Google Slides Resources

In this video presentation from our Summer Learning Series, Katie Moran shares Google tips and tricks for up-leveling your classroom. Not to be confused with the Google Classroom platform, this jam-packed session is a toolkit of Google tips and tricks for teachers, including Chrome, Docs, Slides, and more. Katie shares her favorite shortcuts, websites, andContinue Reading

Get ready for some fantastic news from Texthelp—your go-to for making learning accessible and joyful for every student. Over the last decade, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Texthelp on numerous occasions. Time and again, they’ve proven themselves as a steadfast ally in our shared mission to make education accessible for all students. IContinue Reading

Over the last few years, teachers have come to LOVE Google Jamboard! But just when we settled into using it regularly, Google decided to take it away! BOO! Have no fear! My friend, Tom Mullaney, is an expert on FigJam–your Jamboard alternative with endless possibilities! Tom has been kind enough to share ideas from hisContinue Reading

In this blog post and podcast episode, I’m sharing 15 Plug-and-Play Lesson Plans from Google’s Applied Digital Skills program. These are perfect for Back-to-School or ANY TIME of year! And Google has improved the integration of these lessons with Google Classroom, so it’s even EASIER now to assign these to students. Kick off the schoolContinue Reading

Welcome back, dedicated teachers! As you gear up for another exciting academic year, we understand how valuable your time is. To help you make the most out of Google’s suite of tools and save precious hours, we’ve compiled 17 quick tips that will streamline your workflow and enhance your back-to-school experience. In this blog post,Continue Reading

Google Quick Tips Video Library for Teachers Each week on the Shake Up Learning Show podcast, I share a quick tip. These tips are 2 minutes or less and are all about your favorite Google tools–Google Classroom, Google Chrome, Google Drive, and more! You can catch the tip by listening to the podcast or watchContinue Reading

Shake Up Learning ALL-ACCESS PASS 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 ZoomContinue Reading

Google for Education just announced some AH-mazing updates! In this podcast series, Kasey explains the important updates teachers need to know. In this episode (Part 1), we explore Smart Canvas, Building Blocks, Chrome Reading Mode, Cast Moderator, Slides and Meet integrations, and more! Teachers, there are some powerful tools coming your way this year. ListenContinue Reading

Did you know that you can customize the font in your Google Slides theme, so you don’t have to change the font on every slide? Yes! Customize your themes for your Google projects with your favorite fonts.

How to Change the Link Color in Google Slides Themes: https://youtu.be/Qq6kUTTM5Hw

Join the Google Classroom Master Class: https://shakeuplearning.teachable.com/p/getting-started-with-google-classroom-course

Get FREE Google Classroom Resources: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/category/google/google-classroom/

Get the FREE Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-google-classroom-cheat-sheets-for-teachers-and-students/

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Did you know that you can customize the font in your Google Slides theme, so you don’t have to change the font on every slide? Yes! Customize your themes for your Google projects with your favorite fonts.

How to Change the Link Color in Google Slides Themes: https://youtu.be/Qq6kUTTM5Hw

Join the Google Classroom Master Class: https://shakeuplearning.teachable.com/p/getting-started-with-google-classroom-course

Get FREE Google Classroom Resources: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/category/google/google-classroom/

Get the FREE Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-google-classroom-cheat-sheets-for-teachers-and-students/

Listen to the Shake Up Learning Show podcast for quick tips every week: https://shakeuplearning.com/shake-up-learning-show-podcast-with-kasey-bell/

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Let’s have some fun with Winter Magnetic Poetry with Google Slides!   Winter is coming! Well, at least for some of you. Things are still pretty warm here in Texas! This is the third installment of magnetic poetry templates that I have shared. The first one was Collaborative Magnetic Poetry with Google Drawings. The secondContinue Reading

Here are the BEST Blog Posts and Podcasts of 2022! I have compiled a list of the BEST and most popular Shake Up Learning blog posts and podcast episodes from 2022. These posts are loaded with the BEST teacher tips and lesson ideas of the year. A special thank you to all the Shake UpContinue Reading

NEW feature in Google Classroom!
You can now select a theme color from eight different colors!

