We’re looking for a few good DEN (sorry, couldn’t resist)! Seriously, the DEN has doubled in size since last year and this amazing growth has a lot to do with our incredible DEN Leadership Councils. We are in awe of the work they have volunteered to do to make the DEN community what it is [...]
Just a quick reminder that coming up on Saturday, April 25th are two fantastic DEN events: the Spring Into Action Virtual Conference and the Grunion Run. Both events are detailed on our new Events but here’s another sneak peek. See you on the 25th! The Virtual Conference is open to all educators and is a [...]
On Tuesday, April 14th at 7 EDT (since I’m sure you’ve all got your taxes finished and those refunds in the bank) you can drop in on my last Makin’ Movies webinar of the school year, Lights, Camera, Publish! and see ways to share your videos and learn from others. We’ll take a look at [...]
In an earlier post, I had trouble locating an image of Karen Wells. Since then, she has sent me one and I have added her to the Animoto video. Congratulations to all the DEN STARS who will travel the world in yet another Discovery first. DEN STARS Discovery Travel 2009 China South Africa Australia Turbo [...]
Our friends at Tech4Learning are sponsoring a timely contest–Dear Mr. President. With today’s struggling economies and natural resource questions, the government needs your help. President Obama has named you as his chief student adviser. What issue would you like him to address in the near future? Why? What should he consider? Create a 21st-century position [...]
Yes, I know it’s a Friday — not a typical ‘Wednesday Workshop’ announcement, but then again, this isn’t a workshop type of event. Oh no…this is much, MUCH, bigger! It’s the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new DEN in SL Headquarters. Many of you have been with us when we were in a simple ‘cookie [...]
Digital cameras can be used to engage and empower learners, but many of you may wonder how you can use this technology in your classrooms. Learn how digital cameras can be used to help students observe, conceptualize, share, and communicate with the world around them. This ISTE webinar showcases digital photography projects for elementary teachers [...]
Now that I’m trolling the DEN blogs with more frequency, I found a gem that’s been out there for a while that I just discovered because of Mogulus. (Guess it’s true that film catches our eye faster than text). Anyone who knows me understands that I am truly math-and-science challenged, so my propensity is to [...]
Spring Into Action with the DEN and join thousands of educators who are passionate about integrating media into their instruction and collaborating with each other to improve student achievement. During this unique (and free) professional development event you have the flexibility to attend online or in-person at one of many regional events hosted by the [...]
DEN Spring Training is here! We’ve had a lot of new recruits in the past year and we expect big things from the community this spring. Last year the stat we focused on the most was ESA (Earned STAR Average). This year we are looking for STARs who put up solid numbers in the RS [...]
And NO…I’m NOT here to remind you that midnight on the 15th is the deadline to file those income tax returns! Instead, I’m reminding you to come on into SL and join us at the DEN in SL on Wednesday, April 15, for “Taxman Cometh: But Not In Second Life!” – an opportunity to relax, [...]
Mark April 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM (Eastern Change time zone) for an EdTechConnect webinar with Guy Kawasaki. A managing director of Garage Technology Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm and a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine. Previously, he was an Apple Fellow at Apple Computer, Inc. Guy is the author of nine books including Reality [...]
April 22 is Earth Day. Celebrate Earth Day with your students and talk about ways to appreciate nature and protect our Earth. What are some ways in which your students can help raise awareness on important issues like the environment? Begun in 1970, Earth Day signifies the world’s attention to our environment and our need [...]
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