I’m glad so many of you attended yesterday’s Show & Tell, and that EdTech UNconference presenter Steven Anderson was able to join us and talk a little about Personal Learning Networks.
The following topics are discussed in this Show & Tell:

Characteristics of 21st Century Learning
The evolution of learning opportunities
What is an UNconference?
Examples of UNconferences

Also included, the first ever sneak peak of the EdTech UNconference, with previews of:

A technology integration lesson within the Technology Toolbox
All of the ways we collaborate inside the UNconference (blogs, forums, Q&A Sessions, & more)
Our upcoming LIVE Sessions …

I’d like to introduce the next EdCamp SimpleK12 is sponsoring: EdCampKC!  Dedicated to connecting with colleagues from the Midwest area and beyond, this is another exciting opportunity and great example of educators who are truly dedicated to working together and improving professional development for teachers by teachers.
Educators throughout the United States are traveling to EdCampKC, including states such as: Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Texas!  Attendees are encouraged to arrive with an idea for a session they would like to lead or have discussed.  Throughout …

Have you heard someone mention an “unconference” before, and didn’t know exactly what they meant?  Or did you receive conflicting definitions from different sources?  Do you wonder how the “unconference” movement is affecting education?  I would like to talk to you about these things, and hear your thoughts as well.
Not too long ago, Michael here at SimpleK12 blogged about the need to not only teach with 21st Century tools, but be taught with 21st Century tools (see: The EdTech Community is Living in the 18th Century).  Soon after that, Kimberly blogged …

I’m excited to announce the official release of our new e-book, “101 Free Webtools for Teachers.”  The brand new e-book will be revealed at the EdTech UNconference Live Event this Friday, October 1.
What: Kickoff for the EdTech UNconference
When: Friday, October 1, 2010, from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT UPDATE: This session occurs in the past, and this blog post has been updated to direct you to a recording of a similar session.  Click here and sign up to view the session recording.
Who: All are welcome, but space is …

Hello everyone.
For those of you just getting back into the new school year, welcome.
My reading keeps going, and here are some of the more interesting things I’ve come across in the last few days.
As always, I like hearing from you, and hope you’ll let me know how I might be able to help.
Click on the links below to read the article:

Ways to improve dropout statistics
Should there be homework over school holiday breaks?
Are principals necessary?
Tips for new English teachers
Is cheating commonplace?

With budget cuts all around us, it is not unusual for many teachers to face a common dilemma – one computer with a class of 25+ students.  Have no fear – one computer classrooms are more manageable than you might think!  There are several tricks you can do to help your classroom run smoothly, despite this obstacle.  The following are a few tips I’ve compiled to help you manage a one computer classroom!
Tip #1: Be sure to place the computer in an easily accessible and easily supervised place.  This will …

To us at SimpleK12, an EdTech Leader is someone active in the field of education, with enthusiasm and knowledge about current and upcoming technology as it applies to the field.
In this blog post, I’d like to recognize two of my favorite EdTech Leaders, both of whom are presenting for the EdTech UNconference in October. To see a complete list of upcoming EdTech UNconference Live Sessions, click here.
Steven Anderson

Steven Anderson is a graduate of the Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC and earned his M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from …