The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 14, 2024

Our first Library 2.024 mini-conference: " AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. CONFERENCE OVERVIEW: How has artificial intelligence impacted library services, resources, and work so far?

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 27, 2021

The post 15 Ways to Use Mote in the Classroom – SULS0107 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Learn how Mote helps support ELLs, STEM, and helps engage ALL students with 15 Ways to Use Mote in the Classroom. 15 Ways to Use Mote in the Classroom – SULS0107. Quick Tip of the Week (Google Slides). Click To Tweet.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

This is what I imagine “Book Choice” looks like, from curricular choices to which books grace the shelves of our classrooms. This tension comes from students, parents, teachers, and administration/leaders outside of the classroom. Students want to see themselves in stories. The rubber band pulls tight.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 8, 2021

The post Google Earth in Every Grade: Create and Explore! In this episode, Kasey talks with Shake Up Learning trainer, Tammy Lind, on the hidden treasure of Google Earth as a classroom tool. Tammy shares so many great ideas for using Google Earth to explore and create in every grade level and subject area. Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

The post Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers – SULS0101 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I share The Blended Learning with Google Toolkit, a free download to help teachers create dynamic, blended learning experiences for students with Google tools. Quick Tip Video Library.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This is increasingly important as school 1:1 device use becomes more common in classrooms with younger learners. CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. It blocks ads and tracking and also anonymizes learners’ Google searches.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Instead, I hope that you will feel more prepared with how to address AI in your classroom. This doesn’t include Google Chrome independent extensions like Quillbot , described in its overview as a “Grammar Checker, Paraphrasing Tool & Summarizer.” These are just the top apps in the Apple App Store.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. My goal for this year is to see how I’ll make [digital tools] effective in the classroom.”. 18, 2021, in Brunswick, Maine.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 18, 2021

The post 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet – SULS0110 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode with Shake Up Learning Trainer and Community Manager, Pam Hubler, we explore the new updates to Google Meet. Quick Tip Video Library. 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 20, 2021

The post Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 4 – Google Docs & Slides) – SULS0106 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I am sharing some must-have Google skills for two of the most used Google applications, Google Docs and Google Slides! Quick Tip Video Library.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 30, 2021

The post Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 1 – Chrome) – SULS0103 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing the must-have Google skills for teachers who use the Google Chrome web browser or Chromebooks. Google works best with Google! Google works best with Google!

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2021

This choice board offers teachers many different topics from which to choose, including lots of Google topics! I love using choice boards in the classroom AND in professional learning experiences. 3 (made with Google Drawings) with many episodes from which to choose! Don’t have Google? © Shake Up Learning 2021.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 10, 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). Includes: The Google Classroom Master Class (valued at $99/year). The Google Slides Master Class (valued at $99/year).

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Learning in Hand

JUNE 26, 2021

Your character can be inserted into a huge library of digital stickers. profile pictures presentations feedback on student work personalized posters virtual classrooms and libraries award certificates getting to know you comic strips animations decals header images for Google Classroom , Flipgrid , Google Forms , etc.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A quick scan of the EdTech Top 40 – Fall 22 Report reveals that teachers in the United States used almost 148 digital tools, while students used nearly 143 digital tools in the school year 2021–22. For this article, we scoured thousands of reputable digital tools to bring you the best digital tools for future-ready classrooms in 2022.

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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). Includes: The Google Classroom Master Class (valued at $99/year). The Google Slides Master Class (valued at $99/year).

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

For many parents, the thought of having to be a co-teacher in a digital classroom became a reality. In the summer of 2021, I had an opportunity to create a Parent University for my school district. We ran classes on how to support students using Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and other popular classroom applications.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Have a library of books intended to be read aloud. When you have classroom reading time, kids can pair up and read to each other. Here’s how it works: Post a sign-up (digitally or on the wall of your classroom) where students volunteer to read a (very) short story to classmates. Read-aloud books. Skype with an author.

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Hapara

AUGUST 8, 2022

Because these resources are open to use, when you share an OER, other educators across the globe can access it and use it in their classrooms. While you can certainly create resources for your own classroom, you can also work as a school or district team to build OER. Google Workspace. Types of OER you can develop for K-12.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Once the book budget team had surveyed students in grades K-5, they took time to analyze their data in Google forms. In our Google Classroom, I added several resources for students to use. As students found books for consideration, they searched for them at Avid Bo okshop’s website and then filled out this Google form.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Catch the audio version of Jen Giffen’s closing keynote from the 2021 Back to School Conference! Catch the audio version of Jen Giffen’s closing keynote from the 2021 Back to School Conference! Every teacher has had a Spencer in their classroom at some point. 30 for FREE, or for one year with the ALL-ACCESS PASS !

