June 2025 community newsletter

🕶️ ScreenPal’s summer scoop

School’s out, sun’s out—and we’re diving into summer with fresh ideas, exciting events, and cool new ways to create with ScreenPal! Whether you’re relaxing poolside or prepping for back-to-school, we’ve got you covered with can’t-miss webinars, ISTELive25 updates, and time-saving tools designed to make your summer smoother. So grab your sunglasses and scroll on—we’re bringing the heat in the best way possible!

🎬 New to ScreenPal?

Whether you’re brand new to ScreenPal or just need a refresher, our Getting Started webinar is the perfect place to begin. Join us on Thursday, July 11th at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT for a live walkthrough of the basics- recording, editing, sharing, and more.

You’ll learn:

• How to create your first video step-by-step
• Easy ways to add narration, captions, and screen recordings
• Best practices for sharing videos with your students or team

Bring your questions- we’ll wrap up with a live Q&A to make sure you’re ready to hit the ground running.

👉 Register now and start creating with confidence!

📍 Don’t miss our in-booth sessions at ISTELive 2025!

Headed to San Antonio for ISTELive? Swing by Booth #3231 for can’t-miss sessions designed to spark inspiration, showcase real educator stories, and give you hands-on tips for using ScreenPal in the classroom.

🎤 Live, 20-minute sessions all day June 30- July 2
From AI-powered productivity to engaging feedback, UDL, accessibility, and student voice—our featured educators and partners are bringing the energy, ideas, and impact.

⭐ Highlights include:

• • Your Class, But Cool like TikTok with Matt Miller (plus a book giveaway!)
  • PD That Pops with the team from Dorchester School District Two
  • UDL in Action and Accessible by Design with ScreenPal’s own Sarah Eiler
  • Tips, Tricks and Selfies with Leslie Fisher
  • Stress-free Video Creation with ScreenPal with the EdTech Nerds
  • AND MORE!

🗓 Check out the full schedule here!

See you at Booth #3231- swag, smiles, and serious inspiration await!

🤠 ISTELive’s can’t-miss afterparty: Rooftop Rodeo with ScreenPal + friends!

Saddle up for an unforgettable night in San Antonio! We’re teaming up with Brisk Teaching, Diffit, and Wayground (formerly Quizizz) to bring you the Rooftop Rodeo—the ultimate ISTELive afterparty.

📍 Smoke Skybar | 🗓 July 1 | ⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
🎶 Music • 🌮 Food • 🎉 Fun • 🤝 EdTech Connections

Join fellow educators, tech leaders, and our teams for an evening of rooftop vibes, photo ops, giveaways, and good old Texas hospitality. Whether you’re in it for the networking or the nachos—you won’t want to miss this!

🎟️ Already registered? Yeehaw!
Still need to sign up? Click here to reserve your spot

Come kick up your boots and celebrate ISTELive25 with us—Texas-style!

🧠 Smarter feedback, better learning: live webinar with Dr. Monica Burns

Join us on Wednesday, July 17th at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT for a free live webinar with EdTech expert Dr. Monica Burns!

In this timely session- “Smarter Feedback, Better Learning”- you’ll discover how to streamline your feedback process and boost student engagement using ScreenPal’s latest features. Learn how to:

• Embed interactive questions directly into YouTube videos
• Use the Chrome extension for quick, personalized feedback
• Provide real-time and post-assessment feedback using video
• Apply video-based strategies across in-person, hybrid, and online classrooms

Perfect for educators at all levels, this session will equip you with time-saving tools and practical ideas to start the school year strong.

👉 Register now and bring your feedback game to the next level!

📚✨ Appsmash magic: bring stories to life with Book Creator + ScreenPal

Get ready to spark creativity in your classroom! Join Book Creator’s Katie Fielding and ScreenPal’s Sarah Eiler on Wednesday, July 17th at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT for a special live webinar.

In Appsmash Magic: Bring Stories to Life, you’ll see how easy (and powerful!) it is to combine video and publishing tools to elevate student voice, storytelling, and reflection.

🎥📖 You’ll learn how to:

• Record and embed student videos directly into Book Creator
• Use video to enhance accessibility and multimedia projects
• Support deeper learning through voice, visuals, and choice

Whether you’re working with early learners or secondary students, this session will leave you inspired and ready to create.

👉 Save your seat and get ready to appsmash like a pro!

🧑‍🏫Present on ScreenPal

🙋 Want to Present on ScreenPal at an Upcoming EdTech Conference?

Are you passionate about ScreenPal and looking for a chance to share your expertise with fellow educators, tech coaches, or instructional leaders? We’d love to support you in presenting at an upcoming EdTech event!

ScreenPal educators have shared creative video strategies, student engagement tips, and classroom success stories at conferences across the country—and we want to help you do the same.

Here are some upcoming opportunities to consider:

🎤 Upcoming conference call for proposal (CFP) deadlines:
📍 ACOT – Little Rock, AR | Nov 4–7 | CFP due July 28
📍 NCCE 2026 – Seattle, WA | Feb 25–27, 2026 | CFP due June 30

If you’re interested, email sarah@screenpal.com to learn more. We’ll follow up with support, ideas, swag, and anything you need to bring your session to life.