I have put together a list of the BEST and most popular Shake Up Learning blog posts from 2017. I can't believe we are nearing the end of 2017! As Shake Up Learning approaches its fourth anniversary, I want to take a moment to THANK YOU! You have made this site possible and kept me going when I thought I had nothing left to give!
Can you tell I'm a little obsessed with Plickers? I love learning new ways to use it, and I love sharing ideas with other teachers even more! Most educators think of Plickers as a free online assessment program, but I've learned some truly innovative ways it's being used in the classroom. Read this post to learn more and to sign up for a free webinar about how to use Plickers
Using Emojis in the classroom is a fun way to tie recognizable visual elements into activities that all students will enjoy. I've rounded up 10 ways you can use Emojis in the classroom, including a free a Emoji character emotion reading anchor chart and writing activity, and free Emoji matching cards and more! Emojis are easy to use, and judging by the question, 'Can we use Emojis?' I get any time we do a project on the iPads, students love them! Set up Emojis on PC's, Chromebooks, iPads or Print & Use A quick note before trying out the ideas for
Need a way to engage your students and motivate them to learn. Use try using games to woo them into learning by incorporating technology in the classroom.
This time of year we can capitalize on our student’s independence, understanding, and academic maturity! With all that greatness comes a little too much familiarity of routine for some. We...
There are so many fun and engaging apps you can use in the classroom to enhance your students’ learning! The only downside to having so many tools available
Teaching writing is so much easier using Google. Here are seven of my favorite ways that using Google Docs or Google Slides helps with writing instruction.
Do you have an interactive whiteboard? Then, you will love these 10 ways to use your interactive whiteboard in the classroom.
A new way of teaching means having to develop a new grading system. Don't worry! If you're not sure where to start, you can borrow mine.
As we embark on a new year, the world of graphic design continues to evolve, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. In 2024, we find ourselves immersed in a vibrant mix of styles, techniques, and technologies that redefine the way we communicate visually. In this article I unveil the top 10 g
Ok… we’ve all been there. Where you peer out to your classroom and you’re having a via GIPHY Kind of day. This is seriously every teacher’s worse nightmare. What’s a teacher to do? I mean you have what you thought was a pretty good lesson planned, limited supplies, and of course hardly any time […]
Add these 5 fun ways to start class to your instructional strategy toolbox!
Teaching students the meaning of prefixes and suffixes is a great way to increase their vocabulary. When they know basic prefixes and suffixes they are better able to use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words. This is true for all students, but it is particularly helpful for Multilingual Learners (MLs), as they
Get your teacher life organized with 200 free Google Keep headers! This note-taking system will revolutionize the way you teach.
The Differentiated Instruction and Adaptive Learning Infographic provides an overview of what differentiated instruction is all about and shows ways new adaptive learning technology can help teachers differentiate their instruction.
If you are looking to implement SharePoint, this article highlights the major phases/waves of your SharePoint implementation
In this post, you can find 3 of the best investments that provide cost-effective property upgrades to draw interest and increase your rental rate.
Teachers everywhere are using Google Forms in the classroom for making self-graded assessments. But Google Forms can be used for so much more!
Podcasts in the classroom are so fun and engaging! Have you jumped on the podcast train yet?! I have a great system for using podcasts in the classroom...
Spread the loveModern classrooms are slowly taking a new approach to imparting wisdom and knowledge to the upcoming generation. Traditional classroom teaching techniques are giving way to a new system of blended learning. Teachers who are embracing this new classroom style are easily reaping the benefits of having their old methods enhanced with the use of new technology. Overall, it’s the students who will benefit from this unique method of academia. Are you still unconvinced that blended learning is the way of the future? Take a look at these five major benefits of blended learning that are certain to change […]
In this blog post and episode, Kasey will share 25+ awesome ways to use Google Keep, which she refers to as the "Instantpot of G Suite!" Find out how to use this tool for notes, labeling, annotation, speech to text, feedback, and more! And get the FREE Bonus: The Google Keep Cheat Sheet!