➡️ Learn more about Google Classroom and get the FREE Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students (54 pages): https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-google-classroom-cheat-sheets-for-teachers-and-students/

➡️ Take your Google Classroom skills to the next level with The Google Classroom Master Class: https://shakeuplearning.teachable.com/p/getting-started-with-google-classroom-course/

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As we wrap up 2022, let’s take a look at the most popular Google tips and new features of the year. What were the most exciting updates? Which application brought us the coolest new features? The answer may surprise you! Here are the top 10 Google Tips of 2022. Listen to this article. This episodeContinue Reading

Did you know that you can customize the font in your Google Slides theme, so you don’t have to change the font on every slide? Yes! Customize your themes for your Google projects with your favorite fonts.

How to Change the Link Color in Google Slides Themes: https://youtu.be/Qq6kUTTM5Hw

Join the Google Classroom Master Class: https://shakeuplearning.teachable.com/p/getting-started-with-google-classroom-course

Get FREE Google Classroom Resources: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/category/google/google-classroom/

Get the FREE Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-google-classroom-cheat-sheets-for-teachers-and-students/

Listen to the Shake Up Learning Show podcast for quick tips every week: https://shakeuplearning.com/shake-up-learning-show-podcast-with-kasey-bell/

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In this episode, Kasey gives a full tutorial on creating stop-motion activities for students in Google Slides. This special edition podcast is also available as a full video tutorial on YouTube. Bring your graphics to life, much like a flip book! Let’s discover how easy stop-motion animation can be and learn how to create someContinue Reading

I’ve been creating these weekly Google Quick Tip videos for teachers since 2020. And now there are 100 video tutorials available on the Shake Up Learning YouTube channel! (More added each week!) 100+ Google Quick Tip Videos for Teachers! Here’s a handy Google Doc with each video categorized by application. (Please do not request access.Continue Reading

NEW feature in Google Classroom!
You can now select a theme color from eight different colors!

➡️ Learn more about Google Classroom and get the FREE Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students (54 pages): https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-google-classroom-cheat-sheets-for-teachers-and-students/

➡️ Take your Google Classroom skills to the next level with The Google Classroom Master Class: https://shakeuplearning.teachable.com/p/getting-started-with-google-classroom-course/

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In this episode, I’m sharing lesson planning resources, tips and templates to help you prepare for the back-to-school season. Let’s explore where to find lesson ideas, how to use and revise templates, free lesson plans, packaging assignments, and pitfalls to avoid! Plus, get a FREE Blended Learning with Google toolkit loaded with strategies and ideasContinue Reading

NEW feature in Google Classroom!
You can now select a theme color from eight different colors!

➡️ Learn more about Google Classroom and get the FREE Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students (54 pages): https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-google-classroom-cheat-sheets-for-teachers-and-students/

➡️ Take your Google Classroom skills to the next level with The Google Classroom Master Class: https://shakeuplearning.teachable.com/p/getting-started-with-google-classroom-course/

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In this special episode, Kasey shares 30 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do and a FREE eBook download with templates! A follow-up to one of our most popular blog and podcast series, Kasey is going to give you even more ideas for student-created projects with Google Slides. There is so much you canContinue Reading

Are you ready to use audio in Google Slides? One of the most common questions that I get is how to insert audio in Google Slides, a feature that many have missed after leaving PowerPoint. Did you know you can insert audio into your Google Slides presentations and projects!? Hooray!!! This gives us even moreContinue Reading

Did you know that you can customize the font in your Google Slides theme, so you don’t have to change the font on every slide? Yes! Customize your themes for your Google projects with your favorite fonts.

