Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
@educroupe.bsky.social
Irving ISD PL Coordinator • TCEA Board Member • GoogleForEdu Innovator #CHI24
Empowering others to engage in learning, connecting, and advocating for positive change.
📍 Dallas, TX
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Empowering others to engage in learning, connecting, and advocating for positive change.
📍 Dallas, TX
💻 cupoftea.education
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
NEW today! #EduSky
💡 Looking for ways to make online learning more interactive?
🎙️ This episode highlights 5 lessons from hosting AI webinars for educators.
🎧 You’ll hear some of my favorite tips: classtechtips.com/2025/11/18/a...
💡 Looking for ways to make online learning more interactive?
🎙️ This episode highlights 5 lessons from hosting AI webinars for educators.
🎧 You’ll hear some of my favorite tips: classtechtips.com/2025/11/18/a...
Behind the Screen Lessons from Hosting AI Webinars for Teachers - Easy EdTech Podcast 346 - Class Tech Tips
5 game-changing lessons from AI webinars for teachers! Make your workshops interactive and transform your virtual teaching with AI.
classtechtips.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
NEW today! #EduSky
💡 Looking for ways to make online learning more interactive?
🎙️ This episode highlights 5 lessons from hosting AI webinars for educators.
🎧 You’ll hear some of my favorite tips: classtechtips.com/2025/11/18/a...
💡 Looking for ways to make online learning more interactive?
🎙️ This episode highlights 5 lessons from hosting AI webinars for educators.
🎧 You’ll hear some of my favorite tips: classtechtips.com/2025/11/18/a...
📣 Hello TCEA members!📣
Don't forget to cast your vote for the TCEA Executive Committee! I'm excited to be running for the position of Membership & Records Chair. You should have received your ballot via email and have until 5 PM CT on November 21, 2025 to make your voice heard. #EduSky
Don't forget to cast your vote for the TCEA Executive Committee! I'm excited to be running for the position of Membership & Records Chair. You should have received your ballot via email and have until 5 PM CT on November 21, 2025 to make your voice heard. #EduSky
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
📣 Hello TCEA members!📣
Don't forget to cast your vote for the TCEA Executive Committee! I'm excited to be running for the position of Membership & Records Chair. You should have received your ballot via email and have until 5 PM CT on November 21, 2025 to make your voice heard. #EduSky
Don't forget to cast your vote for the TCEA Executive Committee! I'm excited to be running for the position of Membership & Records Chair. You should have received your ballot via email and have until 5 PM CT on November 21, 2025 to make your voice heard. #EduSky
📣 Hey TCEA members!📣 Don't forget to cast your vote! I am running for Membership and Records Chair on the Executive Committee. Ballot will come through email. Voting is open until November 21, 2025. #EduSky
November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
📣 Hey TCEA members!📣 Don't forget to cast your vote! I am running for Membership and Records Chair on the Executive Committee. Ballot will come through email. Voting is open until November 21, 2025. #EduSky
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
📅 Add a Date by Alice Keeler stamps the current date and time onto your first slide, rerun it and update the timestamp quickly.
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#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace
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#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📅 Add a Date by Alice Keeler stamps the current date and time onto your first slide, rerun it and update the timestamp quickly.
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#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace
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#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
Ready to unlock an unforgettable adventure? 🔓🌟
Check out the November Escape Room Bundle!
🍁 Fall on the Farm: An Autumn Escape Adventure
🇺🇸 Operation Freedom: A Veterans Day Escape
🦃 Turkey Trouble
🥧 Thanksgiving Feast Fiasco
https://f.mtr.cool/lnttqsvgtz
Check out the November Escape Room Bundle!
🍁 Fall on the Farm: An Autumn Escape Adventure
🇺🇸 Operation Freedom: A Veterans Day Escape
🦃 Turkey Trouble
🥧 Thanksgiving Feast Fiasco
https://f.mtr.cool/lnttqsvgtz
November 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Ready to unlock an unforgettable adventure? 🔓🌟
Check out the November Escape Room Bundle!
