Educator Alexander's Newsletter

Here are some things that you should know! Click on the pictures or words to find out more information about these new things that have been announced.

For more information and to register, go to educatoralexander.com/upcoming-events

To register, click here.

Educators, get LIT up by learning more about technology, leadership, and instruction!

June 20, 2019

DeSoto, TX

Save $10 on registration when you use the promo code ALEXANDER.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

Register Today: www.thelitsummit.com

All educators (not just A+PEL members) are welcome at Camp A+PEL!

June 5-6, 2019

Baton Rouge, LA

Every year, teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, counselors, librarians, and university students attend!

Plus, EVERYONE is welcome to apply for the scholarship!

Website: https://www.apeleducators.org/page/2019ConfFull

Join us for a free, online training session and learn how to use Seesaw from the comfort of your couch.

Hosted by star Seesaw teachers, you'll leave with teacher-tested tips and ideas to use tomorrow!

Whether you're a beginner or a total pro, you'll find a session to pique your interest, across all grade levels and subject areas.

Website: https://web.seesaw.me/professional-development

Code.org is offering full-ride scholarships for thousands of eligible K-12 teachers attending our professional learning workshops.

Already an experienced CS teacher? You can nominate a fellow teacher who you think would make an amazing CS teacher. They’ll get an email notifying them that they’ve been nominated, and that will hopefully encourage them to apply!

Website: https://code.org/educate/professional-learning?utm_source=targeted-email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=teacher-recruitment-2019&utm_term=1.15.18&utm_content=professional-learning

The updated SLLA Test Prep is now available. Find more information about which test your state accepts to become certified as an educational leader here.

Find Test Prep Classes here.

Find the Successful School Leadership Through PSEL video here.

FIVE HACKS FOR GOOGLE SLIDES

PROTECT YOUR EYES WITH GOOGLE EXTENSIONS

HANDLING GMAIL WITH A RIGHT-CLICK

Here are some updates from Google!

Your personal Google+ account is going away on April 2, 2019

New Google Innovator Cohorts Released

Google Classroom Stream has updated!

You can now move posts on the Stream to the top and customize how Classwork notifications appear on the Stream with a new setting. Hided them, expand them to show more details, or leave them as is. Learn more here.

Click on the image to find out how to get certified with the featured tech certification of the month.

Here are all of the in-person trainings, online trainings, and webinars that are upcoming! Click on the picture for more information and to register.

Follow the directions for each Freebie!

Come see me at the following events. Find more information such as dates, times, room numbers and links to register HERE.

If you have taken any professional development from Educator Alexander and/or have taken the SLLA test after attending any of her test prep classes, please click the picture below to leave comments.

Ms. Desiree Alexander, Ed.S. is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC and the Regional Director of North Louisiana for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She holds various certifications, as well as multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, Apple Teacher 2016, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer. She is a 2018 Integrity Award from the Better Business Bureau Finalist, 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, and the 2016 A+PEL Member of the Year among other honors. Learn more: www.educatoralexander.com.

Email: educatoralexander@gmail.com
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