How to Change the Link Color in Google Slides Themes: https://youtu.be/Qq6kUTTM5Hw

Join the Google Classroom Master Class: https://shakeuplearning.teachable.com/p/getting-started-with-google-classroom-course

Get FREE Google Classroom Resources: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/category/google/google-classroom/

Get the FREE Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-google-classroom-cheat-sheets-for-teachers-and-students/

Listen to the Shake Up Learning Show podcast for quick tips every week: https://shakeuplearning.com/shake-up-learning-show-podcast-with-kasey-bell/

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In this episode, Kasey shares her best Pandemic Teaching tips and tools. Everything you need to survive this school year and thrive beyond. Learn practice strategies, organization techniques, and a whole list of tools to make teaching this year EASIER! While these tips and tools are extremely helpful in this pandemic environment of teaching, theyContinue Reading

Let’s kick off the new year with some great teaching ideas! In this episode, Kasey shares 10 Things for Teachers to Try in 2022. We will explore strategies, digital tools, professional learning, and much more! What will you try in 2022? Chances are you’ve been roaming out of your comfort zone for the past twoContinue Reading

When using Google Slides for creation and activities like drag-and-drop with your students, it can be difficult to get the right view. Try hiding the “Filmstrip” to view one slide at a time in edit mode.

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Get FREE Google Classroom Resources: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/category/google/google-classroom/

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In this episode, Kasey chats with Jennifer Conti about the podcasting initiative launched at her school. Jen shares how podcasting can help students meet content standards, explore their interests, learn new skills, tap into the 4 c’s, and engage in authentic learning. You don’t want to miss this episode! Jen shares her background as aContinue Reading

Canva is Teacher Template Heaven! But how do you use these templates with your favorite Google tools? I’ll show you!

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Did you know you can search for Google Images without ever leaving your Doc or Slide?

Yep! This can save valuable time in the classroom!

AND these images are filtered for use–meaning copyright friendly for students!

Get FREE Google Classroom Resources: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/category/google/google-classroom/

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Did you know you can layer and arrange images and objects on top of each other in Google Slides?

Yes, and you can and your students can use this to create some awesome projects.

Learn how to use the arrange tool and group objects together in this quick tutorial.

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One of my favorite uses of Google Slides is creating new projects that are not just presentations.

One way to open up the possibilities for your and your students is to learn how to change the size and orientation of your slides!

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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 — The Fake Blog Post! I know what you’re thinking…why would you want or need to fake a blog with students? Stay with us here. There is so much you canContinue Reading

Want to spice up your templates and themes in Google Slides? Add an image placeholder where you want students to insert images!

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Ready for “Back to School”? I have put together a guide of Google tips, instructional strategies, templates, and lesson ideas to help you prepare for Back to School with Google Tools! Don’t miss this episode and blog post! There are so many ways that Google tools can help support teaching and learning this school year.Continue Reading

Save time creating Google Slides by editing the Theme! Change fonts, colors, and more on EVERY slide at once!

In Google Slides, you can use the Theme Builder to adjust the theme to your liking, add images, links, and other information that will appear of all of your slides. This is a HUGE time-saver for teachers.

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Back to School is the PERFECT time to jump into choice boards! In this episode, Kasey shares her best tips and ideas for creating and using digital choice boards in the K-12 classroom. She also shares choice board examples and product ideas. The first piece of advice when starting to use choice boards is toContinue Reading

In this episode, Kasey chats with Sarah Kiefer, a Shake Up Learning Trainer and the co-founder of TemplatesforTeachers.com. Learn all about the free templates that Sarah has created and curated, get tips for adapting templates for your classroom, and learn how to create your own templates! When colleagues communicate and share, a kind of teacherContinue Reading

Sarah McKinney is a former kindergarten teacher and is currently a K-12 Instructional Technologist in South Carolina. She also just joined the Shake Up Learning Training Team! She is passionate about using technology to allow for choice, enhance student engagement, and provide opportunities for creation and collaboration. In this podcast episode, Kasey takes a deepContinue Reading

Carolina Ramirez has been teaching for 15 years. She is a World Language Certified Teacher K-12. She has an M.Ed. in Technology. Carolina is originally from Peru and a native Spanish speaker. Last year, she launched her YouTube Channel to support educators in Latin America.  In this episode, Kasey and Carolina discuss a number ofContinue Reading

In this episode, Kasey chats with Jake Miller, host of the Educational Duct Tape podcast. Jake shares his unique perspective on edtech and the meaning behind #EduDuctTape. We also chat about the power of GIFs, podcasting, and Jakes’s upcoming book! As a veteran science teacher and Technology Integration Specialist of nearly 20 years, Jake sharesContinue Reading

Did you know you can use the Mote Chrome Extension to record and insert audio in Google Slides in just a few steps? Super easy!

