California DEN

You loved it last year, you asked for it again this year: we’re going BIG at Boomers!

Friday night of CUE, we’re invading Boomers!  Feel like a kid again as you’re treated to unlimited go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf, and dinner!

RSVP at https://discoveryed.wufoo.com/forms/den-cue-2010-event-boomers/

Buses will leave at 6:30 PM from the Renaissance Hotel and loop from the park to the hotel throughout the evening.  If you feel like driving, here are the details:

March 5, 2010
7 PM - 9:30 PM
Boomers! Fun Park
67700 East Palm Canyon Drive
Cathedral City, CA

All are welcome - bring a friend that should be part of the DEN!

Click to read all about what’s coming up for the California DEN, including a DEN Photowalk in Southern California this weekend, as well as all the details for where to find Discovery Education and the DEN at CUE.  Don’t forget to RSVP for the fun night at Boomers!

View the newsletter at http://links.discoveryeducation.com/feb2010CaliforniaDEN

Join the Discovery Education team and DEN Members for a morning of photography, networking, and fun, all while adding more resources to the DEN library of media!

DEN STARs Dennis Grice and Ken Shelton will be on hand to lead us on a photowalk. We’ll wander the pier and the marina catching a myriad of activities around the beach and harbor on camera.

Along the way attendees will be given photo tasks. Together we’ll learn different photography tips and tricks from each other as we enjoy the area and see things through a different lens.

After the walk, we’ll head over to Panera Bread to share our photos and upload the best of the best to the DEN MediaShare.

When: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Where: Balboa Pier (map), then
Panera Bread
235 East 17th Street
Costa Mesa, California 92627 (map)

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cost: We’ll provide the food and drinks, you pay for parking at the pier

RSVP at https://discoveryed.wufoo.com/forms/balboa-pier-den-photowalk/

Call for entries!  All K-12 schools educators from Los Angeles County are invited to submit their best classroom instructional technology projects to the 2010 Digital Voice Awards.

The California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) Region 11 and Multimedia Services of the Instructional Technology Outreach division at the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) invite K-12 school educators from Los Angeles County to submit exemplary classroom instructional technology projects to the Digital Voice Awards.

Entries must be received by Wednesday, March 31, 2010.  For resources on how to get started and more, visit http://ito.lacoe.edu/dva/

Looking for inspiration for your instructional technology project?  From video, images, audio, and more, Discovery Education has all the media you need, and Discovery Educator Network STARs have lots of ideas to share!  Comment on this post to start a virtual brainstorm!

Do you guys know about the great classes the Orange County Department of Education is offering?  They have a ton of sessions on everything from Grant Writing to Digital Storytelling to Interactive Whiteboards in the classroom, just to name a few.  They also happen to be offering some great, in-depth, in-person classes on Discovery Education streaming at their training center.

Check out the complete calendar of classes at http://register.ocde.us/events/, and read below for the Discovery Education streaming class announcement.

The Orange County Department of Education is offering in-depth, engaging courses in the use of Discovery Education streaming.  There are courses that will start you from the beginning and take you into building online assignments, exploring project based learning and being part of a phenomenal network.  Below is a sampling of the courses and dates.

Classes are being added all the time so be sure to stop by http://register.ocde.us (Administrators & Faculty > Discovery Streaming) or contact Randy Kolset at rkolset@ocde.us to find more courses that will help you harness the full potential of Discovery Education streaming.

Discovery Education streaming - An Introduction
Wednesday 2/3/2010    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn the basics to all this interactive web based program has to offer. Create classroom quizzes that are instantly graded, access thousands of videos, images, MP3s, and create Assignments that are web-based to support your classroom curriculum.

Discovery Education streaming - Building Online Assignments
Wednesday 2/10/2010    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unleash the full potential of your subscription to Discovery Education streaming by creating online assignments that will support your curriculum in the classroom. Find out how to connect online quizzes, videos and documents to capture your students interest.

Discovery Education streaming and Project Based Learning
Friday 2/12/2010    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Discover innovative ways to integrate the Discovery Education streaming content into your social studies or science course. Bring your account login information and be ready to become a power user. Incorporate the best methods for utilizing the resources in your classroom. Take away tips and tricks to get the most out of your subscription. These skills will apply to whatever computer you are using.

Discovery Science Center Teacher Night

January 27, 2010 from 4:00-7:00PM

2500 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA
http://www.discoverycube.org/education.aspx?q=11

Enjoy a night designed especially for teachers!

Plan to attend our next event on January 27, 2010 from 4:00-7:00PM to enjoy an evening of relaxation, science, and special treatment.
Join us for drinks & hors d’oeuvres, exclusive education program previews, and explore hands-on exhibits throughout the center. Be sure to visit our science partners and sign up to win valuable prizes!

Respond to this post if you’re planning on going, and look back to the post to see who else is attending!

Don’t Miss CUE 2010 Conference
Challenge the Present, Design the Future
Tools for Universal Learning

March 4-6, 2010; Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, CA
http://www.cue2010.org

Your Full CUE Conference registration includes General Session Keynote by Microsoft’s Mary Cullinane; Closing Session Keynote by RockOurWorld’s Carol Anne McGuire; over 175 speaker presentations which include our Spotlight Speakers – Jim Brazell, Steve Dembo, Chris Lehmann, Susan Patrick; Student Technology Showcase; Diverse Learners Symposium with Spotlight Speaker Dave Edyburn and 100,000 square feet of vendor displays with the latest in educational technology.

Secure your Hotel Reservation TODAY!  Space is limited in all the hotels, so please make your reservations early.  http://www.cue.org/conference/travel/

Connect with colleagues; enhance ideas with top educational leaders and network with friends!

 Check out the latest DEN newsletter to be part of the upcoming FUN!

Alright, science lovers: what do you get when NaHCO₃ and C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ combine with C₆H₁₀O₅? Why, some delicious treats!  Join us at the Corner Bakery at Irvine Spectrum for in-person participation of the Discovery Educator Network SciCon 2010.  You’ll be treated to science-focused integration of digital media, great networking with peers, as well as to some tasty goodies.

Here’s a brief schedule:
9 AM:  Polar Bears in a Changing Climate - featuring STAR Discovery Educator Julene Reed
10 AM:  Where Do Old Sneakers Go to Die?  Real-World Science
11 AM:  Teaching Process Skills with the Mythbusters
12 PM:  Do Try This at Home: Fun, Easy and Effective Experiments for Your Students

Where: Cornery Bakery at Irvine Spectrum
91 Fortune Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
When: Saturday January 9, 2010 9am-1pm

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Register here: https://lrougeux.wufoo.com/forms/den-scicon-2010-irvine-ca/

Can you identify all of the compound formulas listed above? Leave a comment - let’s see who can get it first!

If you haven’t yet registered for CUE, good news: the Early Bird registration has been extended to Dec. 11. Registration is open at www.cue2010.org. This is California’s biggest tech conference and the DEN will have a big presence there along with Discovery Education. We have a big retreat planned - check back for updates.

What: CUE Tech Conference
Where: Palm Springs, CA
When: March 4-6, 2010