In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Desiree Alexander, award-winning educator, speaker, and author, to the podcast to chat about her favorite Google tools and how educators can effectively integrate them into their routines. You’ll also hear us discuss newer AI tools like NotebookLM and Gemini and alternatives to the discontinued Google Jamboard. If you want to learn practical ways to leverage Google’s suite of tools and keep up with the latest EdTech trends, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for Google Tools for Educators
- Google Forms remains a top go-to tool for its flexibility and ease of use in education.
- New users should start with familiar tools and gradually explore Google’s ecosystem.
- NotebookLM is a game-changer for organizing and analyzing personal resources with AI.
- Jamboard’s simplicity is hard to replace, but Canva and FigJam offer alternatives.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Learn more about Dr. Desiree Alexander’s work at educatoralexander.com
- Connect with Dr. Desiree Alexander at her Subscribe to All Social Media page
- Find Dr. Desiree Alexander’s book Ready to Be an Educational Leader: Your Guide for Passing the SLLA 6990 on Amazon
- Google Forms (Data Collection tool)
- Google Sheets (Spreadsheet tool)
- Google Docs (Word processing tool)
- Google Slides (Presentation tool)
- Google NotebookLM (AI-powered research & note-taking tool)
- Google Classroom (Learning Management System)
- FigJam (Online collaborative whiteboard)
- Microsoft Copilot (AI companion)
- ChatGPT (Chatbot)
- Gemini (Chatbot)
- Padlet (Online discussion tool)
- Seesaw (Digital learning platform)
- Miro (Collaborative online whiteboard platform)
- Canva for Education (Graphic design platform)
- Google Classroom (Learning Management System)
- Google Workspace for Education Plus (Learning Management System)
- Tips for Using Breakout Rooms with Desiree Alexander (Podcast Episode)
- 5 Ways Teachers Can Use NotebookLM Today (Blog Post)
- 9 AI Tools from Google Teachers Should Know About (Blog Post)
