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» Best Educational Tech Support Edublog 2008 The Edublog Awards

I’ll admit that this category, Best Education Tech Support Edublog 2008, is LOADED with great blogs. But just in case any of the nominees in this category actually read anything that I write, I owe literally my entire experience with my professional and personal learning network to Steve Dembo at Teach42. If it wasn’t for his blogs here in the DEN and at Teach42 I would not have a PLN. Without him and his blogs we wouldn’t have a DEN in Second Life (also up for an Edublog Award by the way). So head over there and vote!

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» Best Teacher Edublog 2008 The Edublog Awards

It is with pleasure that I encourage you to to head over to the Edublog Awards and place a vote for DEN member Vicki Davis’ blog “The Cool Cat Teacher” in the category of Best Teacher Edublog 2008.  This list is massive and it randomizes for each person who clicks the link. Scan the list and look for The Cool Cat Teacher. Also share this list with your colleagues that might not read blogs. It’s a great list to learn from.

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» Best Individual Edublog 2008 The Edublog Awards

It is with pleasure that I encourage you to to head over to the Edublog Awards and place a vote for Jennifer Dorman’s blog Cliotech in the category of Best Individual Edublog 2008. It’s quite a list and the names randomize with each click so search through the list for Cliotech. Also share this list with your colleagues that might not read blogs. It’s a great list to learn from.

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The Smithsonian in Washington, DC does value teachers. One of the many things it offers to teachers is the annual Teachers Night. Teachers get special treatment including discounts in the stores. This year the event happens on Friday, November 14, 2008, 7 to 9:30pm and FREE Admission. So if you’re in the area put it on your Google Calendar.

 http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/professional_development/teachers_night.html

Are you a brand new teacher? Are you an experienced tacher looking for new resources that the younger teachers alrady might know about. Here is a site that is part of Discovery that works both ways. Give yourself time to explore this web site. Loads and loads help and ideas.

http://www.discoveryeducation.com/survival/survival_tool_kit.cfm#a2

Splash for Trash: International Cleanup Day

Get your diving gear and wet suits out because the DEN in SL is going back to DIVE WORLD. To help raise awareness of Splash for Trash on September 20th in REAL LIFE, the DEN in SL along with PADI are going to host a virtual world cleanup on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th.

The folks at PADI have created an awesome scavenger hunt for the DEN members. Here’s the skinny: someone has put trash all over Dive World. DEN members will each be given a trash bag and then let loose to do their part to clean up the sim. The person with the most will win.

So here is the info from the DEN in SL blog.

This event really sounds like fun. Hope to see everyone there.

Technorati Tags: environment, projectaware, cleanup, international, sl, second life, dive world

Here is just another example of the great people I have met through Twitter and the DEN.  @CLykowski shared this photo with me that her daughter took because of my name. This TOTALLY made my day!

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Flickr: Flickr 888

I love, love, love Flickr. I think if a teacher wants to have a digital camera in their classroom they must sign up for a Flickr account. There are just too many ways to use the photos not to require it. If I could, I would forbid printing the pictures using the color printers at school. You take digital pictures - USE THEM DIGITALLY.

Well now Flickr also does cool projects that you can say you were a part of. So join in the fun. Coming up in just over a week is Flickr 888. How cool is that? Here here is what they posted on their blog.

How can you participate? Take a photo any time during the twenty-four hour period that’s August 8th where you are and then share it with the group. We’ll accept one (1) contribution per Flickr member into the group from noon PST Friday, August 8th until Tuesday, September 2nd, noon PST, 2008.

What do Whale Sharks, Hammerheads, Mako Sharks and teachers have in common? They can all be seen at the DEN in Second Life “Swim with Sharks Underwater Scuba Adventure” on Monday July 28th at 5 pm SLT (5pm PST, 7 pm CST and 8pm EST)! Everyone who pre-registers will receive a complete Scuba Diving outfit with equipment for free. (If you miss the pre-registration you can still participate however you will not get the free equipment.)

Yes, you heard it here, the DEN in Second Life will be journeying to the depths of the ocean with  “http://www.padi.com/padi/default.aspx” PADI (Prof. Association of Diving Instructors) as our guides. Our underwater adventure will begin with a fun scavenger hunt on the Dive World Sim (complete with prizes of course), continue with our journey to the ocean depths with our capable and knowledgeable guides from PADI and then end with celebratory dancing at the Tiki Bar. It’s going to a be a wonderfully fun learning experience and we want you to join us!

Even if you have never set foot in Second Life we can help you! Please sign up for a dive time  “http://densl-sharkdive.wikispaces.com/“. (If you need additional help getting on the island please indicate that on the wiki and we will contact you for a time.)This is a great opportunity for you to get involved with the DEN in SL and see just what kinds of things are possible in Second Life. We hope to see you all there soon!

Event: Swim with the Sharks Underwater Scuba Adventure
When: Mon July 28
Time: 5 pm SLT (5pm, PST, 7 pm CST and 8pm EST)

RSVP: Pre-register by Sat July 26th  “http://densl-sharkdive.wikispaces.com/”

Remember Shark Week begins on the Discovery Channel at 9PM EST on July 27.

In Steve Dembo’s session.

In Steve Dembo’s session.

Hall Davidson presenting at DEN LC Institute.

DEN Blog Network » DEN Regional Conference Schedule Announced!

This is a cross post from the National blog.

DEN Regional Conference Schedule Announced!

Can’t get enough of the DEN’s amazing professional development events?  Good!  Today we are thrilled to announce a series of two-day conferences designed to enhance your use of Discovery Education’s digital media resources.  The DEN Regional Conferences (August through October) are spread out all over the country so that we can reach as many STARs as possible.

Check out the details for a DEN Regional Conference near you.

Central Regional Conference
August 1-2
Dallas, TX

Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
August 1-2
West Long Branch, NJ

Midwest Regional Conference
September 20-21
Glen Ellyn, IL

Western Regional Conference (CA)
September 27-28
Van Nuys, CA

Northeast Regional Conference
September 27-28
Troy, NY

Southern Regional Conference
October 3-4
Huntsville, AL

Western Regional Conference (CO)
October 10-11
Thornton, CO

Details:
Attendees must RSVP for a regional conference, be accepted, and attend both days.  There is no registration cost associated with attending these two-day conferences. Additionally, DEN will provide your meals during conference hours.  Travel costs are up to you.

Just like any other DEN experience, attendees will leave tired and energized at the same time.  But most importantly during your two days you’ll be sharing and learning with other educators who are passionate about using technology in their classrooms. And, when it is all over, you’ll return with new skills that are guaranteed to help you reach your 21st century students.

Posted on May 16, 2008 in Uncategorized by Lance Rougeux

It is my extreme pleasure to share that some of the members of the DEN in SL leadership council will be guests on the Women of Web 2.0 podcast tonight at 9PM EST. Please join us as we talk about the Discovery Educator Network. http://edtechtalk.com/WomenofWeb2.0

You can also head over to their web site and join the WOW2.0 community. http://www.womenofweb2.com/ 

Here is JM and myself at the after party for the movie trivia we had at the DEN prior to the Oscars.
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