🍁 Fall on the Farm: An Autumn Escape Adventure
🇺🇸 Operation Freedom: A Veterans Day Escape
🦃 Turkey Trouble
🥧 Thanksgiving Feast Fiasco
https://f.mtr.cool/lnttqsvgtz
Check out the November Escape Room Bundle!
🍁 Fall on the Farm: An Autumn Escape Adventure
🇺🇸 Operation Freedom: A Veterans Day Escape
🦃 Turkey Trouble
🥧 Thanksgiving Feast Fiasco
https://f.mtr.cool/lnttqsvgtz
This is a great post from @ditchthattextbook.com for finding the "minimum effective dose" to keep your workload manageable. This is so important for teachers avoiding burnout especially during the Disillusionment Phase for new educators. #EduSky #NTChat
ditchthattextbook.com/stop-doing-t...
ditchthattextbook.com/stop-doing-t...
Stop doing too much: The "minimum effective dose" for educators
I used to dread handing papers back to students.I’d spend hours grading, marking up every little error, adding thoughtful feedback. Then I’d pass them
ditchthattextbook.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This is a great post from @ditchthattextbook.com for finding the "minimum effective dose" to keep your workload manageable. This is so important for teachers avoiding burnout especially during the Disillusionment Phase for new educators. #EduSky #NTChat
ditchthattextbook.com/stop-doing-t...
ditchthattextbook.com/stop-doing-t...
📣 Hello all TCEA members!📣
Executive Committee nominations are open. I am running for Membership and Records Chair. Please check your email for the ballot. Voting is open November 10th to 21st 2025.Thank you for considering my candidacy. #EduSky
Executive Committee nominations are open. I am running for Membership and Records Chair. Please check your email for the ballot. Voting is open November 10th to 21st 2025.Thank you for considering my candidacy. #EduSky
November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📣 Hello all TCEA members!📣
Executive Committee nominations are open. I am running for Membership and Records Chair. Please check your email for the ballot. Voting is open November 10th to 21st 2025.Thank you for considering my candidacy. #EduSky
Executive Committee nominations are open. I am running for Membership and Records Chair. Please check your email for the ballot. Voting is open November 10th to 21st 2025.Thank you for considering my candidacy. #EduSky
Discover how "The Golden Girls" can inspire teachers to prioritize their needs! Dive into my latest blog post and learn how these iconic ladies can teach us all a thing or two about boundaries, kindness, and advocating for ourselves. #EduSky #NTChat
cupoftea.education/2025/11/09/h...
cupoftea.education/2025/11/09/h...
How Cheesecake Solves (Almost) Everything
Last night, I laughed and laughed and truly enjoyed myself at The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour. Laughter is such a necessity in the field of education especially in our current situation with teacher…
cupoftea.education
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Discover how "The Golden Girls" can inspire teachers to prioritize their needs! Dive into my latest blog post and learn how these iconic ladies can teach us all a thing or two about boundaries, kindness, and advocating for ourselves. #EduSky #NTChat
cupoftea.education/2025/11/09/h...
cupoftea.education/2025/11/09/h...
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
💻 The Best (FREE) Chrome Extensions for Teachers
Save time and sanity this year!
shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-bes... #aiineducation #chromebooks #googleedu #edtech #edchat #TCEA #FETC #ISTE #edusky
Save time and sanity this year!
shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-bes... #aiineducation #chromebooks #googleedu #edtech #edchat #TCEA #FETC #ISTE #edusky
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
💻 The Best (FREE) Chrome Extensions for Teachers
Save time and sanity this year!
shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-bes... #aiineducation #chromebooks #googleedu #edtech #edchat #TCEA #FETC #ISTE #edusky
Save time and sanity this year!
shakeuplearning.com/blog/the-bes... #aiineducation #chromebooks #googleedu #edtech #edchat #TCEA #FETC #ISTE #edusky
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
🆕 New today! #EduSky
🎯 This episode is all about using goal setting to help students take charge of their learning.
