8 MBBe sure to check out the full blog post and show notes here. Sink or swim, teachers and educators across the globe have clung to tools like Google Classroom and Google Meet to survive school closures and remote learning. Building capacity and increasing your Google skills is more important than ever. Let's dive into 10 Ways Google Certification Can Support Remote Learning. Shoutout I'd like to give Todd Hausmann a shoutout for sharing his kindness choice board for Kindness Week. Check...
62: Lessons Learned from Remote Learning [interview with Evan Robb]
May 12, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 25.2 MBAccess the blog post and show notes here. Last week we explored the remote learning situation from the student’s perspectives. This week I'm chatting with a highly-respected leader and author. Evan Robb has been a building level principal for over 20 years, and he’s sharing what this time has been like from his perspective, and lessons learned from remote learning. We all know that our administrators have been working hard to make the remote learning experience as smooth as possible. No...
61: What Students Have to Say About Remote Learning [interviews with a 3rd and 12th grader]
May 05, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 27.7 MBAccess the full blog post and show notes here. This week I am interviewing two students who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and are experiencing remote learning first-hand. Getting the student perspective is so critical. Here's what students have to say about remote learning! These unprecedented times have brought to light so many issues in education, but if we don't ask students about their experience, we will never understand the impact. My cousin Charlotte is in the ...
60: Leading Through Crisis and Beyond for Teachers and Educational Leaders
April 28, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 23.3 MBAccess the full blog post and show notes here. Leading from home through a crisis is a whole new beast. We, as educators and leaders, find ourselves leading from a very unexpected place. Home. Good leaders step up and lead through hard times, and that's exactly what I see happening every day. I have never been more proud to call myself a teacher. Teachers are stepping up and doing things they've never done before, often without any training. No one could have ever predicted we would b...
59: How to Work From Home and Get Things Done!
April 21, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 27.4 MBAccess the full blog post with links, pictures, and videos here. Working and teaching from home is a whole new ballgame, but it is possible to do it productively. I’m sharing my best tips to help you work from home and get things done at the same time--everything from planning the night before to journaling and giving yourself grace. This is a trying time, but it certainly isn’t impossible. I’ve been working from home for several years now, so I’m laying it all out there. Truth be tol...
58: Home Learning Strategies for Primary Students that ALL Teachers Can Use! [interview with Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey
April 14, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 22.9 MBAccess the full blog post here. Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey, two amazing kinder teachers, join me to discuss home learning strategies for primary students that ALL teachers can use. These awesome educators share amazing home learning strategies for primary students, and honestly, ANY teacher can learn from this episode. This is a MUST-LISTEN episode for all teachers. Shoutout Laura Steinbrink joined me on Episode 56 to chat about choice boards, but she’s back with an updat...
57: Practical Tips for Remote Learning During School Closures
April 07, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 23.3 MBFull blog post and show notes available here. Let's get real, y'all! While the world is battling the coronavirus, teachers and schools are scrambling to figure out what this home learning thing looks like. I've put together 12 practical tips for remote learning during school closures. To be clear, this is about this particular crisis situation. These are not the same tips that I would share for a normal school day. Let's keep this practical. Let's prioritize what's really important r...
56: Home Learning with Choice Boards During School Closures [interview with Laura Steinbrink]
March 31, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 29.9 MBComplete show notes with screenshots and templates available here. As we all find new ways to teach and learn during this unprecedented time, I want to share how you approach home learning with choice boards during school closures. In this episode with classroom teacher, Laura Steinbrink, you will learn how she is using choice and flexibility to reach the needs of her students. Laura is creating a week's worth of activities on one choice board with both online and offline options to ma...
55: 10 Google Docs Tips Every Teacher Should Know
March 24, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 23.7 MBOver the years, I have cultivated a laundry list of tips and ideas for using Google Docs in the classroom. In this episode, I will share with you 10 Google Docs Tips Every Teacher Should Know. We will cover basic skills, as well as, some tips to help you become a power user. CLICK here to view the show notes and full blog post with step-by-step directions and screenshots.
