The Shake Up Learning Blog

MAY 10, 2022

The post 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! 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! As many of you know, I love me some Google Chrome, and I love Google Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

Here Is What the Right Tools for Mixed Reality in the Classroom Look Like. In K–12, educators have found ways to use augmented and virtual reality to enhance and support deeper learning in the classroom. The future looks promising as educational technology companies rapidly build new immersive tools for the classroom. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

He also shares free courses you can use with your students and ways you can bring creativity into your classroom now. Wipebook flipchart is a fantastic addition to your classroom teaching toolkit – especially if you’re teaching from home. Check out Wipebook Flipchart at www.wipebook.com/coolcatteacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

include resources for both teachers and students in a variety of modalities–text, video, and downloadable resources. Topics include but not limited to: Flipped Classrooms. Student-led Classroom Management. Transforming Traditional Classroom Lessons to Online Learning. I can also download the video as a PDF.

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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. We played Oregon Trail, asked Jeeves questions for our research, and waited for hours while Napster downloaded our favorite songs. Now, children are digital natives.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Jotform works on all platforms (including tablets, desktop computers, and smartphones) and can be shared via a link, QR Code, and embed (as well as other options). Once you’ve completed the app, it can be downloaded onto any smartphone, tablet, or computer, shared to your social media, or pushed out via a link or QR code.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Books are read on the website or a tablet.

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Neo LMS

JULY 11, 2019

Educators have taken note and started to see the benefits of using the same technology in the classroom. Here are just some of the reasons why implementing green screen in the classroom is a wonderful idea: It’s cheap. If you are looking for an inexpensive way to introduce more technology in your classroom, this is it.

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

They seem to be everywhere… grocery stores, shopping malls, the zoo, even your child’s classroom. What are they and more importantly, why are they invading the classrooms? Haven’t tried QR codes in the classroom ? They are becoming the hottest thing to hit the tablets in education today. You really should.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 4, 2015

Getting computing devices into schools is relatively easy; changing classroom practice with technology is really, really hard. With every generation of computing technology, a small group of educators has been able to use new tools in transformative ways, but on the whole, classroom practices have proven stubbornly resistant to change.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I’ve used a variety of styluses with my many iPads, Surface Pros, smart phones, and tablets, so I had a good idea what to expect in testing Logitech’s Pen. The Surface Pro stylus won’t work on my iPad and the Apple Pencil won’t work on my Lenovo Tablet. Here are some of my thoughts: Pros.

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In order to help your child achieve excellence in the classroom and in life, embrace your role as their first teacher. Many schools use tablets, smartboards and other types of tech products to teach lessons. You can download children’s apps that teach everything from HTML and coding to building robots.

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Vizor

AUGUST 31, 2020

They’re not tablets but they’re also not laptops. Less maintenance means less classroom disruptions and reduced costs. So, even when Chromebooks are shared between classrooms, the devices do not require additional charging. Therefore, there’s no classroom time learning about how to use the Chromebook. Almost a Laptop.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The advent of interactive large format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. Classroom display board technology is a powerful thing. Introduced in 1801, the chalkboard was a transformative classroom technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Here are some of the most popular online websites, downloadable tools, and hardware that many find useful in countering the effects of dyslexia on reading: Beeline Reader. If you have a favorite that works well in your classroom, please add it in the comment section of this post to share with others. offer an alternative answer sheet.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

As schools across the country have rapidly shifted to distance learning due to school closures brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19), students have been sent home with school-issued devices like laptops or tablets so they can continue their learning from home. This task can be daunting, as technical issues will assuredly arise.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

What are the best-flipped learning apps for K-12 grades in flipped classrooms? The best-flipped classroom tools can transform and remodel classroom teaching, allowing in-depth learning and personalized attention that can help learners improve their grades. Khan Academy. Open Culture for K-12 Grades. Screencast-O-Matic.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 21, 2017

Download a student back to school selfie adventure template here. I write about the significance of selfies for today’s digital learners in my upcoming book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom. Use a stylus pen to easily write on your tablet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Books are read on the website or a tablet.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) classroom setups are very common nowadays, but there are a few aspects to consider before implementing them. I’d like to address here internet-readiness because for BYOD classrooms to be sustainable, schools must have a reliable internet source. Today is different.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Here are some of the most popular online websites, downloadable tools, and hardware that many find useful in countering the effects of dyslexia on reading: Beeline Reader. If you have a favorite that works well in your classroom, please add it in the comment section of this post to share with others. offer an alternative answer sheet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2015

