Excited for fresh, cost-free professional development opportunities? Look no further! Introducing Volume 4 of the Podcast PD Choice Board for Teachers!

Building on the success and feedback from previous volumes, we’re thrilled to offer this new edition as a tool to inspire and facilitate your journey through the world of podcasts for professional learning.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding, explore new strategies, or just find some inspiration, this choice board has something for every educator.

With the Shake Up Learning Show Podcast now boasting over two hundred episodes covering a wide array of educational topics, it’s the perfect time to launch Volume 4 of the Podcast PD Choice Board.

This latest choice board is designed to cater to a variety of interests and professional development needs, featuring an even broader selection of topics, including the latest in ai in education, google tools, and much more.

Whether you’re exploring these resources on your own, or you’re involved in providing professional development for others, this choice board is versatile enough to be adapted and utilized in many different contexts.

And for those who love customizing their PD tools, we’ve included a blank template, allowing you to tailor the choice board to fit your specific needs or those of your organization.

Explore, learn, and transform your professional practice with the Podcast PD Choice Board (Vol. 4)!

Did you miss our previous Podcast PD Choice Board releases?

• Volume 1
• Volume 2
• Volume 3

Podcast PD Choice Board Vol. 4 (FREE Template)

If you are new to choice boards (aka learning menus), be sure you get your FREE Guide to Digital Choice Boards and learn all about these wonderful tools for student choice and differentiation.

I love using choice boards in the classroom AND in professional learning experiences.

Below is the Podcast PD Choice Board Vol. 4 (made with Google Drawings) with many episodes from which to choose!

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Podcast PD Choice Board Blank Template

If you’d like to create your own from scratch, I’ve created a blank template that you can use below.

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The ALL ACCESS PD Pass provides a comprehensive and flexible learning experience, allowing you to choose from a wide range of topics and episodes that fit your interests and needs. By joining, you not only gain access to a wealth of knowledge but also the opportunity to earn recognition for your commitment to ongoing professional development.

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With the ALL-ACCESS PD Pass, participants can access all of the Master Classes, Online Workshops, Podcast PD, and the Members-Only Library! (*excludes Google Certification Academies).

Includes:

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With the ALL-ACCESS Pass, participants can access all of the Master Classes, Online Workshops, Podcast PD, and the Members-Only Library! (*excludes Google Certification Academies).

Includes:

• The Google Classroom Master Class (valued at $99/year)
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In this episode, Kasey shares her favorite tips and tools to improve parent-teacher communication. Technology can help improve communication and save valuable time. Let’s explore practical tips, digital tools, and strategies to communicate effectively with parents.

Communication with parents can often make or break a student’s school year. Keeping parents informed is always a top priority for educators and usually, it requires several modes of communication. We want to be transparent and timely in sharing information with our parents. These tips and tools will not only help support students and parents but also provide a record for teachers. 

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Tips and Tools to Improve Parent-Teacher Communication

Virtual Tech Support and Tutorials

There are a few ways that virtual tech support and tutorials can help parents. Of course, in these pandemic times of virtual learning, we are all now accustomed to this situation and the need for support in this area. However, a tutorial might also be helpful for parents who may not be as familiar with the technology. They may need help navigating a classroom website or the online grade book. 

Screencastify is a simple Chrome extension that will save all recordings onto your Google Drive automatically. It’s free and allows you to edit, add text, and much more. 

Loom is very similar to Screecastify, and also offers free and paid versions. Loom adds a more personal touch by including your face video in the corner while you share the tutorial. 

Iorad is another screen recording tool that allows you to record an interactive tutorial. For example, if you want to walk parents through a website with a number of clicks, Iorad allows them to click through that process. 

Consider how these tutorials need to be stored and then accessed by parents. A district or building a YouTube channel may be the best option. Sharing a playlist link or individual video link is super simple. 
Google Drive links can also be embedded on websites or in emails. 

Social Media Communication

Important dates and reminders can often be an expectation for parents to see within their social media feed. It’s likely parents visit those communication tools daily and will see those important announcements and reminders. 

Parents and students enjoy seeing pictures from special events and celebrations that happen during the school day. However, it’s important to consider how student images are being shared. Episode 153 of the Shake Up Learning show provides ten reasons to stop and think before sharing images of children on social media. 

The most common social media platforms that teachers and schools are using to share information with parents include Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and occasionally TikTok. 

For those utilizing social media to communicate it’s worth sharing that Canva offers a number of templates. Using templates can help save time and allow for a cohesive, branded look that will help parents see it as official information. 

Direct Parent Communication

In the instances where schools have participated in remote learning, teachers were away from classroom telephones. As a solution, many turned to a Google Voice phone number for talking directly with parents. This is a phone number that is connected to your Google account and offers voice calls, text messaging, as well as, voicemail. 

Email is by far the most popular form of communication. One of the best ways to leverage this communication tool is through the email signature. There, teachers can add links to other communication tools. 

Text messaging through a personal phone number may not be something teachers want to provide to parents. Remind is a great tool that allows teachers to send messages without being linked to their personal phone numbers. The options to send links, images, or voice clips are all available. This also keeps a record of the communication that took place between the teacher and parent. Messages can also be sent to a group or individuals. 

LMS Progress Reports and Communication

Many of the most popular platforms allow for teachers to automate communication about grades and assignments. Google Classroom allows guardians to input their email addresses and set up notices for assignments. Schoology, Canvas, and Seesaw also provide ways for parents to see student progress and assignments. 

Class Dojo is a tool used mostly in the elementary grades as a behavioral management tool. Teachers have the ability to send personalized messages along with the behavior updates automatically shared with parents. 

Surveys and Feedback

At the start of every school year, it’s a good idea to connect with parents and ask them about their preferred method of communication. Comparing your preferred tools to parent-preferred tools can help you navigate which tutorials might be necessary to start. 