Guest blogger Jennifer Gonzalez proposes the In-Class Flip, a modified version of the flipped-learning model that incorporates the video lecture element as one of several stations that students visit during their class period.
Google Slides is my absolute FAVORITE G Suite tool! It is really the most versatile tool in the Google toolbox. So today, I'm giving you 12 Google Slides Resources That Will Make Your Day! Yes, I'm going to say it. Google Slides is like a Swiss Army Knife for your classroom. It is so much more than a presentation tool. Google Slides can help you transform your classroom assignments, give students room to stretch their creative legs, engage them in new ways, and make the learning more DYNAMIC!
To do the work of a teacher and stick with it long enough to get good at it, you need a level of emotional resilience most other jobs will never require.
In a truly remarkable show of strength in the market, NVIDIA Corporation has witnessed a substantial surge in its stock prices, propelling this tech
Technology today has provided new ways to present information to our students. If you are getting ready to teach the Silk Road, consider taking your students on a virtual tour! This activity is set up for digital learning and is a great option whether you are teaching face-to-face, hybrid, or are fully online.
Art and technology...it's a beautiful combo. Check out some ways you can use technology to create art in your classroom
Book Tasting: Lots of my projects revolve around mathematics, but as an elementary teacher, we have many skill sets, language arts being one of them. It's always a struggle to get some students interested in reading a book and Book Tasting is an idea that's been …
One way to start a new topic is to create a KWL Chart (a 3 column list) with your students. Magnetic Energy In the 1st column, list what the students think they Know about the topic. In the 2nd column, list what they Wonder about the topic. (They can list their questions about the topic here.) After the topic/unit is complete, in the 3rd column, list what the children have Learned. Animal Magnets Bought at a Hardware Store After the students (and teacher) have filled in the 1st and 2nd column of the KWL Chart, give each child a magnet. Any magnet will work! Refrigerator magnets will work great! Have students explore (go around the house or classroom) and find 10 or more items (refrigerator, dishwasher, file cabinet, steel door, etc.) that the magnets "stick to" or are "attracted to". Caution the kids to stay away from the computer!) They should list these items in their science notebooks. (Younger kids could look for less objects and sketch pictures instead.) You can make it a contest and see which child can list the most items that the magnet will attract. Children can then share their lists with each other. Ask children what they think all these items have in common. Share with the children that magnets will only attract items made of iron, steel, nickel, or cobalt. You can visit Learning Workroom's website for a FREE KWL Chart that you can download and print. Click here: http://www.LearningWorkroom.com Then go to: Free Worksheets Here are some good children's books on magnets. Magnets- Pulling Together - Pushing Apart
New trends emerge every year in the field of landscape design as a result of changes in technology, way of life, and environment. This is how Rockland envisions the landscape design of the future in 2023.
Apps for the Art Classroom. I’ve been teaching with iPads for a number of years now & I thought I’d share what Apps I’ve been using & found success with.
Need a new way to keep track of your speechy therapy data? Check out this post with tips to set up your own data system on Google Forms!
2nd graders looked at the way artists use foreground, middle ground, and background to create depth in their work. We used these new skills to create landscapes of our own! Learning Goals:I c
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Want better differentiation? Learn how to use this simple method for providing students with customized plans for working through a unit of study.
More and more teachers are hopping on the "paperless classroom train" and it's no surprise that they are seeing amazing success. Their students are more
Google Slides is my absolute FAVORITE G Suite tool! It is really the most versatile tool in the Google toolbox. So today, I'm giving you 12 Google Slides Resources That Will Make Your Day! Yes, I'm going to say it. Google Slides is like a Swiss Army Knife for your classroom. It is so much more than a presentation tool. Google Slides can help you transform your classroom assignments, give students room to stretch their creative legs, engage them in new ways, and make the learning more DYNAMIC!
In this episode, you will learn about a number of free online anatomy games that are great for teaching new material or for they can be used for review.
Recently, Evernote has been popping up in classrooms across the nation as a free tool to aid students and teachers. It's a great took for taking notes, keeping records, doing research, and aiding the writing process.
