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The post How to Create Google Classroom Blended Learning Lessons (Part 3) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Lessons for blended learning have to be different than in-person activities translated to a digital space. Listen to this article: Shoutout. MORE
The post 25 Ways to Use Audio in Google Slides Projects appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As Lee Carlton states in his article on Think Global School , “Writing a reflection allows our students to engage in critical and reflective thinking, while also helping them to better process their experience and outcomes.” ” For more ideas on how to implement reflection strategies, check out this article from ASCD, “ Learning Through Reflection.” MORE
The post 16 Curation Tools for Teachers and Students appeared first on Shake Up Learning. This post brings together a suggested list, a curated list if you will, of 16 curation tools for teachers and students from the Shake Up Learning community. As Gayle Allen says in her book, The New Pillars of Modern Teaching, “ We’re assembling resources in a way that represents the ongoing story of our learning. Want to learn more about Google Keep? Shake Up Learning 2018. MORE
One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers. Over the past two years, I have been blessed to partner with District 205 in Elmhurst, IL. MORE
Students with learning differences (LD) often struggle in school. Not because they aren’t capable intellectually, but because learning disabilities like dyslexia, ADHD, and dysgraphia make it difficult to navigate tasks. Social-Emotional Learning: The LD Elixir? Learn Teach. MORE
When implementing a blended learning model, it is important for schools to be aware of key components and steps to integrate into their plan. In “ Five Tips for Getting Blended Learning Right ,” hosted by edWeb.net and sponsored by Achieve3000 , Julia Freeland Fisher, Director of Education at the Clayton Christensen Institute, gave schools the tips they need to successfully implement blended learning. A blended learning model must consider these factors. MORE
Teachers do not have control over decisions a school district makes or COVID data but manage the learning environment. Removing barriers to learning and discovery is at the heart of this student-centered, culturally responsive teaching. By Michele Israel. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. MORE
The post Leading Through Crisis and Beyond for Teachers and Educational Leaders – SULS060 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Learn how to lead through crises on #shakeuplearning podcast with Kasey Bell. Listen to this article: Quick Tip of the Week. As many schools, teachers, and other educational leaders are scrambling to deliver remote learning from our own homes; we find ourselves leading from an unexpected place. What We’ve Learned – The Gaps! MORE
People learn about breaking stories through them, typically in the form of confusing headlines (designed to distract) with articles that have the meat of the story but that consumers do not read. Beware: The headline may not match what is in the article. By Michele Israel. MORE
The post 4 Ways to Blend Learning with InsertLearning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 4 Ways to Blend Learning with InsertLearning. InsertLearning is an extension that lets you turn websites into interactive lessons, and it is the perfect companion to your blended learning lesson plans. Let’s discover four super cool ways to blend learning with InsertLearning. 4 Ways to Blend Learning with @InsertLearning! MORE
The post Asynchronous Learning Tips for Teachers – SULS097 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode and blog post, I am sharing asynchronous learning tips for teachers. Asynchronous online learning is a powerful tool for teachers. Shake Up Learning 2021. MORE
Previous articles in this series have covered infrastructure , leadership , and mindset. This article discusses sculpting the staffing mix of an organization. Blended learning, and its subset flipped learning, are trends that are not just growing but becoming the norm. Graph 1: A typical school population before technology is added to enhance learning and teaching. Some may see it as a challenge, but are reasonably happy to learn and adapt. MORE
The post Teaching Digitally Resource Guide – SULS098 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. ” Her resource guide has so many great ideas to help teachers and students with essential technology skills, thriving through remote learning, and preparing for what’s next. MORE
The post FREE PD for Teachers Stuck at Home appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Some teachers are on spring break, some are on an “extended” spring break, while others are making a go of home learning. Here are some professional growth and learning options while you wait. Below I have curated many different professional learning resources for teachers including, ebooks, podcasts, templates, articles, and more! New to Shake Up Learning? MORE
For years, professional development (PD) has been out of touch with what we as educators already know to be best practice, and how we are asking teachers to think about their classrooms. As an instructional coach at Fairbanks Middle School in Milford Center, Ohio, I have been a core part of charting a new path for PD that uses a blended model of professional learning. MORE
For educators that may mean working with students in a face to face, elearning, or a blended environment. Regardless of your districts approach, now is a time to facilitate the student centered learning that Project Based Learning makes possible. I enjoy learning from all of you. MORE
In her presentation, “ Collaboration Near and Far in Digital Professional Learning Communities,” Geri Gillespy, Administrator of Digital Integration at West Ada School District in ID, talked about how to get the most out of online collaboration programs. How will the tool enhance classroom learning and provide an advantage for teachers, students, and staff? More in-depth instruction can come on professional learning days and other sources. MORE
