Karen Wells - Events Coordinator Arkansas Leadership Council

Mobile Media in the Classroom

Karen Wells — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:58:03 +0000

If you haven’t already done so, be sure and register for Hall Davidson’s webinar on mobile media. It starts in one hour! Below is a description of what to expect:

“Make your classroom walls expand! Mobile phones, iPads, and tablets have the ability to create and share learning both in the classroom and in the extended online anywhere/anytime universe. In this webinar, Hall Davidson will show educators how to build interactive projects and assessments that tap and expand student knowledge with apps, QR codes, social media sites, and more. Attendees will learn how free resources, media libraries, and the web can work mobile—even for students without smart phones. You don’t want to miss this webinar!” description from Discovery Education

Libraries: Plugged or Unplugged?

Karen Wells — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:35:08 +0000

The traditional role of a library was one in which patrons sought solitude in the stacks as they poured over research books or caught up on the latest classics. Today’s library is very different. The environment is more communal – one in which information is shared and collaboration is apparent. Psychologists are now concerned that this connected environment may be having negative effects on today’s students. Several libraries now offer their patrons a place to disconnect, a refuge from cell phones and other idevices. These spaces, often known as “Walden zones,” allow students to experience an environment of focus and contemplation that psychologists say is becoming more rare in our connected society. Is the pendulum swinging back to an era when people were less consumed with what the rest of the world was doing, thinking, saying? Just a thought.

Spring 2011 Virtual Conference hosted by Arkansas

Karen Wells — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:51:37 +0000

Think Outside the Book with thousands of educators from all over the world as we connect during this unique professional development experience!

Learn powerful ways to integrate digital media and Web 2.0 tools into your instruction as well as discover an abundance of resources to expand your own personal learning network.

Participants Will Leave With:
-Deep exploration of the rich variety of digital content available within Discovery Education.
-Integration strategies and exemplar learning experiences to bring digital content alive in your classroom and engage students across the curriculum.
-Thorough exposure to a wealth of professional development resources including continuous support through the Discovery Educator Network.

Breakfast refreshments and lunch will be provided.

DATE and TIME:
Saturday, April 30, 2011
8:00-2:00

PLACE:
Midland High School
741 Main St.
Pleasant Plains, AR 72568

EVENT CONTACT:
Karen Wells, Arkansas LC Events Chair
karenwells@ymail.com

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration will close on Saturday, April 23, 2011

Sessions desciptions and the registration form can be found at https://lrougeux.wufoo.com/forms/spring-2011-virtual-conference-hosted-by-arkansas/

AR DEN SCIcon

Karen Wells — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:45:41 +0000

January 29, 2011

Are you interested in networking with like-minded educators? If so, join the AR DEN Leadership Council for an in-person viewing of the 2011 SCIcon. The 2011 SCIcon is a mini-conference (with an online 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 from Reed Timmer, Extreme Meteorologist and TVN team leader, for Discovery Channel’s hit series Stormchasers.

Location : Midland High School Library

741 Main St.

Pleasant Plains, AR 72568

Date : Saturday, January 29, 2011

Time : 8:30AM – 1PM (Registration is from 8:30AM – 9:00AM)

Lunch will be provided by Discovery Education.

Check out the schedule.

Discover Arkansas

Karen Wells — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:25:53 +0000

Join Discovery Education’s Arkansas Leadership Council for a fabulous event on Saturday, November 6, 2010, as we explore Hot Springs, the perfect site to learn about Arkansas History. Hot Springs has a colorful heritage and the honor of having one of the first national parks. This event, which focuses on Arkansas History, emphasizes how Discovery Education Streaming and Streaming Plus can be used to supplement the Arkansas History curriculum. During this event we will be teaching participants how to use Discovery media in Prezi, a presentation editor used to create live and online presentations. Participants will be encouraged to take photographs of the historic Fordyce Bathhouse, the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, and numerous other historic buildings, artifacts, and primary sources that surround the downtown area. Participants will then be able to include these photographs in their Arkansas history prezi. The event will also include a presentation from the Director of the Garland County Historical Society as well as a National Park tour of the Fordyce Bathhouse. The event will finish with lunch at the historic Brickhouse Grill. The entire event is sponsored by Discovery Education and is completely free to the first 25 participants who register at https://lrougeux.wufoo.com/forms/discover-arkansas/

Professional Development Information: We have not applied for professional development credit from the Arkansas Department of Education.

