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[26 Dec 2012 | Comments Off | ]

Whether you’re a brand new iPad user, or a seasoned veteran, you’ll learn something new at our upcoming iPad Days of Learning.
With just a little extra help, you’ll be able to become an iPad Expert this year!
Due to popular demand, we’re hosting FREE iPad Days of  Learning.

Enjoy back-to-back online sessions and discover the best strategies, tips, and techniques for implementing iPads in education.
==> FREE Webinars to iPad Success – Click Here to Register Now
Attend one Webinar or join them all, and learn how to transform your classroom through successful iPad …

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[9 Oct 2012 | Comments Off | ]

If you haven’t experienced a Smackdown Webinar yet, you don’t know what you’re missing!  These fast paced webinars showcase a variety of free tech tools, everything from old favorites to newly released up-and-comers. 
Normally, only Full Access Community Members can watch on-demand webinar recordings, but for a limited time, you can enjoy this on-demand webinar for FREE!
Click here to watch now.

If you enjoy this on-demand recording, be on the look-out for upcoming Smackdown sessions.  We normally offer about one each month.  View and register for upcoming webinars inside SimpleK12′s Teacher Learning Community.

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[30 Dec 2011 | 8 Comments | ]

Take a look at this short list of discounts for teachers.  While this is by no means an extensive list, it definitely includes a few of the most popular discounts for teachers.
The bottom line is…no matter what you’re looking to buy, there’s most likely a company that has a discount for you!
Book Stores

Barnes & Noble Educator Program – Up to 25% off
Book Warehouse Educator’s Club – 15% off
Half Price Books – 10% off

Clothing

Aerosoles – …

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[25 Nov 2011 | Comments Off | ]

The following is a guest post from Jesse Langley, who lives near Chicago, IL. Jesse has a keen interest in education blogging, technology and social media.
6 Must-Have Teacher Tech Tools
Teachers and administrators alike have long debated how to use technology in the classroom. When schools started to set aside space and resources for computer labs about twenty years ago, most activities revolved around teaching students how to type and playing educational games (remember Oregon Trail?). Technology and its uses have exploded in just the past few years, so the …

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[24 Nov 2011 | Comments Off | ]

During this American holiday of Thanksgiving… we wanted to take a moment and say “thank you” to all of the teachers around the world that…
- make a difference in a child’s life
- work tirelessly to improve the society
- inspire us to do great things
- lead by example
- remind us that life is a journey of learning
 -plant seeds that grow forever
- And dedicate their lives to enriching others
Here’s to you and all you do…with our sincerest gratitude…

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[21 Oct 2011 | One Comment | ]

eBooks, books that are delivered 100% online, are more popular than ever.  And there are quality free eBooks out there, too, if you know where to look.
SimpleK12 has many eBooks available for FREE.  Yes that’s right, 100% free.
But they won’t be available forever!  Don’t miss your chance to grab free content from SimpleK12 – sign up to receive some free eBooks at the links below:

101 Tech Tools for Teachers
12 Projects for the Core Curriculum
32 Tips for the Techphobic …

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[20 Oct 2011 | 12 Comments | ]

Principals, pull up a chair: Here’s what your teachers may or may not be telling you.  Teachers, get ready to comment and add to the following list: This is your chance to let your voice be heard.
Using feedback and ideas from teacher friends, family members, and my Personal Learning Network (PLN), I’ve compiled the following list:
Teachers wish their Principals knew…

How much time, effort, and ‘free’ extra work we do for the school.
 
That school scores and standardized testing are …