{"id":15989,"date":"2021-12-14T11:14:01","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T17:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/?p=15989"},"modified":"2021-12-14T11:14:01","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T17:14:01","slug":"the-best-teacher-tips-and-lesson-ideas-of-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/the-best-teacher-tips-and-lesson-ideas-of-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Teacher Tips and Lesson Ideas of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15996 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Copy-of-The-Best-Teacher-Tips-and-Lesson-Ideas-of-2020.png\" alt=\"The Best Teacher Tips and Lesson Ideas of 2021\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Copy-of-The-Best-Teacher-Tips-and-Lesson-Ideas-of-2020.png 1000w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Copy-of-The-Best-Teacher-Tips-and-Lesson-Ideas-of-2020-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Copy-of-The-Best-Teacher-Tips-and-Lesson-Ideas-of-2020-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Copy-of-The-Best-Teacher-Tips-and-Lesson-Ideas-of-2020-400x600.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Here are the BEST Blog Posts and Podcasts of 2021!<\/p>\n<p>I have put together a list of the BEST and most popular Shake Up Learning blog posts and podcast episodes from 2021.<\/p>\n<p>These posts are loaded with the BEST teacher tips and lesson ideas of the year.<\/p>\n<p>A special thank you to all the Shake Up Learning readers and listeners. Y&#8217;all rock!<\/p>\n<p>And thank you for dawning your superhero capes to carry our students through ANOTHER tumultuous year!<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take some time to reflect on the positive and make 2022 the best year yet!<\/p>\n<p>Reflection is a critical part of the learning process for teachers and students, so I like to take a look back.<\/p>\n<p>I like to take a more in-depth look at what teacher tips, blog posts, and podcast episodes were the most popular and generated the most comments and traffic.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of this blog has always been to provide teachers with digital learning resources, tips, and tricks, and help teachers find ways to integrate technology meaningfully in the classroom.<\/p>\n<p>This list helps me decide what content to create and how to best help teachers in 2022.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tweet-box ctt-box-design-1 ctt-color-2 \">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/cwb8T\" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ctt-font-small\">The Best Teacher Tips and Lesson Ideas of 2021<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"click-to-tweet\"><i><\/i><span class=\"cta-pr\">Click To Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h3><strong>What Do YOU Want to See in 2022?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I want to serve my audience! Help me better serve you by completing this short,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfRwTNeWTsfaCCd_RQT090ogkq5xdEMoek6mZKZyduMSspeLQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">60-second survey<\/a><\/strong>. (The form is also embedded at the bottom of this post.)<\/p>\n<p>This survey is your chance to let me know more about you and what you need in 2022.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>The Top 20 Posts of 2021<\/h1>\n<p>Drumroll please&#8230;Here are the most popular blog posts and podcast episodes of the year!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/20-formative-assessment-tools-for-your-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1. 27 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In this post and podcast episode, you will find 27 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom! This list has a wide variety of features and options to help you solidify your formative assessment strategies! Many of the tools below are great for both formative and summative assessments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"ceb47c8d\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-ceb47c8d\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"shauplea-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"1735601829\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"45e28ed74bb20171862e30ab5be2b0c3\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/20-awesome-apps-that-integrate-with-google-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2. 85+ Awesome Apps that Integrate with Google Classroom<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is a post that I update every year, and it is always at the top of the list! Learn about 85+ applications that integrate with Google Classroom.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"7125951b\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-7125951b\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Fill Out the Form Below to Get Your FREE Cheat Sheets!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/shake-up-learning.ck.page\/14cb3c3b04\/index.js\" async=\"\" data-uid=\"14cb3c3b04\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/create-a-google-classroom-custom-header-with-google-drawings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3. How to Create a Google Classroom Custom Header with Google Drawings<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In this post and video tutorial, I will show you how to create a custom header with Google Drawings, give you a FREE template, and show you how to upload it into Google Classroom!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xdh2S9-42Xg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/5-awesome-resources-for-badges-in-the-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4. Digital Badges in the Classroom (What, When, &amp; How)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Digital badges can help us engage students (even remote learners). Learn what digital badges are, when to use them, and how to implement them in your classroom.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"172367f0\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-172367f0\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/15-collaborative-tools-for-your-classroom-that-are-not-google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5. 15 Collaborative Tools for Your Classroom That Are NOT Google<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This post and podcast episode includes 15 collaborative tools for your classroom that are NOT Google. Collaboration is a critical twenty-first-century skill for our students. Finding ways to facilitate and support collaboration in the classroom is not always easy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"e76d57bc\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-e76d57bc\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"shauplea-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"1735601802\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"4c02c8cc44526bc9fbb710edf527215a\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/10-ways-to-use-google-drawings-in-the-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6. 20 Ways to Use Google Drawings in the Classroom<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In this post and episode, I will give you 20 Ways to Use Google 20 Ways to Use Google Drawings in the ClassroomDrawings in the Classroom.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore ways to tap into the 4 C\u2019s and get students creating with Google Drawings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"f7b215ff\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-f7b215ff\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/cite-sources-google-docs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7. How to Create Citations and Bibliography in Google Docs<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>I share this tip often during presentations, and just talking about it doesn\u2019t do it justice. You have to try it! When I demo this feature, it never fails to get some jaw drops with some ooooohs and aaaaahs!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dyJavRr6ogI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/student-portfolios-with-google-sites-suls091\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8. Student Portfolios with Google Sites<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Student Portfolios are the epitome of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blendedlearningwithgoogle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dynamic Blended Learning<\/a> and going beyond the due date because they are never \u201cdone.