Web Wanderings: being a series on the interesting, curious, humorous and sometimes even helpful items I’ve found on the web . For this first post, some items recommended to me by Linda Rush — DEN STAR, LC Member and DEN Guru: http://sjunkins.posterous.com/collect-student-ipad-creations-with-edmodo — connecting two popular tech resources, the site states “This video outlines how the Edmodo
Introducing DEN Events in a Box!!
Are you looking for new and creative ways to learn and share with your colleagues? As DEN STARs we know you are passionate about teaching and learning with digital media not only with your students but also your peers.We are excited to introduce a new resource we are calling “Events in a Box”. We have
Getting Quizzy With It – Matt’s Media Tips and Tricks 10-1-2012
This week we’ll explore how to use the Discovery Education Quiz Builder. We’ll also look at how you can embed Web 2.0 code into the Quiz Builder and share some best practices when building a DE Quiz. Finally we’ll check out a fun and engaging mobile app called Stack the States. Please enjoy and share. Direct
Colorado LC Spotlight
The first Colorado LC Spotlight for October is Cate Beck! I serve as an instructional coach and 21st Century Learning Coordinator at Pine Lane Elementary (Douglas County School District). It is one of the coolest jobs ever, as I get to combine my interests in staff development and technology integration. I also provide staff development
3 Truths, 1 Lie: The Strategy Spotlight Challenge
Welcome to the first “Spotlight on Strategies” Challenge. This weekly S.O.S series is designed to provide you help, tips, and tricks for integrating DE media into your curriculum. 3 Truths, 1 Lie (PDF Version) BACKGROUND Many of you may be familiar with the game ?3 Truths, 1 Lie? in which colleagues or friends share 3
Shining the Light on Integration: The Strategy Spotlight Challenge
Welcome to a new weekly blog series, where we are putting the spotlight on some of our favorite integration strategies. If our team worked together to develop a list of “Top Questions” asked after our presentations, I am sure that the following might be in the top 3. “Is there somewhere I can go to
Fall Virtual Conference Resources
In just a few short weeks the DEN will be hosting the Fall Virtual Conference. Many in-person events are being hosted throughout the US and Canada as you can see on the Virt Con website. If you are hosting an in-person event or you would like to (it’s not too late!) we have developed some resources
Mousey Monday
Happy Mousey Monday from Cache and Cookies! Professor Mousey wants to bring to your attention the different Media Streaming Settings available to you under your Discovery Education account. The streaming settings can be changed by selecting the pinwheel icon at the bottom right corner of the video. Once you have selected the pinwheel, the