54: [On-Air Coaching] Engaging Students Who Aren't Interested in the Content
March 17, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 28.6 MBAccess the full blog post here. Let’s face it, not every topic or subject is something intrinsically interesting to young learners. This is why I have a special on-air coaching episode for you with Debra Copeland and Rebekah Munoz. Get ready to learn how you can start engaging students who aren’t interested in the content you’re presenting to them. I wish students would love our content as much as their teachers, but it's just not gonna happen. There will always be topics that inte...
53: 70+ Apps That Integrate with Google Classroom
March 10, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 21.5 MBPlease go to the blog post here to access the entire list of apps. Google is known for making their applications open to working with third-party applications, and Google Classroom is no exception. I have put together a list of 70+ Apps that Integrate with Google Classroom, making it even easier to create lessons and announcements with your favorite apps and resources. In this episode, I'm going to explore my favorites from the list!
BONUS: Coronavirus Closures? Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China]
March 06, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 23.7 MBAccess the full blog post here. Are you prepared for online learning if your school is closed for an extended period of time? In this special BONUS episode, you can prepare for coronavirus closures and get online learning tips for teachers and schools. Teachers and administrators listen up! In this candid interview, I chat with Jennifer Pearson, a tech coach who recently evacuated from China due to the Corona Virus. Jennifer's school has been relying on home learning and online learn...
52: The Power of Student Entrepreneurship [interview with Chris Aviles]
March 03, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 21.9 MBAccess the full blog post and show notes here. Have you ever struggled with creating engaging activities for your students that provide hands-on learning and real-world knowledge? Chris Aviles joins me to chat about the power of student entrepreneurship and how you can use it in the classroom. His students are creating businesses, raising money, and using that money to help change the world. Ready for some new ideas on how to better engage and prepare your students? Shoutout Shout o...
51: Digital Equity and Why It Matters [interview with Ken Shelton]
February 25, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 27.1 MBAccess the full blog post and show notes here. One of the biggest issues facing the learning community today is creating diverse and equitable educational practices, tools and strategies. Ken Shelton has spent over 14 years working to create digital equity in our classrooms and speaking on why it matters. His extensive work at the policy level led to his appointment as the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Education Technology Taskforce. He is going to help us ...
50: The Instructional Playbook [interview with Jim Knight]
February 18, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 26.4 MBAccess full blog post and show notes here. If you’re a tech coach or instructional learning professional, you won’t want to miss this interview with Jim Knight. Jim is sharing The Instructional Playbook he uses to create strong relationships between coaches and teachers and how professional development has changed over the years. Taking on the role of a coach can mean different things to different people, but you really want to maximize your impact on instructional and student learni...
49: Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners
February 11, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 21.2 MBAccess the full show notes and blog post here. Accessibility is and should be a huge topic of discussion across multiple industries but especially in learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners. Let’s get shakin’ y’all. Shoutout Sarah Kiefer recently wrote a wonderful review of the Dynamic Learning with Google podcast series. (Episodes 44-47 - You can find them here!) I appreciate the review so much. Go chec...
48: My Pencil Made Me Do It! [interview with Carrie Baughcum
February 04, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 27 MBAccess the full show notes here: ShakeUpLearning.com/48 It’s the first interview episode of the year y’all, and I have an amazing guest to share with you. Meet Carrie Baughcum, a special education teacher and author with a creative teaching style. Carrie is one of the most creative teachers I know! I would love to be in her classroom! Learn how Carrie has used sketchnoting in her classroom, simple strategies for any teacher and teaching style, and how to spark creativity and origi...
