Most of you know me for my fuzzy blue bunny slippers, love for everything tech, and a passion for studying 21st century education…
You may not know… in my free time I’m also a Zumba fitness instructor.  I’ve been teaching Zumba (a latin-inspired dance fitness class) for two and 1/2 years..  After class last night, I was mingling with some of my students, many of whom, coincidentally, are classroom teachers. 
We were sharing health and fitness tips and talking about staying awesome at work, in the classroom, and at home with families. 
Here …

Have you registered for the Online Education Conference yet?  Take a look at this quick video to see a little more about the conference, and to learn how you can register for free.

Have a question?  Leave it below as a comment.  If not, see you there!
Kimberly

Ready for another fun (and FREE!) opportunity to learn amongst your peers?  Look no further – there’s another EdCamp this weekend!
The following is a guest post written by one of EdCamp Waterloo Region’s organizers, Kim Gill.
EdCamp Waterloo Region is an exciting educational event coming to our area on March 31st. EdCamps have been held in cities right across North America for several years. The basic premise of EdCamp is that it is “free, democratic, participant-driven professional development for teachers”. This video explains it best:

edcamp Waterloo Region Promo Video from GillVille …

Every job has challenges that must be overcome … but at the end of the day, (hopefully) there is something that makes it all worthwhile.  Teachers and Principals are continuously working hard to lead our students in the right direction.  But what keeps our school leaders going?  Here’s your chance to find out!
The following comments are what real principals had to say when I asked “What do you like most about being a Principal?”
“Working with teachers and students.”

“Helping make kids feel connected, supported, challenged, and engaged in their school and …

The following is a guest post written by EdCamp Social Studies Co-Organizers, Heather Kilgallon and Suzie Nestico.
Let’s Camp!
Are you doing something amazing in your classroom that engages students and helps them to learn more? Do your students love social studies and love learning in your class? Or, perhaps, you feel stymied or frustrated by the current state of our education system? Do budget cuts and dwindling resources leave you little choice but to teach in isolation?
Join over one-hundred educators, coming from all corners of the country, on …

Happy Valentine’s day from everyone here at SimpleK12!  We hope your day is full of fun, laughter, and (of course) learning!
I have just the thing for you if you’re looking to learn something new.  SimpleK12 is hosting another “Day of Learning” tomorrow with sessions on resource sharing, iPad Apps, TPACK, and free web tools.

It’s easy and FREE to join in.
All you have to do is register for each of the following live online sessions.  (Don’t forget to invite others at your school to watch with you!)  
So kick up your …

Can your favorite free web tool wow a crowd in just 2 minutes?  There’s only one way to find out!
Whether you come to watch or come to present your own favorite FREE web tool – I hope you attend our upcoming Web Tool Smackdown Webinar. 
This is a fast paced showcase of free web tools, and it’s going to take place as a part of our next Day of Learning on February 4th.  Join us and I’m sure you’ll walk away with some new free web tools and plenty of ideas …