The post A Framework for Blended PD (Part 2) – SULS072 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As most schools in the US prepare for the start of school online or in some blended format, it’s important to think specifically about teachers’ professional learning. MORE
These tasks are perfect for learning across the curriculum and especially for librarian-led learning. The twenty assessments include: Evaluating Wikipedia : Students evaluate the trustworthiness of an article on Wikipedia, assessing whether they can reason about the specific features that make a Wikipedia article more or less reliable. Comparing Articles : Students determine whether a news story or a sponsored post is more reliable. MORE
The number of teachers who participate in online professional development is rising at a faster rate than any other time in history. Practicing educators can take online professional development for various reasons. For example, they can add new certifications to their teaching certificates, move up the pay scale, or simply learn something new to take into their classrooms. The Top Five Benefits of Online Professional Development. MORE
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! MORE
With remote learning still at play, students now rely on virtual engagement with their teachers to have questions answered and assignments clarified. The report is one of four reports featured in the executive brief series 90 Days that Changed K-12 Teaching & Learning. MORE
With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. Perhaps the most concerning survey result is that more than half of teachers (57 percent) say they do not feel prepared to facilitate remote and online learning. MORE
appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Book studies are a great way to level up your professional learning! A meaningful book study should always start with the why, just like the learning in our classrooms. Is your goal to help teachers learn how to develop better assessments? Consider having participants create something to represent their learning, share reflections, sketch notes, booksnaps , lesson ideas, or other content related to the book’s topic. MORE
The post A Framework for Blended PD (Part 1) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 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. I’m sharing a framework for Blended PD. 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. MORE
Teaching and learning move out of the classroom into the virtual world, putting literacy gains at risk. When COVID hit and schools closed, teachers wondered how to bring this successful program into the virtual learning environment with the same student reach and impact. MORE
In my newly released, self-paced course, “ Developing the Innovator’s Mindset Through Remote, Face-to-Face, and Blended Learning ,” I have been sharing ideas and strategies that you can use in a remote, blended, or face-to-face setting. MORE
The post A Framework for Blended PD (Part 3) – SULS073 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Delivering virtual or blended professional learning can be challenging. Today, I’m sharing Part 3 of my series on Blended PD. Listen to this article. . MORE
Will online learning continue? These few months of interrupted education call for a rethinking of how students learn. Mabry said that learning loss, typically a summer phenomenon, has exploded during the COVID crisis. Will there be a hybrid approach to teaching and learning? MORE
The post Digital Badges in the Classroom (What, When, & How) – SULS096 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Learn what digital badges are, when to use them, and how to implement them in your classroom. Listen to this article. . Watch this quick video to learn how! . MORE
The post Interactive Learning Menus (Choice Boards) with G Suite – FREE Templates appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Differentiate with Learning Menus and Choice Boards. I love learning menus, and it is one of my favorite ways to incorporate student choice and to differentiate learning. What Are Learning Menus? Learning menus (aka choice boards) are a form of differentiated learning that gives students a menu or choice of learning activities. MORE
– SULS086 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Feedback is a crucial part of the learning process, and with Google tools and Google Classroom, giving feedback on digital assignments has never been easier. Listen to the article. . Watch this video to learn how! MORE
The post Dynamic Learning Down Under – SULS067 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Kelly Bell joins me to chat about Dynamic Learning Down Under and how COVID-19 has affected the school systems in Australia. She has been working for years to implement the Dynamic Learning Framework, but the push became much stronger after COVID. . Shake Up Learning is now on TikTok. Learn how to implement Dynamic Learning from Kelly Bell! MORE
The post FREE PD for Teachers Stuck at Home appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Some teachers are on spring break, some are on an “extended” spring break, while others are making a go of home learning. Here are some professional growth and learning options while you wait. Below I have curated many different professional learning resources for teachers including, ebooks, podcasts, templates, articles, and more! New to Shake Up Learning? MORE
Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job. Personalized Learning Aids All Students. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills. Article. MORE
Math is not easy to teach or learn. Posting learning objectives and goals or essential questions at the start of a lesson is standard. Dr. Dixon recommended rethinking the purpose of scaffolding, typically used to differentiate learning. By Michele Israel. MORE
Shake Up Learning
AUGUST 18, 2020
The post How to Create Google Classroom Blended Learning Lessons (Part 3) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Lessons for blended learning have to be different than in-person activities translated to a digital space. Listen to this article: Shoutout.
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!