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 1, 2021

Jamboard is quickly becoming one of my favorite Google tools. Repeat after me, “Collaboration is the number one feature of Google Jamboard.” ” Are you ready to jam with Google Jamboard? Teaching with Google Jamboard. Did you know you can schedule Google Meet meetings directly from Gmail?

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

For many parents, the thought of having to be a co-teacher in a digital classroom became a reality. Creating a Parent University In the summer of 2021, I had an opportunity to create a Parent University for my school district. However, that is just two parts of the triangle in the learning process. For us, it started out that way too.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. A Tech Exchange employee works in the nonprofit’s warehouse in May 2021. OAKLAND, Calif. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The digital signs are in common areas, the science center, admissions office, dining hall, Dean’s office, library, art department, and the athletics center. These are still early days for George School, as many of the displays went live in the 2021-22 school year. George School has since expanded to 12 digital signs.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 25, 2021

Thank you, Jasmine Pearman, a recent Google Slides Master Class graduate, for leaving this testimonial. “This course was very informative and hands-on to truly teach how to use Google Slides, this is great for anyone wanting to learn more about google slides.” Quick Tip Video Library. It’s super easy!

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 9, 2021

Thank you to Tommy Spall for contributing his Fortnite choice board to the Blended Learning with Google book (p. Did you know Google Meet and Jamboard are integrated? Google Meet allows you to create and share Jams on the fly! It’s super handy for the classroom. Quick Tip Video Library. Quick Tip of the Week.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Avantis Education , producer of ClassVR , demonstrated its AR and VR content along with its ClassVR Premium Headset, designed for classrooms and available in sets of 8 or 30. ClassVR, the company’s solution, is a full turnkey VR and AR offering for classrooms, teachers, and education. Sandbox AR is available for download here.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 19, 2021

As the role of the classroom teacher continues to evolve in this post-COVID world, it’s important to look at the future of online teaching. Thank you to Keith McCray for sharing his thoughts on the new Blended Learning with Google book on Twitter. KMcCray85) January 8, 2021. © Shake Up Learning 2021. Keith McCray ?

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

We focus our webinars on best practices in social studies, and we link to resources that will be useful for classroom teachers and leaders of social studies. Jennifer : These are our edWeb PLC numbers from the year we started, the 2016-2017 school year, through the 2021-2022 school year. There’s always a constant growth pattern.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

We focus our webinars on best practices in social studies, and we link to resources that will be useful for classroom teachers and leaders of social studies. Jennifer : These are our edWeb PLC numbers from the year we started, the 2016-2017 school year, through the 2021-2022 school year. There’s always a constant growth pattern.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 13, 2021

The post Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 3 – Google Drive) – SULS0105 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing the must-have Google Drive skills for teachers. Google Drive is much more than just cloud storage. Part 2 (Google Classroom). Part 1 (Chrome).

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 31, 2021

The post 30 Ways to Use Google Forms in the Classroom – SULS0125 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey takes a deep dive into the uses of Google Forms. There are so many ways to use Google Forms beyond a standard survey or quiz. 30 Ways to Use Google Forms in the Classroom.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2023

The past several years have seen a rapid rise in the use of edtech in classrooms, accelerated by the pandemic and the sudden shift to remote learning. Their team consisted of a high school student, a teacher, a library media specialist, and the technology team.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Before current events transpired, my work week involved heading to each classroom to give a lesson on whatever I had made up for the day; typing, coding, docs, slides, or other various thematic and interactive activities I’d discovered through sites like Ask a Tech Teacher. .

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Michelle Kruse, Content Lead for Libraries, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, Cedar Rapids Community School District Nominated by: Follett Michelle Kruse is the teacher librarian at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy (RCCBA), a magnet middle school in the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD). Dr. Dana T.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As classroom teachers led classrooms through turn-key lessons and helped students apply what they learned to their goals and challenges, Jim took it even further by having assemblies to showcase the learnings happening in each classroom. Hess ensured teachers were prepared and informed about ways to utilize their new classrooms.

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