Get the Mote extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mote-voice-notes-feedback/ajphlblkfpppdpkgokiejbjfohfohhmk

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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. In this episode, Kasey chats with teacher and Mote Community Leader, Eleni Kyritsis. Eleni shares how Mote, a voice note extension, allows you toContinue Reading

There is so much to learn when it comes to Google tools, and Google Workspace for Education, but what are those MUST-HAVE Google skills for teachers? I have created a 4-part podcast series with step-by-step blog posts to walk you through must-have Google skills, tips, and tricks for teachers! Together we will explore Google Chrome,Continue Reading

In this episode, I am sharing some must-have Google skills for two of the most used Google applications, Google Docs and Google Slides! Better yet, most of these skills will transfer to other applications as well. Learn how to make the most of Google, save time, and learn some best practices to help you thriveContinue Reading

Do you ever get frustrated trying to find the exact color for your fonts, background, or other objects in your Google projects?

Try the eyedropper Chrome extension to grab the exact color code and use it in your Google projects in Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drawings, and more!

Get the extension here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/eye-dropper/hmdcmlfkchdmnmnmheododdhjedfccka/related?hl=en

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There is so much to learn when it comes to Google tools, and Google Workspace for Education, but what are those MUST-HAVE Google skills for teachers? I have created a 4-part podcast series with step-by-step blog posts to walk you through must-have Google skills, tips, and tricks for teachers! Together we will explore Google Chrome,Continue Reading

Did you know that you can customize the font in your Google Slides theme, so you don’t have to change the font on every slide? Yes! Customize your themes for your Google projects with your favorite fonts.

How to Change the Link Color in Google Slides Themes: https://youtu.be/Qq6kUTTM5Hw

Join the Google Classroom Master Class: https://shakeuplearning.teachable.com/p/getting-started-with-google-classroom-course

Get FREE Google Classroom Resources: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/category/google/google-classroom/

Get the FREE Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-google-classroom-cheat-sheets-for-teachers-and-students/

Listen to the Shake Up Learning Show podcast for quick tips every week: https://shakeuplearning.com/shake-up-learning-show-podcast-with-kasey-bell/

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Do you get frustrated by the font selection in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, etc.? You can GET MORE FONTS! Let me show you how!

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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 improveContinue Reading

Do you ever get frustrated resizing your text to fit it in a textbox or shape in Google Slides? Now you can let Slides autofit the text for you! The font size will slowly decrease to fit the text in the box.

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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 alignsContinue Reading

What is Google Workspace for Education? Whether you are brand new to Google or a seasoned user, there are probably a few things you don’t know about Google Workspace for Education. If you want to become a Google Certified Educator or Trainer, you need to learn the basics of Google Workspace for Education. (It willContinue Reading

Did you know many of your favorite Google apps have built-in TEMPLATES for things like lesson plans, reports, contact forms, and more? Yes! And it’s ALL FREE!

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Don’t you love interactive Google Slides? I do! But many teachers wish there was a way to keep the interactivity in full-screen mode. I found a Chrome extension that will let you do just that!

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More Blended Learning with Google! In part two of this podcast series, we will take a deep-dive into storytelling with Google tools and how we can use this strategy in any grade level or subject area. Storytelling might be my very favorite strategy for teachers because it is so flexible, engaging, and creative! And getContinue Reading

Remote learning has sent teachers and schools into high gear! We are all trying to figure out what works. In this post, I’m going to show you 10 Google Tips for Remote Learning. This has never been done before, not like this, so cut yourself some slack. We are all learning together! Most schools haveContinue Reading

In this guest blog post by Mike Mohammad, Mike shares a fantastic, yet unconventional idea: read-along storybooks using audio in Google Slides! I’m always amazed at how Mike innovates in his classroom. You’d never guess from this post’s title that this idea is from a high school physics teacher! But we all have stories toContinue Reading

I talk about the wonders of Google Slides CONSTANTLY and frequently refer to it as the Swiss Army Knife of G Suite. It can do all kinds of things! In this post, I will show you 25 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do. Since originally sharing this post in 2018, it has becomeContinue Reading