Two tools that can help generate feedback are Google Forms and Jotform. Google Forms is a great way to help you see what’s most popular and collect information that can be saved in a spreadsheet. JotForms are great for taking a PDF information sheet and making it digital. Once parents answer all the questions the form can be printed in its original form and added to a binder. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences and General Updates

Another innovative option that surfaced during the pandemic is the option to have virtual conferences. Whether these meetings are a typical update or a necessary meeting to comply with the special needs of a student, Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams are popular tools. 

Google calendar now allows for a booking page! This can be used to create appointment time slots where parents can choose their time and day based on your provided options. 

When choosing a video conferencing tool consider the needs of the parents. Google Meet can provide captions, as well as, translated captions. Google Docs also provides a translation feature. Perhaps it is necessary to keep a document of notes during the conference, a Google Doc can allow for collaboration and a record of the meeting. 

Flipgrid is often referenced for students, but it could be used for personal video messages being shared with parents. Rather than mailing a positive postcard, Flipgrid could be the place to share something positive that a student did that day. 

Class Resources, Newsletters, and Happenings

Throughout the school year, it may be necessary to share classroom resources with parents. Perhaps students are using an online textbook, web-based reading materials, or specific web-based learning tools, these can all be collected inside of Wakelet. While these may be used by students, it helps when parents understand and know how to help their students access them. 

credit: Wakelet.com

Another way that Wakelet can help is to collect resources specifically for parents. Any video tutorials, links to class websites, or even a virtual newsletter can help keep everything in one place to easily locate.  

When mapping out how you will communicate with parents it’s important to consider the time it takes to complete a single communication tool. Designing and writing a newsletter could be incredibly time-consuming. However, utilizing a template from Canva could help speed up the process. In episodes 132 and 133, Kasey shares more than 30 ways to use the templates that Canva provides for educators. 

Class Blogs are another great way to share information with parents. Providing parents with a singular place that shares all the information, even in the palm of their hand, can be a major time saver for teachers. 

Some of the most common options for creating this type of website include Edublogs, WordPress, Weebly, or Google Sites. While Google Sites is not officially a blog, it is a simple way to create a classroom website with embedded documents, images, and links. 

No matter how you choose to communicate with parents it’s always a great idea to begin with some collaboration. Check with administrators to learn if there are preferred tools. Talk with colleagues and team members to help generate consistency and time-saving habits. It may be possible to share the work in creating general communications. Even students can help! 

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Ready to make the transition from classroom teacher to trainer? This workshop is for you! Have you been wondering how to take your skills as a teacher to the next level? Delivering professional learning for educators and adult learners can help you advance your career, make more money, and find a job you love.

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Looking to advance or change your teaching career?

Google Certifications can help you gain confidence, build your resume, learn new skills, connect with a community, and become a leader. (It worked for me!)

Learn about the benefits, what it takes, and how you can use your summer break to become a Google Certified Educator Level 1, Level 2, or even a Google Certified Trainer.

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Change Your Teaching Career with Google Certifications

Gain Confidence with Technology

The Google Certification process will give you new confidence with Google tools and using technology in and out of the classroom. This is a benefit that almost every Google Certified Educator shares. Even when you are already very tech-savvy, there is something special about this process and receiving Google’s stamp of approval. This is definitely something that I have experienced myself and shared in The Shake Up Learning Story.

Build Your Resume

Certifications are great resume builders, and many schools are looking for Google Certified Educators and Google Certified Trainers. As many teachers consider changing schools, teaching positions, moving into administration and other departments, or even leaving education altogether, a certification from Google always looks good!

Tech Skills Will Transfer to Other Jobs

Technology isn’t going anywhere. Almost every job will require some amount of technical skills and the skills that you learn through the Google Certifications will transfer. These are skills you can use even if you leave the classroom. Technology, and Google Workspace skills are essential in the twenty-first-century workforce.

FREE WEBINAR: How to Get Google Certified

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Join a Community of Google Certified Educators

Connecting and learning with other Google Certified Educators and Google Certified Trainers is a great way to stay on top of updates, network, and learn about job opportunities. In some ways it feels like you are joining a special family who all share a belief in doing what’s best for kids and offer tips and ideas for your classroom

Access to Early NDA Information from Google

Google is constantly changing! It can be difficult to keep up. As a Google Certified Trainer, you will sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) that will allow Google to share exclusive information with you. Get early information about big updates to your favorite Google apps, work with Google teams on special projects, and even learn about new initiatives.

Become an EdTech Leader

By growing your skills as a teacher, you can also set yourself apart as a leader. Many Google Certified Educators and Trainers are already great leaders, but can also increase their influence and skills by becoming the go-to Google person!

Become a Content Creator, Trainer, Consultant, or Work for an EdTech Company

The Google Certification path can shift your career! Whether you want to transform your classroom and become a more effective teacher, move up, or even work outside of education. Google Certification can help you become an expert content creator, train/teach other teachers, train/teach other adults outside of education, work for the corporate side of edtech, or even become an entrepreneur.

Success Stories

Below are interviews with Google Certified Trainers sharing their journies:

Google Success Story: Pam Hubler, Google Certified Trainer

Google Success Story: Jacinta Keenan, Google Certified Trainer

*Related: The Shake Up Learning Story (my path)

Get Started with Google Certification this Summer!

FREE Webinar: How to Get Google Certified

Do you want to learn more about the certifications and what it takes to achieve each one?

Getting Google Certified can be daunting and confusing, so I put together this free webinar on How to Get Google Certified!

In this webinar, I will give you an overview of Google Certification, Google Certified Educator Level 1, Google Certified Educator Level 2, and Google Certified Trainer.

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Google Certification Academies

I also teach online boot camps to walk you through all the skills and help you prepare for the exams. I have helped thousands of educators through these online, self-paced courses!

Learn more about each course using the links below:

• Level 1 Academy
• Level 2 Academy
• Trainer Academy

Google Training for Schools

We have many programs to help your teachers learn how to meaningfully integrate Google tools and the entire suite in the classroom. From online courses to books, to face-to-face training, we got you covered!

