The Hour of Code is coming! Are you ready? Here’s your Beginner’s Guide to the Hour of Code! (This post was originally published on Edsurge.com.) In case you haven’t been paying attention, computer science skills are vastly becoming some of the most in-demand skills of the twenty-first century. In fact, some call it a new […]

Google Certifications Explained! NEWLY UPDATED 10-11-18! This is your complete guide to all of the Google Certifications for Educators: Google Certified Educator, Level 1 & 2, Google Certified Trainer, and Google Certified Innovator. This guide will help answer all of your questions and clarify the differences between all of the certification options. In this 19-page […]

A Teacher’s Guide to Sharing Files in Google Drive Do you ever get confused by all the options for sharing in Google Drive and G Suite for Education? I’ve got the guide for you! In this brand new 15-page guide, I break down the 3 steps to sharing, as well as the 6 levels of sharing […]

(UPDATED on September 7, 2016) Going back to school is hard enough! Why not make the most of what Google Chrome has to offer and get you and your students ready for school with the best apps, extensions, tips, and tricks? I like to think of Google Chrome as the learning environment for all things […]

  50 Educators You Should Follow on Pinterest! (Part 3 of The Teacher’s Guide to Pinterest!) One of the most popular posts EVER to appear on Shake Up Learning was 35 Educators You Should Follow on Pinterest. Since this post is over a year old, I decided to give it an update and give you […]

Keeping Up with Google! As you probably know, keeping up with Google is a challenge for anyone. That’s why I have put together The Guide to Keeping Up with Google! In Part 2 of this guide, I am going beyond the hashtags to share who I follow on Twitter for all things Google. Twitter is […]

I’m sharing the secrets to keeping up with Google! To update one of last year’s most popular posts, The Guide to Keeping Up with Google, I am putting together a new guide and blog series with tips for keeping up with Google. I often get asked, “How do you keep up with Google?” Well, first […]

Use Pinterest to Follow What Interests You! Pinterest is a powerful search engine for finding and discovering new ideas, DIY projects, beautiful infographics, AND a phenomenal tool for finding and curating classroom resources! I promise you Pinterest is NOT just for women looking at crafts and recipes! So just in case you don’t believe me, […]

The Teachers Guide to Pinterest Getting Started with Pinterest! I’m surprised to find out how many educators are still not using Pinterest! So I’ve decided to put together this guide to help new users get started, and help more advanced users find great educational content. So why not use the summer to get acquainted with […]

  Hashtags, Twitter, G+, Communities, Blogs and YouTube Channels You Should Follow! THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED! Click here to see the updated post. I often get asked, “How do you keep up with Google?” Well, first let me say that it’s almost impossible! However, social media is how I attempt to stay abreast of all […]