In this episode, join Shake Up Learning team member Sarah Kiefer and me for Part 1 of an in-depth discussion on Google Sheets. We dive into innovative approaches to harnessing the power of Google Sheets in K12 education. We explore Sarah's outstanding Google Sheets presentation, a tool crafted to enrich educators and students by strengthening their foundational grasp of Sheets and elevating their classroom learning experiences.

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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!

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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!

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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 we should delay access, and how to better protect our students (and children) in a technology-driven world.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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