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  • AI for Classroom Management: The Spring Survival Plan
    Mar 31 2026

    #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 prompts for behavior intervention plans, transitions, reflection activities, parent emails, and more. If you're looking for classroom management strategies that save time and reduce stress, this episode will show you how to use AI in practical, teacher-friendly ways. Plus, Kasey highlights resources from her book, AI for Classroom Management, and the AI Prompt Cheat Sheet for Classroom Management.

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    29 m
  • Spring Cleaning for Teachers: Declutter Your Digital Files, Classroom, and Systems
    Mar 17 2026

    #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 a spring cleaning plan you'll actually follow.

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    28 m
  • Choice Boards for Test Review: What Works + What Flops
    Feb 3 2026

    #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 avoid, and three ready-to-steal board models: retrieval practice, spiral review, and test skills.

    You'll leave with a clear plan for how to run choice boards in Google Classroom, manage submissions without headaches, and keep your students engaged and on track.

    ✅ We're not doing "extra." We're doing smarter, more targeted review.

    ✅ You'll get real talk, practical ideas, examples

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    43 m
  • Gemini AI in Google Classroom: The New Tools You Don't Want to Miss!
    Jan 20 2026

    #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 audio lesson tool
    • Export AI-generated content into Google Docs, Forms, and Classroom with the Add to Class button
    • Understand the difference between Gemini Gems and built-in tools—and how to use both effectively

    Plus, get your FREE Gemini AI in Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Teachers at shakeuplearning.com/gemini, and learn about the all-new Gemini AI in Google Classroom Masterclass to take your skills even further.

    This episode is your teacher-friendly guide to using AI where it matters most—inside the tools you already know and love.

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    34 m
  • Forget About Goals, Focus on Systems Instead
    Jan 6 2026

    #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 sneak peek at the upcoming All Access Book Study on Atomic Habits—starting January 7!

    🎯 Learn how to:

    • Build better habits as a busy teacher

    • Apply the cue-craving-response-reward loop to your routines

    • Support students in creating positive habits that last

    • Use AI tools to automate and reinforce your new systems

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    23 m
  • Top 10 Most-Loved Teacher Resources of 2025
    Dec 2 2025

    #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!

    You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the most-loved:

    • AI tools for teachers
    • Classroom management strategies
    • Time-saving checklists
    • Back-to-school and end-of-the-school-year resources
    • And even some powerful low-tech ideas

    Whether you're wrapping up the semester or planning your 2026 classroom routines, these tried-and-true favorites will help you save time, reduce stress, and teach with confidence.

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    • Best teaching tools 2025
    • AI in education
    • Free and paid resources for teachers
    • End-of-semester classroom ideas
    • Classroom management with AI

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    36 m
  • AI-Generated Slide Decks for Teachers: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
    Nov 18 2025

    #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, find out which tools actually save you time—and which ones aren't worth it.

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    47 m
  • The Best Chrome Extensions for Teachers
    Nov 4 2025

    #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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    46 m