In this guest post by Lisa Johnson (a.k.a. TechChef4U), Lisa shares a great idea for some creative journaling. In the age of COVID-19, stress, anxiety, has pushed many teachers and students to the edge. Journaling is a healthy way to express your emotions. Some have even called it a “Quarantine Journal.” With the 30 Day PhotoContinue Reading

Around the U.S., teachers are gearing up for back to school–gathering ideas, planning lessons, and getting their classrooms (and virtual 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”Continue Reading

G Suite Training for Schools NEED GOOGLE TRAINING FOR YOUR ENTIRE SCHOOL? Look no further! We have many programs to help your teachers learn how to meaningfully integrate Google tools and the entire G Suite in the classroom. From online courses to books, to face-to-face training, we got you covered! COVID-19 forced many teachers andContinue Reading

Y’all know I love choice boards (aka learning menus), and especially Tic-Tac-Toe boards! As more and more teachers are relying on the flexibility of choice boards during remote learning, I thought I’d create a template that would give teachers a bit more space to explain the tic-tac-toe choices. So today, I’m giving you the FREEContinue Reading

When you find a free or paid template that is in Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, or Google Drawings, do you know how to save that to your Google Drive and assign it in Google Classroom? This video will show you how to use Google templates and assign in Google Classroom. There are freeContinue Reading

In this post, I will show you how to edit Microsoft Office files in Google Drive! This is the best of both worlds! If you are using Google Drive to store your files, you may find yourself with some Microsoft files that you would like to edit without having to download and open in theirContinue Reading

9 TCEA Presentations You Need to See! I have nine TCEA Presentations that I want to share with you this week! Yes, I said NINE! I’m not sure how it happened, or how I made it through all of them, but it was a fantastic week of learning that I want to share with theContinue Reading

Engage your students with this awesome Fake Instagram Template in Google Slides from Carly Black. Back in episode 32 of the Shake Up Learning Show, I interviewed Lisa Johnson. Lisa shared a fake Instagram template she created in Keynote. I knew one of our Google-loving listeners would create one for Google Slides. Carly Black toContinue Reading

Part 4 is finally here! Even when we love technology and Google tools, we have to remember that it’s NOT about Google. Our bottom line as educators is always about the learning and doing what’s best for students. In this 4-part podcast series on Dynamic Learning with Google, Kasey shares all her favorite lesson ideas! InContinue Reading

I love Google tools, but it’s NOT about Google! It’s about how we can use these tools to create dynamic learning experiences for our students. In this 4-part podcast series on Dynamic Learning with Google, Kasey shares all her favorite lesson ideas! In part three, Kasey explains how we can go BEYOND our curriculum andContinue Reading

It’s NOT about Google, y’all! It’s about the LEARNING! Ready to move the learning in your classroom from static, one-and-done activities, to more dynamic learning—Dynamic Learning with G Suite? This 4-part podcast series will show you how you can use G Suite tools to support dynamic learning experiences for your students! Let’s take a deep-diveContinue Reading

It’s NOT about Google, y’all! It’s about the LEARNING! Ready to move the learning in your classroom from static, one-and-done activities, to more dynamic learning—Dynamic Learning with G Suite? This 4-part podcast series will show you how you can use G Suite tools to support dynamic learning experiences for your students! Technology presents us withContinue Reading

When you ask Lisa Johnson (a.k.a. TechChef4U) to write a guest blog post, she gives you an EPIC blog post with FREE templates! Today you get 6 FREE Google Templates for Creative Productivity! I cannot say enough about how much I admire the work of Lisa Johnson! I’ve already had her on the podcast, andContinue Reading

Some math teachers struggle with integrating technology into the classroom. So, I enlisted the help of my friend and edtech expert, Craig Klement, to share 10+ Ways to Use Technology in the Math Classroom. Integrating technology in the math classroom can go far beyond substitution, digital worksheets, and simple quizzes. In this blog post andContinue Reading

Whoa! Did I actually title this 100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom? Yes, I did! 100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom If you have Chromebooks in your classroom, you are going to love what the Chromebook App Hub has to offer–100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom.Continue Reading