COVID-19 forced many teachers and schools to scramble to find tools to deliver online assignments, design digital learning experiences, and Google for Education was the number one suite of tools to help make this a reality.

Just in time resources and learning will help teachers, students, and parents survive the crisis. When we return to the new normal, Google skills will help set the foundation for more dynamic and meaningful learning in the classroom.

Get your entire campus or district on board with Google! Help your teachers learn more about Google tools, Google Classroom, and meaningful technology integration strategies. You can even help all your teachers become Google Certified Educators!

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Check out all of the FREE Google Certification Resources from Shake Up Learning!

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The photo may seem innocent to you.

You may have parents’ permission and be sharing something awesome, beautiful, or even funny, but there’s a dark side to the Internet that every teacher, administrator, and parent should know.

Please think before sharing ANY photos of ANY child online.

Here are 10 Reasons to Think Before You Share Photos of Children Online.

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10 Reasons to Think Before You Share Photos of Children Online

This post and episode may hit a bit differently, but it’s one that is near and dear to my heart. I feel like I must speak out and be an advocate for our children and students.

Recently, I have been doing a lot of research about the risks of sharing pictures of children online.

As a parent and a teacher, I feel like I must advocate for our children and share this information. There is no 100% safe way to share a child’s image or information online.

I have personally struggled with the idea of sharing my beautiful son online. While I am bursting with pride as a parent, I am also aware of many dangers online. So, I did my research and there is so much that parents, teachers, and schools should be aware of.

The purpose of this post is to grow awareness, not to point fingers. Make your own educated decisions about what is right for the children in your life.

Before we dive in, I want to clarify something I have talked about in the past, sharing student work for an online, authentic audience. This is still important! Kids need an audience, but remember, we do not need to share names, faces, or identifying information in order to give students an audience for their work. (I talk a lot about his idea in my books.)

As parents, we have to think about whether we are sharing this for ourselves or for the good of our children?

As teachers, we have to think about whether we are sharing this for ourselves or our school, or for the good of our students?

This question comes up a lot in a book I’m reading, Growing Up Shared: How Parents Can Share Smarter on Social Media—and What You Can Do to Keep Your Family Safe in a No-Privacy World.

3 Kinds of Parent Sharers 

• Casual proud parent
• Sharenting: the habitual use of social media to share news, images, etc. of one’s children
• Influencer – Mommy ran accounts

Kinds of School Sharers (still developing this list!)

• Casual school pride
• Over-eager documentarians
• Teacher influencers
• Student influencers

The list shared in this post and podcast episode could be much longer than just ten! Below are 10 Reasons to Think Before Sharing Photos of Children Online.

#1 Protect Children’s Privacy and Story

Are you posting for you or for the child?

“I’ve decided that I want to protect my child’s digital footprint so that when she grows up, she can be whoever she wants to be without information I’ve put out there getting in the way.” – Growing Up Shared: How Parents Can Share Smarter on Social Media—and What You Can Do to Keep Your Family Safe in a No-Privacy World.

Privacy is very hard to protect these days. Will the child appreciate what has been shared and told about their life, their struggles, and their successes? Will they like knowing that personal and even intimate moments have been shared and talked about by strangers?

#2 Data Mining and Tracking

All images and information are being tracked by big data companies. I say this all the time, “You must both fear and respect Google (and Facebook, etc.) because they know a lot about you.” If you think they aren’t using facial recognition on the children in your photos, you are naive.

Our children and students are now data points being tracked throughout their entire lives. Data is big money these days. Are you willing to share that information? Is it your information to share?

#3 Protect Children from Pedophiles

The dark web is a reality and there are so many horrible human beings that can take an innocent picture of a child’s first steps, or winning the volleyball championship and turn it into something vile.

There is a gruesome underground world where images found online are regularly exchanged, rated, and discussed in horrifying ways. They even have their own code and emoji.

The Creepiest New Corner Of Instagram: Role-Playing With Stolen Baby Photos

Do you know who is following your account?

Do you want your photo in the hands of a pedophile?

#4 Protect Children from Creepy Photo Editing

I had no idea that there’s a world of sharing among pedophiles where they regularly take normal, appropriate photos and edit them into something sexual. It makes me sick. I don’t even want to say more than that. This should scare you! 

Do you want your photo edited into something inappropriate and sexual?

#5 Identify Theft & Digital Kidnapping 

Yes, this happens to children. Identity theft is a massive problem for adults, but did you know there are people collecting tiny tidbits of information about children and stealing their identities too?

Almost every photograph contains embedded information that you may not even be aware you are sharing like time and location. But there are clues in photos that could also be used against you.

Have you heard of digital kidnapping? It’s a thing! People can take your photos and post them online and claim the children belong to them. The crazy things people do these days.

#6 Embarrassment

Maybe I should have started here with something as simple as an embarrassment. Remember when your mom would bring out the baby book and show it to visitors at your home, perhaps your new boyfriend! In my day that was embarrassing. Now put that on steroids with high-resolution photos and VIDEOS and share it with the whole world!

Will students appreciate that TikTok dance and song with them in the background while you make extra cash?

Will your child appreciate your advocacy when they are overcoming handicaps, obstacles, or just throwing a fit and you hit their face with a slice of cheese? Or will they be mortified? Is it your story to tell?

Will the child be embarrassed now or in the future? What are the consequences of that?

Are we teaching our students how to protect themselves online?

#7 Bullying

Many kids are already being bullied about their photos online. A bully needs very little to hurt someone. Something that seems cute and funny when they are small can be fodder for a kid looking to be hurtful.

I’m a firm believer in advocacy, but what is the cost of sharing a child’s handicap, illness, or even wearing a helmet as an infant?

Could the child be bullied for the image shared?

Digital citizenship is more important than ever. Our children and students need to know how to behave online and protect their information.