47: It's Not About Google (Part 4) - BEYOND the Walls and Due Date
January 28, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 19.5 MBAccess the full post: http://shakeuplearning.com/47 Part 4 is finally here! Even when we love technology and Google tools, we have to remember that it's NOT about Google. Our bottom line as educators is always about the learning and doing what's best for students. In this 4-part podcast series on Dynamic Learning with Google, Kasey shares all her favorite lesson ideas! In part four, Kasey explains how we can go BEYOND the walls of our classrooms, and how to go BEYOND the due date and...
46: It's NOT About Google (Part 3)
January 21, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MBI love Google tools, but it's NOT about Google! It's about how we can use these tools to create dynamic learning experiences for our students. In this 4-part podcast series on Dynamic Learning with Google, Kasey shares all her favorite lesson ideas! In part three, Kasey explains how we can go BEYOND our curriculum and help students discover their passions, and how we can use Google tools to support this strategy! BONUS: Get the Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit to help you find the ...
46: It's NOT About Google (Part 3) - BEYOND the Grade and Subject
January 21, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MBAccess the full post: http://shakeuplearning.com/46 I love Google tools, but it's NOT about Google! It's about how we can use these tools to create dynamic learning experiences for our students. In this 4-part podcast series on Dynamic Learning with Google, Kasey shares all her favorite lesson ideas! In part three, Kasey explains how we can go BEYOND our curriculum and help students discover their passions, and how we can use Google tools to support this strategy! BONUS: Get the Dyna...
45: It's Not About Google (Part 2) - BEYOND the Tool(s)
January 14, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 23.1 MBAccess the full post: http://shakeuplearning.com/45 It’s NOT about Google, y’all! It’s about the LEARNING! (Part 2) Ready to move the learning in your classroom from static, one-and-done activities, to more dynamic learning—Dynamic Learning with G Suite? This 4-part podcast series will show you how you can use G Suite tools to support dynamic learning experiences for your students! Let's take a deep-dive into meaningful technology integration supported by our favorite Google tools. I...
45: It's Not About Google (Part 2)
January 14, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 23.1 MBIt’s NOT about Google, y’all! It’s about the LEARNING! (Part 2) Ready to move the learning in your classroom from static, one-and-done activities, to more dynamic learning—Dynamic Learning with G Suite? This 4-part podcast series will show you how you can use G Suite tools to support dynamic learning experiences for your students! Let's take a deep-dive into meaningful technology integration supported by our favorite Google tools. In part two, Kasey talks about the power of going BEYON...
44: It’s NOT About Google (Part 1)
January 07, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 20.8 MBAccess 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 expe...
44: It’s NOT About Google (Part 1) - BEYOND the Bell
January 07, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 20.8 MBAccess 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 expe...
43: #PottyPD: How to Make the Most of a Captive Audience [interview with Pam Hubler]
December 17, 2019 08:00 - 45 minutes - 26.5 MBAccess the full post: http://shakeuplearning.com/43 Today we are chatting about something that may seem a bit taboo. We are talking about some alternative ways to share professional learning tips and strategies through what has been dubbed as #PottyPD. My guest, Pam Hubler, is going to share how she uses #PottyPD to make the most of a captive audience. This idea has been seen in many iterations over the years--Learning in the Loo, Goo in the Loo (for Google-specific learning), Copier P...
42: Holiday Reading: 6 Books That Will Transform Your Classroom
December 10, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutes - 21.5 MBNot 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 rea...
41: 25+ Awesome Ways to Use Google Keep
December 03, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Kasey will share 30 awesome ways to use Google Keep, which she refers to as the "Instantpot of G Suite!" Find out how to use this tool for notes, labeling, annotation, speech to text, feedback, and more! And get the FREE Bonus: The Google Keep Cheat Sheet!
40: Gearing Up for the Hour of Code
November 26, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Hour of Code is coming! Are you ready? This post and podcast episode will give you everything you need to get ready to participate in the Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week in 2019. In case you haven’t been paying attention, computer science skills are vastly becoming some of the most in-demand skills of the twenty-first century. In fact, some call it a new “superpower." But we have a big problem. There more computer science jobs than the U.S. can fill with qualified ...
