Host Kasey Bell, is an edtech leader, international speaker, author, blogger, and digital learning coach for K-12 teachers. Kasey helps teachers learn how to meaningfully integrate technology in the classroom through her expert presentations, on-air coaching calls, and powerful interviews with educational leaders and discussions with student guests. Learn how to integrate technology and digital learning tools, grow as a leader, refine your instructional strategies, and transform your classroom. Kasey is also an expert in Google for Education and G Suite tools, as well as Google Certifications. If you’re looking for PRACTICAL ideas that you can use in class tomorrow, look no further. The Shake Up Learning Show will help you become a more dynamic teacher and Shake Up Learning in your classroom!
In this episode, join Kasey in a captivating conversation with David L. Jackson, a seasoned education professional with a rich and diverse background, spanning from classroom teaching to curriculum design and professional development leadership. Discover the wealth of free online learning courses for educators offered through Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. Also, gain insights into the upcoming Elevating Innovation Virtual Conference taking place next month, promising exciting opportunities for professional development. Don't let these outstanding PD prospects pass you by!
In this episode, join Kasey in a lively discussion with Pam Hubler, a valued Shake Up Learning team member, as they dive into the remarkable accessibility features of Chromebooks that you absolutely must explore. Discover the art of tailoring Chromebook accessibility tools to your needs, harness the power of text-to-speech functionality, master display settings, make the most of keyboard shortcuts, fine-tune cursor settings, explore the world of captions, dictation, and so much more!
In this episode, Kasey Chats with Chris McKenna, the founder of Protect Young Eyes. Chris has some powerful insights into the effects of the online world on kids. It’s not their fault. It’s hard being a kid in this world. Kids are faced with adult-level content, technology addictions, and distractions like never before. Find out why Chris thinks that cell phones don’t belong in schools, why would should delay access, and how to better protect our students (and children) in a technology driven world.
In this episode, Kasey chats with Immersive Content Director Phil Birchinall from Discovery Education. Phil shares the TimePod AR app, where students can virtually journey through time and space to Mars while solving challenges ranging from “fixing” their TimePod to discovering water on the planet.
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In this episode, Kasey chats with augmented reality expert Jaime Donally. Jaime shares some incredible insights and ideas for using AR in the classroom, including special apps and resources from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ (a free online education portal). She also shares the "Career Day" AR app that can help inspire your students all year long.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, just unveiled a new teacher guide. "We’re releasing a guide for teachers using ChatGPT in their classroom—including suggested prompts, an explanation of how ChatGPT works and its limitations, the efficacy of AI detectors, and bias." In part two, we will take a closer look at the newly released educator FAQ page, and what you need to know about the terms of use.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, just unveiled a new teacher guide. "We’re releasing a guide for teachers using ChatGPT in their classroom—including suggested prompts, an explanation of how ChatGPT works and its limitations, the efficacy of AI detectors, and bias." In this episode, we will take a closer look at what's included in this guide and their suggested prompts for teaching with AI.
In this episode, Kasey shares 15 Plug-and-Play Lesson Plans from Google's Applied Digital Skills program. These are perfect for Back-to-School or ANYTIME of year! And Google has improved the integration of these lessons with Google Classroom so it's even EASIER now to assign these to students. Kick off the school year with lessons that help students express themselves, build relationships, and stay organized while learning new technology skills.
In this episode, we are going to take a deep dive into some AH-mazing (and FREE) resources from Canva for teachers and students. From planning to student projects, graphic organizers to classroom decorations, and much more! Canva is a must-have tool for teachers this year.
In this episode, Kasey chats with AR expert, Jaime Donally about the awesome (and FREE) AR Math lessons from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. Jaime shares her favorite lessons, how to use them, what you need to get started, and the McGraw Hill AR app! Math teachers, you will love this episode!
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
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Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.