Discovery Education Back to School Updates
Discover the undiscovered and explore the new content and functionality for the 2009-2010 school year. All STAR DEs now have the option to access the beta version of Discovery Education’s new content and functionality.
You can access the new site by clicking on the “Try the new Site” link at the top of your MY DE page.
If you come across specific issues while using the site please email education_info@discovery.com.
Once you have had a chance to explore the new site we would appreciate your feedback. Please click here to begin the survey.
Summer School with the DEN
Get ready for a new school year with the DEN! The entire month of August is jam-packed with free webinars. Tell a colleague, invite your principal and join us for Summer School with the DEN. Enroll today at: http://community.discoveryeducation.com/webinar.
We look forward to celebrating the DEN’s fourth birthday with many of our STARs at our pre-NECC Birthday Party Extravaganza on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Discovery Headquarters.
If you are staying for NECC, I strongly encourage you to check out the following sessions from the DEN team.
Using Multimedia in the Classroom
Join mimio and Discovery Education to learn how you can quickly and easily create interactive lessons using mimio Interactive systems and Discovery Education content. Get tips and hands-on experience making your own presentations with our small group demo stations. All attendees will receive a gift bag and Discovery Education streaming 30-day trial subscription, plus be entered into a drawing for a complete mimio Interactive system!
Bring a friend!
STAR Discovery Educators who bring a colleague with them to the Using Multimedia in the Classroom session will receive a Discovery Education t-shirt.
When?
Monday, June 29th; 3:00 to 4:30 PM
Tuesday, June 30th, 9:00 to 10:30 AM
Where?
Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW (3 blocks from the Convention Center), Farragut Square and Lafayette Park Ballrooms.
Seating is limited so arrive early to guarantee your space.
Monday, June 29
The 10 Best Free Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers
Steve Dembo
8:30-9:30 AM
Location: WWCC 146B
Eight Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Video
Hall Davidson
3:30-4:30 PM
Location: WWCC Ballroom B
Wednesday, July 1 Moving Beyond the Information Age
Scott Kinney
8:30-9:30 AM
Location: WWCC Ballroom AFrom Banned to Planned: Cell Phones in Schools
Hall Davidson
12:00-1:00 PM
Location: WWCC Ballroom C
Posted on June 17, 2009 in Uncategorized by Lance Rougeux
Congratulations to STAR Discovery Educator Lori Abrahams for being selected as the winner of the mimio® Interactive System and mimio® masters™ Tuition.
And thanks again to mimio for helping us kick off our week-long celebration of our STARs. Make sure to check the blog every day this week. We have a lot more up our virtual sleeves.
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