#8 Inappropriate Online Contact

Check your followers and comments! (Or check those of some influencers you follow.)

There are fake accounts of course, but there are plenty of grown men following underage girls and commenting. I even found a mommy-ran account selling pictures of her 11-year-old child with subscription packages! (OMG!)

“Any time a [child’s] picture is shared, digitally, on social med, you should assume it can get out of your control.” – Leah Plunkett, author of Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online

#9 Stalkers

Do you think you’ve hidden your location? Think again, especially if you work at a public school! Posting a picture from a public park? They will show up and find you there, too. Maybe you think they can’t figure out where you live? They can…just ask the girl that was confronted by a gunman at her door.

I’ve seen many news stories on stalkers finding and endangering both adults and children. I recently saw a mother posting about someone showing up at the park where she regularly takes her children (and takes pictures from) to meet the “TikTok famous” mother and child. Stalkers need very little information to find you, your child, or your school.

#10 Long-Term Effects are Unknown 

The bottom line is that this is still something so new that we do not yet know the long-term ramifications for our children and students.

All we can do is try to protect them while we can, and teach them to protect themselves.

Advice for Schools and Teachers:

• Think beyond FERPA! Just because we have permission to post doesn’t mean we should. What is the value? Who does it serve?
• Rethink your school policies when it comes to information shared online.
• Educate your teachers, staff, students, and parents in online safety and digital citizenship. 
• You don’t have to share names, faces, or personal information to share exciting things happening at schools.
• Highlight student work and accomplishments rather than their face or identifying information.
• Ask for student permission too!

Tips for Sharing and Posting

• Avoid sharing any identifying information
  • Birthday
  • Location
    • school
    • Parks
    • Neighborhood
  • Vacation
• Nothing even close to nude, even with babies–what seems cute and innocent to you is NOT to a predator, especially with some photo editing software.
• Pay attention to your followers!
• Make your account private, or consider other ways to share with family and friends

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In this episode, Kasey and other presenters from the Shake Up Learning Back to School Conference are sharing highlights from their presentations. Learn Google tips, Leadership Strategies, productivity tools, SEL tips, and more! Don’t worry if you missed the conference, you can access it for FREE until Oct. 30, 2021!

Keep in mind these snippets being shared are a small sampling of what you will have access to when you register to join. There is still time to learn from these amazing educators. Be sure to register today!

About the Back to School Conference

With a focus on adapting to the “new normal,” this conference will help teachers and educational leaders learn new skills and strategies to engage students in online and blended learning.

With 40+ breakout sessions from education experts and special keynotes by Kasey Bell and Jen Giffen, this is sure to be an event to remember. Teachers will walk away with practical ideas to move learning forward. Leaders will learn about critical shifts, and how to lead meaningful change.

All presenters have been hand-selected from the Shake Up Learning Team, and special invited guests, including Jake Miller, Evan Robb, Angela Draper, and Jon Corippo. We even have a few sessions in Spanish!

With engaging presentations by the expert SHAKE UP LEARNING TEAM and invited guests, educators across the globe can take their teaching and leadership skills to the next level.

What I Learned at the Back to School Conference!

Podcasting in the Classroom with Jake Miller

Kicking off the list of presenters is Jake Miller, who shares his ideas for “PodCLASSting” using a few different tech tools. One way to make podcasting with students more manageable is to try micro-podcasting. Quick 3-5 minute episodes using the Chrome extension Mote. 

Mote is an extension that easily allows students to embed audio clips into Google Slides. Mote has a guide and template for creating micro-podcasts in the classroom. 

Jake also shares how Flipgrid and Padlet can also be used to create short podcasts with students. 

Social-Emotional Learning with Jamboard by Luci Bowers

SEL with Jamboard presented by Luci Bowers,  will provide ways to tap into students’ social and emotional wellbeing. She shares five components that break down all that SEL encompasses. This session is available on September 26. 

Sketch & Tell with Jon Corippo

Every teacher wants to learn from Jon Corippo’s session titled Teach Better and Work Less with Eduprotocols. If you’d like to hear more about Eduprotocols be sure to listen to the Shake Up Learning podcast episode 28. 

Jon developed lesson templates such as Sketch and Tell. With this activity, students are given one source for information and two slides to share their learning. They may not use images. Any illustrations must be created through the drawing tool. 

Shapegrams with Tony Vincent

Showing up with the most impressive video presentation is Tony Vincent. His digital art skills demonstrate how students, or teachers, can create Shapegrams. Tony shares six free templates, and an entire scope and sequence!

To hear more about how he uses Shapegrams and “brands” his classroom check out episode 11. 

Save Time and Automate with Autocrat by Jen Gifen

Jen Giffin presents a bonus session on using Autocrat. A digital tool to help teachers save time and automate the collection of student learning.

Jen shares how you can use a simple Google Form to automate processes like creating certificates, track learning and interventions, and more! (BONUS sessions are only available with the ALL-ACCESS PASS.) 

Leadership Sessions

The Back to School Conference is not just for classroom teachers, administrators and school leaders will also find value in many of the sessions. Evan Rob specifically presents Intentional Leadership: Aiming High for a New Year, sharing six key points to help leadership focus for the school year.

Much of his content comes from his new book where he shares these points for reflection: 

1. Everything you do is something that contributes to where you are in the moment.
2. Modeling Our Excellence: Draws people to you or away from you.
3. What the leader tolerates defines the culture. 
4. Congruence: What we say and what we do. 
5. Positivity and Optimism
6. Are you in sync with your core values?

Create a Classroom “App” with Sarah McKinney

Sarah McKinney shares a BONUS presentation on getting organized by creating a virtual classroom app. She will help you create a customizable virtual classroom with Google Slides.

This can help teachers who are in-person, virtual, or a hybrid model. Sarah will also share how to make an app for the classroom, grade level, building, or entire district to help keep students and parents organized. She also shares her best tips and tricks for how it has been working for other educators. (BONUS sessions are only available with the ALL-ACCESS PASS.) 

