21 Signs You’re A21st Century Principal

“11 Hidden Gems of the Internet for Creating a

21st Century Classroom Without Spending a Dime,

Without Searching, Without Frustration”

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You know that PLN stands for Personal Learning Network…and you collaborate

with yours daily.

You use Twitter to find and share resources, engage in international

conversation about education, connect with other educators, and make

announcements to teachers, parents and students that follow you.

You conduct virtual meetings with faculty and parents using the Google+

Hangout feature.

You've replaced the filing cabinet in your office with Dropbox… and can

access all of your important documents while out and about.

Your school has started paperless initiatives to help cut down the costs of

printing and copying.

You have a school website, blog, Facebook page, and Twitter account…

and they are each updated regularly to keep parents, teachers, and students

informed with the latest news, events, activities, and general announcements.

You not only allow but also fully support and encourage the use of social

media inside school.

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You encourage your teachers to take advantage of all of the free resources

available online, especially SimpleK12 eBooks and education webinars.

You are actively involved in public relations and fundraising to help secure

financial support for your school from local businesses and the community.

You watch webinars, read blogs, and tweet to keep current on the latest

education trends and topics.

You encourage your staff to be involved in the selection of new media and

technology.

You develop school schedules using a Google Docs worksheet – and have

your teachers comment on areas they see as problematic and providing

solutions.

You've organized your own EdCamp: a participant-driven, fun-filled day of

professional development for teachers (or you’ve encouraged your teachers

to attend a nearby EdCamp!)

You collaborate with faculty members regularly via free web tools such as

Google Docs and Titanpad.

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“11 Hidden Gems of the Internet for Creating a

21st Century Classroom Without Spending a Dime,

Without Searching, Without Frustration”

Principals, here’s an awesome resource for your teachers!

Tell them to download this Hidden Webtools eBook and

they’ll also receive more great resources for FREE!

http://tinyurl.com/888ebook Get Free Instant Access

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Interactive Whiteboards have replaced nearly every overhead projector

throughout the school.

Upon entering the front doors, students make sure they have their mobile

devices with them …and that they are turned on.

You collect classroom walkthrough and observation data via Google Forms

(click here to see a great template example!)

Your technology budget exceeds your textbook budget.

Computers throughout the school are fully up-to-date and loaded with

software, including quicktime, java, etc.

You've purchased Teacher Learning Community memberships for all of your

teachers.

You send your principal friends the link to download this eBook!

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“11 Hidden Gems of the Internet for Creating a

21st Century Classroom Without Spending a Dime,

Without Searching, Without Frustration”

Principals, here’s an awesome resource for your teachers!

Tell them to download this Hidden Webtools eBook and

they’ll also receive more great resources for FREE!

http://tinyurl.com/888ebook Get Free Instant Access