Want to incorporate United Streaming videos or still pictures into your curriculum using Jeopardy? This jeopardy power point will permit you to place video segments or still pictures on each question. There is a final question slide too. You can place the video segment or still picture within the box located on the left side [...]
This book is a must read for anyone who refers to themselves as an educator. After reading this book I had a new perspective on my students’ life outside the four walls of our school building. I have heard teachers say that their students believe they live in the school building and don’t have a [...]
The Mid-America Association for Computers in Education will be hosting its annual education technology conference in Manhattan on March 6th and 7th, 2008 on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan. This is a wonderful learning and networking opportunity for educators, and a great low-cost option for school districts to support technological staff development. [...]
Daniel Pink, bestselling author of A WHOLE NEW MIND, will describe how three powerful economic forces are putting a premium on right-brain abilities in the workforce. He’ll describe the six artistic, empathic abilities that now matter most — and discuss how educators are beginning to surface and sharpen those abilities in students. Daniel is a [...]
After talking with teachers across Kansas over the past few years, many have expressed an interest in Discovery Education’s Unitedstreaming. The conversations were generally centered around how to best view videos, but there is a great deal more to Unitedstreaming than just watching videos. Dean Mantz has created some Professional Development training sessions based on [...]
At least forty teachers in two different regions in Kansas experienced a fun make and take workshop this holiday season. These educators came armed with their laptops and art supplies and left with Christmas cards, gifts, gift tags, and plenty of ideas. Christmas music and holiday treats added to the ambiance. Many were surprised to [...]
We’re very excited to be up and running with the Kansas Blog and Leadership Council. Your Kansas Leadership Council will be working to bring DEN events to our state. Please view the presentation to learn a bit more about YOUR leadership council. We are all educators, just like you! We all look forward to working [...]
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