Pep Up Your PLC’s with Pam Hubler

Are you involved in a Professional Learning Community? Learn from Pam Hubler in her session about how to provide ownership and organization within those PLCs. She will share several free templates to use, as well as, organization and productivity tips. 

Coaching Teachers to Greatness with Susan Vincentz and Sarah Kiefer

Two of the Shake Up Learning trainers have joined forces to share a session called Coaching to Greatness. Susan Vincentz and Sarah Kiefer.

Start by asking these three essential questions: 

1. What are your target audiences and why? 
2. What are your next steps as a coach?
3. How do you determine what your teachers need and prioritize those needs?

This is a session aligned for anyone in the role of coaching teachers. 

Keep in mind that all of the sessions shared in this virtual conference are available to registrants until October 30. This is just a small portion of the actual conference. There are more sessions being presented by educators like Lisa Johnson and Kasey, as well. Each of the sessions can provide any K-12 educators and leaders ideas and professional growth. 

Join Us at the Back to School Conference

The conference is available for FREE until Oct. 30th, and available for one full year with the ALL-ACCESS PASS.

With a focus on adapting to the “new normal,” this conference will help teachers and educational leaders learn new skills and strategies to engage students in online and blended learning.

With 40+ breakout sessions from education experts and special keynotes by Kasey Bell and Jen Giffen, this is sure to be an event to remember. Teachers will walk away with practical ideas to move learning forward. Leaders will learn about critical shifts, and how to lead meaningful change.

All presenters have been hand-selected from the Shake Up Learning Team, and special invited guests, including Jake Miller, Evan Robb, Angela Draper, and Jon Corippo. We even have a few sessions in Spanish!

With engaging presentations by the expert SHAKE UP LEARNING TEAM and invited guests, educators across the globe can take their teaching and leadership skills to the next level.

• 40+ sessions, including keynotes by Kasey Bell and Jen Giffen.
• Video presentations are released each day of the conference week.
• Videos available until Oct. 30, 2021 (or one-year access with the ALL-ACCESS PASS)
• Topics include: Google tools, Dynamic Learning, Leadership, SEL, and Accessibility
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Looking for some great (and FREE) teacher PD? Look no further! I’ve got another Podcast PD Choice Board for Teachers!

My hope is that this template will give you even more ideas for how to use podcasts for professional learning at your school or on your own.

We’ve been creating Podcast PD Choice Boards for teachers to explore and learn.

Get the Podcast PD Choice Board (Vol. 1) here.

Get the Podcast PD Choice Board (Vol. 2) here.

Now that there are more than 100 episodes of the Shake Up Learning Show Podcast, I thought it was time to put together another Podcast PD Choice Board.

This choice board offers teachers many different topics from which to choose, including lots of Google topics!

Use this on your own, or if you deliver professional development to educators, feel free to adapt this for your school or organization.

I’ve also included a blank template if you want to create something from scratch.

Podcast PD Choice Board Vol. 3 (FREE Template)

If you are new to choice boards (aka learning menus), be sure you get your FREE Guide to Digital Choice Boards and learn all about these wonderful tools for student choice and differentiation.

I love using choice boards in the classroom AND in professional learning experiences.

Hooray for Podcast PD Choice Boards!

Below is the Podcast PD Choice Board Vol. 3 (made with Google Drawings) with many episodes from which to choose!

Click Here to Make a Copy | Use the Template (best for mobile)

Don’t have Google? Download the PDF.

Podcast PD Choice Board Blank Template

If you’d like to create your own from scratch, I’ve created a blank template that you can use below.

Click Here to Make a Copy | Use the Template (best for mobile)

Looking for some educational podcast recommendations? Check out my list here.

How About PD Credit for Listening to Podcasts?

Enroll in our ALL-ACCESS Pass and you can get a printable certificate for listening to the Shake Up Learning Show (and some other AWESOME PD)!

With the ALL-ACCESS Pass, participants can access all of the Master Classes, Online Workshops, Podcast PD, and the Members-Only Library! (*excludes Google Certification Academies).

Includes:

• The Google Classroom Master Class (valued at $99/year)
• The Google Slides Master Class (valued at $99/year)
• The Google Meet Master Class (valued at $79/year)
• The Zoom Master Class (valued at $79/year)
• The Dynamic Learning Workshop (valued at $99/year)
• The Blended Learning with Google Workshop (valued at $99/year)
• Includes access to ALL future master classes and workshops!
• Members-Only Library of ebooks and cheat sheets!
• Podcast PD (with credit certificates and new content each week!)
• More than 50 hours of PD credit (with more added soon)!
• Even more exclusive content coming in the 2021-2022 school year!

Total Value is more than $600 per year!

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All presentations are not created equal, so I’ve put together my best presentation tips for trainers, coaches, and teachers.

In this episode, I’m sharing my best tips and best practices for creating and delivering a rock star presentation.

Whether you are presenting to your peers at school, at a conference, or just want to improve your presentations for your classroom, these tips will help you create a great slide deck!

I’ve learned a lot over the years, and it’s time to share some tips to help you create and deliver a great presentation.

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Shoutout

Thank you to @uriainthemiddle on Instagram for sharing her choice board made with the Interactive Google Slides Choice Board template.

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Presentation Tips for Trainers, Coaches, and Teachers

Today, I am talking about how to create good presentations.

These are my best tips to help trainers, coaches, and teachers become better presenters.

I’m sharing my best practices, some Google Slides tips, and my own presentation habits.

I am by no means the perfect example of a presenter, but I have learned so much over the years that I want to share.

I’ve attended many conferences and watched many other presenters. Some are great, and sometimes you can’t even read what is on the screen.

As you get more creative with your slides, sometimes the creativity can distract from your topic and content.

My slides will not win any awards, but I like to keep them CLEAN!

