Blended Learning

Teaching got harder, not easier. More to cover, less time to cover it, and a stack of new tools that mostly add work instead of removing it. These five ideas actually take work off your plate. Each one comes from a Summer Learning Series session, taught by teachers who use these strategies in their ownContinue Reading

If you’ve ever felt like your relationship with Google has gotten a little stale, Crystal Nolen has a fresh reason to fall back in love. In this session, the instructional technology facilitator for grades 5-8 walks through a set of Google and Gemini tools that have quietly gotten a lot more useful, and shows youContinue Reading

If you’ve heard of NotebookLM but haven’t actually sat down to figure out what it does, this session is the one to watch. Ashley Shanley breaks down how to use it as a closed-loop AI research and content tool that only pulls from the documents you upload, which means no hallucinations, no random internet results,Continue Reading

Too many initiatives. Too many strategies. Not enough time — and students who still can’t get started, stay focused, or push through when learning gets hard. Sound familiar? This session is for you. Kim Voge — educator, instructional designer, and EduProtocols practitioner — cuts through the noise with a research-backed framework for designing lessons thatContinue Reading

Teach it on Monday. Forgotten by Friday. Sound familiar? In this session, Lisa Nowakowski — creator of Math Reps and co-author of the EduProtocols Field Guide: Math Edition — tackles the “teach and forget” cycle head-on by bridging cognitive science with daily math instruction. You’ll learn how the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve explains why students loseContinue Reading

What does it actually look like when AI and great pedagogy work together? Not just as a time-saver — but as a true upgrade to how students think, engage, and learn? In this session from the Shake Up Learning Summer Learning Series, Jon Corippo — co-creator of the EduProtocols framework — and Jacob Carr, educationalContinue Reading

🎨 Creativity’s calling—and Adobe Express is answering! Elaina Kloecker is showing us how to use Adobe Express for Education to fuel the 4 C’s: critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. With content-aligned templates, guided activities, and responsible generative AI with built-in guardrails, your students can remix, design, and shine—safely. Hit Me With Your Best Design:Continue Reading

⏰ Less time planning. More time teaching. Sound too good to be true? This session will change your mind. Cammie Kannekens is here to show you what responsible, practical AI use actually looks like in a real classroom—using TeachAid, an AI-powered planning platform built around actual curriculum standards. Think complete, standards-aligned units in minutes: lessons,Continue Reading

📋 Ready to get organized and take back your time? This session is for every teacher who has ever had 47 browser tabs open at once! Jeff Bradbury of TeacherCast is here to help you build a Digital Command Center using Notion—one customizable workspace that keeps your lessons, student progress, coaching cycles, and daily workflowsContinue Reading

🎉 Welcome to the 3rd Annual Summer Learning Series—and we’re kicking things off with something really special! Joe and Kristen Merrill of The Merrills EDU are here to remind us that even in an AI-powered world, creativity still leads the way. In this featured opening session, they’ll show you how to blend tried-and-true classroom toolsContinue Reading

Summer break is supposed to be a time to relax, recharge, and maybe sip something iced on the patio. But if you’re a teacher, you also know summer often comes with a to-do list a mile long—including professional development (PD) hours you’re expected to earn before August rolls around. Here’s the good news: you don’tContinue Reading

In a world where education is constantly evolving, the need for innovative tools that ignite students’ creativity and passion for learning is more important than ever. Night Zookeeper, an interactive online platform, is revolutionizing the way teachers inspire imagination in their classrooms. In this post, we will explore how Night Zookeeper can foster creativity inContinue Reading

Testing season has a way of making everything feel heavier—students are tired, you’re tired, and “review days” can easily turn into either busywork or chaos. That’s why choice boards can be a win: they boost buy-in, give students a sense of control, and let you differentiate without creating five different assignments. But… choice boards canContinue Reading

Ready to bring your lessons to life with audio—without recording a single word yourself? In this video tutorial, learn how to create AI-generated audio lessons in Google Classroom! Google just made it easier than ever for teachers to create podcast-style audio lessons directly inside Google Classroom using Gemini AI–FOR FREE! Let’s explore how this worksContinue Reading

I’m so excited to be diving into a topic that is near and dear to my heart: saving time with the right EdTech tools! As teachers, our plates are overflowing. We’re juggling lesson plans, grading, parent communication, and, let’s be real, a million open browser tabs. That’s why I’m sharing some of my absolute favorite,Continue Reading