This is your last chance to win, AND the last day for our ridiculously low 50% off EARLYBIRD discount that gives you access to the EdTech UNconference until October 31, 2011 for $99.99 (regularly $199.99 for 1-year access). The coupon code will expire at midnight tonight, EST. Don’t worry, if you win the photo contest, we will give you a full refund. Click here to use coupon code, EARLYBIRD, now.
What you need to do to enter the contest:
Ask yourself the question, “What does ‘integrating technology in the …

Okay, true story.
A couple weeks ago the ex-college roommate of Simplek12 President’s (Tom Warrner) daughter, was visiting our area (Orlando) and stopped by their home.  Chris is now a teacher in Colombia but was back in the States on vacation.
Tom presented her with a collectors-edition SimpleK12 EdTech UNconference flashlight (shown here) and, to complete the build-up, told her it was the kind of gift that could save her life some day.
She kind of looked at him with the expression “who are you kidding?” but politely put it in her purse.
A …

Hi, I’m Tom Warrner, the President of InfoSource Learning, the parent company of @SimpleK12, and a new blogger here at I HEART ED TECH.
I read quite a lot in the educational technology and general educational fields, so thought I would share some of the more interesting things I come across.
Please let me know if these “finds” are useful to you.

With everyone going back to school slowly but surely, I’ve been playing with and researching some fun tools to use in the classroom. I’ve known about Wallwisher since FETC 2010 but really didn’t give it much more than a glance or two until now. I have to say, I’m kind of lovin’ it!
So, what is Wallwisher?
Well, Wallwisher is “an online notice board maker.” Kind of a bleak description so to spice it up a little, Wallwisher is an online collaboration tool to share ideas, resources, and thoughts on …

Welcome to another installment of SimpleK12′s 2 Minute EdTech Talk. We’re asking educators of all grade levels and subjects to share their experiences using EdTech.
The goal? To share, to collaborate, and most of all – to help and encourage teachers to try new forms of technology in their own classrooms.
Last week, Shannon Wentworth explained how she uses Glogster for classroom projects.
This episode of 2 Minute EdTech Talk is with social studies teacher and blogger Richard Byrne. 
Watch below to see what he has to say.

Thank you for talking …

You haven’t lost your chance to win something BIG from SimpleK12! You know us, we love trying new things (especially when they’re related to technology), and now we’re launching a photo contest via our Facebook page.  The contest is simple to enter, and I’m already looking forward to viewing all the entries.  Introducing the…
I Heart EdTech Photo Contest: What “integrating technology in the classroom” means to me

Start Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 (Now!)

Public Voting until: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 1:00pm EST
Winners selected (photos with the most public votes): Tuesday, August …

Over the years, as a parent I’ve spent hundreds (well… maybe thousands) of dollars on my kids’ school fundraisers.
And, if you’re a parent, you know the routine… the band is working for its trip to the state finals, the volleyball team is earning some extra money so they can go to a special summer sports camp, or the PTA is raising money to buy new furniture for the school library.
All wonderful and worthy causes, and they deserve our support.
However, I’ve long wondered why our school fundraisers have to sell candy …