The Shake Up Learning Show with Kasey Bell – Details, episodes & analysis

#213: In this episode, Kasey Bell explores how AI can save teachers time and simplify their back-to-school tasks. Discover practical AI prompts for classroom setup, first-week activities, and parent communication that streamline your preparations and enhance student engagement. Learn about the free Back-to-School AI Prompt Cheat Sheet and the comprehensive AI Prompt Cheat Sheets Bundle, designed to help educators make the most of AI tools in their classrooms. Tune in for tips, examples, and special offers to kickstart your school year efficiently.

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#212: In this episode, I sit down with Scott Nunes from Canva to explore the latest Canva updates that are perfect for educators. Discover how the new "Sort Stickies" feature can help you organize your ideas effortlessly. But wait…there's more! After you sort your stickies, "Transform to Doc" and then "Transform to Presentation" and let this new workflow blow your mind. We also cover how to link and embed other Canva files more efficiently, and the new "Translate Templates" feature that breaks language barriers. Don't miss out on the exciting "Animated Bar Charts" for dynamic data presentation and the "Graduated Student Export" option, perfect for end-of-year projects. Tune in to stay ahead with these game-changing Canva updates!

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In this episode, Kasey chats with Chris McKenna, the founder of Protect Young Eyes. Chris has some powerful insights into the effects of the online world on kids. It's not their fault. It's hard being a kid in this world. Kids are faced with adult-level content, technology addictions, and distractions like never before. Find out why Chris thinks that cell phones don't belong in schools, why we should delay access, and how to better protect our students (and children) in a technology-driven world.

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In this episode, Kasey chats with Immersive Content Director Phil Birchinall from Discovery Education. Phil shares the TimePod AR app, where students can virtually journey through time and space to Mars while solving challenges ranging from "fixing" their TimePod to discovering water on the planet.

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In this episode, Kasey chats with augmented reality expert Jaime Donally. Jaime shares some incredible insights and ideas for using AR in the classroom, including special apps and resources from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ (a free online education portal). She also shares the "Career Day" AR app that can help inspire your students all year long.

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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, just unveiled a new teacher guide. "We're releasing a guide for teachers using ChatGPT in their classroom—including suggested prompts, an explanation of how ChatGPT works and its limitations, the efficacy of AI detectors, and bias." In part two, we will take a closer look at the newly released educator FAQ page, and what you need to know about the terms of use.

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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, just unveiled a new teacher guide. "We're releasing a guide for teachers using ChatGPT in their classroom—including suggested prompts, an explanation of how ChatGPT works and its limitations, the efficacy of AI detectors, and bias." In this episode, we will take a closer look at what's included in this guide and their suggested prompts for teaching with AI.

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In this episode, Kasey shares 15 Plug-and-Play Lesson Plans from Google's Applied Digital Skills program. These are perfect for Back-to-School or ANYTIME 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 school year with lessons that help students express themselves, build relationships, and stay organized while learning new technology skills.

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In this episode, we are going to take a deep dive into some AH-mazing (and FREE) resources from Canva for teachers and students. From planning to student projects, graphic organizers to classroom decorations, and much more! Canva is a must-have tool for teachers this year.

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In this episode, Kasey chats with AR expert, Jaime Donally about the awesome (and FREE) AR Math lessons from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. Jaime shares her favorite lessons, how to use them, what you need to get started, and the McGraw Hill AR app! Math teachers, you will love this episode!

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