Yesterday marked the start of the new Chinese New year.  So Happy New Year, everyone, and welcome to the year of the Dragon.

The year of the rabbit has come to an end...but these bunnies are just getting started!

We're looking forward to a big 2012.

This year, you can expect more of what you said you loved last year, including...

• Practical advice for educators like you
• Free live webinars
• Technology tutorials and tips
• eBooks of all shapes and sizes
• Interesting events and happenings
• Lots of surprises along the way!

But before we reveal more about what's to come in 2012, I'd like to share with you our most popular blog posts of 2011.  So please, take a look, and let us know what your favorite is!

The 11 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2011

1. Top 10 Ways to Wake-up Students in Class
2. 17 Signs Your Classroom is Behind the Times
3. 7 Google Tools You Don’t Know About…Yet!
4. The Google+ Guide For Educators
5. 7 Virtual Field Trips Every Teacher Ought to Know About
6. 21 Signs You’re a 21st Century Principal
7. 8 Fun Icebreakers to Kick Off the 2012 School Year Right
8. [Video] Funny Math Teacher Raps in Class!
9. Top 10 Education TEDTalks
10. 7 iPad Tips and Tricks
11. 5 Internet Safety Activities for Your Students