A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

During workshops and coaching sessions, I am always asked what advice I have to help teachers and administrators make things as easy as possible while ensuring quality learning is taking place. It can become the hub for all lessons, videos, activities, assessments, and student work.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Learning Management System (LMS) The consistent use of an LMS such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas works to create a more equitable virtual environment for all kids and families. It can become the hub for all lessons, videos, activities, assessments, student work, and SEL check-ins using Google or Canvas forms.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? s of workshops and presentations. As 1 to 1 programs become more popular, educators are talking a lot about Blended Learning. As you might know there are plenty of ways to look at Blended Learning.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2018

Whether it is learning from home through online courses, professional development, conference workshops or as a keynote speaker Kasey is a relentless innovator of ideas and a devoted transformer of classrooms and teaching. Co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast. Author of The Teacher’s Guide to Google Classroom.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

Recently, I attended the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Portland, Oregon, hosted by NTEN , to catch up on the newest trends in educational technology (edtech) and learn about cutting-edge tools that may be integrated to boost adult learning and workforce development initiatives at Digital Promise. Google Draw (free).

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 30, 2019

The post How to Choose a Digital Assessment Strategy – SULS010 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. But just because you like the activity doesn’t mean that it will assess the skills you NEED to assess. But just because you like the activity doesn’t mean that it will assess the skills you NEED to assess.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Jen took this program a step further by offering students an opportunity to podcast about their interests that they are learning about throughout this time. . Next, students started recording their own content using Google Slides. They each had a Google Slide to upload their voice recording. Jen’s students started simple.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

APRIL 26, 2021

Teach students that hurdles along the way are learning opportunities and help create better products and understanding. Set benchmarks and promote formative assessment that involves individual, peers, mentors, and teacher. How might a Zoom Breakout Room, Google Slides, or Learning Management System Discussion Board work in?

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 2, 2017

The post 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Expand Your Use of Google Classroom. Google has opened up Google Classroom to users outside of G Suite for Education. Users with a personal Google account can now both join and create classes. Keep reading!

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

I hope you are enjoying this series on formative assessment, and I am sure you will find these tools most valuable. as you continue to amplify formative learning with digital technology. Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? Check out my Booking Page.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The post How to Design Google PD That Works! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A Framework for Professional Learning with G Suite. I have delivered hundreds of hours of professional learning over the last ten years or so, and a vast portion of those sessions have focused on using Google tools in the classroom.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 25, 2015

Welcome to post number two in a series devoted to formative learning (assessment). In this post I showcase some tools that can assist in both providing interactive quizzes/check ups and useful feedback that is essential in a classroom focused on student centered formative learning. Feedback Tools for Formative Assessment.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Over the course of my last 4+ years focusing on redesigning professional development, I have worked to meet teachers where they are, while giving them the most up-to-date PD offerings that they can choose from an array of workshops, discussions, and more. Send out a Google Form for ideas. Model Effective Online and Blended Learning.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 30, 2017

The post Top 10 Reasons Every School Should Go Google! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The Top 10 Reasons to Go Google! It’s no secret that I am a fan of Google and the G Suite for Education program. ” Going Google is a no-brainer! ” Going Google is a no-brainer!

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 14, 2020

This episode is Part 1 in the series, where I will share some important steps in the planning process–the needs assessment, defining your goals, pre-assessment, and scheduling. I’d like to send a huge thank you to Keaira Price for her post on Instagram about the Shake Up Learning book ! Blended PD Tips and Ideas!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But looking at 2024, here are some current trends in education: Technology Integration: Continued integration of technology into classrooms, with a focus on online learning, educational apps, and interactive tools. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Increased emphasis on social-emotional learning to support students’ well-being.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 11, 2019

Let’s discover ways to use our favorite Google tools to level the playing field and make differentiation a reality in your classroom. Listen closely for step-by-step instructions, implementation ideas, and some Google tips that will save you time and reap many benefits for you and your students. Ready to take differentiation digital?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 6, 2020

with Steve Hargadon || Automata for STEM Workshop No 1 - EU project (follow up from overview of the project) with Joel Josephson - Project partner || Build Your Own Virtual Library Learning Commons: Session 1 of 3 with Anita Brooks Kirkland, Chair | Professor David V. with David V.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. Student Centered : A focus on student creation and production to demonstrate learning. Google Lit Trips. I enjoy learning from all of you.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

We moved from the traditional workshop model (you know, the long, boring sessions you have to sit through) to building upon the internal capacities of our staff. Specifically, this looked like: Establishing definitions and elements of Project/Problem Based Learning and Authentic, Active Learning Experiences.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. Student Centered: Kids learn importance of digital citizenship and digital print through amazing resources. Google Advanced Search.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

The learning needs to live, grow, connect, and go beyond traditional ideas. We need Dynamic Learning! This post is NOT about Google or G Suite, but how to use these tools to support dynamic learning in the classroom. Dynamic Learning with G Suite was one of the sessions I presented for Google. It was a hit!

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 17, 2018

If you are unsure who will be participating, send out a Google Form survey. Is your goal to help teachers learn how to develop better assessments? Or with larger groups, you can create a Google Form for voting. Google Classroom – great for assignments, calendar, and discussion in one location! Google Sites.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. In an online discussion students find that their ideas are valuable and enjoy seeing this alternative assessment to affirm this. Check out my Booking Page.

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NeverEndingSearch

APRIL 18, 2017

According to the HyperDocs site , HyperDocs, a transformative, interactive Google Doc replacing the worksheet method of delivering instruction, is the ultimate change agent in the blended learning classroom. Desired outcome (explore, apply, assess)? #2: 2: Determine Cycle of Learning. Workshop Model.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. Upcoming Opportunities: Are you traveling to Learning Forward Conference in Washington DC in December? Check out my PBL and Technology Integration Workshop.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

Kasey Bell teaches us eight great ways to use Google Slides. From stop motion to video controls and cool add-ins for formative assessment and graphics, learn about this Swiss Army Knife of Google tools – Google Slides. Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides. Date: May 29, 2018.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Jon was amazing to talk to about where education is going and why engaging students and coaching them versus solely lecturing them is the key to lifelong learning habits. Get rid of the meaningless workshop and get your students creating! Stay tuned to the end to learn what’s coming up next for the EduProtocols. Check out how!

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Hyperdocs are so much more than just adding hyperlinks to a Google Doc or creating a digital worksheet! [15:45] Learn from the experts as Kasey reads an excerpt. “Hyperdocs–transformative, interactive Google Docs that replace the standard worksheet method of delivering instruction. Shake Up Learning by Kasey Bell.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Assessment is based on involvement, interaction with classmates, and completion of projects so be prepared to be fully-involved and an eager risk-taker. Assess student writing without discouraging creativity via easy-to-use tech tools.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

This is why Ken and I are such proponents of using the Google Suite of tools. By using the Google Suite, those differences are weaved together into a vast multi-cultural community that spans districts. You cannot adequately assess any student’s reading comprehension if all students are reading the exact same thing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Understand the secrets to picking good digital writing tools while working with classmates in a hands-on and non-threatening writer’s workshop format. Resources include a blend of videos, pedagogic articles, lesson plans, projects, and virtual face-to-face meetings to share suggestions with classmates in a collaborative environment.

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