Hello Virginia!! We, here at the LC (Leadership Council), would like to welcome you to another great year with the DEN! We have a lot of great events planned this year. We know your time is precious so lets jump right into introductions. Intro We hope you all are off to a great year. Please [...]
First let me congratulate Virginia LC chair Heather Hurley and her 5th Grade Teacher Lisa Warden for WINNING the “Bust-a-Myth” Video Challenge. Heather and Lisa will be going out to San Francisco to met the Myth Busters themselves at the end of the month. WAY TO GO GUYS!!!! As the school year winds down and [...]
I just want to say congratulations to two of our VA STARs. Katie Knapp and Becky Fisher– The VA DEN is well represented on the VSTE Board of Directors! Congratulations to Katie (VA Beach) and Becky (Albemarle Cty) who were recently elected to the VSTE Board of Directors. These two ladies will join current BOD [...]
Please join us in Clinton, MD on May 21 for the Discovery Educator Network Geocaching Day. We will look for caches located in Cosca Regional Park. We will meet at the Clearwater Nature Center at 9:00AM. While there we can visit their raptor and birds of prey exhibit. Please visit this page for directions to [...]
Hi All, One of my fifth grade teachers and I are finalists in the “Bust-a-Myth” Video Challenge. Students used Discovery Education content and tools to investigate a popular science myth (Will cola clean a penny? Discolor a tooth? Dissolve a steak?). We are the ONLY elementary school competing in this event! We need VOTES to [...]
Hello, DEN STARs! I wanted to reach out to you with some friendly reminders about upcoming DEN events. April 30, 2011 > 2011 DEN Spring Virtual Conference The 2011 DEN Spring Virtual Conference is coming up this Saturday, and it features a fantastic lineup of presenters including Dr. Lodge McCammon and Rushton Hurley who will [...]
MAY is coming and in the state of Virginia that means Standards of Learning FUN!! Due to this I wanted to make this post about test preparation resources. Below are a few I have found that I hope can help you. TODAY!!! BrainPop Webinar: Test Prep Can Be Enjoyable?! With BrainPOP It Can! Wednesday, April [...]
I recently had the opportunity to spend half a day listening to a major national speaker in the area of technology who spent a number of opportunities during her presentation addressing interactive whiteboards. Her stance was that this was a waste of money, that indeed a sheet and an overhead projector could accomplish the same [...]
Discovery Education is pleased to present the 2011 Administrator’s Day of Discovery at Discovery Education’s World Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD on May 6, 2011. This event has been specifically designed for area Administrators including: Building Administrators; District Administrators; District Personnel; and Curriculum Coordinators and Supervisors, and it will be framed by the following essential [...]
Discovery Education is pleased to present the 2011 Beyond the Textbook Day of Discovery at Discovery Education’s World Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD on May 7, 2011. This interactive event will provide area educators with an exciting and enriching day of professional development focused on creative ways to engage 21st century learners using digital media [...]
Spring Virtual Conference Virginia Sites April 30, 2011 9 AM to 3 PM ET Think Outside the Book with thousands of educators from all over the world as we connect during this unique professional development experience where you can attend in-person at one of two Virginia face-to-face sites! Learn powerful ways to integrate digital media [...]
I know it seems like the summer is far far away but it is never too early to plan for summer learning fun. This summer there will be many training opportunities throughout the state of Virginia, listed below are two such options. Think about presenting and sharing a great lesson or project that you found [...]
As many school systems around the world convert their computers to Windows 7, I thought it would be timely to highlight some of the many handy features and add on programs that are available for free for teachers using this operating system. Snipping Tool: This cool little tool is already a part of your Windows [...]
STAR Discovery Educators check out this message from Cynthia our DEN manager This past Friday, Discovery Education launched the Quest for Curiosity, a teacher led activity allowing students to navigate Discovery Education STREAMING resources to find answers to 10 questions spanning their curriculum! No matter the grade or academic focus of the classroom, the Quest [...]
STAR Discovery Educators! Discovery Education’s Sneak Peek 2011 is this Thursday, February 17th! Virtually join your friends at Discovery Education’s Sneak Peek 2011 featuring Jeff Corwin, EMMY-Award winning TV personality & Discovery Education’s leading animal behavior expert. Get a first look at dazzling content, meet Jeff Corwin’s favorite furry friends, and learn about the innovative [...]
This week I wanted to highlight some tools that can make the web a more friendly place for students of all levels and abilities. I’ve highlighted tools that can make the web safer, easier to read, and less distracting. I’ve also included links to TeacherFirst reviews for some of the tools. If you have additional [...]
If you’re planning to go to MSET this April, consider joining us at the Discovery Education Digital Media Lab. During the conference, April 12 and 13, Discovery Education and STAR Discovery Educators will be delivering interactive, hands-on sessions in the Digital Media Lab. Here’s a preview of our featured sessions: 21 Ways to Reach the [...]
It is with sadness that the VA DEN says goodbye to Matt Monjan our wonderful leader. Matt is embarking on a new journey with Discovery. Matt will be the new Vice President of Strategic Account Implementation and DEN Account Management. With his new position, Matt will manage Discovery’s nationwide (and Canadian) efforts. Please join me [...]
Breaking Boundaries in the Digital World The premiere ed tech conference in the state is looking for inspiring presentations from DEN leaders. Consider joining us on April 11,12 and 13th in Baltimore. Proposal submissions are due by Feb 1. Get your DEN heads thinking and come on over to B’more, hon. https://www.msetonline.org/conferences/SpeakerSP
There’s still time to register for SCIcon 2011 on January 22, 2011. DEN SCIcon 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 [...]
Dear Discovery Educators, Are you in need of recertification points or graduate credits to renew your license or earn graduate credits to increase your salary? Are you finding it hard to fit a course in with your busy schedule? Then the North TIER Partnership courses are for you! North TIER is a partnership between 12 [...]
The new year is always a time for resolutions. This year my resolution was to not make anymore resolutions. I figure if I don’t make them then I won’t be disappointed when I don’t keep them. In addition to resolutions, the new year is also about new beginnings. January is a great time to review [...]
This time of year is a hectic one. If you’re like me then you are probably in crazy list and post-it mode. I make lists all the time and my desk has post-it notes all over it. Toodledo will help you curb that list and post-it clutter. Toodledo was shared by an instructor in a [...]
Hi All, There are still a few spaces for Dinner with the Stars. Plan to join us for an evening of networking, hibachi, and erupting volcanoes hosted by your Virginia DEN! Seating is limited to 40 people and you must be a STAR to register for the dinner. Each STAR may also register one guest! [...]
Are your students interested in math and science research? The Siemens Foundation is hosting a free workshop for high school students in the Washington DC area. “Getting Started….The Road to Creating an Original Research Project”, will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 4:00pm at: The George Washington University Media and Public Affairs Building [...]
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