Choose a Great Title for Your Presentation

Whether you are presenting at a conference or delivering a lesson to your students, your title matters. Choose a title that is short, yet descriptive, and engaging. (Writing skills come in handy in every content area!)

When you attend a conference, the title is EVERYTHING! We’ve all chosen a session just because it has a cute title. Sometimes that title drives inquiry and curiosity. Sometimes it just sounds fun. Be careful not to bait your audience! It’s also very disappointing when a presenter doesn’t deliver what the title promises.

Themes can be fun. I have done a presentation titled “Stranger Google: Crazy Tools from the Upside Down,” with an obvious theme for fans of the Stranger Things Netflix series. Of course, the description helps clarify, but this title has packed rooms with hundreds of people. (Note: PLEASE don’t steal titles from others. BE ORIGINAL!)

“Google 101” is not going to excite anyone, and it’s too broad. Maybe “Google Docs 101” is better but still not enticing. Instead, try “Must-Have Google Docs Skills.” Numbers are good eye-catchers, too. “20 Must-Have Google Docs Skills” is even better. If you aren’t good with titles, collaborate with a creative colleague or friend.

Rework your title to keep it as short as possible. For instance, “Engaging Students Through Nearpod, Pear Deck, and Google in a Pandemic” is too long. Maybe a better title would be Engagement Tools for the Pandemic Classroom. Word choice can help you rework a long title into something more succinct.

Your Presenter Bio

Your presenter bio is required for most conferences. This needs to be written in the THIRD PERSON. It’s tempting to feel like you are introducing yourself, but it looks much more professional to have it written in the third person. Again, keep it short and to the point. Most conferences will limit the number of characters, so every word counts.

Presentation Design

Keep in mind; the number one design goal is to communicate effectively. That means your slides have to be easily read by everyone in the room.

Color

Choose a very dark text with a light background (my favorite) or a light text with a dark background. By the way, this is also the rule of thumb with web design. Many color combinations often don’t have enough contrast, especially when faded out with a projector. And don’t forget that many participants and students are color-blind.

I love color! You see many colors on Shake Up Learning and in my slides, but I try to use ample WHITE SPACE to make sure it’s readable.

Choose complementary colors. Use Canva’s color wheel to help choose the right colors for your theme and stick to the same set of colors throughout your presentation.

How bad does the example below hurt your eyes? OMGoodness!

Credit: 24slides.com

I typically use the default light theme in Google Slides. Then I use the master slide to customize the fonts and accent colors.

Fonts

As a rule, you want to choose a font that is easy to read–font, font size, and font color all contribute to readability. Choose wisely. The more creative fonts may look cute, but can someone read them from the back of the room? Can someone with dyslexia read it?

Stick with two or three fonts for the whole presentation. Consistency will give your presentation a more professional look. I’ve seen so many presentations that change fonts on every single slide. Stop! Don’t do that! It makes your slides look immature, and it’s unpredictable for the eyes of your audience.

Yes, I hate comic sans (and Arial) for many reasons. But when it comes to presentations, it’s not the cleanest font for everyone to ready, especially those who already have a hard time processing letters and words.

Credit: The University of Manchester

Choose a clean serif or sans serif that is heavy enough to stand out on the slide. Script fonts should be used sparingly. Research shows that serif fonts, like Times New Roman, are the easiest to read. It looks a little dated, so I try to use a clean sans serif font like Open Sans for the body of text that appears on slides.

By the way, this font choice idea applies to emails too! Please stop sending emails in a script font!

Avoid Too Many Bells & Whistles

Some presenters spend days perfecting their slides with the perfect colors, fonts, images, gifs, and more.

All of these things are great in moderation as long as they don’t distract from the content and your learning goal.

I love gifs, but combining it with too many other bell and whistles can distract from what you are trying to communicate. Even though gifs are super fun, make sure it aligns with your goals. If you can keep it clean, to the point, and the gif adds to the communication, you’ve got a winner. But adding a meme to every slide because you think it’s funny is more distracting, and it will get old.

Templates

FREE presentation templates are great! I’m a HUGE fan of slidesmanina.com for many types of templates.

Many of the Google Slides templates for education are not for traditional presentations like we are talking about today, but for interactive lessons, choice boards, and more. One of the many reasons that I call Slides the Swiss Army Knife of Google is that it can be used for so many other purposes besides a traditional presentations.

Be sure your template fits your purpose, and customize it to help you stand out as a presenter. Also, make sure that it doesn’t have too many bells and whistles that will distract from your presentation.

Related: 25 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do

Bitmoji

A side note about Bitmoji: while cute and customizable, Bitmoji are EVERYWHERE and losing their originality–at least in my opinion. If you want to look original and professional, skip the Bitmoji and set yourself apart in an original way.

The Title Slide

The title slide is the first thing that your audience will see. Often I have a designed a title slide that is large and eye-catching, so there is no mistake that your audience is in the right session. This slide often includes a shortened link to the presentation. If you can’t fit the shortened link with your title, create a slide just for the link, so it’s displayed as large as possible. (More about the link below.)

About Me/Contact Info

I also include a slide with my picture and basic information about me. I share my social media links and other ways to contact me after the presentation. Try to include your contact information, in the beginning, to help your audience get to know you and how to contact you with questions later.

One Link to Rule Them All

Please, I beg of you, share the link to your slides at the beginning of your session. Nothing irritates me more than someone who treats the audience like a child and holds the link hostage until the end.

I call this the “One link to rule them all” because I always try to just give one link to the slides or webpage that includes EVERYTHING. This way, participants can focus on the content and not have to write down every link as they go.

When I have several breakout sessions for a conference, I only have one link that has the slides embedded on my website for every session I am delivering. And yes, even when you share your slides ahead of time, people still attend your sessions.

When I am delivering an all-day workshop, I create a Google Site, so everything is found easily on one place.

I always share the link before starting the presentation to give participants time to open it and follow along. This link also appears at the bottom of every slide if someone loses it or walks in late.

