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.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2020

Will kids go back to school or continue to learn remotely? How will educators get the professional learning support they so desperately need? Some key aspects to consider are face-to-face instruction, personalization, blended learning, adaptive tools, flex schedules, social distancing, health and safety, and remote learning.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They shared how teachers got better using technology, reached out more for feedback, collaborated more, and improved classroom management. What are your exemplars of effective remote or hybrid teaching and learning, and why? How are you sharing these with colleagues and staff or using them for professional learning and feedback?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

Three years ago, with the help of the education agency the Grant Wood Area Education Agency (GWAEA), Iowa rolled out its initiative to implement blended learning as a model for the state. In a competency based system, students advance upon proficiency and receive rapid differentiated support based on their individual learning needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

New classroom furniture that is flexible should be considered that can be arranged in ways to support collaboration and blended pedagogies that were implemented remotely. Importance of a learning management system (LMS) Before the pandemic, many districts had an LMS (Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom), but its uses varied greatly.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12?

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2018

Ubiquitous access to technology means that acquiring knowledge is no longer dependent solely on a classroom teacher. The case for blending and online learning. The district is constantly developing and improving our systems and structures for all students with the renewed focus on personalized learning for all students.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JULY 26, 2020

Digital learning coaching has been weighing heavily on my mind. Kentucky's Digital Learning Coaches had their first official conference last month (virtual of course). Tucker 's Power Up Blended Learning: A Professional Learning Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Change.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 4, 2020

As an advocate of blended learning, I want teachers to strive for a healthy balance of online and offline tasks as students engage in distance learning. Teachers can ask students to share their work in the stream in Google Classroom, in a shared Google Slide deck, on a Padlet Wall, or by recording a FlipGrid video reflection.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

MAY 10, 2022

The post 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this post and podcast episode, I’m going to share 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! Google Classroom + Chrome = Match Made in Heaven! Original Episode 66. .

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 28, 2019

Do you remember the classrooms that you learned in as a child? The exception was science classrooms flush with lab tables. The issue, however, was that the conditions under which learning was supposed to take place were not conducive to the process at all. Flexible spaces need to lead to flexible learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

From here, schools can begin to focus on a remote blended learning model that can serve as a foundation for all K-12 classrooms to create a more personalized experience. Professional Learning Many schools were not prepared when the pandemic hit. Going forward, this excuse cannot and should not be used.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In these conversations, one topic that has regularly come up over the last few weeks is the relationship between blended learning environments and engaging, relevant learning experiences. Commit to the shift by including blended learning in every curricular decision the district makes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. My favorites are Mentimeter and Padlet.

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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. There needs to be a shift from “PD” to professional learning that is ongoing, job-embedded, and research-aligned.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The post 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Expand Your Use of Google Classroom. Google Classroom can be used for so much more than just your traditional classroom LMS. Consider these 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom. Keep reading! Click To Tweet.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

All of these organizations are shifting the needle and rocking professional learning nationwide. This resource is sure to jumpstart your next professional learning or team building activity! Note: There are many other organizations doing great work in these areas that could easily be included in the list below.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 3, 2020

Schools are implementing a range of hybrid schedules to reduce the number of students in a classroom at one time. Teachers will likely be expected to engage students at least part time online, which may also require that teachers spend time this summer engaged in professional learning focused on online pedagogy and technology training.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

Those that implemented their plans with fidelity still could not fully ensure that all kids completed assigned work, let alone learned. Blended Learning We have seen schools make considerable investments in technology during the pandemic. Such a blended pedagogy has become an integral component of remote learning plans.

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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.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

Much of that time has been focused on how to teach in online or blended learning environments. However, to make significant and sustainable long-term changes in education, our perceptions of what teaching and learning “look” like have to fundamentally shift to avoid stagnation and make progress.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

Long gone are the days where the overhead projector reigned supreme in the classroom. In many cases, every classroom is outfitted, as well as conference rooms and professional learning spaces. I shared my story about how both the overhead projector and television were used to support how I taught, not how my kids learned.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2017

It’s pretty clear that very few people in education enjoy those typical sit-and-get professional development sessions. And when blended learning gets thrown into the mix, the situation gets even more complicated—what happens when educators seem afraid of products? Who should deliver PD, the administrators or the teachers?

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edWeb.net

JULY 11, 2020

The Spencerport School District (NY) was looking for a professional learning solution for some of their teachers who can’t stay after hours for face-to-face PD because of family responsibilities. Those PD needs coincided with the impact of COVID-19 pushing all learning to remote instruction in March 2020. Blended Learning.

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edWeb.net

JULY 11, 2020

The Spencerport School District (NY) was looking for a professional learning solution for some of their teachers who can’t stay after hours for face-to-face PD because of family responsibilities. Those PD needs coincided with the impact of COVID-19 pushing all learning to remote instruction in March 2020. Blended Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2023

A few years later, we are beginning to get an idea of the most pressing issue at hand, which is learning recovery. During coaching visits across the country, educators share the difficulty of having classrooms of students where the majority are at different grade levels. So how do we begin to address this issue?

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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. Bringing Focus To Blended Learning with 12 Starting Ideas.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools should define and act on digital learning. Classroom technology implementation can go only as far as what is offered and supported by the school. Teachers noted difficulty in integrating new technology in their instruction as well as a lack of time to get familiar with new classroom tools.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

Additionally, the partnership will equip CCSD with a full-service, multi-year professional learning plan from EL Education to support teachers, plus access to peer-to-peer communications within Open Up’s K-8 EL Education digital community. Learn more at ELEducation.org.

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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. 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.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

Katie Novak to explore the complementary nature of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and blended learning. UDL is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.” We will be responding to your questions and posting the answers!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Move to blended strategies Another way to get back some time is to look at how it is being used. Implementing pedagogically-sound blended learning can free some up to manage both groups of learners better or even catch up on tasks. Thanks to technology, your office can be a classroom, and you won't miss a beat.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a teacher committed to improving teaching and improving our professional development, I'm thrilled to share this conversation about how professional development can and is improving. Subscribe to the Show Anywhere You Listen to Podcasts This week's sponsor Modern Classrooms will help you teach better today!

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