Last Thursday, Tim Childers, moderated #DENChat focusing on STEM resources and philosophies. As with previous discussions, there were a multitude of great websites, activities, and thought-provoking questions from those who joined the chat. STEM goes far beyond the idea of, “Oh, I added a science activity to my social studies lesson,” or, “We’re going to [...]
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not really an expert when it comes to technology. I’m more of a student. I study it a lot. I read about it. I work at it. At best, like my photography, I’m a hobbyist. But over the years I’ve come to the realization that we may [...]
Last week on #DENChat, Lisa Parisi and Elaine Plybon took on both sides of the Flipped Classroom debate as they led the discussion on Twitter. Flipping the classroom is a method of instruction that involves teachers creating short snippets of instruction on video (usually 5 to 15 minutes) and posting them online for students to [...]
Last week Paula Naugle led the #DENChat in a wonderful conversation about how teachers are igniting the passion for learning in their students. In an age where we are bombarded with reports of how testing is stifling teaching, teachers are still finding ways to let their kids passions shine through. You can read through the [...]
Be the first to get a look at upcoming enhancements to Discovery Education! This sneak peek will showcase integration strategies for leveraging new tools, content, and resources, including Discovery Education Student Board Builder and the new Discovery Education Streaming Plus with model lessons, assessments, and digital content designed to address specific Math and ELA Common [...]
We’re getting close now! This Saturday, April 20th, is the Spring Virtual Conference for Discovery. There are lots of great Live Stream feeds planned for the day. And, there are also dozens of local events being hosted across the country as educators come together to share their knowledge and experience and learn together. Knoxville is [...]
We are one week away from one of the most exciting and productive professional development events available to teachers each year: The DEN Spring Virtual Conference! Sessions will be broadcast all day over LiveStream. In addition, there are dozens of locations across the US where teachers are gathering together to watch all or part of [...]
Discovery’s Spring Virtual Conference is an all-day, online, professional development opportunity that goes, literally, around the world for educators to drop in and participate together from wherever they are at the time. It is just one more way Discovery has met the needs of teachers who long for interaction with others that “get them.” BUT, [...]
The first two weeks of #DENChat have been phenomenal. The discussion is on target with tweets whizzing by at nearly the speed of thought. If you haven’t joined us yet, or have been hesitant about participating in the conversation, here are a few things to think about: Its ok to “lurk” in the conversation. Sit [...]
SCORE is hosting a virtual convening on March 13, 2013 at 3:30 CDT with a panel of Tennessee educators to discuss how technology can be used to transform teaching and learning. The interactive event will be live streamed to allow educators from across the state to participate in the discussion and contribute their diverse perspectives [...]
I love Twitter. No, I’m not a power user. Some days I’m a lurker. Some days I’m a re-tweeter. Some days I’m a link sharer. And some days I actually write something. Not profound, mind you, but something from my thoughts. I like Twitter for a number of reasons. First, its quick. There are no [...]
Tonight was our second round of DENChat, the DEN discussion on Twitter every Thursday from 8 to 9 PM ET. This week we asked the DEN to bring their best game to the subject of web tools. And they did not disappoint! Names and links came flying across my screen at breakneck speed from the [...]
The Spring Virtual Conference is scheduled for Saturday, April 20th. While the exact schedule of livestreamed talks are still being ironed out, there is ONE we know for sure! Lance Rougeux will be streaming his session LIVE from the STEM space at the L&N STEM Academy in beautiful downtown Knoxville, TN! The L&N STEM Academy [...]
This past Thursday, February 28, was the inaugural launch of the DEN’s #DENchat on Twitter. Lisa Parisi and Tim Childers organized the first event with the help of several other DEN LC members from across the country. And, of course, the fantastic support of Steve Dembo and the DEN Princess herself, Porter Palmer. Our first [...]
Recently we announced the formal organization of the hashtag, #DENchat as a weekly Twitter discussion around topics of interest to members of the DEN. Tomorrow, February 28th, is the launch date. We will hold the discussion from 8:00 to 9:00 PM EST. Mark your calendars! And, like all things DEN, this is a collaborative effort [...]
Did you know that Ripley’s Attractions offer Teacher Appreciation Days each year? This spring, educators (with their school ID and a current pay stub) can visit all Ripley’s Attractions in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for free on March 2 and 3, 2013. With your ID, you get two free tickets and up to four tickets for half [...]
Mark your calendars. Next Thursday, February 28, at 8 PM EST the #DENchat hashtag on Twitter will become an “official” conversation on Twitter! In a recent webinar with the Blog and Social Coordinators for each state’s leadership councils, Porter Palmer and Steve Dembo talked to us about this thought that #DENchat become more than just [...]
If you are a STAR Discovery Educator in the DEN, and you are presenting at a local, regional, state, or national conference, we would like to know about it! The National DEN Leadership is tracking the STARs through a giant telescope called Google! So, if you are a STAR DEN member presenting at a conference [...]
A few days ago, some DEN friends and I got in on the Beta test of a new “walkie talkie” video app called Glide. I invited many more, but they closed the Beta testing right after we got in. The premise is that we can connect with Facebook friends and send short video messages to [...]
The second stop on the DENapalooza tour has been finalized. We’ll be stopping in the Atlanta area on April 27th. Join the DEN for this exciting day of professional development with formal presentations from DEN STARs in the morning and an unconference in the afternoon. Registration is NOW OPEN! For more information about DENapalooza, visit [...]
I have been a part of the Discovery Educator Network almost since its inception. I wasn’t at that first NECC (now ISTE) conference when the idea was birthed. Honestly, I didn’t know NECC or ISTE existed. I was just a 7th/8th grade English teacher trying to find ways to interest kids in diagramming sentences, fixing [...]
This Saturday, January 26th, we’re hosting the DEN’s Techbook Live at the L&N STEM Academy in Knoxville, TN. It is a day of professional development and community building that you won’t want to miss! We’ll start the day at 8 AM with a light breakfast courtesy of Discovery. At 8:30 we’ll kick of some [...]
Discovery is hosting the TechBook Live worldwide streaming event on Saturday, January 26. And in Knoxville, the key word is “LIVE!” Lance Rougeux, Vice President of Discovery Education and leader of the Discovery Educator Network, will be delivering the 9:00 AM kick off session live from the L&N STEM Academy in downtown Knoxville. That’s right. [...]
NOTE: We have had to cancel the belated Fall Virtual Conference scheduled for October 27 in Knoxville. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please find another great way to enjoy your Saturday! The TN DEN Leadership Council is hosting a “belated” Fall Virtual Conference on Saturday, October 27, 2012. We are waiting a week due [...]
This past Saturday, November 12, The Tennessee Leadership Council of the Discovery Educator Network hosted a day of photography training at the TN Aquarium in Chattanooga. 19 teachers attended and helped make this a phenomenal day. We met at the IMAX Theater (a hat tip to George Bartnik of the TN Aquarium for providing the [...]
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