Ella (our newest STAR) and I are sitting here at Carver-Edisto MS. Ella teaches Environmental Studies & Physics at Edisto HS and is excited to learn she can be a STAR at no cost to her. We are still waiting on other teachers from other schools. More Chik Fil A for us if they don’t [...]
Enjoy the DEN Weekly Update for January 27, 2012.
Since 1987, the Museum’s Educator of Excellence Institutes have provided exceptional educators with staff development opportunities that transform the way they view and teach natural sciences. Educators from across North Carolina have been inspired by their experiences in outstanding natural areas such as Belize, Ecuador, and Yellowstone National Park. These workshops are partially subsidized by the Educators of Excellence [...]
This week has been a whirlwind of activity in Orlando at the Florida Educational Technology Conference. Tuesday had everyone flipping as we learned how to use Flip cameras to make a huge impact on our student’s learning. Thanks Discovery for a great pre-con event. Dr. Lodge’s music, paper-slide videos and flipping techniques were enjoyed by [...]
A recent blog entry on the Teaching Channel caught my interest. It was titled, “The Detriment of Teacher Isolation.” I have never considered myself an isolated teacher. I do spend a lot of time in my classroom with the door closed; however, I don’t feel isolated. Hallway discussions, conversations with colleagues, and great resources like [...]
At midnight on January 23, 2012 (so we’re talking about when January 22nd ends and January 23rd begins) Chinese New Year kicked off to welcome the year of the dragon. Quite possibly the strongest sign on the Chinese zodiac, people born under the dragon are considered natural leaders, driven, and often have colorful personalities. [...]
You will surely be able to ENGAGE, TRANSFORM, and ACHIEVE teaching and learning by attending any of these sessions at the upcoming PETE&C Day of Discovery! If you are a DEN Star and haven’t signed up yet, click here now: links.discoveryeducation.com/petec2012. Check it out…
Join us in February for heart pounding lessons on teaching the cardiovascular system by attending Heart Hubub! Each month the DE Instructional Implementation team brings you two exciting programs that focus on a specific topic. This month’s topic is the heart, heart health and the cardiovascular system. Join us on February 8, 2012 at 8pm [...]
by David Andrade Top 3 This week I’ve had two colleagues and three or 4 students ask me what technology apps and services I use the most or can’t live without. The reason was that they were looking to get started using some new things and wanted to pick a couple that they [...]
by David Andrade What I think students should have in their school bag (high school and college) as essential materials. 1. Laptop or Tablet and charger – depends on student needs, school policies, etc. 2. Notetaking app - Evernote, Simplenote, etc. 3. Cloud file service - ok, not in bag, but a must have to backup [...]
By David Andrade I’m a physics teacher, so I don’t need to carry much to and from school (I have everything in the cloud). I only carry my smart phone (Droid Incredible 2) with me. Everything else is synced through Dropbox between my home and school computers. At school, if I am going [...]
By David Andrade Apple made a big announcement last week about iBooks2 and digital textbooks. You can read my thoughts on it here. Some other teachers asked me what I use with my classes, since I don’t use a textbook. The textbooks we have are 20+ years old, hard to understand and not very [...]
Did you know that The Public Broadcasting System has expanded its PBS KIDS Lab website, which offers more than 50 cross-platform games designed to help children ages 2-8 develop their math skills, by adding new features to support caregivers and teachers. These additions include bilingual translations of parental instructions, math tips for families and teachers [...]
We have all settled back into our routines after a short break. Some of us have been a little overwhelmed with new jobs but have had the pleasure of sharing all the neat stuff we do with the DEN and Discovery Education. I have enjoyed sharing the Discovery Education Mobile App with my colleagues as [...]
Only a few more days now! We’re gearing up for the 3rd annual DEN SCIcon on Saturday, January 28th 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 [...]
If you are heading to Austin for TCEA in February, be sure to watch for the great sessions by Discovery Educator Network speakers. Hall Davidson and Steve Dembo are featured speakers with presentations during the day on Wednesday and Thursday. Then our own Texas LC team is well represented with sessions by Lea Anne Daughrity, [...]
The NCDPI in collaboration with NC STEM will host a STEM Webinar on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 10-11 a.m. The webinar will focus on a new service for North Carolina schools called the NC STEM Learning Network. This webinar is designed to elaborate on STEM tools, resources and professional development programs for schools, school systems [...]
Remind 101 http://remind101.com/ is a site that allows teachers to set up computer-based text messaging. The service is currently free, and in Beta test mode. Check it out!
Have you ever wished you had your own homepage on the web? Want a place you can post instructions and reminders for your students, but don’t know anything about web design? I’ll show you how! You may want to grab a cup of coffee for this one. First you want to visit a website called Weebly. Weebly [...]
What a neat way to use online books and also help others in need. This would be very cool with an interactive whiteboard and the annotation tools that you can use to make the experience even better! Read the quote from their site: “We Give Books is a new digital initiative that enables anyone with access [...]
A bright future for student learning isn’t just a dream!! For effective and helpful leaders – having a clear vision or dream is an essential! In a very simple sense – developing a shared dream or collectively embracing a clear vision – is the work of leadership. “Shared dreams” or a “common vision” provide for [...]
Engage your students in the study of Black History by attending some of these informative museum sponsored events during Black History Month. View the Atlanta.net Civil Rights museums page (http://www.atlanta.net/civilrights/museums.html?ucid=P2011-004652) to find out where you and your students can see a replica of the Yates & Milton Drugstore which was one of Atlanta’s first black-owned [...]
NCTIES 2012 Awards, Scholarships, and Grants! Each year NCTIES recognizes outstanding individuals who have shown outstanding achievement and leadership in implementing technology to improve education. NCTIES has three AwardCategories: Media Specialist Technology Innovation Award Outstanding Teacher Award Outstanding Leader Award Each year NCTIES offers three (3) $3000.00 Grants that will be awarded for innovative, student-involved [...]
NC DEN is presenting an in-person Sci Con event. Don’t miss out. Sign up today! Dr. James Z. Zhang, Interim Dean of the The Kimmel School at Western Carolina University, and Dr. Chip Ferguson, Interim Department Head for the Engineering and Technology Department welcome Discovery Educators to their campus to hold this years [...]
NICE will host its 18th annual mini-conference on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, from 8 am to 1 pm, Registration check-in and poster sessions will be from 8 to 8:30 am at: Adlai E. Stevenson High School 1 Stevenson Drive East Building, Performing Arts Center Lincolnshire, Illinois Use Parking Lots – C, D, E We’re [...]
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