AATT contributor, Krista Albrecht, has a balanced evaluation of Chromebooks in the classroom I think you’ll find useful. She has over 15 years experience in the field ranging from classroom teacher to tech teacher, to Professional Developer, to 1:1 integration specialist. Chromebooks in the Classrooms… Friend or Foe?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

prepare for online and blended learning, more and more schools are relying on Google Classroom and Google Meet to deliver online lessons and assignments. In this post, I will share how to integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet. Here’s what you need to know: What is Google Classroom? As teachers across the U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 14, 2018

The Merge Cubes work with most mobile phones and tablets, and the apps are found in the Google Play and App Store. While educators are flocking to scoop up hot deals at their local store, many are now wondering how to use them in the classroom. MyARquarium (FREE) Don’t have an aquarium in your classroom? No problem!

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 2, 2022

Think of it as a solution that offers a fantastic opportunity to modernize classrooms and workplaces. Put simply, it’s a whiteboard you can use on a computer, smartphone, tablet, or any compatible electronic device. All that you share in a classroom or during a meeting, others can view in real-time or later online.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

ClassDojo is a free online system that helps teachers promote positive behavior in their classroom by letting them track and share student progress and positive behaviors and areas of concern. Teachers can then walk around the classroom and reinforce positive behavior by awarding students with feedback in real-time. To date, over 3.5

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2016

Everywhere we go, here and there, people always seem to have a mobile device in their hands, be it a smartphone or a tablet. Mobile learning is now a movement and it’s not just about picking up a tablet and off you go. Presently, most LMSs now have downloadable apps available on the app stores. Mobile learning of course.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2011

The end result was the formation of a pilot program where students and a teacher would be given a tablet device and then be tasked with developing a plan to extend learning beyond the school day. Each of the ten tablets (5 iPads and 5 Samsung Galaxy tabs) came with 3G access for the duration of the pilot program.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2023

Recently, EdSurge sat down with Brigitta Witt , vice president of social impact and sustainability at T-Mobile, to discuss how teachers can support students’ bold ideas beyond the classroom. The 2019 winners' lookbook can be downloaded here. The 2021 winners’ lookbook can be downloaded here. million students across the U.S.—and

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The technology I use in my classroom everyday? Topics include: Tools I use in my classroom every day. Download this episode as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Check out Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen’s show on iPad apps for elementary classrooms. Cool Classroom Tools.

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Waterford

JUNE 9, 2020

We’ve put together a few tips on how to create a summer reading list that will prepare students to enter your classroom ready to learn. You never know what new favorites you might find for your classroom library. Our K-2 recommendations are free, downloadable picture books from our parent engagement platform, Waterford Mentor.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 17, 2018

Built for the classroom and small group use, Google Expeditions allows a teacher acting as a “guide” to lead classroom-sized groups of “explorers” through collections of 360° and 3D images while pointing out interesting sights along the way. Here are some basic setup instructions. You can buy kits from EdTech resellers.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

For students, it serves to reinforce the Mindsets learning in the classroom. The app is free for anyone with a smartphone or tablet and can be downloaded on Google Play or in the Apple Store. Families can use the app to better understand the Mindsets and what their children are learning at school. To learn more, go to [link].

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 27, 2017

While she was in speech therapy she would have to do what other kids in her classroom would have to do. However, these accommodations must extend beyond the classroom. And it not just for those students in the classroom. Pretty much any device (tablet, laptop, mobile phone) can open a PDF. Practice reading out loud.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2012

I was accompanied by NMHS Adobe guru Walt Pevny, who consistently integrates technology in his classroom to allow students to create artifacts to demonstrate learning. Image Credit: [link] The summit focused on the rise of tablet devices and to advances in their ability to create digital content.

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EdTechTeam

AUGUST 22, 2019

With 1:1 technology access now the norm, classroom management around devices is another piece of the planning. We hope these top 5 tips will help you to maximize learning while minimizing distractions in your technology rich, student-centered classroom. Having clear classroom expectations and procedures helps students be successful.

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