🎧 Tune in for tips, tools, and classroom-ready ideas: classtechtips.com/2025/11/04/g...
🎯 This episode is all about using goal setting to help students take charge of their learning.
🎧 Tune in for tips, tools, and classroom-ready ideas: classtechtips.com/2025/11/04/g...
Goal Setting Activities to Motivate Students All Year Long - Easy EdTech Podcast 344 - Class Tech Tips
Inspire student ownership & motivation! Get Goal Setting Activities, tips for any subject, and digital tools to help students track progress.
classtechtips.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🆕 New today! #EduSky
🎯 This episode is all about using goal setting to help students take charge of their learning.
🎧 Tune in for tips, tools, and classroom-ready ideas: classtechtips.com/2025/11/04/g...
🎯 This episode is all about using goal setting to help students take charge of their learning.
🎧 Tune in for tips, tools, and classroom-ready ideas: classtechtips.com/2025/11/04/g...
Just discovered a fantastic article on using NotebookLM to gamify life! 🎮✨ As a huge fan of this AI tool, I'm excited to explore this creative twist. It's intriguing to see how NotebookLM can turn everyday tasks into a fun game. #NotebookLM #EduSky #NTChat
www.androidpolice.com/notebooklm-g...
www.androidpolice.com/notebooklm-g...
I used NotebookLM to gamify my life — and it actually worked
Building a personalized scoreboard
www.androidpolice.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Just discovered a fantastic article on using NotebookLM to gamify life! 🎮✨ As a huge fan of this AI tool, I'm excited to explore this creative twist. It's intriguing to see how NotebookLM can turn everyday tasks into a fun game. #NotebookLM #EduSky #NTChat
www.androidpolice.com/notebooklm-g...
www.androidpolice.com/notebooklm-g...
Explore my latest blog entry where I delve into engaging teaching methods: Turn and Talk and Think Pair Share! #EduSky #NTChat
cupoftea.education/2025/11/02/t...
cupoftea.education/2025/11/02/t...
The Real Difference Between “Turn and Talk” and “Think-Pair-Share”
This week, I was reflecting on a couple of strategies used often in the classroom: ‘Think-Pair-Share’ and ‘Turn and Talk’. Many educators use these terms interchangeably, bu…
cupoftea.education
November 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Explore my latest blog entry where I delve into engaging teaching methods: Turn and Talk and Think Pair Share! #EduSky #NTChat
cupoftea.education/2025/11/02/t...
cupoftea.education/2025/11/02/t...
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
Happy Halloween! 🎃
The MagicSchool team went all out for our Halloween costume contest! Which look are you vibing with this spooky Friday?
#Halloween #MagicSchool #CostumeContest #Edusky
The MagicSchool team went all out for our Halloween costume contest! Which look are you vibing with this spooky Friday?
#Halloween #MagicSchool #CostumeContest #Edusky
October 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
The MagicSchool team went all out for our Halloween costume contest! Which look are you vibing with this spooky Friday?
#Halloween #MagicSchool #CostumeContest #Edusky
The MagicSchool team went all out for our Halloween costume contest! Which look are you vibing with this spooky Friday?
#Halloween #MagicSchool #CostumeContest #Edusky
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
My brain is fried. The #GoogleChampions 'Gemini Challenge' was 🔥. So many powerful use cases for education. The 'Champion Breakouts' were also amazing—learning from this community. Now... dinner and Flamenco! #EdTech #Gemini #edusky
October 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
My brain is fried. The #GoogleChampions 'Gemini Challenge' was 🔥. So many powerful use cases for education. The 'Champion Breakouts' were also amazing—learning from this community. Now... dinner and Flamenco! #EdTech #Gemini #edusky
Videos can be a powerful resource in learning when used appropriately. Check out my latest blog post for effective ways to engage students with video content. #NTChat #EdTech #EduSky 📚🎥
cupoftea.education/2025/10/26/p...
cupoftea.education/2025/10/26/p...
