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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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

During the spring of 2022, I met Nicki Slaugh , who serves as principal, and many of her staff at a school system where we were all there to facilitate professional learning on Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL). After several workshops, I began coaching cycles in the fall of 2022.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 30, 2020

It is a real thing I assure you, and it applies to Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or any other similar platform. Facilitating professional learning using video conferencing tools is exhausting. Being put in this position empowered me to critically examine how the day would playout for the educators I was working with.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. They have utilized me as a keynoter, coach (leadership and teaching), and workshop presenter. Please feel free to share your suggestions in the comments section below.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Building on the success and feedback from previous volumes, we’re thrilled to offer this new edition as a tool to inspire and facilitate your journey through the world of podcasts for professional learning. I love using choice boards in the classroom AND in professional learning experiences. LEARN MORE AND ENROLL!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The first ‘lite’ option that most educators think of is Google Classroom. You will find yourself most comfortable in the Google Classroom environment if the tools you use are aligned with Google Drive, your browser of choice is Chrome, and your digital device is a Chromebook.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

It is nearly impossible to create a culture of learning if there are elements of boredom, inactivity, and lack of relevance. This is a lesson I learned most recently as a presenter and workshop facilitator. Utilize quick checks for understanding (1-3 questions max) throughout the lesson using Google or Canvas forms.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

I mandated five walks a day for each member of my team, and we used a color-coded Google Doc to keep track of where we visited and the specific improvement comments provided to each teacher. This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Mark Sparvell cites current research about what students really want in their classroom and how social-emotional learning relates to education technology. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

How Busy Teachers Can Find Time for Meaningful Professional Development Click To Tweet How Busy Teachers Can Find Time for Meaningful Professional Development Embrace Asynchronous Learning One of the most significant advantages of the All Access PD Pass is its asynchronous nature. What’s Included?

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The post 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google (Part 3) – SULS090 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I can’t wait to share with you 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google, and give you a sneak peek into my new book! Did you miss Blended Learning with Google Part 1 or Part 2 ?

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

As an Apple Professional Learning Provider , EdTechTeam offers professional development featuring Apple. These online courses, on-site workshops, and conference-style events are designed to celebrate educators and help them make the most of Mac, iPad, and built-in apps to enhance student learning.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The post Collaborative Notes with Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. One of my favorite Dynamic Learning strategies is collaborative note-taking with Google Docs. Hands down, collaboration is one of the number one reasons to “Go Google!” Collaborative Notes with Google Docs.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2021

My hope is that this template will give you even more ideas for how to use podcasts for professional learning at your school or on your own. We’ve been creating Podcast PD Choice Boards for teachers to explore and learn. I love using choice boards in the classroom AND in professional learning experiences.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2018

Code.org is working with partners across the United States to bring one-day workshops to K-5 teachers. They also have some one-week workshops for middle and high schools educators. These workshops are followed up with five daylong events throughout the school year, but teachers must apply to take part.

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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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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 19, 2023

Lindy knows the educational technology market in and out as she has spent her career in various roles in the education field: classroom teacher with a 1:1 environment, curriculum designer, professional development provider, technology integration specialist, educational technology consultant, and professional learning manager.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 12, 2021

This connects my learning to actions that impact teacher and student opportunities. The OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) I have worked on each quarter with the VILS professional learning team have provided the structure that keeps me focused and engages me in ongoing reflection.

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Learning Professional Learning Online Learning Outcomes 195

The Innovative Educator

JULY 5, 2017

4) Workshops Invite/inspire underrepresented colleagues to submit workshop proposals. 9) Support and promote EdTech facilitator and workshop presenter, Carla Jefferson ‏ (@mrsjeff2u ) recommends looking for presenters of color and finding ways to highlight and support their work. Don’t do this. Invite them to present with you.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to Larry Cocco, Senior Professional Learning Consultant at edWeb.net, it really is a form of “machine learning based on training,” which provides responses based on probability. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, AI: Embracing the Opportunity , sponsored by Eduscape.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 17, 2020

As many schools are transitioning to home learning, teachers and schools find themselves in need of training for online tools like Google Classroom. Whether you are stuck at home and trying to be productive, or suddenly finding yourself in need of some Google Classroom training, we are here to help. 99) – NOW $49.50!