MOARKS Virtual Conference

Karen Wells — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:08:32 +0000

Join the Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas DEN members for a day of learning and fun in Branson, MO! This year’s DE Virtual Conference will be hosted at Branson Elementary West. We plan to spend the day learning about all the new, exciting content and features Discovery Education offers. In addition you have the opportunity to learn from other teachers in face-to-face sessions.

Participants Will Leave With:

-Deep exploration of the rich variety of digital content available within Discovery Education.
-Integration strategies and exemplar learning experiences to bring digital content alive in your classroom and engage students across the curriculum.
-Thorough exposure to a wealth of professional development resources including continuous support through the Discovery Educator Network.

Breakfast refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Location
Branson Elementary West
396 Cedar Ridge Drive
Branson, MO 65616-8142

(417) 334-5135

Time
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Central Time (registration begins at 8:30 am)

Cost
FREE!

Optional Sunday Excursion

Geocaching and Photo Walk at the Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery by Lake Taneycomo.

Time
9:00 am – 11:30 am Central Time

Lodging Information

The King’s Quarters

http://www.kingsquarters.com/

226 Expressway Lane
Branson, MO 65616-7123
(417) 334-5464

Special rate of $35 per night courtesy of Ken Martin School Supply, Inc.

*You must present a coupon from Ken Martin School Supplies when you register.

The link to download the coupon will be provided in your confirmation email.

Arkansas Day of Discovery

Karen Wells — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:01:58 +0000

Discovery Education, the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators, Little Rock School District, and the Arkansas DEN Leadership Council proudly present a Day of Discovery at the Metropolitan Career and Technical Center in Little Rock, AR, on Saturday, September 25, 2010. This day will provide educators: • Deep exploration of the rich variety of digital content available within Discovery Education. • Integration strategies and exemplar learning experiences to bring digital content alive in your classroom and engage students across the curriculum. • Thorough exposure to a wealth of professional development resources including continuous support through the Discovery Educator Network. Breakfast refreshments and lunch will be provided. Participants will leave with a digital toolkit of resources and best practices and a connection to a global support network of over 160,000 educators. When: Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 Where: Metropolitan Career & Technical Center 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 Time: 9:00 – 4:00 (registration will begin at 8:30) Cost: Free!

Karen Wells — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:15:05 +0000

Discovery Education

and

DANNY FORSTER

Host of Science Channel’s Build it Bigger

Invite You to an Educator Reception

During the AAEA Conference

in Little Rock!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

6:00pm – 9:00pm

LuLav220 West 6th Street

Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

Please click on the link below to RSVP by July 29

https://discoveryed.wufoo.com/forms/discovery-education-aaea-educator-reception/

If you cannot attend this event and would like to learn more about Discovery Education, pleasevisit our booth at AAEA or www.DiscoveryEducation.com

Discovery Education would be happy to host you at this event; however please consult your ethics official to ensure no locallaws, or school district rules prevent your acceptance of costs or promotional materials associated with this event.

Danny Forster is the Host of Science Channel’s, Build it Bigger. Forster travels the world with a camera crew in search of incredible feats of architecture and engineering.

Forward this invitation to your superintendent:

aaea_invite1.pdf

Karen Wells — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:05:49 +0000

Karen Wells — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:50:11 +0000

“Discover” Best Practices with DE in Arkansas

As we wrap up the 2009-2010 school year we want to hear about the ways you use DE streaming resources in classroom and how DE adds value to your students’ learning. We decided to create a WallWisher to capture all the terrific ideas. Please add your ideas/comments to the Arkansas DEN WallWisher page.