The Shake Up Learning Show with Kasey Bell

The Shake Up Learning Show with Kasey Bell

Hey, y’all, it’s Kasey Bell! Join me on The Shake Up Learning Show, where we dive into the world of blended learning and edtech. As a former middle school teacher turned digital learning coach, I’m here to share practical tips, tools, and ideas for your classroom and beyond. We’ll explore everything from AI in education and Google for Education tools, tried and true tech tools, and effective instructional strategies. Plus, I’ll sprinkle in essential tech tips to keep your teaching fresh and save you valuable time. If you’re looking for practical ideas you can use tomorrow, you’ve found the right show. Let’s get started and shake up learning together!

Episodes

April 22, 2025 25 mins
#226: Thinking about leaving the classroom—or just ready for a new challenge? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore career change options for teachers who want something different, from internal roles like instructional coach or tech coach to external paths like educational consulting, instructional design, tutoring, or launching a business. Learn how educators are finding freedom, flexibility, and renewed purpose beyo...
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 #225: The final weeks of school can feel overwhelming—but they don’t have to! In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey shares practical, AI-powered strategies to help teachers finish the school year strong. From cleaning your classroom and wrapping up grades to planning summer PD and resetting for next year, discover how AI can help you save time, stay focused, and reduce stress. Plus, get access to two FREE resou...
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#224: The final stretch of the school year can be tough—students are restless, checked out, and counting down to summer. And honestly? Teachers are feeling it, too! But learning doesn’t have to grind to a halt. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, low-lift strategies to keep students engaged without exhausting yourself. Plus, I’ll show you how AI can help refresh lessons, personalize engagement, and take some of the pressur...
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#223: Spring Break is the perfect time to refresh your classroom strategies—and AI can help! In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey Bell shares simple AI-powered solutions to help teachers reduce disruptions, reinforce expectations, and support students without extra stress.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
  • ✔ How AI can streamline classroom management and parent communication
  • ✔ Practical AI strat...
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February 25, 2025 34 mins

#222: 💡 Is your school’s professional development actually making an impact? Too often, PD is one-size-fits-all, inconvenient, and forgettable. In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey Bell shares best practices for blending online and face-to-face PD to create engaging, flexible, and effective professional learning experiences.

📢 What you’ll learn in this episode:
✅ Why traditional PD often fails—and ho...

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#221: 📱💡 Anxiety, smartphones, and AI—how are they shaping today’s students? In this episode, we dive into The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt to uncover why student mental health is declining, how overprotection in the real world and underprotection online are impacting kids, and what educators can do to create a healthier learning environment. Plus, don’t miss our Members-Only Book Study (starting March 5, 3 PD hours!...
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January 28, 2025 26 mins
#220: In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, we’re tackling teacher overwhelm with the power of AI! Join Kasey as she shares practical, time-saving tools that can help you automate repetitive tasks, reduce stress, and free up your time to focus on what matters most—your students.

We’ll highlight amazing tools like Brisk Teaching, a free AI-powered Chrome extension for lesson planning and grading, along with Magic Scho...
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#219: Discover practical strategies to reset, recharge, and beat educator burnout in this episode of the Shake Up Learning Show. Learn why goal-setting and intentional planning are the keys to managing overwhelm, and hear how the Fresh Start Workshop and Toolkit can help you reclaim your time and energy in 2025.

➡️ FREE Fresh Start 2025 Workshop for Teachers

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AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for EdTech Coaches

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#218: In this episode, Kasey introduces The Shake Up Learning Framework, designed to help educators navigate the evolving challenges of blended learning, digital safety, screen time management, and ethical AI use. Discover how this framework will shape future content and provide practical strategies to help you save time, protect students, and maintain a healthy digital balance. Tune in to explore the big-picture approach that...
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#217: In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey Bell revisits the Dynamic Learning Model to discuss balancing technology and traditional teaching methods in today’s classrooms. Discover research-backed strategies for integrating EdTech meaningfully while addressing potential challenges like digital distractions and screen time overload. Learn how to update your approach with practical tips for blended learning, main...
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#216: In this episode, Kasey Bell dives into the art of effective AI prompting with "Prompt Like a Boss." Discover how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Magic School AI to save time, streamline lesson planning, and supercharge your teaching. Kasey shares actionable tips on crafting perfect prompts, avoiding common mistakes, and advanced techniques to get the most out of your AI assistants. Whether you're new to AI or l...
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#215: In this episode, Kasey sits down with Linda Kardamis from Teach4theHeart to tackle the challenging topic of classroom management. With student behavior issues on the rise, teachers are finding it harder than ever to maintain a calm and productive classroom environment. Linda shares her expert tips and introduces the Calm Classroom Blueprint, offering practical strategies to help teachers create effective plans, maintain ...
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#214: Explore how schools can effectively plan for AI with insights from Ryan Findley of Evergreen AI. This episode discusses AI curriculum, teacher professional development, and the new AI student competencies to help school districts prepare for the future. If you want to implement AI in your classroom, campus, school, or district, this episode is for you!

#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 ...

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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 eff...

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#211: In this episode, Kasey chats with Pam Hubler about the wonderful things teachers can create in Canva. In this beginner's session, we explore how Canva can revolutionize your educational materials, making them more engaging and effective. Learn how to create stunning presentations, eye-catching posters, informative infographics, and newsletters for school and parent communication. Say goodbye to spending your hard-earned money...

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#210: In this episode, part of our Summer Learning Series, Kasey chats with edtech expert, Tom Mullaney about AI. There is so much hype about AI in education. But what is "AI"? What is "generative AI"? What if the discourse isn't answering those fundamental questions?

Incorrect assumptions and misunderstandings about AI could lead teachers to make mistakes. They could rush to use as many AI apps as possible or AI apps...

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#209: In this episode, part of our Summer Learning Series, Kasey

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#208: In this episode, the first in our Summer Learning Series, Kasey chats with Eduprotocols creator Jon Corippo. Kasey tries to stump Jon with teaching scenarios that seem impossible to overcome, but Jon has some tricks up his sleeve! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best!  Jon has decades in the classroom and now he’s showing teachers everywhere how to: Teach Better and Work Less with EduProtocols.

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In part two of this enlightening episode, Sarah Kiefer continues to share her invaluable insights on maximizing the potential of Google Sheets in the K12 classroom. Join us as we delve deeper into her innovative strategies, practical tips, and real-world examples that will empower educators and students to take their spreadsheet skills to new heights. Get ready for more inspiration and practical wisdom on enhancing your classroom d...

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