The Discovery Education team is proud to present its streaming overview and training series at the Discovery Times Square Exposition! Come and learn new ways to use and embed Discovery Education streaming media into your curriculum and then go explore media in a whole new way by visiting the Titanic, DiVinci, and, coming soon, the [...]
Are you teaching America’s next Top Young Scientist?? The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is now open for entries for 2010. The challenge is the nation’s premier science competition for students in grades 5 through 8. Ten finalists will be selected to receive an all-expense paid trip to New York City to compete in the final [...]
Today was an all day online free conference sponsored by the DEN, focusing on transforming science classes through the use of digital media. I was not able to attend one of the many live events that occurred all around the country but I did get to attend from home. Some of the presenters were Lance Rougeux, Brad [...]
Once again, CDW and the DEN have teamed up to run an amazing contest. You could win a 21st Century Classroom – an interactive whiteboard, notebook computers, wireless cart, projector, and document camera. Also included is a $5000 digital media grant from Discovery Education! Imagine how this would change your classroom. Increase your chances of [...]
*Originally posted on the National DEN blog by Lance Rougeux We have 8 tickets to give away to STAR Discovery Educators for the world premiere screening of Brace for Impact: The story behind the miraculous landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson. Tuesday, January 5 at 6:30 pmThe Walter Reade Theater70 Lincoln Center Plaza [...]
The DEN SciCon is coming soon!January 9th the DEN is hosting a wonderful online conference.“DEN SCIcon 2010 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.”For our New York area DEN [...]
Saturday, January 9, 2010 9 AM to 4 PM ET Drop by for an hour or stay for the whole day! It’s virtual and it’s FREE! Register at: http://links.discoveryeducation.com/denscicon. About DEN SCIcon DEN SCIcon 2010 is an online conference (with a twist) focused on providing participants with some of the most effective strategies for [...]
Wondering how to spend your summer? Looking for some great professional development opportunities? The NEH (National Endowment for Humanities) is sponsoring teachers for it’s week long history professional development workshop this summer. The workshops center around a time and place in history. They take place all around the country, depending on the topic. Click here [...]
Don’t miss this great opportunity from National Geographic: TUTANKHAMUN AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PHAROAHS April 2010 – January 2011 Witness over 130 priceless objects from the tomb of King Tut and other Egyptian pharoahs…See the iconic coffinette constructed out of gold and semi-precious jewels…Learn about the discovery and excavation of Tut’s tomb and the mystery [...]
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity for DEN Educators! Presenting Leonardo DaVinci’s Workshop A Free Premiere for DEN Educators. Discovery Times Square Exposition 226 West 44th Street Monday, Nov. 30th from 4 – 10p for a Free Preview of this World Premier Exhibit! Plus, book your class field trip and receive: • Discounted student tickets just [...]
The fifth annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning is coming back to Manhattan. This amazing two day conference, run by Channel 13 for tri-state area teachers, has top speakers, amazing presentations, wonderful workshops, and incredible sponsors. This is the conference that got me started on my journey into educational technology. Although an expensive conference, it [...]
No Child Left Behind, For Real This looks like an interesting workshop for NY Area teachers. Meet other area educators and improve your teaching. This might also be a great opportunity to spread the word about the DEN! “Learn ways to make schools better for all kids. Friday, Nov. 13, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., SUNY [...]
Discovery is pleased to extend educators a special offer for your student groups to the Discovery Times Square Exposition in NYC now featuring Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition and Da Vinci’s Workshop: Inventor, Artist, Dreamer. – Student Tickets just $14 plus receive 1 free chaperon ticket with every 10 tickets purchased – Free downloadable teachers guides [...]
It’s not too late to sign up for the Fall Virtual Conference! Here are the Top Ten reasons to attend as written by Lance Rougeux. Saturday, October 24, 2009 9 AM to 4 PM ET Click here to register for the virtual sessions. 10. College football is overrated. 9. The digital treats you’ll take away [...]
“What if your students could experience the nation’s capital through the eyes of a National Geographic explorer, scientist, or photojournalist? They might capture the character of the city through a camera’s lens or interview a park ranger and get his perspective on preserving our national monuments.” Middle School and High School classes have an opportunity [...]
On Saturday, October 24, 2009 join thousands of educators online and in-person as the DEN team goes house to house to explore the many digital treats available to educators today. During this unique professional development event you have the flexibility to attend online or in-person at one of many regional events hosted by the DEN [...]
The 2009-2010 DEN Webinar schedule is finally posted. Come see all the great DEN Webinars, product demonstrations, Science Class, EdTechConnect and more! The schedule is bound to have something for you. Be sure to check it out. The first one is this Tuesday, September 22nd.
Join us on September 23, 2009 for our annual DEN streamathon. Twelve hours of back-to-back sessions about the latest and greatest with DE streaming. Check out the schedule on the DEN blog and don’t forget to register today! *Originally Posted on the DEN Blogsite.
The Northern New York Library Network is hosting a 2009 Conference: “Choices & Challenges” on October 5 and 6, 2009 at the Cheel Center, Clarkson University, Potsdam. The special pricing for all attendees is $40.00 for the entire conference, or $25.00 per day. There are sessions about Digitization, gaming, and Digitizing History. To find out [...]
*Originally Written and Posted on the DEN blog by Steve Dembo We’ve been busy converting and uploading all the archives from our incredible Summer School webinar series. While we still have quite a few to go, nearly half the webinars have been posted and are ready for you to download and share them with others! [...]
Are you going to be in the city on Friday, September 11th? It is the perfect opportunity to join the Cricket and KatyDid crawl. Check out the specifics found on the Living the Scientific Life Blog. As the blog explains, “The Cricket and Katydid Crawl of New York City and surrounding areas is a citizen [...]
Thinking about taking your class on a field trip into Manhattan to see The Bodies Exhibit? “This educational exhibition showcases real, whole body specimens along with authentic individual organs; some healthy, some diseased. These real human bodies have been meticulously dissected, preserved through an innovative process and respectfully presented, giving visitors the opportunity to view [...]
VoiceThread has some exciting news about a new feature. “Over 700,000 historical images from The New York Public Library’s Digital Gallery are now freely and instantly available whenever you’re creating a VoiceThread. The new Media Browser allows you to search or browse these primary source materials – maps, photos, drawings, paintings, posters and more, and [...]
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation offers workshops for teachers, youth group leaders and educators using national environmental education programs. The workshop activities and lessons correlate to NYS MST standards, and provide teachers with a curriculum guide and tools to help students strengthen their critical thinking, team building, and problem solving skills. These workshops can [...]
Staples Teacher Appreciation Days are this month. Gift bags and discounts are available. Be sure to bring your teacher ID. Check this link to find out the date of one near you.
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