*ISTE Workshop: Transitioning to the Common Core with Google Apps – Join Catlin Tucker!
Writing with Google Docs: Foster Collaboration & Creation (While Addressing Common Core)
The following is a guest post by Catlin Tucker, one of SimpleK12′s presenters. Click here to watch Catlin’s Webinars inside the Teacher Learning Community.

At ISTE, I had the pleasure of presenting in the Google theatre on Writing with Google Docs. It was a short presentation aimed at demonstrating how educators can use Google Docs to foster writing in its various stages. I wanted to share …

You’re invited to join educators from around the world and learn together at a FREE online event … one that will show you how to use Google Tools to increase collaboration, efficiency, and engagement in your classroom.
WHAT: SimpleK12′s “Google Day of Learning”
WHO: Everyone is invited
COST: Free!
==> Space is Limited – Register Now

Google Tips and Tools – Thursday, January 24th
 
We’re bringing in the Google experts to teach you about …

Using Google Docs Presentation Tools to Construct Knowledge
Streamlining Collaboration and Communication with Google Docs
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 Are you aware of all the incredible webinars we have coming up in the next month?
All of these live webinars are 100% online, so you can enjoy them at your convenience (even from home in your pajamas).
I call it PD in your PJ’s, and you’re invited to join for free!

Improving Student Assessment
Teachers spend more time than ever testing students, but testing alone doesn’t improve learning.
Join Nancy W. Sindelar, Ph.D., assessment expert and author, as she details how you can analyze test data to improve teaching and enhance student achievement.
Click here …

You can use Google Apps to increase collaboration, efficiency, and engagement in your classroom…and I can show you how!
All you need to do is join in the upcoming Google “Day of Learning”.
This unique online event is specially crafted to show how
you can get the most out of Google Tools — and registration is free!
==> Register for the free Google webinars now
The best of the best presenters are coming to share all of their tips with you at this upcoming Google “Day of Learning”.
It’s easy and FREE to join.
All you have …

Google provides some of the best FREE tools and services, but it’s no secret that educators like you have some of the busiest schedules on the planet.  It’s tough to keep up with everything… Why not let the us do the work for you?
I’ve put together the 5 easy steps to “Going Google”.
I’ve searched the web for the best google apps and am sharing all of them with you at my next Google webinar!
Are you curious about…

how to integrate Google across the curriculum?
…

Google search is a powerful tool…sometimes more powerful than you realize!  Are you taking advantage of some of the lesser-known Google search techniques?  Here are a few of my favorites…

SafeSearch
It’s surprising how many people don’t know about Google SafeSearch!  SafeSearch filters allow you to modify your browser settings so that inappropriate content does not display in search results. More on SafeSearch here.
Word Definitions
To quickly pull up the definition of a word, use “define:” followed by the word.
Example: define:webinar
Numeric Ranges
Useful if you’re looking for information that relates to a range of …

The following 27 tips and tricks are designed to help principals (new and seasoned) fulfill their leadership role.  If you can help add to my list, you may win a special prize for you and 5 of the teachers in your school!  Keep reading to find out how…

Maintain a positive attitude – You set the stage for your school just as your teachers set the stage for their classrooms.
 
Pick your battles – Realize that not every issue needs …