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The 3 R’s for Teacher Self-Care: Reflect. Release. Recharge.
Tech With Littles Blog
Here is a blog with the sole purpose of "helping you integrate technology with purpose in your class."
Call for Presenters Facebook Group
Each of us enjoy speaking at conferences but sometimes those opportunities are challenging to find. This space is designed for us to share open "calls for presenters" at workshops and conferences across the country.
Feel free to invite anyone you feel would benefit from being in this space.
The only ask is that if you submit a proposal, come back here and share the link.
Together, we will change the world of education.
Microsoft Designer is Here!
TCEA Presenter Proposals Open--Due June 2
YOU could be the presenter who unlocks “ahas,” provides perspective, supercharges skill sets, and gifts game-changing practices to other educators who are eager to grow in their craft.
Take a look at the process, explore our tips and tricks, and get started by submitting your presentation ideas today!
FETC Presenter Proposals Open--Due June 5
Would you like to be considered as a lead presenter or co-presenter? Now is the time to apply!
BECOME A SPEAKER @FETC 2024
January 23 – 26, 2024, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION: www.fetc.org
CLICK “SPEAK AT FETC”
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>>NOTE: JUNE 5th is the deadline to apply!<<
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Questions? Email edtechspeaker@etcnetwork.com
FREE CURRENT YA AUDIOBOOKS
AudiobookSYNC is a summer program of FREE audiobook for teens 13+.
ISTE Certification Informational Webinars
Do you have some questions about ISTE Certification for Educators that you wish a human would answer? Here’s your solution … plus a couple of special deals from ISTE!
Attend one of the 30-minute info sessions with Certification Director Carmalita Seitz for real talk, and real answers to your certification questions.
Choose from these upcoming dates and times:
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 4:00 PM ET
TCEA TECH BLOG GOODIES
DIGITAL SPRING CLEANING MADE SIMPLE
THREE CYBERSECURITY PRIORITIES FOR SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS
CHATGPT PROMPTS FOR BUSY EDUCATORS
HOW RELIABLE ARE AI DETECTORS?
TWO CANVA TOOLS THAT WILL AMAZE YOU
EDUPROTOCOLS: WORKFLOWING AMAZING LESSON DESIGN
HOW TO MAKE THINKING VISIBLE WITH THINKING ROUTINES
PROVEN CLASSROOM DISCUSSION STRATEGIES FOR DEEPER LEARNING
✔👀👌😘5 Minute Tips of the Month
🎥 Webinars of the Month
😍 FREE Extension of the Month
This extension allows you to annotate on top of PDFs and so much more!
Click on picture below for more information.
💻 📱 Tech Certification of the Month
💫MICROSOFT SUPPORT
Educators Can Get Office 365 for FREE
Flip Blog with Updates
🌈 Google Updates
A Couple More Google Updates
To Stay Updated, Watch ALL Here or EDU in 90: The Latest: Chromebook Updates
Co-present Slides in Google Meet
Educators with Google Workspace for Education Plus or the Teaching and Learning Upgrade can now co-present slides in Google Meet. With co-presenting in Slides, two or more people can manage slides together — including advancing slides and playing videos — for a smoother presentation. Learn more!
Join us for our Practice sets Academy--WATCH THE VIDEO ON DEMAND
Practice sets, our newest feature in Google Classroom, is officially live! Join us for an in-depth look at our latest AI-powered feature and learn how it can provide scaled, individualized support to enhance the education experience. Register for our Practice sets Academy today!
Try CS First Lessons with Differentiated Instruction
CS First now offers differentiated learning paths for lessons with integrated instruction. Welcome to CS First and other select lessons provide a video introduction to the Scratch coding environment that experienced students can skip to jump right into coding.
Google Workspace for Education courses for Educators
Learn basic and advanced skills across Google Workspace for Education tools with three new courses for educators. Explore the courses.
Google Workspace for Education courses for IT Admins
We've designed a collection of training and resources for you to help your institution be better connected, safer and a digitally empowered place to be. Explore the IT Admin courses.
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Dr. Desiree Alexander, Educator Alexander Consulting
Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator, speaker, and author who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC and the Deputy Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences globally.
Dr. Alexander is lifetime certified in Louisiana in Secondary English Education, as a Reading Specialist, as a School Librarian, as an Educational Technology Facilitator, as an Educational Technology Leader and in Educational Leadership 1. She is certified in Texas as a Principal, in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 4-8 and grades 8-12, as a Reading Specialist for grades EC-12, and as a School Librarian. She holds multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer, Innovator and Partner, Apple Teacher, and Microsoft Office Specialists.
She holds a Bachelor, a Master + 30, and an Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University, a Master of Library Science from Texas Woman’s University and a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Technology Leadership from Nicholls State University. She also holds a Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership from Lamar University.
She is the author of Ready to Be an Educational Leader: Your Guide for Passing the SLLA 6990, a 2022 & 2021 Texas Computer Education Association Featured Thought Leader, 2020 International Society for Technology in Education Featured Voice, 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference Featured Presenter, 2019 Customer Commitment Award Honoree from Better Business Bureau's Torch Awards for Ethics, a 2019 Shreveport National Pan-Hellenic Council Mover and Shaker, a 2017 Young Professional Initiative 40 Under 40 Awards Honoree, 2017 Center for Digital Education Top 30 Technologists, Transformers & Trailblazers, 2017 PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator for Louisiana, 2016 Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana Member of the Year, 2015 Librarian of the Year for Louisiana Librarian Association, 2015 Campus Teacher of the Year in the Zachary Community School District and 2014 Leader of the Year for Region 2 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators.
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