Press Pause: Turning Passive Video Watching into Active Learning
This week, I had the pleasure of walking through classrooms and seeing some fantastic curriculum resources in action. But it also got me thinking: having great materials is only half the battle. Ho…
cupoftea.education
October 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Videos can be a powerful resource in learning when used appropriately. Check out my latest blog post for effective ways to engage students with video content. #NTChat #EdTech #EduSky 📚🎥
cupoftea.education/2025/10/26/p...
cupoftea.education/2025/10/26/p...
Have you checked out The Stuff I Learned About Learning podcast from @tcea.org If not, today is a great day to give it a listen. I hope you enjoy the latest episode😉. #EduSky #NTChat
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The Stuff I Learned about Learning: A TCEA Podcast – TCEA
Discover how TCEA helps educators transform teaching and learning with The Stuff I Learned about Learning: A TCEA Podcast. Explore resources, strategies, and innovative tools for education.
tcea.org
October 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Have you checked out The Stuff I Learned About Learning podcast from @tcea.org If not, today is a great day to give it a listen. I hope you enjoy the latest episode😉. #EduSky #NTChat
tcea.org/podcast/stuf...
tcea.org/podcast/stuf...
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
👀 Did you know we have a PD Guide to help you deliver training to your teachers?
Grab everything you need for a fantastic PD session just here: https://f.mtr.cool/mbstrjrbuc
#Educoach #EduSky
Grab everything you need for a fantastic PD session just here: https://f.mtr.cool/mbstrjrbuc
#Educoach #EduSky
How to use the PD guide for facilitators: getting started with Book Creator - Book Creator app
Looking to deliver engaging and effective PD sessions for educators? Discover the comprehensive and remixable PD guide in Book Creator's Discover Library. This guide helps facilitators introduce Book Creator to educators seamlessly, with insights from top trainers, tips for planning successful sessions, and adaptable formats for various training needs. Start your PD journey with Book Creator today!
f.mtr.cool
October 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
👀 Did you know we have a PD Guide to help you deliver training to your teachers?
Grab everything you need for a fantastic PD session just here: https://f.mtr.cool/mbstrjrbuc
#Educoach #EduSky
Grab everything you need for a fantastic PD session just here: https://f.mtr.cool/mbstrjrbuc
#Educoach #EduSky
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
Tip Tuesday! On iPhone and iPad, you can quickly save an image without its background. In Photos, press and hold on the subject of the image, choose Share, then Save Image. The picture is saved to your Photos app as a PNG with a transparent background.
October 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Tip Tuesday! On iPhone and iPad, you can quickly save an image without its background. In Photos, press and hold on the subject of the image, choose Share, then Save Image. The picture is saved to your Photos app as a PNG with a transparent background.
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
Here's PART 2: it’s all about helping teachers like you
✅ stay inspired,
✅ work smarter, and
✅ prioritize what matters most.
➡️ shakeuplearning.com/blog/dynamic... #edtech #edchat #teacherlife #k12 #googleedu #aiineducation #aiinedu #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #edusky
✅ stay inspired,
✅ work smarter, and
✅ prioritize what matters most.
➡️ shakeuplearning.com/blog/dynamic... #edtech #edchat #teacherlife #k12 #googleedu #aiineducation #aiinedu #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #edusky
October 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Here's PART 2: it’s all about helping teachers like you
✅ stay inspired,
✅ work smarter, and
✅ prioritize what matters most.
➡️ shakeuplearning.com/blog/dynamic... #edtech #edchat #teacherlife #k12 #googleedu #aiineducation #aiinedu #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #edusky
✅ stay inspired,
✅ work smarter, and
✅ prioritize what matters most.