This is especially handy at a conference where you can choose to attend (or leave) sessions. I want to know what you are presenting to make sure this is something I want to learn.

Never hold your content hostage!

Related: How to Design Google PD That Works

Credit Your Sources

It drives me crazy when I see content that I have created on other people’s slides with credit. I spend pain-staking hours creating content, images, videos, free templates, and more. The proper thing to do is to credit your source and link back.

Of course, this goes for ANYTHING you have used that you didn’t create. Please give credit where credit is due!

Present with Captions

Google Slides has a great little feature that will add captions to your slides as you speak. This is one thing I am trying to remember to use more because it is a great way to support for ALL LEARNERS, especially those with impairments.

Speak with Authority & Confidence

Personally, my brain checks out as soon as I hear someone soft-spoken or lacking confidence at the mic. You need to command attention as a speaker, even if you have to fake it. This doesn’t just mean to be loud, although that teacher voice comes in handy. This means that the way you speak is clear, confident, and shows the audience that you know what you are talking about. This takes practice. Record and listen to yourself, and send it to a friend who will give you honest feedback.

Screen Sharing

Many of us demonstrate on our computers during presentations, especially a how-to style training. Learn how to zoom in on your device so that everyone can see what you are doing on the screen. (“Control +” to zoom in, “Control -” to zoom out in your web browser.)

Learn how to use the accessibility features on your device. I use a Mac, and it has many accessibility features that allow you to zoom in on different areas of your screen.

I also create screencast gifs to add to my slides that can often be more effective because it is sized perfectly and loops for the audience to see the steps.

Virtual Presentations

With virtual becoming so necessary over the last year, many of us have been delivering presentations in a virtual setting. Here are some tips to make you look and sound more professional.

Lighting

If your face will be visible at all, take the time to set up some good lighting. You don’t have to buy anything fancy. Grab a couple of lamps and remove the shades and fill the room with light.

Camera

I also use an external HD camera that gives me extra light and more control over camera placement, so everyone isn’t staring at my chin.

If you are using your phone, just play with the settings to get the best light and picture.

Microphone

Similarly, a good microphone can make a big difference in how you sound. Most built-in microphones on your computer are just not that great, and make you sound like you are in a hallway. I use a Blue Yeti, but you can get quality USB mics on Amazon for even less.

Choose Your Background Wisely

Please, take the time to look at what’s behind you when you present/record. Nobody needs to see your sock hanging out that drawer! There are so many virtual backgrounds to cover that up. Just make sure whatever is behind you looks clean and professional.

Related: How to Share Google Slides in a Google Meet

Gather Feedback

If you want to improve your craft, you should add a link at the end of your slide deck and ask for feedback. People do not always tell you when they are lost, confused, or can’t read a slide. Gather both quantitative and qualitative feedback to improve your presentation skills.

Preparation

The day before your presentation, do a quick run-through to check your slides and links. Make sure you aren’t killing your audience with a separate transition for twenty bullets. Double-check your links because links break all the time.

Check for updates, especially Google!

Final Thoughts

Whew! That was a lot for one episode/blog post. I think I could have made this a series because there is so much more to share.

What would you add to this list of presenter tips?

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I started the Shake Up Learning Show Podcast in 2018.

With more than 65 episodes under my belt and more than 315,000 downloads, I thought I should share the top 20 episodes.

New episodes are released every Tuesday morning and cover a variety of educational topics.

You can stream episodes right here on the Shake Up Learning website. The latest episode is always available at the top of the page.

You can listen to the podcast using your favorite podcast app, like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.

You can access the show notes and blog posts for each episode by going to shakeuplearning.com/[episodenumber]. For instance, go to shakeuplearning.com/1 to access episode one.

If you haven’t listened to the podcast yet, now is a perfect time!

New to podcasts? Check out the Teacher’s Guide to Podcasts, or How to Listen to Podcasts to get started.

The Top 20 Podcast Episodes (so far…)

Below you will find a variety of podcast episodes, including solo episodes, inspiring educator interviews, student interviews, and even some on-air coaching with teachers.

1. Top 20 Tech Tips for Teachers (e01)

HINT: It’s all about the LEARNING! These are tried-and-true tips that I believe can make a big difference for you and your students. This episode is also part of my five-episode series on meaningful technology integration.

This was my very first episode, and it’s no surprise it has remained at the top. Not only has this episode been around the longest, but it is also jam-packed with tips from my book, Shake Up Learning.

2. How to Create Drag and Drop Activities in Google Slides (e27)

In this video and podcast episode, I’m going to share with you a little-known secret–how to create drag and drop activities with Google Slides.

This episode was a bit of an experiment! I pulled the audio from a YouTube tutorial, so it’s available in three types of media, audio podcast, YouTube video tutorial, and blog post.

3. BONUS: Coronavirus School Closures? Online Learning Tips for Teachers and Schools [interview with an American Teacher in China]

Are you prepared for online learning if your school is closed for an extended period of time? Teachers and administrators listen up! In this candid interview, I chat with Jennifer Pearson, a tech coach who recently evacuated from China due to the coronavirus. Jennifer’s school has been relying on home learning and online learning with their students in China. Jennifer shares tips, tools, and best practices for this special situation. And it’s not what you think! Jennifer helps us focus on the right things during this difficult time.

This episode was recorded BEFORE everything was shut down in the U.S. The guidance Jennifer provided was so valuable!

4. Home Learning with Choice Boards During School Closures [interview with Laura Steinbrink] (e56)

In this episode, Laura Steinbrink shares her choice board strategy for student home learning with both offline and online options. Learn how she is approaching this unprecedented time with grace and understanding, supporting all her students!

5. 10 Google Docs Tips Every Teacher Should Know (e55)

Over the years, I have cultivated a laundry list of tips and ideas for using Google Docs in the classroom. In this episode, I will share with you 10 Google Docs Tips Every Teacher Should Know. We will cover basic skills, as well as some tips to help you become a power user.

