New AI Tool: TeachShare
Turn Ideas into Ready-to-Teach Resources with TeachShare
TeachShare is where lesson creation meets learning science for educators who want smarter tools—not just faster ones. Start creating educational content that fits with your curriculum. Get more information here!
Register below to get your exclusive ticket to Wakelet Community Week 2025!
Join us for a virtual celebration of education, technology, and the global community that brings them together. From August 4th - 8th, join thousands of educators, administrators, and thought leaders from around the world for an unforgettable week of inspiration, connection, and discovery. Whether you're a seasoned Wakelet user or just beginning your journey, this event is your gateway to fresh ideas, cutting-edge tools, and powerful stories that are transforming classrooms everywhere.
You’re Invited to WeVideo’s ENGAGE 2025 Conference
3 days. 30+ sessions. 100% free.
You’ll learn how to:
Bring lessons to life with video
Boost engagement with real-world strategies
Design your own path during the Unconference
Plus, you’ll earn a PD certificate, get access to all session replays, and have a chance to win prizes.
Space is limited – save your spot now.
Camp Engage Virtual PD with Nearpod and Flocabulary
If you are looking for some free virtual professional development, then Camp Engage is the event for you! This virtual PD event is all about growing, collaborating, and innovating. You inspire us at Nearpod, and so we are excited to provide you with a whirlwind of inspiration.
Camp Engage is returning July 24-26 for back to school! All 40+ sessions are designed for educators of all experience levels and feature expert-led sessions to help you deliver impactful instruction. Register below to earn PD credits, make connections, and have fun!
More Resources and Newsletter Templates from Smore!
Some summer resources from Smore!
- Get a head start on your Fourth of July newsletter
- On break? Share a little summer learning!
- Boost your newsletter design with these actionable ideas
Pack Your Bags for a Summer Reading Adventure 📖
Share and nurture a love for reading with your students this summer and in the school year ahead! Divided by grade level, this collection includes something for students of every age and reading level. Young learners will love seeing their favorite storybook characters brought to life while middle and high schoolers will enjoy new takes on classics like Great Expectations and To Kill a Mockingbird.
Off With Her Head! The Role of the Queen in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Is the Queen of Hearts a true villain? And what role does humor play in her villainy? Use this resource from The Great American Read and the accompanying pre- and post-discussion questions to spark a lively conversation with your students about the true nature of this unforgettable character.
Cozy Up With the Reading Rainbow Collection
Did you grow up watching the popular PBS series Reading Rainbow? Join your students on the show's next iteration as they watch and listen to stories that will inspire their creativity, encourage exploration of world cultures, and more. From stories that spark creativity to ones that share a heartfelt message to youngsters, snappy videos provide young learners with opportunities to engage deeply alongside accompanying activities, discussion questions, creative art projects, and writing prompts!
Encourage Your Class to be Super Readers With Super Why!
Turn reading into an exciting, interactive adventure with Super Why! and the Super Readers! Set in the magical Storybrook Village, this collection empowers young learners through literacy-based problem solving, all while diving into classic storybooks! Featuring beloved fairy tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk and engaging digital literacy games, Super Why! will make summer reading both meaningful AND fun.
Explore More PBS LearningMedia Resources
LATEST GOOGLE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Discover our latest launches, including Gemini for Education - a version of the Gemini app built for education, AI capabilities for educators and students with Gemini in Classroom, expanded access to Google Vids for all education users, and Class tools for managed Chromebooks to help make the most of class time.
Sign up for Edu on Air to hear the latest ISTE product updates. Join to hear the latest advancements with Gemini, NotebookLM, Google Classroom + more, and how you can integrate these updates to foster more dynamic and impactful learning experiences.
Teaching and learning is getting an upgrade with new ChromeOS tools like Class tools and AI-powered Chromebooks. Discover the latest updates designed to create a more flexible and engaging classroom for educators and students.
Announcing Gemini for Education - a version of the Gemini app built for the unique needs of the educational community, plus more Gemini tools for students and educators.