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Shake Up Learning
JANUARY 25, 2018
The post 4 Ways to Blend Learning with InsertLearning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 4 Ways to Blend Learning with InsertLearning. InsertLearning is an extension that lets you turn websites into interactive lessons, and it is the perfect companion to your blended learning lesson plans. Let’s discover four super cool ways to blend learning with InsertLearning. 4 Ways to Blend Learning with @InsertLearning!
edWeb.net
MARCH 16, 2017
When implementing a blended learning model, it is important for schools to be aware of key components and steps to integrate into their plan. In “ Five Tips for Getting Blended Learning Right ,” hosted by edWeb.net and sponsored by Achieve3000 , Julia Freeland Fisher, Director of Education at the Clayton Christensen Institute, gave schools the tips they need to successfully implement blended learning. A blended learning model must consider these factors.
A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 26, 2020
With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. Perhaps the most concerning survey result is that more than half of teachers (57 percent) say they do not feel prepared to facilitate remote and online learning.
Shake Up Learning
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
The post Teaching Digitally Resource Guide – SULS098 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. ” Her resource guide has so many great ideas to help teachers and students with essential technology skills, thriving through remote learning, and preparing for what’s next.
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Shake Up Learning
JUNE 16, 2020
The post Dynamic Learning Down Under – SULS067 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Kelly Bell joins me to chat about Dynamic Learning Down Under and how COVID-19 has affected the school systems in Australia. She has been working for years to implement the Dynamic Learning Framework, but the push became much stronger after COVID. . Shake Up Learning is now on TikTok. Learn how to implement Dynamic Learning from Kelly Bell!
Shake Up Learning
OCTOBER 27, 2020
– SULS086 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Feedback is a crucial part of the learning process, and with Google tools and Google Classroom, giving feedback on digital assignments has never been easier. Listen to the article. . Watch this video to learn how!
edWeb.net
AUGUST 19, 2019
In her presentation, “ Collaboration Near and Far in Digital Professional Learning Communities,” Geri Gillespy, Administrator of Digital Integration at West Ada School District in ID, talked about how to get the most out of online collaboration programs. How will the tool enhance classroom learning and provide an advantage for teachers, students, and staff? More in-depth instruction can come on professional learning days and other sources.
Shake Up Learning
MARCH 20, 2020
The post FREE PD for Teachers Stuck at Home appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Some teachers are on spring break, some are on an “extended” spring break, while others are making a go of home learning. Here are some professional growth and learning options while you wait. Below I have curated many different professional learning resources for teachers including, ebooks, podcasts, templates, articles, and more! New to Shake Up Learning?
Shake Up Learning
JULY 14, 2020
The post A Framework for Blended PD (Part 1) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 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. I’m sharing a framework for Blended PD. 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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Shake Up Learning
APRIL 28, 2020
The post Leading Through Crisis and Beyond for Teachers and Educational Leaders – SULS060 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Learn how to lead through crises on #shakeuplearning podcast with Kasey Bell. Listen to this article: Quick Tip of the Week. As many schools, teachers, and other educational leaders are scrambling to deliver remote learning from our own homes; we find ourselves leading from an unexpected place. What We’ve Learned – The Gaps!
Shake Up Learning
APRIL 4, 2019
The post 25 Ways to Use Audio in Google Slides Projects appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As Lee Carlton states in his article on Think Global School , “Writing a reflection allows our students to engage in critical and reflective thinking, while also helping them to better process their experience and outcomes.” ” For more ideas on how to implement reflection strategies, check out this article from ASCD, “ Learning Through Reflection.”
NeverEndingSearch
DECEMBER 20, 2017
These tasks are perfect for learning across the curriculum and especially for librarian-led learning. The twenty assessments include: Evaluating Wikipedia : Students evaluate the trustworthiness of an article on Wikipedia, assessing whether they can reason about the specific features that make a Wikipedia article more or less reliable. Comparing Articles : Students determine whether a news story or a sponsored post is more reliable.
Shake Up Learning
JULY 28, 2020
The post A Framework for Blended PD (Part 3) – SULS073 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Delivering virtual or blended professional learning can be challenging. Today, I’m sharing Part 3 of my series on Blended PD. Listen to this article. .
Shake Up Learning
APRIL 2, 2018
The post 16 Curation Tools for Teachers and Students appeared first on Shake Up Learning. This post brings together a suggested list, a curated list if you will, of 16 curation tools for teachers and students from the Shake Up Learning community. As Gayle Allen says in her book, The New Pillars of Modern Teaching, “ We’re assembling resources in a way that represents the ongoing story of our learning. Want to learn more about Google Keep? Shake Up Learning 2018.
eSchool News
AUGUST 24, 2018
For years, professional development (PD) has been out of touch with what we as educators already know to be best practice, and how we are asking teachers to think about their classrooms. As an instructional coach at Fairbanks Middle School in Milford Center, Ohio, I have been a core part of charting a new path for PD that uses a blended model of professional learning.
