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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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2023

Digital options for Google Classrooms and other LMS are available, too. Click for a free teacher account Each lesson plan includes standards, a downloadable 'research assistant' guide for students, assessments, and more. This is a great way to use the scientific method in an excellent cross-curricular study.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Each project is meticulously designed to foster critical thinking and comes with a downloadable ‘research assistant' guide, assessments, and even digital options for Google Classrooms and other Learning Management Systems (LMS). 5 Ways to Integrate ResearchQuest into Your Classroom Now 1.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In an English or social studies class, students may use computers frequently to write papers or compose a response to a writing prompt. I realize many teachers are familiar with this review game, but I use it to collect quick formative assessment data. “It’s too hard for the students.” Another resource I use is Quizizz.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

The post 15 Ways for Students to Use Google Keep [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Help Students Get Organized, Track Progress, Take Notes, and more with Google Keep! Google Keep is a robust Googlr tool that can help teachers and students create and share notes, lists, and reminders.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

As you can see in the graphic, you have quick exit tickets, self-assessments, speed up games, and more that you can add to your library to easily insert into your lessons. In my example, I had my exam review notes in Google Docs. Because Lumio is integrated with Google, us Google users can import Slides and Docs easily.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2014

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. A blended classroom is not an instant event. Hope to see you at the Webinar and I wish you the best as you become even more focused on your blend.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The post 20 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The Shake Up Learning community is always chatting and sharing digital tools and lesson ideas for the K12 classroom. In this post, you will find 20 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom! Google Classroom Question Tool.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2018

I l ike Felicia Zorn’s summary of how that go-nogo decision really has become ‘get with the program’ Teacher Support in the Digital-Blended Classroom. Growing up, my generation did not use verbs like ‘Google’ or proper nouns such as ‘Siri’. Must-have Resources for Blended Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Google Classroom allows teachers to easily manage student work and teaching with Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Spreadsheets and anything Google. This handy tool has opened up the doors of blended learning and collaborative classrooms like never before. Google Classroom Resources.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 17, 2018

The post How to Plan an AWESOME Book Study! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. How to Plan an AWESOME Book Study! Book studies are a great way to level up your professional learning! So I decided to put this post together, How to Plan an Awesome Book Study, to help guide you along the way. I hope not.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 18, 2022

Learn practice strategies, organization techniques, and a whole list of tools to make teaching this year EASIER! While these tips and tools are extremely helpful in this pandemic environment of teaching, they are also helpful for any blended learning classroom. Virtual learning is here to stay! Offline vs Online Learning.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In addition, as this article from Science News for Students tells us, studies on the effects of screen time on children that were completed prior to the pandemic show that there is a potential for even more insidious results to reveal themselves when screen time is excessive, such as mental and physical health issues. The take-away.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 15, 2021

The post Using Google Tools in the World Languages Classroom – SULS0114 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey and Carolina discuss a number of ways for teachers of World Languages and English Language Learners to effectively use several of the Google Applications. Watch this quick video to learn how!

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 29, 2016

I see this reluctance to experiment all of the time when I am training teachers on blended learning models. Marika and I use Google Classroom to assign and manage our students’ work. We approach feedback and assessment as a team. ” Sharing the load with my co-teacher has made a world of difference.

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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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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”. What type of performance-based formative and summative assessment took place? A learning management system can have a tendency to promote a “surface” type of assessment.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 15, 2018

The post 45+ Google Tips for Teachers and Students appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 45+ Google Tips for Teachers and Students. The Shake Up Learning community never fails to amaze me! Each week I pose a new question to the Shake Up Learning community on Facebook. They shared over 45 different Google tips!

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 29, 2018

The post 25 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 25 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do. I talk about the wonders of Google Slides CONSTANTLY and frequently refer to it as the Swiss Army Knife of G Suite. Create an eBook with Google Slides. Unsplash Photos.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 28, 2020

The post It’s Not About Google (Part 4) – SULS047 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 1, 2018

In my classroom, I am a high school social studies teacher. I teach American Government and then I also teach Dual-Credit Social Studies. They’re completing formative assessments. So some of my favorites are obviously Google Classroom — I mean, when Google came out with Classroom, they really knocked it out of the park.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 7, 2020

The post It’s NOT About Google (Part 1) – SULS044 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 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?

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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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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 8, 2020

In the two times that I was in Virtual School, we learned that teachers often gave way too much work for students to do at home. Most educators are not trained in online learning, which is different than traditional or even a blended learning format that most teachers find themselves in today. Last but not least….

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

Among the districts in our study of published policies, 60 percent offered some type of summer school. Summer [learning] is usually not required,” says Gill, who spoke on a recent EdSurge/ISTE webinar on the subject, which is embedded below. But blended learning options are few and far between.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 1, 2019

One of these practices is known as blended learning and the term that has been garnering some attention within the education industry as of late. But, what is blended learning? This video offers a good introduction to blended learning if you've never heard the term before. What is blended learning?

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

For example, if you’re studying lakes in earth science, you know how many times can you get a classroom out to a lake to study the science of the lake. We were trying out Google Expedition with a full classroom kit. Within the virtual environment, you get you learning, you get your assessment, you get your experience.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

These pens let you take handwritten notes, as well as record audio, and then sync these notes to Evernote, Google Drive and more. In addition, struggling students can use the audio record feature to help them review their notes, learn English, and much more. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. www.livescribe. com/education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2018

There’s a better way to learn keyboarding: Blended Learning. Here are some of the methods I mix up in my classes: Finger Exercises (unplugged learning). This integrates excellently with literacy and word study as well as spelling and vocabulary lessons. Typing is best learned by using it in class projects.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 4, 2019

Project Based Learning Tips from Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher #ShakeUpLearning. With Pear Deck, you can take any Google Slides presentation, add interactive questions or embed websites directly into your lesson, and send it to student devices so they can participate in real time while you present. Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study!

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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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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Every day more schools and districts are switching to Lumio – it’s truly a flexible, time-saving tool that makes it easy to turn your PDFs, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Notebook files into engaging lessons with interactive activities, games, group workspaces, and formative assessment ALL built right in.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 6, 2020

with Kara Guiff, 7-12 Blended Learning and Special Education Teacher, Lead Trainer, White's Jr/Sr High, Guiff Goodies for Education || Online Literacy Tools for ELA with Kara Guiff, 7-12 Blended Learning and Special Education Teacher, Lead Trainer, White's Jr/Sr High, Guiff Goodies for Education || Don’t Go It Alone!

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 3, 2019

One way to make sure your administration is happy while also making sure teachers find value in the time they spend learning online, is to make sure your learning modules coincide with your building/district goals and initiatives. I usually write these down in a Google Doc or Google Keep note and then break them down from there.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 28, 2019

Chris is the host of The House of #EdTech Podcast and the producer of the Google Teacher Tribe Podcast that I do with Matt Miller. In This Episode: [05:20] – Chris is super excited to be on the Shake Up Learning Podcast. [05:44] 05:44] – Chris is a high school social studies teacher in central New Jersey. Chris Nesi.

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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. Get the book study details here.).

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