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 18, 2019

The post Force Users to Make a Copy of a Google Doc! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. How to Force Users to Make a Copy of Google Drive Files. Here’s an easy way to force users to make a copy of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or Drawings! How to Force a Copy of a Google Doc, Slide, Sheet, or Drawing.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 1, 2018

Even though February was the shortest month of the year, EdTechTeam still packed in the professional learning! We also ran full-day and multi-day professional development workshops in Alaska, Wyoming, Australia and British Columbia. Teaching and Learning. Want to bring EdTechTeam Professional Learning to you?

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2021

With the ALL-ACCESS Pass, participants can access ALL of the Master Classes, Online Workshops, Podcast PD, and the Members-Only Library! excludes Google Certification Academies). Yes, this means you can get professional learning credit for listening to podcasts! The Google Slides Master Class (valued at $99/year).

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The post Stranger Google: Crazy Tools from the Upside Down (Part 2)! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google never ceases to amaze me! You know I love me some G Suite tools, but there is so much more to Google than you ever imagined! This is Part 2 of my series, Stranger Google: Crazy Tools from the Upside Down.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 8, 2019

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. She has published numerous professional learning activity guides and facilitated webinar series focused on leadership and effective instructional practices. Additionally, Sherry developed virtual instructional workshops for the CTE Technical Assistance Center of New York.

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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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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 27, 2017

Leveraging Learning Trajectories and Diagnostics for Personalization in 6-8 Math (B304). Professional Learning with SeeSaw (B302). Adding Interactivity to Google Slides for Customized Learning (B307). iPad Art & ‘Tra-Dgital’ Approaches to Learning in Hands-On Creative Classrooms (B306).

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 14, 2020

As schools across the globe begin to plan for the new normal and redefine the school day and location, we must also rethink our professional learning plans for teachers and staff. No matter what you call it–blended PD, virtual PD, online PD, remote PD, or hybrid PD, we need to rethink our professional learning methods.

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edWeb.net

JULY 6, 2020

edWeb.net and Eduscape have entered into a partnership to offer Virtual Learning Summits on today’s most important topics for teachers and administrators, including remote teaching, STEM education, Google and Microsoft 365 classroom, SEL, and early childhood education.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

She has been developing professional learning opportunities better serve her teachers and has questions about how to bring the expectations of her position to fruition. . She already knows that she needs to find ways to better integrate the 4Cs into each workshop that she develops, but what else is needed? Alison on Twitter.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

There is often a debate in physical and virtual spaces about who should facilitate professional learning for educators. Quality professional learning takes time and goes well beyond one and done. That is what all educators expect and deserve when it comes to professional learning. Substance matters.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! Also, remember that I can come to your conference or school district and provide engaging authentic, practical, and purposeful professional development. Google CT Resources.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Stranger Google: Crazy Tools From the Upside Down (Part 2). Dynamic Learning with G Suite. How to Become a Google Certified Trainer. The Learning Mixologist (with Holly Clark). 10 Google Classroom Tips You Didn’t Know. Host of The Shake Up Learning Show. Co-host of The Google Teacher Tribe Podcast.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 7, 2017

The post It’s NOT About Google, It’s About the LEARNING (ISTE Empowered Learner) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Using Google Tools to Support the ISTE Standards for Students. If you have followed this blog for very long, you know that I frequently share Google-related content.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 22, 2020

Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Kasey Bell and Shake Up Learning with appropriate and specific direction to the original content on ShakeUpLearning.com. 25 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Can Do! Shake Up Learning with Google Keep. Google Certified Innovator.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

I mandated five walks a day for each member of my team and we used a color-coded Google Doc to keep track of where we visited and the specific improvement comments provided to each teacher. This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice.

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