Shake Up Learning
MAY 17, 2018
appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Book studies are a great way to level up your professional learning! A meaningful book study should always start with the why, just like the learning in our classrooms. Is your goal to help teachers learn how to develop better assessments? Consider having participants create something to represent their learning, share reflections, sketch notes, booksnaps , lesson ideas, or other content related to the book’s topic.
Shake Up Learning
JULY 21, 2020
The post A Framework for Blended PD (Part 2) – SULS072 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As most schools in the US prepare for the start of school online or in some blended format, it’s important to think specifically about teachers’ professional learning.
Shake Up Learning
MARCH 20, 2020
The post FREE PD for Teachers Stuck at Home appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Some teachers are on spring break, some are on an “extended” spring break, while others are making a go of home learning. Here are some professional growth and learning options while you wait. Below I have curated many different professional learning resources for teachers including, ebooks, podcasts, templates, articles, and more! New to Shake Up Learning?
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. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers. Over the past two years, I have been blessed to partner with District 205 in Elmhurst, IL.
21st Century Educational Technology and Learning
AUGUST 23, 2020
For educators that may mean working with students in a face to face, elearning, or a blended environment. Regardless of your districts approach, now is a time to facilitate the student centered learning that Project Based Learning makes possible. I enjoy learning from all of you.
Shake Up Learning
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The post Asynchronous Learning Tips for Teachers – SULS097 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode and blog post, I am sharing asynchronous learning tips for teachers. Asynchronous online learning is a powerful tool for teachers. Shake Up Learning 2021.
Shake Up Learning
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
The post Interactive Learning Menus (Choice Boards) with G Suite – FREE Templates appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Differentiate with Learning Menus and Choice Boards. I love learning menus, and it is one of my favorite ways to incorporate student choice and to differentiate learning. What Are Learning Menus? Learning menus (aka choice boards) are a form of differentiated learning that gives students a menu or choice of learning activities.
EdTech Magazine
APRIL 3, 2018
Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job. Personalized Learning Aids All Students. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills. Article.
edWeb.net
OCTOBER 30, 2020
People learn about breaking stories through them, typically in the form of confusing headlines (designed to distract) with articles that have the meat of the story but that consumers do not read. Beware: The headline may not match what is in the article. By Michele Israel.
EdNews Daily
JUNE 8, 2017
The number of teachers who participate in online professional development is rising at a faster rate than any other time in history. Practicing educators can take online professional development for various reasons. For example, they can add new certifications to their teaching certificates, move up the pay scale, or simply learn something new to take into their classrooms. The Top Five Benefits of Online Professional Development.
edWeb.net
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Teachers do not have control over decisions a school district makes or COVID data but manage the learning environment. Removing barriers to learning and discovery is at the heart of this student-centered, culturally responsive teaching. By Michele Israel. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.
edWeb.net
AUGUST 17, 2020
Will online learning continue? These few months of interrupted education call for a rethinking of how students learn. Mabry said that learning loss, typically a summer phenomenon, has exploded during the COVID crisis. Will there be a hybrid approach to teaching and learning?
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
With remote learning still at play, students now rely on virtual engagement with their teachers to have questions answered and assignments clarified. The report is one of four reports featured in the executive brief series 90 Days that Changed K-12 Teaching & Learning.
eSchool News
MARCH 15, 2016
Previous articles in this series have covered infrastructure , leadership , and mindset. This article discusses sculpting the staffing mix of an organization. Blended learning, and its subset flipped learning, are trends that are not just growing but becoming the norm. Graph 1: A typical school population before technology is added to enhance learning and teaching. Some may see it as a challenge, but are reasonably happy to learn and adapt.
edWeb.net
JANUARY 26, 2021
Math is not easy to teach or learn. Posting learning objectives and goals or essential questions at the start of a lesson is standard. Dr. Dixon recommended rethinking the purpose of scaffolding, typically used to differentiate learning. By Michele Israel.
edWeb.net
JANUARY 18, 2021
Teaching and learning move out of the classroom into the virtual world, putting literacy gains at risk. When COVID hit and schools closed, teachers wondered how to bring this successful program into the virtual learning environment with the same student reach and impact.
The Principal of Change
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
In my newly released, self-paced course, “ Developing the Innovator’s Mindset Through Remote, Face-to-Face, and Blended Learning ,” I have been sharing ideas and strategies that you can use in a remote, blended, or face-to-face setting.
edWeb.net
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Students with learning differences (LD) often struggle in school. Not because they aren’t capable intellectually, but because learning disabilities like dyslexia, ADHD, and dysgraphia make it difficult to navigate tasks. Social-Emotional Learning: The LD Elixir? Learn Teach.
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