Boolify was created because parents, librarians and teachers felt that it was too difficult for children to understand web searching. Boolify makes it easier for students to understand their web search by illustrating the logic of their search, and by showing them how each change to their search instantly changes their results. It’s simple, [...]
Congratulations to Sally Norton-Darr and Chris Bugaj two Virginia STARs from Loudon County who recently made the headlines of the October 27, 2009, edition of eSchool News. Check out the article “How to be a Leader with Assistive Technology: Two AT trainers recommend easy in-class solutions — and share their strategies for success ” to [...]
Saturday, October 24, 2009 9 AM to 4 PM ET Click here to register for the virtual sessions. Click here to register for our in person event in Silver Spring at 1DP The top 10 Reasons to attend the Fall Virtual Conference from the National Blog 10. College football is overrated. 9. The digital [...]
The VA and MD LCs are joining forces at the virtual conference on Oct 24th. Sessions will run all day at 1DP in Silver Spring and 2DP in Second Life. Both leadership councils have been working hard to provide you with a spooktacular day. Want to join in Second Life but aren’t sure? The experts [...]
Just when you think the DEN can’t get any better. We are proven wrong. I know you all probably received this information, but the information is so exciting I had to post again. DEN Gurus are here! Check out the post below. In the past four years the Discovery Educator Network (DEN) has grown in [...]
I found Font Capture through Kathy Shrock’s Site of the Day email. The site looked interesting so I thought I would give it a try. All I can say is “Way Cool!” Font Caputre’s description is: At fontcapture.com you can create a font from your very own handwriting. There’s no software to download and [...]
It’s that time of year again. DEN Streamathon is here. Register and learn how Discovery Content can take your teaching to the next level. Click here to register for the DEN’s Annual streamathon. Schedule All times Eastern 9 AM Back to School Changes in DE streaming 10 AM A Day in the [...]
Welcome Back to School! The DEN Events calendar page has been updated. Click the DEN Events Calendar tab at the top of the page to view upcoming Discovery Webinars, Second Life Events and VA DEN events. The great thing about the calendar is it is done using Google Calendar so you can add it to [...]
Welcome to the Maryland Leadership Council Please join me in welcoming the Maryland Leadership Council. Maryland DEN members have always great supporters of Virginia events. I am so glad that they now have their own council and can’t wait to collaborate with our newest LC. Stop by their LC Blog and welcome them Maryland DEN [...]
Wow…what a wonderful day was had by all at the Virginia DEN’s Day of Discovery! The event, held on Friday, July 17th at Best Buy in Newport News, had a packed agenda of cool digital photography sessions led by STAR DEN members and Best Buy personnel.. If you were not there, you missed some really [...]
I hope you all are having a relaxing summer. If you want to do some learning while you are laying on the beach, check out the updated calendar of summer webinars. There are some great webinars that will feature DE Streaming/Web 2.0 integration. To see the calendar and register for an event, click here. Enjoy [...]
Virginia DEN’s Digital Photography Day of Discovery ! Date: Friday, July 17, 2009 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Best Buy 12151 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23602 757.930.8945 Summer is here! What better way to celebrate the summer than to learn new tips and techniques for taking some awesome vacation photographs…all right in [...]
Aron Sterling, Kat Staton and I are attending the DEN LC in Silver Spring, MD
NECC is just under a week away, and we hope you’re as jazzed for it as we are! Our home on the conference floor will be Booth #3228 and we’ve got a packed schedule there. You’ll be able to see presentations such as: Discovery the Possibilities with Discovery Educaiton Digital Services Multimedia Einsteins: Discovery Education [...]
Yesterday, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing to examine how technology, innovative education tools, and digital content are transforming and improving education in America. The DEN’s very own Scott Kinney, Vice President of Outreach and Professional Development for Discovery Education, served as one of seven panelists who testified as to how technology [...]
Our account manager Matt Monjan and his wife Lori welcomed into the world today Benjamin Eli. Benjamin Eli Mezoff Monjan weighed in at 9lbs 3ozs and is 21 inches long. Mom is doing fine. Congratulations to Matt and his family! If you would like to stay up to date with the Monjan’s check out their [...]
Join Fellow DEN Members for a Frames Webinar! We love the DEN for all of the great resources they provide us. Hopefully you were one of the lucky members to receive a free copy of Frames. To help you get started using this exciting animation and digital storytelling tool Steve Dembo has set up a [...]
Two Very Special Webinars for your Students Young Scientist Challenge: Tips from America’s Top Young Scientist Need tips for submitting a winning video entry? Join us for a webinar with special guest Melissa Rey, America’s Top Young Scientist of 2008, on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 1 PM ET. Learn more about the Young Scientist Challenge [...]
Sponsored by CRSTE and Discovery Education Register at https://discoveryed.wufoo.com/forms/crste-day-of-discovery-literacy-20/ When: May 30, 2009 8:30am – 3:30* pm – lunch is provided An additional special session will be held for Staff Developers, ITRTs, Technology Coaches, and Curriculum Staff – 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Washington-Lee High School 1301 N. Stafford St. Arlington, VA 22201 (just a [...]
The Discovery Educator Network is seeking feedback from educators who have participated in the DEN and/or attended DEN-sponsored events. This survey should take you about 5 minutes to complete. The DEN really appreciates your feedback. <a href=”https://discoveryed.wufoo.com/forms/z7w8r3/” title=”Impact of the DEN Survey”>Fill out my Wufoo form!</a>
Spring Into Action at the DEN Virtual Conference! Saturday, April 25, 2009 9 AM to 3 PM (EDT) Register Today! 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 [...]
Think Green is a new K-12 resource from Waste Management and powered by Discovery Education. Complete with standards-based lesson plans, compelling videos, interactives, and Think Green® resources to engage students and extend the learning to the home, www.ThinkGreen.com/classroom is a powerful new suite of tools for educators seeking new materials to enliven environmental lessons. Think [...]
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 [...]
My favorite time of the year with the DEN is back – DEN Spring Training. This year we’re scouting the best team players. We want to reward STARs who take the time to share their presentations, projects, videos, lesson plans, etc. by uploading them to the Educator Resources section of the DEN website. Any STAR [...]
Deadline April 4, 2009 Have you and your students been involved in an original, online learning activity? If so, we encourage you to enter the 2009 SIGtel Online Learning Award competition. Since 1991, ISTE’s Telelearning Special Interest Group (SIGtel), has recognized creative teachers for their pioneering use of online networks to provide innovative learning opportunities [...]
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