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The Shake Up Learning Show, hosted by Kasey Bell.

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The End-of-Year Countdown – AI-Powered Strategies to Stay Organized & Reduce Stress

#225: The final weeks of school can feel overwhelming—but they don’t have to! In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey shares practical, AI-powered strategies to help teachers finish the school year strong. From cleaning your classroom and wrapping up grades to planning summer PD and resetting for next year, discover how AI can help you save time, stay focused, and reduce stress. Plus, get access to two FREE resources: the AI-Powered End-of-Year Checklist for Teachers and the AI Prompt Cheat Sheet.

🎯 Learn how to:

Streamline your end-of-year to-do list with AI tools
Simplify classroom clean-up, student closure, and parent communication
Reflect, recharge, and prep for next year—without the burnout

🎁 Grab the FREE AI-Powered End-of-Year Checklist for Teachers

➡️ Get the NEW AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for the End of the School Year

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The Home Stretch – How to Keep Teaching Meaningful When Everyone’s Checked Out

#224: The final stretch of the school year can be tough—students are restless, checked out, and counting down to summer. And honestly? Teachers are feeling it, too! But learning doesn’t have to grind to a halt. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, low-lift strategies to keep students engaged without exhausting yourself. Plus, I’ll show you how AI can help refresh lessons, personalize engagement, and take some of the pressure off your plate.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ Why students (and teachers!) struggle with motivation in the final months
✔ Simple, high-impact strategies to make lessons meaningful—even when energy is low
✔ How AI can generate quick, engaging activities to refresh your instruction
✔ Classroom management hacks to keep students focused without power struggles

💡 Need more help? Get AI-powered classroom ideas inside the AI Prompts for Classroom Management Cheat Sheet https://member.shakeuplearning.com/ai-for-classroom-management

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Spring Break Refresh: AI-Powered Classroom Management Strategies to Save Time

#223: Spring Break is the perfect time to refresh your classroom strategies—and AI can help! In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey Bell shares simple AI-powered solutions to help teachers reduce disruptions, reinforce expectations, and support students without extra stress.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔ How AI can streamline classroom management and parent communication
✔ Practical AI strategies to save teachers time and improve behavior management
✔ A sneak peek at two brand-new resources: 1) AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for Classroom Management 2) AI for Classroom Management: Smart Solutions to Help Teachers Reduce Disruptions, Reinforce Expectations, & Support Students
✔ How to join ALL ACCESS for just $11.50 for the first month and unlock both resources for FREE!

💡 Don’t miss this chance to reset, refresh, and reclaim your time with AI-powered teaching strategies!

➡️ NEW! AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for Classroom Management

➡️ NEW Digital Book: AI for Classroom Management

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Facilitating Impactful PD for Educators

#222: 💡 Is your school’s professional development actually making an impact? Too often, PD is one-size-fits-all, inconvenient, and forgettable. In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey Bell shares best practices for blending online and face-to-face PD to create engaging, flexible, and effective professional learning experiences.

📢 What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ Why traditional PD often fails—and how to fix it.
✅ How to use blended learning to support teacher growth year-round.
✅ How schools can leverage the ALL ACCESS Membership for unlimited, high-quality PD.
✅ Best practices for making PD more relevant, interactive, and teacher-driven.
✅ BONUS: Discover the AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for PD Facilitators, a free resource for ALL ACCESS members!

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📚 Don’t miss our upcoming book study! Join us inside ALL ACCESS for a 6-week discussion on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, starting March 5. Earn 3 PD hours while diving into this critical conversation on student well-being.

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The Anxious Generation: Understanding Students’ Mental Health

#221: 📱💡 Anxiety, smartphones, and AI—how are they shaping today’s students? In this episode, we dive into The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt to uncover why student mental health is declining, how overprotection in the real world and underprotection online are impacting kids, and what educators can do to create a healthier learning environment. Plus, don’t miss our Members-Only Book Study (starting March 5, 3 PD hours!) and our Valentine’s Sale (Feb. 10-14)! 🎧

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📄 AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for PD Facilitators

📱 No Child Left Offline: Confronting the Mental Health Crisis in the Smartphone Era

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AI Tools for Overwhelmed Teachers

#220: In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, we’re tackling teacher overwhelm with the power of AI! Join Kasey as she shares practical, time-saving tools that can help you automate repetitive tasks, reduce stress, and free up your time to focus on what matters most—your students.