➡️ shakeuplearning.com/blog/dynamic... #edtech #edchat #teacherlife #k12 #googleedu #aiineducation #aiinedu #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #edusky
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
🎬 Say hello to TeachFlix Junior — your new favorite free resource for K-2! 📚✨
Packed with age-appropriate videos that make learning fun and easy. Perfect for lessons, brain breaks, or transitions! 🍎🎉
➡️ https://teachflix.org/junior/
Packed with age-appropriate videos that make learning fun and easy. Perfect for lessons, brain breaks, or transitions! 🍎🎉
➡️ https://teachflix.org/junior/
October 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🎬 Say hello to TeachFlix Junior — your new favorite free resource for K-2! 📚✨
Packed with age-appropriate videos that make learning fun and easy. Perfect for lessons, brain breaks, or transitions! 🍎🎉
➡️ https://teachflix.org/junior/
Packed with age-appropriate videos that make learning fun and easy. Perfect for lessons, brain breaks, or transitions! 🍎🎉
➡️ https://teachflix.org/junior/
Recently, we held our fall learning sessions with first-year teachers in Irving ISD. Learning with these passionate educators makes my heart happy. Special thanks to IISD Libraries, SPED dept, STEM & Innovation, and Irving Schools Foundation for their support. #ExcellenceInAction #EduSky
October 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Recently, we held our fall learning sessions with first-year teachers in Irving ISD. Learning with these passionate educators makes my heart happy. Special thanks to IISD Libraries, SPED dept, STEM & Innovation, and Irving Schools Foundation for their support. #ExcellenceInAction #EduSky
🍂 Feeling the October slump? You're not alone! For new teachers, this could be the entrance to the Disillusionment Phase. Let's turn those challenges into triumphs and keep the teaching journey exciting! 🎉📚 #EduSky #NTChat
cupoftea.education/2025/10/19/h...
cupoftea.education/2025/10/19/h...
How to Navigate the October Slump in Your First Year
If you know me, you know October is my favorite month of they year: the State Fair, Dallas Stars Hockey, Halloween, my birthday…However, October is also the time of the school year when thing…
cupoftea.education
October 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🍂 Feeling the October slump? You're not alone! For new teachers, this could be the entrance to the Disillusionment Phase. Let's turn those challenges into triumphs and keep the teaching journey exciting! 🎉📚 #EduSky #NTChat
cupoftea.education/2025/10/19/h...
cupoftea.education/2025/10/19/h...
One issue many teachers (especially new ones) may struggle with is pacing. This week on my blog, explore how incorporating timers can improve the rhythm of your classroom. ⏰
#NTChat #EduSky
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#NTChat #EduSky
cupoftea.education/2025/10/05/k...
Keeping Pace By Mastering Classroom Time
Pacing is a skill that can take time to refine. In this post, we’ll explore how one of the simplest tools—the timer—can become your most powerful ally in managing lesson flow. I have my cuppa ready…
cupoftea.education
October 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
One issue many teachers (especially new ones) may struggle with is pacing. This week on my blog, explore how incorporating timers can improve the rhythm of your classroom. ⏰
#NTChat #EduSky
cupoftea.education/2025/10/05/k...
#NTChat #EduSky
cupoftea.education/2025/10/05/k...
Reposted by Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.
💥 Have you seen TeachAid?
➡️ FREE, AI-Powered, Customizable Curriculum Units for Teachers!
www.teachaid.ca/ #edtech #edchat #k12 #teacherlife #aiineducation #aiinedu #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #googleedu #edusky
➡️ FREE, AI-Powered, Customizable Curriculum Units for Teachers!
www.teachaid.ca/ #edtech #edchat #k12 #teacherlife #aiineducation #aiinedu #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #googleedu #edusky
TeachAid | The All-in-One AI Curricular Solution
TeachAid, your AI-powered teaching partner, building complete, personalized lesson plans, assessments, slides and activities aligned to your curriculum standards and students' needs.
www.teachaid.ca
October 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
💥 Have you seen TeachAid?
➡️ FREE, AI-Powered, Customizable Curriculum Units for Teachers!
www.teachaid.ca/ #edtech #edchat #k12 #teacherlife #aiineducation #aiinedu #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #googleedu #edusky
➡️ FREE, AI-Powered, Customizable Curriculum Units for Teachers!
www.teachaid.ca/ #edtech #edchat #k12 #teacherlife #aiineducation #aiinedu #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #googleedu #edusky