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. My favorite G Suite tool is Google Slides, not because it is an easy-to-use presentation tool, but because it does so much more than just create presentations. I frequently refer toContinue Reading

Ready for some summer fun? It’s time for a new magnetic poetry template with a fun, summer theme! This is perfect for a back-to-school activity, or even some summer professional learning with teachers! Introducing, the Summer Magnetic Poetry FREE template and tutorial! I frequently refer to Google Slides as the Swiss Army Knife of GContinue Reading

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.  Get ready to stop asking howContinue Reading

Today, we are chatting about one of my favorite topics: Digital Differentiation with G Suite! Differentiation is a big buzzword in teaching, but it is often easier said than done. Let’s discover ways to use our favorite Google tools to level the playing field and make differentiation a reality in your classroom. This student-centered teachingContinue Reading

The long-awaited Google Slides audio feature has finally arrived! We can now insert audio in Google Slides–this can be voice, music, narration, sound effects, any type of audio you have access to or want to create. For many years, teachers have been asking me how to add audio–usually narration or background music–to Google Slides. GoogleContinue Reading

Chromebooks have transformed classrooms! But we have to find tools that will engage and inspire our students to be creative thinkers and innovators. This post and podcast episode was inspired by a resource I found from Google for Education. You can’t pass up the opportunity to share 60 AWESOME tools for Chromebooks! (Original source isContinue Reading

How to Force Users to Make a Copy of Google Drive Files Here’s an easy way to force users to make a copy of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or Drawings! By hacking the URL you can prompt users to make a copy! Have you ever shared a file with a student or colleague and instructedContinue Reading

I have been a fan of choice boards (aka learning menus) since my first few years of teaching. I even shared some choice boards and ideas in my book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic. As a middle school language arts teacher, I began teaching the way I wasContinue Reading

  When you think of the four C’s, you probably think of diamonds… but did you know they have a place in education, too? Creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking are a foundational component of dynamic learning. In fact, I even like to call them the superfoods of learning! If this is the first timeContinue Reading

Every student is an MVP! Share their success through the Student “Play of the Week,” with Google Slides. It’s so important that we celebrate student success and help every student to feel like an MVP of the classroom. Below is a guest post from Pam Hubler, sharing a super fun way to get students toContinue Reading

Did you know you can edit images inside Google Docs and Slides? In just a few clicks, you and your students can add some pizazz to your images in Google Docs and Google Slides! Editing the images gives you the ability to add a professional touch to your presentations and documents. These tips may seemContinue Reading

Google Slides is my absolute FAVORITE G Suite tool! It is really the most versatile tool in the Google toolbox. So today, I’m giving you 12 Google Slides Resources That Will Make Your Day! Yes, I’m going to say it. Google Slides is like a Swiss Army Knife for your classroom. It is so muchContinue Reading

It’s finally here! The Google Slides Online Course You Have Been Waiting For: The Google Slides Master Class for Teachers. I frequently refer to Google Slides as the Swiss Army Knife of the G Suite tools because it is capable of being so much more than a presentation tool. In this course, you will learnContinue Reading

You may have heard me refer to Google Slides as the Swiss Army Knife of G Suite. It seems there is always a new way to use it in the classroom and go BEYOND using tools as digital substitutes. In this guest post by Micah Shippee, you can learn How to Create Your Own “Apps” withContinue Reading

Want to learn how to make your own magnetic poetry and other types of interactive lessons? Jump into my FREE mini-course, How to Create Magnetic Poetry with Google Slides and Drawings. Did you know that you can create amazing interactive lessons for students using G Suite tools like Google Slides and Google Drawings? You knowContinue Reading

The biggest edtech conference in the world, ISTE, took place in Chicago last week, and y’all, it did NOT disappoint! Here are 8 Things I Don’t Want You to Miss From ISTE 2018. ISTE is my busiest conference, and I spend most of my time presenting and signing books. In case you missed it, IContinue Reading

SNEAK PEEK: Shake Up Learning’s ISTE Presentations 2018! Hey, y’all! I promised that I would be sharing EVERYTHING from the ISTE conference this year, and guess what? You get to see my presentations before I even share them at ISTE! Yep! You heard me! To show you how much I appreciate your loyalty to thisContinue Reading