\u201d As students learn and grow throughout the year, new work is added to their portfolio to showcase their best work or to show growth over time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"6244cd77\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-6244cd77\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/must-have-google-skills-for-teachers-part-2-google-classroom-suls0104\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9. Must-Have Google Classroom Skills for Teachers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In this episode, I\u2019m sharing the must-have Google skills for teachers who use Google Classroom. Let&#8217;s\u00a0learn how to make the most of Google Classroom\u2013gain must-have skills, and a few tips and tricks to help you and your students thrive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"73c0a32c\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-73c0a32c\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/must-have-google-skills-for-teachers-part-1-chrome-suls0103\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10. Must-Have Google Chrome Skills for Teachers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In this episode, I\u2019m sharing the must-have Google skills for teachers who use the Google Chrome web browser or Chromebooks. Google Chrome is the learning environment for all things Google and sets the stage for success.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"05b56450\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-05b56450\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"shauplea-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"1735601829\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"45e28ed74bb20171862e30ab5be2b0c3\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/the-guide-to-google-drive-sharing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11. The Guide to Google Drive Sharing \u2013 FREE eBook<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Do you ever get confused by all the options for sharing in Google Drive and Google Workspace for Education? I&#8217;ve got the guide for you! In this 15-page guide, I break down the three steps to sharing, as well as the six levels of sharing in Google applications. Also, learn how to restrict sharing, set expiration dates on sharing, and more!<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RuK_vpdg4U4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><script id=\"_ck_214644\" src=\"https:\/\/forms.convertkit.com\/214644?v=7\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/30-ways-to-use-google-forms-in-the-classroom-suls0125\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12. 30 Ways to Use Google Forms in the Classroom<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>There are so many ways to use Google Forms beyond a standard survey or quiz. Learn how you can use Google Forms to engage students in new ways, use powerful add-ons, and save valuable time!<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"ed61fda5\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-ed61fda5\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/15-ways-to-use-mote-in-the-classroom-suls0107\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13. 15 Ways to Use Mote in the Classroom<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Mote is a fantastic (and FREE) Chrome extension for teachers. Learn how Mote helps support ELLs, STEM, and helps engage ALL students with 15 Ways to Use Mote in the Classroom.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"2457e86d\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-2457e86d\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/how-to-fake-blogging-in-the-classroom-suls0124\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14. How to \u201cFake\u201d Blogging in the Classroom (FREE Template)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In this guest post and interview with Lisa Johnson (a.k.a. Tech Chef 4 U). Lisa shares a great Google Slides template and lesson idea \u2014 The Fake Blog Post!<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"1a0569d9\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-1a0569d9\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/search-google-drive-gmail-chrome-omnibox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15. Search Google Drive and Gmail from the Chrome Omnibox!<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>That\u2019s right! With this one little trick, you can search right from the search box (aka the Omnibox) in Google Chrome.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lxsrEE0NuCU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"shauplea-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"1946444693\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"3567fefd26ae685b347909c6cb09d453\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/back-to-school-with-choice-boards-suls0121\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16. Back to School with Choice Boards (FREE Templates)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In this episode, I&#8217;m sharing my best tips and ideas for creating and using digital choice boards in the K-12 classroom. I&#8217;m also sharing choice board examples and product ideas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"08661e3c\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-08661e3c\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/google-workspace-for-education-and-other-updates-you-need-to-know-suls099\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">17. Google Workspace for Education (and other updates you need to know!)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Google made some HUGE announcements about your favorite Google products in 2021, including Google Classroom and officially Google Workspace for Education (and other updates you need to know!)renaming G Suite as Google Workspace for Education. I\u2019m breaking it all down so you understand what\u2019s coming, and how it affects you and your students.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"7bbbb3a8\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-7bbbb3a8\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/free-templates-for-teachers-where-to-find-them-and-how-to-create-them-suls0119\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18. FREE Templates for Teachers: Where to Find Them and How to Create Them<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Learn all about the free templates that Sarah Kiefer has created and curated, get tips for adapting templates for your classroom, and learn how to create your own templates!<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"3cebd37b\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-3cebd37b\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/10-time-saving-tips-and-tools-for-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">19. Time-Saving Tips and Tools for Teachers (Part 1)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>As teachers, your time is precious. You only have so much time with your students, and you want to maximize that time for learning. We don\u2019t want to end up wasting valuable time searching for documents, websites, or setting up our lessons. We need to use technology to help us save instructional time, not add to it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"9137008d\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-9137008d\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/blended-learning-with-google-toolkit-for-teachers-suls0101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20. Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In this episode, I share The Blended Learning with Google Toolkit, a free download to help teachers create dynamic, blended learning experiences for students with Google tools. I will walk you through each step, share proven strategies, and recommend the right Google tool for the job. Get access to this FREE PDF download that aligns technology integration strategies with Google tools!<\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"0316bc6a\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-0316bc6a\"><\/div>\n<p><script async data-uid=\"bda5bd34d2\" src=\"https:\/\/shake-up-learning.ck.page\/bda5bd34d2\/index.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Got one minute? Leave us some feedback below.<\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfRwTNeWTsfaCCd_RQT090ogkq5xdEMoek6mZKZyduMSspeLQ\/viewform?embedded=true\" width=\"640\" height=\"4248\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\">Loading\u2026<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 Shake Up Learning 2023. Unauthorized use and\/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog\u2019s author and\/or owner is strictly prohibited. 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