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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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2024

Ken Dirkin, senior director of the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, said the group wanted to create a document that was digestible, but “there’s probably 40,000 important things that could have been included.” By the time we get a handle on the one-, three-, five-year plan, it's changing right underneath our noses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 1, 2023

00:00:30:09 – 00:00:34:14 Vicki Davis The papers where you had the four different groups of people. So we split up the class into four groups. One group was assigned to just write the paper or a one-page paper using Google, using Grammarly, and using whatever resources they normally would use.

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Vizor

MAY 17, 2023

Generative AI technologies such as Google Bard and ChatGPT could be transformative and learning how to use such tools responsibly should be an important activity for students and teachers alike. What is Google Bard? In short, Bard is Google’s answer to ChatGPT. In short, Bard is Google’s answer to ChatGPT.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Google Jamboard is a fun interactive app. You just download it on Google Play or iTunes and use it with your touch Chromebook or iPad after listening to Tom Mullaney share how it works. Google Jamboard. Now first of all, I have never heard of Google Jamboard. Google Jamboard is a free app. Listen Now. What is it?

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The post How to Layer and Arrange Images in Google Slides appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did you know you can layer and arrange images and objects on top of each other in Google Slides? Learn how to use the arrange tool and group objects together in this quick tutorial. How to Layer and Arrange Images in Google Slides.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 25, 2023

The post 17 Google Quick Tips for Back to School appeared first on Shake Up Learning. To help you make the most out of Google’s suite of tools and save precious hours, we’ve compiled 17 quick tips that will streamline your workflow and enhance your back-to-school experience. Welcome back, dedicated teachers!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared. Join the Facebook group Temporary School Closure Support – many helpful conversations are in there. Boomwriter is a free writing app but of course, you can use Google Docs too.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The post 40 Facebook Groups for Educators appeared first on Shake Up Learning. But I have found a gold mine in Facebook groups for educators. In fact, I have 40 Facebook Groups for Educators to share with you in this post! I’ve learned so much from the Shake Up Learning Facebook Group ! See: Copyright Policy.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 27, 2022

The post How to Search ALL Your Open Tabs in Google Chrome appeared first on Shake Up Learning. But Google Chrome let’s me search ALL my open tabs in one easy location. Here’s how to search ALL your open tabs in Google Chrome! How to Search ALL Your Open Tabs in Google Chrome. See: Copyright Policy.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 31, 2022

The post Share Link to Highlighted Text on a Webpage in Google Chrome appeared first on Shake Up Learning. With Google Chrome it’s super easy! Share Link to Highlighted Text on a Webpage in Google Chrome. Share Link to Highlighted Text on a Webpage in Google Chrome. Related: Name and Color Code Chrome Tab Groups .

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 6, 2021

The post Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 2 – Google Classroom) – SULS0104 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing the must-have Google skills for teachers who use Google Classroom. This is Part 2 of a 4-part series on Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The post Google Classroom Advanced Tips (Part 1) – SULS0172 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite Google Classroom Advanced Tips. Let’s explore important Google Classroom updates, features, tips, and organizational strategies. Google Classroom Advanced Tips.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The post 15 Plug-and-Play Lesson Plans from Google – SULS0198 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing 15 Plug-and-Play Lesson Plans from Google’s Applied Digital Skills program. Oh, and did I mention they have improved how these lessons integrate with Google Classroom?

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

I’m a former educator in the process of writing my dissertation for my Doctorate of Education, as part of a part-time program while working a full-time job at Google. UCLA’s new policy describes using AI chatbots as “receiving assistance from another person.” Upon reading it, I took a pause.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2023

With ISTE, Digital Promise, OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, the World Economic Forum and many more , these organizations state they are coming together to create policy recommendations, revise the K-12 CS Framework to include AI teaching with AI, and engage diverse stakeholders. AI without HI is a menace. HI without AI is limited.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Entering the third year of the pandemic, we see students marching out from schools in frustration with the inconsistent policies and the lack of voice in decisions affecting their education. In Oakland, students used a shared Google document to start a petition as a vehicle to address inequities and health concerns of their education.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The post Collaborative Notes with Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. One of my favorite Dynamic Learning strategies is collaborative note-taking with Google Docs. Hands down, collaboration is one of the number one reasons to “Go Google!” Collaborative Notes with Google Docs. Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 5, 2021

The post Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Student portfolios with Google Sites is a no-brainer! Mike shares what he has learned after seven years of implementing portfolios–how to organize, how to make them student-centered, and the ease of Google Sites!