160+ Chrome Apps and Extensions for Teachers and Students I have put together a Google Chrome App and Extension Database for Teachers hat is loaded with apps and extensions for productivity and classroom integration. In this post, you will find 160+ Chrome Apps and Extensions for Teachers and Students! This database is searchable and filterableContinue Reading

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 weekContinue Reading

4 Ways to Use Google Keep for Feedback and Assessment Google Keep is one of my favorite G Suite tools! One fun way to use Google Keep is for feedback. In this post, I’ve got 4 ways to use Google Keep for feedback and assessment. Google Keep makes it easy to “keep” feedback comments, resources, references,Continue Reading

Empower Your Students with The 4 C’s Learning Menu YOU can empower your students with this 4 C’s learning menu! If you’ve followed this blog for very long, you’ve probably noticed I’m a big fan of learning menus aka choice boards. Student choice is empowering. Combine that with the power of the 4 C’s, andContinue Reading

Dynamic Learning with G Suite Ready to move the learning in your classroom from static, one-and-done activities, to more dynamic learning—Dynamic Learning with G Suite? This post will show you how you can use G Suite tools to support dynamic learning experiences for your students! Technology presents us with a unique opportunity in education, anContinue Reading

5 TCEA Presentations You Need to See! I have five TCEA Presentations that I want to share with you this week! I have had the privilege of presenting at many conferences over the last several years. I enjoy connecting with educators face-to-face and sharing ideas. Earlier this month, I presented at the TCEA convention. IfContinue Reading

The 18 Challenges for Teachers in 2018 ©! Who’s ready to kick off 2018 with a bang? I am, and I have put together some AWESOME challenges for any teacher that wants to kick things up a notch in the classroom this year. This is Shake Up Learning’s annual 18 Challenges for Teachers for 2018! Inside thisContinue Reading

Goal Setting with Student-Created Vision Boards in Google Slides! A great idea for a new year! Student-Created Vision Boards with Google Slides! A student-created vision board is a great way to help students set goals and visualize reaching them! We often use the start of a new year, new school year, or new semester toContinue Reading

Did You Know You Can Create a G Suite Template by hacking the link? Yes! This G Suite trick will let you change some words in the URL of your file and magically create a template link! This is a game-changer, y’all! Templates make life easier, especially as a teacher. I make copies of interestingContinue Reading

Differentiate with Learning Menus and Choice Boards I love learning menus, and it is one of my favorite ways to incorporate student choice and to differentiate learning. And with digital tools like G Suite for Education, it’s super easy to make menus interactive, digital, and more dynamic! Digital Differentiation offers teachers and students many waysContinue Reading

Do you listen to podcasts? I do! I love them. Podcasts are a great way to get PD on the go. You can listen in the car, on your run, during your workout, or whatever you prefer. I teamed up with my friend, Matt Miller, from DitchThatTextbook.com to create The Google Teacher Tribe podcast. WeContinue Reading

Google Apps for iOS The following is a list of Google Apps for iOS (from Google, Inc.). This list is exhaustive and includes several apps that are not on the infographic Guide to Google Apps for the iPad. Some of these have natural classroom integration, and some are more for personal or business use. Some areContinue Reading

Take the Internet Pop Quiz (Teacher Edition) Bring the fun and laughter of Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show into your classroom AND your professional development! In this post, I will show you how to use Jimmy’s Internet Pop Quiz as a model for a “Get to Know You,” game with a Googley twist! One personContinue Reading

Classroom Ideas for Making the Most of the New Video Options in Google Slides In this episode, Matt and I go more in-depth with the new video options in Google Slides, as well as share ideas for video projects in the classroom. Listen to this episode to learn how to make the most of studentContinue Reading

Video Just Got an Upgrade in Google Slides! This is a super-sweet G Suite treat! Just a few days ago, Google released some new video options for Google Slides that teachers and students will love. This update is such a big deal that I had to make sure everyone knows about these four, new featuresContinue Reading

