The Shake Up Learning Show with Kasey Bell

#255: Some of the study strategies your students rely on most- rereading notes, highlighting, cramming the night before- actually give them a false sense of learning.

In this episode, I'm breaking down four research-based strategies from the book Powerful Teaching by Pooja Agarwal and Patrice Bain that help learning actually stick, not just look like it stuck in the moment.

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#254: Google Classroom got a whole lot of updates this summer, and in episode 253 I promised I'd come back and go deeper. This is that episode. I'm walking through the redesigned homepage, how to build and assign a Gemini Notebook or a Gem right from Classwork, the new AI rubric generation, and the learning goals tracking that quietly showed up in your gradebook. Plus the honest caveats: what your admin has to turn on, and what you...

#253: Claude for Teachers, Google Classroom, and Canva all shipped major updates this summer. In this episode, I'm walking you through what's new, why it matters, and where I'd personally start heading into back-to-school. 

#252: NotebookLM is one of the most underused AI tools in education, and in this session, Ashley Shanley walks you through exactly how to put it to work in your classroom. From generating AI-powered podcasts to interactive quizzes, mind maps, explainer videos, and study guides, you'll see how NotebookLM turns your existing documents into engaging learning experiences, without ever pulling from the open web.

In this session, you'll ...

#251: What happens when proven instructional frameworks meet the power of AI tools? You get EduProtocols — and in this episode, Jon Corippo and Jacob Carr show you exactly what that looks like in action.

This session is packed with live tool demos covering GimKit, Padlet Arcade, Curipod, Snorkl, and LearningGenie — and how to use each one to move students from passive consumers to active, engaged learners. From gamified...

#250: What happens when you put creativity at the center of an AI-powered classroom? Joe and Kristen Merrill — teachers, authors, and the dynamic duo behind the InterACTIVE Class series — are here to show you.

In this session, Joe and Kristen take tried-and-true classroom strategies and give them a modern twist, blending emerging AI tools with the kind of meaningful, student-driven creation that meets every learner wher...

#249: If you're spending hours building presentations, lesson materials, and classroom documents from scratch — there's a better way. In this episode, I'm walking you through Gamma, an AI-powered tool that creates beautiful, professional-looking presentations, handouts, and pages in minutes, not hours.

Whether you want to generate a lesson slideshow from a single prompt, or paste in your existing Google Doc and let Gamma desi...

#248: Did you know your school Google account can now build AI agents — for free? In this episode, Kasey Bell breaks down Google Workspace Studio, Google's new no-code AI agent builder available to teachers on Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals. No coding required. No extra cost. Just smart automation powered by Gemini that runs in the background while you teach.

Kasey walks you through exactly who can access Google ...

#247: Summer PD sounds great…until you waste your time on the wrong thing. In this episode, I'm sharing how to choose summer professional learning that is actually worth your time, energy, and attention. We'll talk about how to identify what you really need, what kinds of PD actually help teachers grow, and how to avoid the fluffy, forgettable stuff that won't make a difference in August.

I'm also sharing practical ways to b...

#246: After spring break and during testing season, classroom management can start to unravel. In this episode, Kasey Bell shares a practical late-spring survival plan to help teachers reset expectations, reinforce routines, support student behavior, simplify parent communication, and protect their own energy with the help of AI. You'll hear real classroom examples for elementary, middle, and high school, plus simple ways to use AI...

#245: Feeling buried by digital chaos, classroom clutter, and routines that just aren't working anymore? In this episode, I'm walking you through a realistic "teacher spring reset"—how to clean up your digital files (without getting lost in folders), declutter your classroom in small, doable chunks, and simplify the systems that keep creating mess in the first place. Plus, AI Tip of the Week featuring Claude to help you build...

#244: Choice boards can be a total game-changer for pre-test review—or a chaotic mess. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what makes review choice boards work, what causes them to flop, and how to structure them so they boost test prep without creating extra stress.

Whether you teach elementary or secondary, I'll walk you through the five non-negotiable rules for using choice boards effectively, the most common mistakes to ...

#243: Are you a Google Classroom user curious about AI but unsure where to start? In this episode, Kasey Bell breaks down the new Gemini AI tools built directly into Google Workspace for Education—no extensions or extra accounts needed!

Discover how to:

• Access Gemini inside Google Classroom (and what your admin needs to turn on)
• Use powerful features like outline lesson plans, build a choice board, and the create an audi...

#242: Ready to ditch unrealistic goals and finally create habits that stick? In this powerful New Year episode of the Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey Bell unpacks one of the most transformative ideas from Atomic Habits by James Clear: why systems—not goals—lead to lasting success.

You'll discover how this mindset shift can impact your personal growth, your teaching practices, and even your students' learning. Plus, get a ...

#241: Want to know which teaching tools and strategies made the biggest impact this year—and how to carry that momentum into 2026?

In this episode of The Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey Bell reveals the top 10 teacher resources of 2025—based on what educators downloaded, shared, and couldn't stop talking about!

#240: Tired of spending hours building slide decks from scratch? In this episode, we're diving into four FREE AI tools that fully generate your teaching presentations—text, images, and structure included. I'll walk you through the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of using AI to create classroom or training slides, with real talk on what works for busy educators. Whether you're prepping a lesson, webinar, or PD session, f...

#239: Discover the 8 best free Chrome extensions for teachers to streamline lesson planning, save time, and boost productivity. Perfect for busy educators looking to simplify their workflow and maximize impact in the classroom.

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#238: In this episode of the Shake Up Learning Show, Kasey Bell continues the conversation on how to refresh and reimagine dynamic learning for today's classrooms. Part 2 explores the final three shifts in the updated Dynamic Learning Framework, focusing on purposeful technology, meaningful growth, and sustainable teaching practices.

Kasey unpacks:

• Why purpose-driven technology matters more than ever (and how to balance high- ...

#237: Discover how Kasey's Dynamic Learning Framework has evolved for today's classrooms. In this episode, Kasey shares the first three updates to her popular framework—including flexible learning time, interdisciplinary exploration, and global connections with student safety in mind. Packed with practical tips, tools, and classroom examples.

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