Administrators are some of the busiest educators out there… they don’t really have the time to search for the BEST-of-the-BEST free web tools.  Especially when there are literally THOUSANDS to choose from.  That’s why I’ve decided to compile a list of tools that should be included in every 21st Century School Leader’s Toolbox. 
If you’re a tech savvy Principal or an Administrator that goes “ga-ga” for web tools, here’s your chance to share your favorites. Join me and have some fun while learning about the best free educational web tools …

I think we can agree, Technology is a huge part of 21st Century learning.
Awhile back, one of my teammates, Lisa, thought she had a great list about 21st Century teaching, and she definitely did! (Click here to see Lisa’s list now.)
She created one of our most popular blog posts EVER! But members of our Personal Learning Network (PLN), were able to add to her list, and they’ve left over One Hundred and Fifty comments! That’s the BEST part about 21st Century learning…using technology to join together with others …

Hey Administrators and Principals –

You’re invited to a FREE, online administrators’ seminar tomorrow.  Finding time to complete tasks and duties may seem impossible… But it’s actually much easier than you think!

In a quick 30 minute seminar, experienced principal, Lyn Hilt, will discuss how Google Apps can help school leaders streamline tasks and save valuable time and effort.

This online seminar is part of tomorrow’s “Administrator Day of Learning”. Join us and you’ll discover how to use Google Apps to collaborate, communicate, document, and survey.

What: Online Seminar, Google …

Attention Educator friends, colleagues, and PLN -
The Bunnies want YOU to join our SimpleK12 family.  We’re looking for Guest Bloggers to share their thoughts, advice and expertise with our readers.  Whether you’re a seasoned blogger or just getting started, here’s a great opportunity to showcase your work.  The content of your post is up to you – but it must be related to the field of education.
Topics we’re looking for:
If you’re familiar with the SimpleK12 blog, it’s not hard to tell what we like to blog about.  But …

Teachers aren’t the only ones that need training. It’s important for administrators and principals to keep up with the latest educator trends and topics too.
Administrators … you’re in for a treat.  If you like our webinars, you are going to LOVE our “Administrator Day of Learning”!
Join us on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 for SimpleK12′s first-ever Administrator Day of Learning, an afternoon full of administrator subject-specific webinars!

IMPORTANT:  Registration is FREE but you must have a free basic membership account to the Teacher Learning Community in order to register.  If you do …

I received such a great response to my last post about Integrating wikis in the classroom, so I’ve decided to write a part 2…
In the first post, “12 Ways to Integrate Wikis in the Classroom”, I shared information from SimpleK12′s workbook, “Integrating Wikis in the Classroom” – just one of 1,000s of resources available with membership to the Teacher Learning Community.
And now I’m back with even more ideas!
Here are 12 MORE real-world examples to help you integrate wikis in the classroom.

Create Mathematical Biographies
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Fun and easy to use, Wikis are also a great way to get students involved in the curriculum. Whether you are interested in encouraging participation, collaboration, or interaction, wikis are a great addition to any classroom.
Here are 12 real-world examples to help you integrate wikis in the classroom.

Create a Classroom Encyclopedia
The study of any topic can be enhanced if students work together to gather information and then synthesize their learning by writing and posting short articles about the concepts being studied. …