BONUS: How to Get Google Certified! (Level 1, Level 2, Trainer, and Innovator)
November 19, 2019 08:30 - 41 minutes - 24 MBI 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 had...
39: The Shake Up Learning Story
November 19, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 22.5 MBI 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 had...
38: [On-Air Coaching] Making an Impact as a Tech Coach
November 12, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 29.3 MBCoaching a coach is an interesting experience, but everyone has struggles that they need to mastermind one in a while. Alison Jalufka is a Learning Coach at an elementary school in her Central Texas school district. She started her teaching career in elementary education as a first-grade teacher for ten years when the opportunity to make an impact as a technology and learning coach was presented to her. Alison now supports the elementary teachers in her district along with a team of coach...
37: 10+ Ways to Use Technology in the Math Classroom
November 05, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 31.8 MBIntegrating technology in the math classroom can go far beyond substitution, digital worksheets, and simple quizzes. In this blog post and episode, my guest, Craig Klement, will share 10+ ways to use technology in the math classroom. You will learn about free tools, templates, and lesson ideas you can use across grade levels. (Full blog post available at http://shakeuplearning.com/37.)
36: 13 Tips to Organize Your Google Drive
October 29, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 27.1 MBGoogle Drive is the heart of G Suite and allows you to store your files and access them from any device. Keeping your Google Drive organized can be a struggle, so in this episode and blog post, I am going to share 13 tips to help you organize your Google Drive. (Full blog post available at http://ShakeUpLearning.com/36)
35: YOU Can Teach Like a Pirate! [interview with Dave Burgess]
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 20.2 MBLearning how to engage students is one of the biggest challenges for educators today. There is so much noise to cut through just to be heard much less teach tomorrow’s generation. Dave Burgess has made a career out of finding exciting ways to engage even the toughest audience out there and he’s here to let you know that YOU Can Teach Like a Pirate too! Dave shares how he stumbled into teaching after taking a coaching job out of college. It was during his years of coaching that he realized ...
34: 15 Ways to Use Google Classroom in Professional Learning
October 15, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 22.4 MBGoogle Classroom is a fantastic tool for the K12 classroom, but did you know it is a great tool for professional learning? In this episode, we will explore 15 ways to use Google Classroom to support professional learning experiences (PD) for teachers through blended workshops, online courses, book studies, challenges, and more. (Access the full show notes: http://ShakeUpLearning.com/34) - solo episode - I'll be doing a full blog post, so no show notes from Kayla. - please use the google ...
33: 100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in Your Classroom
October 08, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 20.8 MBChromebooks 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 learning in the classroom. (Shownotes available at http://shakeuplearning.com/33)
32: Productivity Tips and Tools for Teachers and Students [Interview with Lisa Johnson]
October 01, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 30.3 MBIn 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. (Show notes: http://shakeuplearning.com/32)
31: The Teacher's Guide to Professional Book Studies
September 24, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 25.6 MBTeacher 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! (Show notes: http://shakeuplearning.com/31)
30: 9 Ways to Improve Student Writing with Google Docs
September 17, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 25.4 MBThere 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, there are some excellent tools that can help teachers and students throughout the writing process. In this episode, you will learn 9 Ways to Improve Student Writing in Google Docs. (Show notes: shakeuplearning.com/30)
29: 10 Google Classroom Tips You Didn’t Know
September 10, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 26.2 MBIn 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]
September 03, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 26.4 MBOn 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. Eduprotocols are classroom-tested customizable lesson-frames for any subject or grade to break up clichéd lesson plans, build culture, and deliver content to K-12 students in a supportive, creative environment. Jon has made it his life’s mission to find ways to engage and inspire his students while saving himself time and energy...
27: How to Create Drag and Drop Activities with Google Slides
August 27, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 19.3 MBMy 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 drop activities with Google Slides. (Get the full show notes and YouTube tutorial here: http://shakeuplearning.com/27)