Wow! 2016 has flown by! As Shake Up Learning approaches its third anniversary, I want to reflect, learn and find new ways to serve teachers and students. I have put together a list of the most popular Shake Up Learning blog posts of 2016. These are the top blog posts with most views and comments. TheContinue Reading

Last week, Google announced a new name and new branding for our beloved Google Apps: G Suite. This rebranding is also true for our educational suite of applications, now G Suite for Education, as well as the rest of the world using what was formerly known as Google Apps for Work. The core suite ofContinue Reading

Add Animated GIFs to your Google Presentations and Google Docs! In case you haven’t noticed, animated GIFs, those moving pictures that are almost like videos, are ruling the world. It’s not enough anymore to just have a cool image in your presentation; you need to engage them with a little animation. Better yet, GIFs offerContinue Reading

Ready for more ways to keep up with all things google? I follow several websites and blogs that help keep me abreast of the latest Google updates, as well as, cutting-edge classroom integration ideas. If you really want to learn more about Google Apps, and how to effectively use Google tools in the classroom, these blogs areContinue Reading

I create almost all of my presentations in Google Slides. Google Slides gives me the flexibility I need to be creative, add my own branding, and to share and access from anywhere on any device. I have seen some amazing Google Slides presentations, and I have seen some that made my skin crawl. Standing outContinue Reading

Google Drive has become an indispensable tool in my digital toolbox. There are so many great Google Drive tips and tricks to share; it’s difficult keep this list of tips at just five! I use Google Drive for just about everything, including my presentations, my notes, my collaboration with other educators and colleagues, and IContinue Reading

Google Slides Did you know that Google Slides can be used for much more than just presentations? Google Slides is one of the most flexible learning tools in the G Suite. In fact, I used Google Slides to create my eBook: The Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students! That’s right! Google Slides madeContinue Reading

Google Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students in one, convenient, PDF eBook! The Google Cheat Sheets eBook More than 32 pages of cheat sheets, tips and more! 8 Cheat Sheets in one eBook! This ebook includes 8 Google Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students! Each cheat sheet is filled with tips, tricks, and how-to informationContinue Reading

I was so honored to be a presenter this weekend for the Google Edu On Air conference for educators! It was so exciting to participate in this conference as a learner and as a presenter. I was happy to see friends from Texas, across the U.S. and Canada, participate, and it was a thrill toContinue Reading

As I have mentioned before, we have come a long way with using Google Apps on the iPad! There have been a lot of updates to the Google Drive app over the last year, and you may have missed some handy features. Below are a few tricks to help you make the most of usingContinue Reading

An Updated Infographic Guide to Google Apps for the iPad (31 Apps)!!! There are now tons of apps for iOS devices that integrate well with Google, and Google has released several official apps for the iPad. There is hope, Obi Wan, Google and Apple can play nice!The infographic embedded below details the most useful Google appsContinue Reading

Go Google and Smash Some Apps with Gapps Smashing Dice! This Google Apps Dice was sparked by a request from Lori Curtis on Google+ to make a version that included Google Classroom, Doctopus and Goobric.Google Apps Dice can be used in professional learning. These can be used alone to help review concepts, inspire integration ideas, andContinue Reading

An Infographic Guide to Google Apps for the iPad Update! This post has been updated and can be found here: Google Apps for the iPad. Using Google Apps on the iPad can get sticky! Historically, Google and the iPad have not played well together. But we have come a long way in the last coupleContinue Reading

Betcha didn’t know you can search for great images without ever leaving your Google Doc! Finding great images for your Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms and Drawings is even easier than you might think. This is a hidden gem! You can actually search while still inside the document. Even better, you can search for imagesContinue Reading

I’ve been developing several Google presentations and trainings for summer workshops. As some of you may know, I am a fan of menu/choice boards and facilitating teacher-centered learning experiences. In an effort to create choice, and differentiate for the multiple skill levels of educators, I have created a three-level, “Choose Your Own Adventure With Google Drive,”Continue Reading

Gapps Smashing! Have you seen the great dodecahedron dice that have been popping up with apps on each side? I love it! I’m not sure who to credit with such an original idea, but there are endless possibilities! So I decided to put together some Google Apps dice that can be used in professional learning.Continue Reading