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The post 15+ Ways for Teachers to Use Google Sheets in the Classroom – SULS0187 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats about one of the most feared Google tools–Sheets! Let’s explore free templates, time savers, and all the wonderful things you can do with Google Sheets.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

While all of these schools have been rushing to block ChatGPT , many don’t realize that generative AI tools are making their way into Google Workspaces and Microsoft 365. (If Some questions to ask So, while universities and schools may block ChatGPT, will they remove Office 365 and Google Docs from their suite of tools provided to students?

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The post Shapegrams: Grab-and-Go Google Drawings Lessons appeared first on Shake Up Learning. One such creative project that has blown me away is his Shapegrams projects (grades 2-8), an image challenge for students to recreate images using Google drawings. These grab-and-go Google drawing lessons are so much fun!

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

You can also assign the videos directly to Google Classroom. Google’s Be Internet Awesome Google offers a free program called Be Internet Awesome that teaches kids about digital citizenship and helps them make responsible decisions online. Other resources include educator guides, background reading for learners and glossaries.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 5, 2020

The post 10 Google Classroom Tips for Remote Learning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Many teachers are jumping on board with Google Classroom right now, sink or swim! So in this post, I am going to give you 10 Google Classroom tips for remote learning. What is Google Classroom? Just getting started? Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 13, 2020

The post Google Challenges for Teachers! In this guest post by Pam Hubler, she shares how she developed and implemented Google Challenges to deliver Virtual PD at her school. Google Challenges for Teachers (FREE Template) from @specialtechie. Google Challenges for Virtual PD. See also: How to Design Google PD That Works!

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The post 10 Google Tips for Remote Learning appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this post, I’m going to show you 10 Google Tips for Remote Learning. Most schools have come to rely heavily on Google and G Suite for Education tools. In this episode and post, I’m going to show you 10 Google Tips for Remote Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2017

But what I haven’t seen is kids Googling anything to help them with this project. Cathy Rubin in her Global Search for Education has posed these questions in my inbox for this month’s global search for education column: “ What should we teach young people in an age where Dr. Google has an answer for everything?”

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 12, 2023

When Google Was Going to Be the End of Education I prompted the image creation tool from Open AI to create a knight in blue armor with a heart on his shield standing guard and this is what it created. I remember when Google emerged and everyone saying it was the end of education as we know it. But Google wasn't the end.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The post Blended Learning with Google (Part 1: Do THIS, NOT That!) – SULS088 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In part one of this podcast series, we will explore how Google tools can help us create Dynamic Blended Learning experiences. It’s not about Google, y’all! Blended Learning with Google (Part 1).

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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. 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet. Google Meet is all grown up!

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The post 13+ Google Classroom Quick Tip Videos for Teachers appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this post, I am going to give you 13+ Google Classroom Quick Tip Videos for Teachers! Each week on The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast , I share a quick Google tip. Google Classroom Quick Tip Video (FULL Playlist).

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The post Google Accessibility Tools to Reach ALL Learners – SULS049 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I’m going to give you tips, tricks, and resources to help use Google accessibility tools to reach all learners. Google tools are loaded with features that help us differentiate and support ALL learners in our classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2019

ALET started as a small group of tech coordinators who wanted, in conjunction with the state department of education, to support the technology leaders in our school districts and create a community. We have scripts, policies and other educational content there for the taking, and we encourage members to share any resources they’ve created.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 8, 2020

The teachers were trained on zoom before we left last Thursday Last Saturday, Google Classroom Guru, Alice Keeler streamed live with me for 2 1/2 hours as we did a duo demo of all of the things in Google Classroom showing both sides of how it works. First, I joined a Facebook group at the recommendation of my friend Dr. Thomas Ho.

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My Island View

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If we look at the number of users of ChatGPT and consider that the United States is the country with the largest TikTok audience in the world by far, with over 143 million users, and Google has 4.3 When Google arrived on the scene, many educators were worried that kids could too easily google answers to their questions.

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The Electric Educator

JULY 23, 2018

Google Classroom is an under-rated messaging platform for teachers and students. The 2018 update to Google Classroom significantly changed the location and emphasis of three commenting options in Google Classroom. Class comments tend to be the most problematic element of Google Classroom.

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