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The Shake Up Learning Show, hosted by Kasey Bell.

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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!

🏫 Want to give your entire school or district unlimited access to on-demand professional learning? Learn more about ALL ACCESS for Schools

📚 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)! 🎧

📚 Get the Book: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

📙 Anxious Generation Book Study (ALL ACCESS Members-Only): Join Here

💕 LOVE Teaching Again! Valentine's Day Sale (Feb. 10-14): 50% Off ALL ACCESS

📄 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

➡️ 50% Off ALL ACCESS Membership

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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

➡️ 🐥 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

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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

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Prompt Like a Boss: Unlocking the Power of AI in Your Teaching

#216: In this episode, Kasey Bell dives into the art of effective AI prompting with "Prompt Like a Boss." Discover how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Magic School AI to save time, streamline lesson planning, and supercharge your teaching. Kasey shares actionable tips on crafting perfect prompts, avoiding common mistakes, and advanced techniques to get the most out of your AI assistants. Whether you're new to AI or looking to refine your skills, this episode offers practical strategies to enhance your teaching without the overwhelm. Plus, get a sneak peek of the upcoming "Prompt Like a Boss" training exclusive to ALL ACCESS members, where Kasey will take you even deeper into mastering AI in the classroom. Don’t miss out—tune in to learn how to transform your workflow with AI and elevate your teaching game!

➡️ 🍂❄️ FREE Fall & Winter AI Prompt Cheat Sheet

➡️ 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!

➡️ AI Prompt Cheat Sheet Bundle (50% Off)

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Sanity-Saving Classroom Management Tips Every Teacher Needs [interview with Linda Kardamis]

#215: In this episode, Kasey sits down with Linda Kardamis from Teach4theHeart to tackle the challenging topic of classroom management. With student behavior issues on the rise, teachers are finding it harder than ever to maintain a calm and productive classroom environment. Linda shares her expert tips and introduces the Calm Classroom Blueprint, offering practical strategies to help teachers create effective plans, maintain consistency, and rediscover the joy of teaching.

(sponsored by Everfi)

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Planning for AI in Schools: Curriculum, Teacher PD, and More! [interview with Ryan Findley]

#214: Explore how schools can effectively plan for AI with insights from Ryan Findley of Evergreen AI. This episode discusses AI curriculum, teacher professional development, and the new AI student competencies to help school districts prepare for the future. If you want to implement AI in your classroom, campus, school, or district, this episode is for you!

(sponsored by Everfi)

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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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