6. Practical Tips for Remote Learning During School Closures (e57)

Let’s get real, y’all! While the world is battling the coronavirus, teachers and schools are scrambling to figure out what this home learning thing looks like. I’ve put together practical tips for home learning during school closures. To be clear, this is about this very specific crisis situation. These are not the same tips that I would share for a normal school day. Let’s keep this practical. Let’s prioritize what’s really important right now. Let’s share and collaborate to make the best of this situation.

7. Home Learning Strategies for Primary Students that ALL Teachers Can Use! [interview with Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey (e58)

Christine Pinto and Jessica Twomey, two amazing kinder teachers, join me to discuss home learning strategies for primary students that ALL teachers can use. These awesome educators share amazing home learning strategies for primary students, and honestly, ANY teacher can learn from this episode. This is a MUST-LISTEN episode for all teachers.

8. How to Plan for Technology Integration (e05)

Let’s talk about lesson planning. I know, I know, this isn’t the most exciting thing to talk about… but it’s so important! Since this is the last episode in my five-part series, I want you to be able to take everything you’ve learned so far and implement it in your classroom. And, to do that, you need to plan lessons!

9. 70+ Apps That Integrate with Google Classroom (e53)

Did you know that Google Classroom plays well with others? Yep! Google is known for making their applications open to working with third-party applications, and Google Classroom is no exception. I have put together a list of 70+ Apps that Integrate with Google Classroom, making it even easier to create lessons and announcements with your favorite apps and resources. Use this list to explore apps you may already be using or find new ones that will allow you to share easily to Google Classroom.

10. [On-Air Coaching] Staying Focused on the Learning Goals, Not the Technology with Jasmine Saab (e06)

This episode features my very first on-air coaching guest, Jasmine Saab. Jasmine is a second-year fourth-grade teacher at Marrington Elementary School near Charleston, South Carolina. She loves integrating movement and technology from her classroom. Originally from California, Jasmine fills her time with a wide array of hobbies ranging from tandem bike riding to volunteering to singing in foreign languages. As you’ll hear, she also has some struggles, specifically around technology. She’s inspired by technology without always thinking things through to the end in terms of planning and her learning goals.

11. Stop Asking How to Put a Worksheet in Google Classroom (e18)

Yes, I know you REALLY want to know how to put your worksheet into Google Classroom! But, let’s take a step back and take a deeper look at the purpose of your assignment, the power of G Suite, and how you can go BEYOND substitution and a static worksheet.

12. A Framework for Meaningful Technology Integration (e03)

Ready to learn how to meaningfully and practically integrate technology into your classroom?! If so, you’re in the right place! This episode will explore the dynamic learning framework and is part three of a five-part series on meaningful technology integration. I’ve created the Dynamic Learning Framework to help with meaningful technology integration. And yes, this is still very relevant and helpful with online and virtual learning!

13. 10 Google Classroom Tips You Didn’t Know (e29)

In this blog post and podcast episode, you will learn insider Google Classroom tips that most teachers don’t know, as well as a closer look at important Google Classroom updates to help you make the most of this robust tool! Google Classroom is a must-have tool for any teacher who uses G Suite with their students.

14. Easy Lesson Plan Makeovers for Your Classroom (e04)

Give your lessons a dynamic learning upgrade with my easy lesson plan makeovers for your classroom! This is episode four of a five-part series on meaningful technology integration, and I’d love for you to benefit from listening to the whole series in order! This episode is all about concrete examples of taking static assignments and shifting them into more dynamic lessons.

15. Google Classroom Cleanup Tips for the End of the Year (e64)

I’ve put together some Google Classroom cleanup tips for the end of the year! Google Classroom and Google Drive can get quite messy throughout the school year, and you want to get everything cleaned up and set up for success in the next school year. Now that even more teachers are using Google Classroom and planning for whatever the new normal is in the fall, it’s even more important to take the time to reflect, cleanup, and plan! Let’s go all Marie Kondo and tidy up this mess!

16. How to Work From Home and Get Things Done! (e59)

Working and teaching from home is a whole new ballgame, but it is possible to do it productively. I’m sharing my best tips to help you work from home and get things done at the same time–everything from planning, eliminating distractions, prioritizing your to-do list, and my favorite hacks and strategies!

17. What Students Have to Say About Remote Learning [interviews with a 3rd and 12th grader] (e61)

These unprecedented times have brought to light so many issues in education, but if we don’t ask students about their experience, we will never understand the impact. My cousin Charlotte is in the 3rd grade and has plenty to say about this situation. On the flip side, Elena is joining me to share her experience with remote learning as a graduating senior. Their insight is so powerful! Every educator needs to take the time to hear what students have to say about remote learning.

18. [LIVE from ISTE] 10 Awesome Ways to Use Flipgrid in Your Classroom (e21)

I spent some time with ten educators talking about ten awesome ways to use Flipgrid in your classroom [LIVE from ISTE] at the Flipgrid booth. You won’t want to miss the big updates Flipgrid announced at ISTE that Adam “Short-Shorts” Goldberg shares!

19. Lessons Learned from Remote Learning [interview with Evan Robb] (e62)

Evan Robb has been a building level principal for over 20 years, and he’s sharing what this time has been like from his perspective, and lessons learned from remote learning. We all know that our administrators have been working hard to make the remote learning experience as smooth as possible. Now we can hear straight from Evan what it takes to move hundreds of thousands of students to a remote learning model.

20. Leading Through Crisis and Beyond for Teachers and Educational Leaders (e60)

Leading from home through a crisis is a whole new beast. We, as educators and leaders, find ourselves leading from a very unexpected place. Home. Good leaders step up and lead through hard times, and that’s exactly what I see happening every day. I have never been more proud to call myself a teacher. Teachers are stepping up and doing things they’ve never done before, often without any training. No one could have ever predicted we would be in this crisis, and that teachers and school leaders would be leading from home, but what have we learned? Where do we go from here? What will be our new normal?

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