To advance a new generation of education technology leaders, Discovery Education, renowned for its quality content and digital media services in over half of all US schools, and Wilkes University, a leader in graduate education, have teamed up to create the online Master of Science degree in Instructional Media.
To thrive in the 21st century classroom, successful educators are embracing a new approach to teacher instruction. New tools. New technologies. A new appreciation for digital media. From Web 2.0 to digital storytelling, to virtual field trips, the 21st century classroom has the power to engage and inspire today’s tech savvy students. This degree provides teachers the tools, knowledge and strategies to be successful 21st century educators.
Learn about the program from our amazing course designers, check out student projects, and more at our brand new website: www.discoveryeducation.com/masters
Every Tuesday educators enrolled in the Discovery Education Wilkes University Instructional Media Program get together to share ideas. Join them on February 16, 2010 as they have Daniel Pink, author ofDriveandA Whole New Mind, dropping by for an hour-long discussion. All the details can be found here.
In partnership with the Siemens Foundation, we are thrilled to announce the Siemens STEM Academy. It is a multi-faceted program that includes:
a premier on-line community designed exclusively to foster STEM achievement through the sharing of best practices
a monthly webinar series that will feature today’s leading scientists, academics, and personalities such as Dr. Michio Kaku, theoretical physicist and host of Science Channel’s Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible, to excite students and provide teachers with actionable recommendations for integrating STEM into the classroom
a week-long STEM immersion program that will enable 50 select teachers to meet in Washington, D.C. to engage with today’s critical science thinkers and other peers from across the nation and visit leading institutions to see real-world applications of STEM subject matter
a two-week residential professional development program, Siemens Teachers As Researchers (STARS), for select middle school and high school teachers in which teachers engage in mentored research projects with top scientists and researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN
The challenge is the nation’s premier science competition for students in grades 5 through 8. Ten finalists will be selected to receive an all-expense paid trip to New York City to compete in the final challenge in October. The winner will receive $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds ($25,000 cash value), a tour of 3M’s celebrated Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota given by some of today’s top scientists, and the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.”
Access the Exploring Discovery Education Tutorials within Professional Development (accessible after logging in)
Access the new STEM Connect resources as well as Discovery Calendar, Discovery Interactive Atlas, ReadyZone Continuity of Learning, Lesson Plan Library, and Thematic Focus Library within the Teacher Center.
Join us Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 4:00pm ET for the Siemens STEM Academy webinar.
The Siemens STEM Academy, an online portal with a wealth of STEM resources, presents STEM Spotlight webinar with Dr. Michio Kaku, Host of Science Channel’s Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible.
Inspire your students! Register to hear Dr. Michio Kaku, host of Science Channel’s “Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible”, theoretical physicist, best selling author and co-creator of string field theory, talk about the various science topics covered in his television show. “Physics of the Impossible” takes viewers to the frontiers of science with an authoritative exploration of the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, time travel, and more. Dr. Kaku investigates the physics behind some of science fiction’s wildest offerings and concludes that many of the technologies once thought impossible may actually be inevitable.
Don’t miss this exciting event on January 19, 2010 at 4pm EST. Sign up today!
For students grades 7-12 and all interested educators!
If you are planning to attend TETC, be sure to stop by the Discovery Education booth at space 222 in the exhibit hall and visit the Discovery Education presentation room, 210, to see the Discovery Education Difference in action!
Roundtrip Tickets to Anywhere with Discovery Education and Google Earth Click here to download the presentation file.
Click here for additional training and integration resources
Don’t forget to check out the Discovery Educator Network and learn about all the benefits of becoming part of our STAR community. If you are already a DEN STAR get your DEN conference tag swag at the DE booth.
Posted on December 1, 2009 in Conferences by Jennifer Dorman
Differentiating instruction can be a challenge, but the judicious application of engaging media and creativity inspiring technology helps to make DI a breeze.
For those of you who are administrators for Discovery Education in your school or district it really important to know that the old unitedstreaming Administrator Website is going to be discontinued effective Nov. 30, 2009. DE admins will now be able to access an enhanced tool set and reporting features through the new My Admin - located within the Discovery Education services hub.
Click here to download a PDF My Admin users guide.
Take a look at the following tutorial to learn more.
For DE streaming users, did you know that you can now filter the media library for primary sources? Just go to Advanced Search in the top DE page banner and select “Include only Primary Source Titles.”
Inspire your students! Register to hear Dr. Michio Kaku, host of Science Channel’s “Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible”, theoretical physicist, best selling author and co-creator of string field theory, talk about the various science topics covered in his television show. “Physics of the Impossible” takes viewers to the frontiers of science with an authoritative exploration of the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, time travel, and more. Dr. Kaku investigates the physics behind some of science fiction’s wildest offerings and concludes that many of the technologies once thought impossible may actually be inevitable.