Gemini in Classroom brings more than 25 no-cost, AI-powered teaching tools to Google Classroom. Learn more about upcoming features, like learning standards in Classroom, expanded analytics, and updates to Read Along in Classroom.
Unlock powerful tools for your users: Previously paid features like Google Vids and Gemini in Classroom are now included for all Google Workspace for Education users, alongside new admin controls for Gemini and Google Meet features.
Check out Class tools, a set of real-time instruction and student engagement features for managed Chromebooks with Google Workspace for Education Plus. See how educators can share content, check student progress, manage devices, and provide real-time support, all without disrupting instruction.
The Gemini app and NotebookLM, AI-powered Google Workspace Core Services, are expanding to support people of all ages. The Gemini app, previously available only to Google Workspace for Education users age 13 or older (or the applicable age in your country), is now available for all ages. NotebookLM, currently available only to Google Workspace for Education users age 18 or older, will become available for all ages in the coming months.
Seesaw Connect 2025 in July
Date: July 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM EST
Teaching is a calling—it’s joyful, impactful, and, let’s be honest, sometimes challenging. That’s why this year’s Seesaw Connect is all about YOU. We’re bringing together passionate educators from around the world to share fresh ideas, practical strategies, and inspiration to help you:
- Spark your students’ engagement
- Strengthen family connections
- Align classroom magic with school goals
You’ll walk away with ready-to-use ideas that make teaching easier and more rewarding. Plus, you’ll earn a certificate with every session attended. Whoohoo, free professional development hours!
Seats are limited, so don’t wait—register now to claim your spot.
Application to Present is Open! Due August 4
Application to Present is Open!
2026 is the year IDEA will celebrate our 40th birthday. All. Year. Long! We will kick our celebration off in style at IDEAcon 2026, and we want your voice to be heard. Our Call for Proposals for IDEAcon 2026 is officially open, and we are excited to see your amazing, authentic, and meaningful ideas. As we have offered since 2022, IDEAcon will continue to have both an in-person program and a virtual, on-demand program, and regardless of your role in education, there’s a session track for you.
TCEA TECH BLOG GOODIES
Five Surprising LinkedIn Games to Fire Up Your Brain
More Effective Uses of Library and Internet Resources in Research
Transform School Culture with Kind Leadership
Eight Emotional Intelligence Skills for District Administrators
Blending Traditional Literacy and Technology in the School Library
Mix Fun with Forward Thinking This Summer
Recharge and Reset: An Educator’s To-Do List for Summer Break
Write Better, Write Short: Try Freewriting
A School Librarian’s Guide to using ChatGPT’s Book Scout
Finding Your Ikigai as a Teacher
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, the 2024 Common Sense Education Ambassador of the Year, a 2024 Common Sense Ambassador of the Year, a 2024 Illinois Digital Educators Alliance Conference (IDEAcon) Thought Leader, 2023 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators (LACUE) Conference Featured Speaker, 2022 & 2021 Texas Computer Education Association Conference (TCEA) Featured Thought Leader, 2020 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Featured Voice, 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) Featured Presenter, 2019 Customer Commitment Award Honoree from Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Torch Awards for Ethics, a 2019 Shreveport National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Mover and Shaker, a 2017 Young Professional Initiative 40 Under 40 Awards Honoree, 2017 Center for Digital Education Top 30 Technologists, Transformers & Trailblazers, 2017 Public Broadcasting Service (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.
Email: educatoralexander@gmail.com or desiree@educatoralexander.com
Website: https://www.educatoralexander.com
Phone: 318-759-7591
Subscribe to All: https://www.educatoralexander.com/subscribe
Newsletter: https://www.educatoralexander.com/newsletter
Twitter: https://twitter.com/educatoralex
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EducatorAlexander
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educatoralexander
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/EducatorAlexander
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/educatoralexander
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/educatoralexander
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@educatoralexander
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/educatoralexander.bsky.social