Already a STAR? Maintain Your STAR Status for 2011-2012! Make sure you keep your STAR status. We’ve added a couple other options to help you demonstrate how you actively contribute to the community.There are several ways to stay active: Report at least two events from this past school year Report one event and upload a [...]
What school do you work at and what is your title and role? I teach at Middleton Regional High School in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, NS for the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board. I teach senior high technology and senior high math, the specific courses this year being: Communications Technology 11, Multimedia 12, Film and [...]
Tom Metuzals, Discovery Education Canada We just returned from an amazing conference, the Southeastern Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association, SEATCA Conference on February 24th & 25th in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Not only did Tom Metuzals and Karen Goldman exhibit at the event but we shared Discovery Education Canada STREAMING at two presentations. We shared all of the fabulous [...]
John Risinger and a friend Tell me about your role/roles at Discovery. Working for Discovery Communications for nearly 13 years, my roles have changed dramatically and often. And I wouldn’t want it any other way. As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, my responsibilities include partnering with Canadian schools, focusing heavily on the Maritimes and [...]
Join the challenge! What sparks your curiosity? Are you supporting your students’ inquisitive minds? No matter the grade you teach or the academic focus of your classroom, the Quest for Curiosity is a great challenge that will engage your students in a journey that will help them harness the skills needed to shine in the [...]
Tell me about your role at Discovery Communications? I’m the Regional Director for Central and western Canada, Tom Metuzals. I work in the Toronto office. I’ve been with Discovery since January 2011. What do you love about Discovery? The fact that we are transforming classrooms and helping teachers engage students is exciting for me. Nowadays [...]
, Today the major winter storm is currently heading towards the maritimes in Canada and New England in the U.S., according to the CBC news. The storm has stretched 3,200 km (2,000 miles) covering the US and Canada with loads of snow. Was your school closed due to the weather? Was it the first snow [...]
This winter has been full of harsh weather; snow, high winds, and ice. I am currently sitting in the Chicago Discovery offices dreading the inevitable blizzard of a lifetime. Why focus on the weather as a theme within your lessons? In addition to Discovery Education’s videos we have a huge variety of media assets. Have [...]
Not yet a STAR? What are you waiting on? Go to community.discoveryeducation.com Login using your DE username and password Click on “Become a STAR Discovery Educator” Already a STAR? Maintain Your STAR Status for 2011-2012! Make sure you keep your STAR status. We’ve added a couple other options to help you demonstrate how you actively contribute [...]
Hi! My name is Travis Carr and I just became a DEN STAR Educator! What school do you work at and what is your role? I work at three school in an area called Grand Bay near Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Inglewood School, Grand Bay Primary, and Morna Hieghts School are where I spend [...]
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 [...]
My name is Lindsey Carleton and I am a sixth grade teacher at Barnhill Memorial School in Saint John, New Brunswick. I primarily teach Language Arts which is the area in which I completed my education degree. I LOVE reading and I enjoy bringing that passion in to the classroom in order to encourage students [...]
The Canadian DEN STARS come from all over Canada! We represent 6 Provinces and growing fast! View Canadian Discovery Star Educators in a larger map
I just love the top 10 lists and who doesn’t? What a fun way to sum up the year. You can’t avoid all of the articles, posts, t.v. spots highlighting end of the year top ten lists; best of 2010 couples, break ups, news stories, music videos and more. Top 10 “What I have learned [...]
Decided on a 2011 New Year’s resolution? You haven’t? Well, I have a magnificent idea. Learn something new and do it in a fun, free, and engaging way. Professional development is a terrific way to learn new skills and gain a better understanding of how to use Discovery Education in your classroom. Get the most [...]
DEN SCIcon 2011 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 from Reed Timmer Extreme Meteorologist and TVN Team Leader for Discovery [...]
Sandi Veltman Tell me about your role at Discovery Communications? I was just promoted to Account Services Manager for Canada and have been working for Discovery since May of 2007. I work in the Evanston, Illinois office and I handle all of the single school new and renewal DE subscriptions as well as global single [...]
Share your inspirations and ideas with other educators. We are our best resources. How do you use Discovery Education within your classroom? What are your most creative ideas? Click on “Post a sticky” & add your ideas. Click Ok at the bottom of your sticky note when you have completed typing your Sharing Idea of Inspiration.
HI! After attending the Day of Discovery at New Brunswick School District 8, I have become a STAR Educator. I am currently a vice principal at Barnhill Memorial Middle School in Saint John, New Brunswick and teach grade 9-12 science. I am enjoying using Discovery for my classes as the videos are easy to find [...]
CTV highlights events with Discovery Education at New Brunswick SD# in Saint John, NB. Philippe Cousteau presented in-person and during a live broadcast to students about current and the future state of the world’s oceans. Watch highlights from the event on CTV’s news broadcast!
Pictures by Eren Koont & Karen Goldman
Discovery Education Professional Development staff fly out to northwest Canada to breathtaking views and snowy mountain tops. Teachers at School District #36 in Surrey, British Columbia participated in a day of hands-on training. Teachers were inspired to drive student learning using digital media in the classroom. Read more about the day at Surrey from our Discovery [...]
What an amazing day with engaging activities, sharing ideas and learning about Discovery Education at the Day of Discovery at New Brunswick School District #8 in Eastern Canada. Steve Dembo, Director of Social Media and Online Community at Discovery Education, kicked off the day as the keynote speaker sharing his inspiring and creative session on [...]
Discovery Education Canada launched a two day event at School District #8 in Saint John, New Brunswick kicking off a new partnership. Today hundreds of students joined Philippe Cousteau and Discovery on-site and in a live webcast sharing his passion for the ocean. As an educator and conservationist, Philippe urged students to take action to make [...]
Yes, you can participate in engaging professional development and all you need is a computer and internet access! Do you use Discovery Education ‘streaming’ Canada in your classroom? Did you know that in addition to our videos there we also have sound effects, images, encyclopedia articles and more. Have you created a writing prompt and [...]
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