Did you know you can search your Google Drive from the Chrome address bar? That’s right! With this one little trick, you can search right from the search box (aka the Omnibox) in Google Chrome. If you are anything like me, you store EVERYTHING in Google Drive. I use Google Drive to backup all of […]

Shake Up Learning Webinars Webinars are a great way to learn how to use digital tools in your classroom! Below are the webinars currently offered on-demand from Shake Up Learning. FREE #GoogleEdu and #edtech Webinars from #ShakeUpLearning! #gsuiteedu Click To Tweet 5 Things to Know About the New Google Classroom Learn all about the updates […]

Here are the BEST Blog Posts of 2018! I have put together a list of the BEST and most popular Shake Up Learning blog posts from 2018. There went another year! Shake Up Learning will be five-years-old in January (gasp!), and I want to take a moment to THANK YOU! You have helped me learn and […]

Chances are that you are doing it wrong, and I’m going to show you a better way to manage and toggle between multiple Google accounts. This is one of my favorite Google tips and has made my life so much easier! A lot of Google users have more than one Google account, often a school/work account […]

Wondering how to pass the Google Certified Educator exams? I get asked all the time, “How hard are the Google Certified Educator exams?” The answer depends on a lot of things, so I decided to put together this set of tips and tools to help you prepare. It’s a free download: How to Pass the […]

Ready to curl up by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and some AWESOME professional learning? Look no further! The winter break is the PERFECT time to start working toward your goal of becoming a Google Certified Educator Level 1, Google Certified Educator Level 2, or Google Certified Trainer, and I can help […]

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 […]

Around the U.S., teachers are gearing up for back to school–gathering ideas, planning lessons, and getting their classrooms ready for learning. Google tools can help you kick off the school year, get organized, and have some fun. So I thought now was a great time to share a few back to school activities with my […]

45+ Google Tips for Teachers and Students The Shake Up Learning community never fails to amaze me! They are always sharing new ideas, lesson plans, tips, tricks, and asking insightful questions. This week was no different. Each week I pose a new question to the Shake Up Learning community on Facebook. (Join here!) This week […]

The Google Certified Trainer Application Requirements Becoming a Google Certified Trainer requires a lot of knowledge, skill, and experience, and completing all of the application requirements can be daunting! In my previous post, 6 Steps to Google Certified Trainer, I break down each of the major milestones needed to become a Google Certified Trainer. In this post, […]