Honor Roll: 2013 EdTech K-12 Must-Read IT Blogs Nominees

Elementary school teacher, Kate Peila writes about personal development and productivity.

Gwyneth Jones, aka The Daring Librarian, the author of the award winning Daring Librarian blog. Jones was named a Visionary Leader by Teacher Librarian Magazine and a Mover & Shaker by Library Journal Magazine.

As teachers, we have chosen to be learners for the rest of our lives. This is a career, but it also a calling. This blog provides views on newer educational practices and reforms related to technology integration. It discusses how and if these ideas enable students to maximize their potential and become more engaged in the learning process while enhancing the rigor of the educational experience. Practitioner and Inventor of Structured Chaos.

EdReach provides a platform for passionate, outspoken educators, taking education forward by discussing the critical education issues of the day.

EdTechReview (ETR) is a community for students, teachers, decision makers, and parents dedicated to spread awareness on education technology, through best research and practices of using technology in education, and by providing professional development, training and support to educational institutions in its adoption and implementation.

Sam Patterson MFA EdD is the Dean of Student Advising and Outreach at Kehillah Jewish High School in Palo Alto.

Innovative design crosses over all aspects of education. The American Society for Innovation Design in Education, or ASIDE, seeks to infuse curriculum with new approaches to teaching and thinking. Integrating the design of information into the daily conversation is an essential part of the teacher's toolkit and the purpose of the ASIDE blog.

Mauilibrarian2 in Olinda is written by Linda Lindsay a self-described, "learner-reader/teacher-librarian, ed tech tester, blogger, videographer, and grandma."

Learning & Collaboration by LearnDash is a blog dedicated to the E-Learning industry. It was created for and by E-Learning professionals to provide commentary on leading industry trends and technologies.

A Daily Round-Up of the Latest Educational Technology News. Plus free lesson plans, app reviews, editorials, and resources. Perfect for teachers looking to integrate technology into their classroom curriculum.

Matt Renwick is an elementary school principal in Wisconsin. Prior to becoming an administrator, Matt was a 5th and 6th grade teacher. He has also been an EdTech Guest Contributor.

A blog that documents the use of BYOD, cooperative and collaborative learning, flipped instruction, and therapy dogs in the HS English classroom.

The Getting Smart blog covers formal and informal topics in K-12, higher-ed and lifelong learning. Authors cover developments in research, technology, entrepreneurs, methods and more to bring its readers some of the most fascinating and innovative strategies around education today.

John Sowash is an experienced educator and school administrator. John leverages his years of experience in implementing technology in his own classroom, from the single computer he had in 2007 to the 1:1 iPad initiative he helped start in 2011, as the foundation for the training that he provided for schools and universities.

TeachThought, LLC is a fluid platform dedicated to supporting educators in evolving learning for a 21st century audience.

Lisa Nielsen writes for and speaks to audiences across the globe about the future of education and is frequently covered by local and national media for her views on “Passion (not data) Driven Learning,” "Thinking Outside the Ban" to harness the power of technology for learning, and using the power of social media to provide a voice to educators and students.

Curt Rees is a school principal, trying to wildly innovate.

Helping Educators Integrate Technology & Impact Lives

With more than 1.5 million monthly readers, Edudemic offers a daily dose of information for teachers, students, admins, librarians, parents, and technology lovers alike

eDidaktik.dk presents a pedagogical framework for assessment of digital learning tools, and provides inspiration on how to use ICT in Education

This is a blog created for educators, students and the learning community to find inspiration, innovation, thought-provoking articles and challenges to learn and lead better.

The latest news on e-learning, m-learning, and social media in education

Tioki Blog is operated by Tioki, the online professional network exclusively for the education community.

"There is no box" is a blog about teaching and life written by Andrew Schwab, an educator and "IT guy."

Technology Tidbits is written by Ed Tech Specialist and consultant, David Kapuler.