We’ll highlight amazing tools like Brisk Teaching, a free AI-powered Chrome extension for lesson planning and grading, along with Magic School, School AI, Curipod, Google Gemini, and Diffit. These tools are designed to streamline your workload, personalize learning, and engage your students like never before.

Plus, don’t miss the details about our FREE Fresh Start Workshop and an exclusive discount for Sequoia Con—use the code SHAKEUPSPRING to save $50 on registration!

Whether you’re a tech-savvy teacher or just starting to explore AI, this episode will give you actionable tips to shake up your classroom and take control of your time.

➡️ Sequoia Con - AI Conference for Educators (SAVE $50 with code = SHAKEUPSPRING)

➡️ FREE Fresh Start 2025 Workshop for Teachers

➡️ AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for EdTech Coaches

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Beating Burnout: Strategies to Reset and Recharge

#219: Discover practical strategies to reset, recharge, and beat educator burnout in this episode of the Shake Up Learning Show. Learn why goal-setting and intentional planning are the keys to managing overwhelm, and hear how the Fresh Start Workshop and Toolkit can help you reclaim your time and energy in 2025.

➡️ FREE Fresh Start 2025 Workshop for Teachers

➡️ AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for EdTech Coaches

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The Balanced Educator: How to Balance Blended Learning, Digital Safety, and Save Your Sanity

#218: In this episode, Kasey introduces The Shake Up Learning Framework, designed to help educators navigate the evolving challenges of blended learning, digital safety, screen time management, and ethical AI use. Discover how this framework will shape future content and provide practical strategies to help you save time, protect students, and maintain a healthy digital balance. Tune in to explore the big-picture approach that will guide educators in creating balanced, safe, and dynamic learning environments.

Key Topics:

- Saving time with streamlined teaching strategies
- Protecting students in a digital-first world
- Balancing screen time for students and educators
- Ethical and responsible AI use in education

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➡️ 🍂❄️ FREE Fall & Winter AI Prompt Cheat Sheet

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A Balanced Approach to Tech and Learning: Revising the Dynamic Learning Model

#217: In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey Bell revisits the Dynamic Learning Model to discuss balancing technology and traditional teaching methods in today’s classrooms. Discover research-backed strategies for integrating EdTech meaningfully while addressing potential challenges like digital distractions and screen time overload. Learn how to update your approach with practical tips for blended learning, maintaining digital balance, and enhancing the 4 Cs (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity). Plus, get a sneak peek at the new framework to guide future professional development at Shake Up Learning. Tune in to find out how to create a harmonious digital learning environment that benefits all students.

➡️ 🐥 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (ends soon!): Join the new ALL ACCESS Membership and get access to even more cheat sheets, resources, professional learning (with credit hours), and connect in our new community!

➡️ 🍂❄️ FREE Fall & Winter AI Prompt Cheat Sheet

Access the full show notes and blog post here

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Bio of Shake Up Learning Show

The Shake Up Learning Show, hosted by the experienced and dynamic Kasey Bell, is a leading podcast for educators seeking practical and innovative ways to integrate technology into their classrooms.

Kasey Bell is a renowned ed-tech leader, international speaker, author, blogger, and digital learning coach specializing in K-12 education. With her extensive expertise, Kasey guides teachers in discovering how to meaningfully incorporate technology into their instructional practices. Through her expert presentations, on-air coaching calls, and engaging interviews with educational leaders and student guests, Kasey empowers educators to transform their classrooms and enhance student learning experiences.

The Shake Up Learning Show covers a wide range of topics, including the effective integration of technology and digital learning tools, personal and professional growth as a teacher, instructional strategy refinement, and leadership development. Kasey's deep understanding of Google for Education and G Suite tools, along with her expertise in Google Certifications, makes her a valuable resource for educators looking to leverage these platforms in their teaching.

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