Saturday January 29, 2011 8:00 am to 1:30 pm Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, IL Attend the seventeenth annual NICE Mini Conference sponsored by Northern Illinois Computing Educators(Chapter of Illinois Computing Educators). Registration and refreshments will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Forum. During this time, you can meet our 2010 Mini”Grant winners and [...]
Discovery and the Florida DEN are hosting several fun filled days for Florida Den members in January and February. The first event is a live SCIcon event on January 22nd in Bradenton, Florida. SCIcon is a great way to network with other science teachers. This event will not only feature a DEN Science Guru, but [...]
There’s still time to register for SCIcon 2011 on January 22, 2011. DEN SCIcon is an online conference (with a twist) focused on providing participants with some of the most effective strategies for transforming their science classes through the meaningful and effective integration of digital media content. This year’s SCIcon will have a special presentation [...]
GET ORGANIZED!! By David Andrade http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/ I just saw a Tweet asking for tips on helping students to get organized, so I decided to write some tips up. I am a very organized person (type A personality and was an engineer for ten years) and I used to teach organizational skills to other employees at [...]
The February issue of LoneSTAR squared, the monthly publication of the Texas Discovery Educator Network, is out! Read about the upcoming TCEA conference and and article about retaining girls in STEM programs, along with regular updates. Click below to view it full-size. Open publication – Free publishing – More texas den
As an Instructional Technology Specialist, it’s my job to help teachers find relevant technology resources, provide them with the latest tips and tricks, as well as ideas on how to integrate all of this into their day to day teaching. One resource I think is worth it’s weight in gold is Richard Byrne’s website/blog titled [...]
Last week NPR had a story about the importance of infants, toddlers and preschoolers having rich experiences with language. I recommend the story (you can listen by clicking here) and the book that reports the data discussed in the NPR story. I believe every school leader, educator and board member would benefit from knowing about [...]
The ETC at Kennesaw State University is very pleased to be participating with an enthusiastic group of teacher volunteers to host TeachMeet Georgia at the KSU Center on January 21-22, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Just in case you are not familiar with TeachMeet events, they are free professional learning opportunities [...]
Dive into works of art! The class would discover timeless works of art from the top art museums in the world. The fun and zanny cartoon characters give a short lesson of the history of the artist or the context of the work. The art spans many different eras and styles. Lots to choose from…. In the [...]
I recently wrote an article for the MACUL Journal, and the topic, “Essentials for 21st Century Teaching and Learning,” created a dilemma for me. As a teacher, I immediately narrowed my view to that of the classroom teacher’s necessities. My brainstorming produced a rich list of resources, along with qualities and attitudes, which I believed [...]
What is Information Literacy? In this digital age, there is a lot of talk about Information Literacy. First and foremost, information literacy means having information skills. These skills require individuals to be familiar with print materials (books, periodicals, and so forth), as well as with the electronic resources in the Library/Media Center (Internet, CD-ROMs, and [...]
TO LEAD IS TO SERVE ~ If you want to be important – that’s wonderful. If you want to be great – that’s wonderful. But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That’s your new definition of greatness – it means that everybody can be great because everybody can serve. [...]
Engage digital natives and create a blended learning environment in your classroom by offering online classes! Create a virtual classroom with whiteboard features to teach live classes, give online quizzes, or archive classes for future reference. Teach content and online learning skills to your students today, with the WiZiQ virtual classroom!
Up early on Sunday morning, reading Facebook and came across a repost from a former Salisbury High School student, Mike Wohlberg. He was ahead of his time in many ways, especially good in the fine arts, and an expert in technology, media production, almost anything tech related. I learned so much from him. So I [...]
Can gaming change the world? This TED Talk raises some interesting ideas about the power of games. This presentation begs the question … How can educators use the aspects of games that make them so engaging in our instruction.
Clif Mims, TN DEN LC member, Executive Director of the Martin Institute, and teacher extraordinaire, has forwarded the following announcement for a fantastic professional development opportunity in West Tennessee… I’d like to invite you to the 2011 Martin Institute Spring Conference, Teaching for Tomorrow, to be held February 3-4 at Presbyterian Day School. See the [...]
Start off 2011 on the right foot with a full series of free professional development that is perfect for both educator and administrator. We’ll start with the basics and expand each week to explore administrative tools and resources, student access, and creating online quizzes and assignments. To Register: http://links.discoveryeducation.com/NEWYEARWEBINARS Back to Basics: A Discovery Education [...]
Hi! My name is Sarah Blanchard and I just became a DEN STAR Educator! What school do you work at and what is your role? My primary role is teaching Grade 3 to a wonderful group of busy children. I am also one of three Discovery Education lead teachers at Forest Hills School of School [...]
Enjoy the DEN Weekly Update for January 14, 2011!
Join us Feb. 1 for a STAR-studded affair at FETC. The DEN pre-conference event is a great way to connect with fellow STAR Discovery Educators from all over the country. We have a fantastic lineup of special guests this year including FETC?s opening keynote speaker, Reed Timmer from Discovery Channel?s hit series Stormchasers. FETC Pre-Conference [...]
If you live in the Chattanooga area, you may be interested in this great photo opportunity from the Tennessee Aquarium on Saturday, January 15th. I (Tim) finally decided to get a ticket, and I would love to have some DEN friends along for the ride! You can register here. The cost is $39. The boat [...]
Neil Stephenson on Inquiry-based Learning Our school district has been very proactive in delivering multiple choice options for our professional development and I have been equally active in sharing these resources from our high school‘s Instructional Coach with you. Today I am pleased to share yet another initiative via our district’s subscription to ISTEs webinar [...]
Note: The IDEAL site for Arizona’s educators hosts Verizon Thinkfinity in the Curriculum Resources menu. Verizon Thinkfinity partners with The Electric Company® to connect with today’s kids, parents and educators. The Electric Company is an Emmy® Award-winning multi-media literacy experience designed to bridge the literacy gap among 6-to-9-year old struggling readers. Jump into The Electric [...]
Well it is snowing outside. It has been for over 16 hours, very hard. While the rest of Connecticut is grabbing its shovels to start digging out, we in the northeast corner wait for the storm’s the last bands of heavy snow to finish dumping and head up the Mass Pike. Good luck my northern [...]
January 22 is almost here! We’re gearing up for the 2nd annual DEN SCIcon and hope you’ll join us either virtually or in one of the in-person events planned across the country. DEN SCIcon focuses on providing participants with some of the most effective strategies for transforming their science classes through the meaningful and effective [...]
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