Meet Dacia Jones Where do you teach? Catawba County Schools What do you teach? Instructional Coach When did you become a DEN member? March 2012 What’s your favorite thing about being a DEN member? I love the family feeling! In less than a year I have acquired many new friends that [...]
This is Alison Schleede, STAR Discovery Educator from Mooresville, NC. She’s going to the DEN Summer Institute July 14-19 in beautiful Burlington, VT. She’s on the DEN Leadership Council too, so she’s joining us for a special DENSI PreCon on July 12 and 13 too! Here’s her DEN story: Tell us yours. The main portion of [...]
I’ll go ahead and confess that I have not seen “Pitch Perfect” so the Cup Song made popular there and then covered many times over on YouTube didn’t hit my radar until this week. Here’s the short history: 1937 Mainers Mountaineers released “Miss Me When I’m Gone” 2009 Lulu and the Lampshades posted their “Cups” [...]
This is Edie Erickson, STAR Discovery Educator from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She’s going to the DEN Summer Institute July 14-19 in beautiful Burlington, VT. Here’s her DEN story: Tell us yours. The main portion of this year’s application is a short (unedited) video that t ells your DEN story. We want to know about you and [...]
NavySTEMfortheClassroom.com provides unique STEM educational opportunities for high school students, introducing them to exciting curriculum that sparks interest and enthusiasm for STEM. The program will introduce STEM concepts (such as engineering, biomedical, electronics, technology, etc.) through engaging curriculum and interactive tools and will create the connection between individual student interests and relevant career choices (for example: If you are interested [...]
The DEN Summer Institute #DENSI2013 application window is open. STAR Discovery Educators far and wide are invited to submit an application to attend the week long event in Burlington, VT this July. Here’s a little counter just to help you remember just when the fun begins! COUNTDOWN WEBSITE Other Important Dates February 1 DENSI2013 Application Window [...]
The DEN Summer Institute has been scheduled for July 14-19 at the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT. The main portion of this year’s application is a short (unedited) video that tells your DEN story. We want to know about you and why you are part of the DEN. Tell us what the DEN means [...]
This post shares the last of the #DENthanks stories that were submitted. If you still want to share your story, information on how to do that can be found at the bottom of this post. If you’ve missed any of the previous stories, you can find them here. From Conni Mulligan: In 2005, the school district [...]
Here are several more stories of #DENthanks. If you’ve missed any of the previous stories, you can find them here. From Kevin Bushman: My thanks is a little different. I’m the district’s Tech Trainer overseeing the implementation of Schoolnet as a pilot for the state. Because it’s new (Schoolnet) there is not much “meat on [...]
“Connecting educators to their greatest resource….each other.” That’s the core principle under which the Discovery Educator Network operates. The great thing is you never know what or how those connections are facilitated. This past week I was in Vancouver and have been impressed over the past while at the burgeoning online community of passionate, thoughtful educators [...]
I struggled a long time, trying to decide which member of my DEN Family deserved my #DENThanks – and due to my less than traditional manner in which DEN became part of my daily life, there are just too many significant people who inspired me and reached out to help me grow in my craft [...]
Here’s another #DENthanks story that has been submitted. At the bottom of this page, you’ll find info about giving your own #DENthanks and sharing your story. ================================================================= I became a DEN STAR in 2009 and a member of the Louisiana Leadership Council that same year. I was thrilled when I applied and was accepted to [...]
This is the time of year when people share things they are thankful for. In the DEN, we are thankful for all of you – the fantastic educators who love to share, collaborate, and learn from each other. Working with you over the years has been wonderful and the DEN wouldn’t be what it is [...]
Several years ago when DENSI was in Boston, I was able to meet Peter Reynolds when we visited Fablevision. I did not realize how his wonderful book The Dot would impact my teaching. The Dot is a wonderful book about how each person has something to offer if you believe in them. The first year [...]
Posted on behalf of Cindy Dunagan Oliver Wendell Holmes once said, “A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a life’s experience.” I choose to post for Open House Week because it was exactly one year ago that I attended my first DEN event and what an excellent adventure this last year has been. On September 10, [...]
It is a fact that there are some DEN Stars that are Gleeks. While the love for the show might come from the music or storyline, we feel the that same connection. If you have ever been at an in-person DEN event, you understand this quote from the first season. I realized in 2008 that [...]
Hey all you DENmazing Educators! Welcome to the DEN Blog Open House! I am a STEM Math teacher and Tech Integration Specialist in Marshfield WI. I first learned of all the wonders of Discovery Education while experiencing the Siemens STEM Institute in 2010. While attending the STEM Institute, I was catapulted into real 21st Century [...]
On a cold, rainy day, I sat at my desk. Trying to surf, using Google at best. I sat there with Google, we sat there we two, and I thought how I wish I could surf easier too. All my sites are in reach, yet so far away, it seems more like work, rather than play. [...]
This week you get to meet Gwynn Moore. I am the Media/Technology teacher at Paris Elementary in Aurora, Colorado. I work with students in grades K-5 in helping them find books to read at home and build their skills using technology. In addition to working with students I also work with teachers in building their [...]
During DENsi 2012 we had the chance to interview a few Stars and get their stories. The fabulous and talented Dennis Grice did the filming and we edited it down to about 3 minutes. We hope to create more of these and perhaps see some of you consider creating these yourselves. The idea is simply [...]
This year, we’ve added a new level of membership within the DEN. Our DENvisory Board, consisting of 5 DEN Leadership Council (DENLC) members, represent the DEN community at-large, provide feedback to the DEN Team, and help guide and shape the future of the Discovery Educator Network. The elections are complete and it’s time to share [...]
I walked into my classroom last Thursday for the first time all summer! If you know me.. this is kind of crazy! I had not seen the inside of my classroom ALL summer! I had been filling my brain with all of the amazing professional development I was getting through ISTE, Podstock, and DENSI2012. [...]
Part III …As the final two days of DENSI 2012 progressed, we as educators knew this was only the beginning of our new school year, filled with new ideas and approaches, supported by the connections we had made with each other. The mission of DENSI2012 was that of DEN Community Service, accentuating the value of [...]
Not sure what to say about this awesome Institute in Bozeman, Montana. Once again the DEN Discovery team out did themselves! The Florida DEN was well represented with veteran and new Star members! A few of us met prior to the start of DENSI2012 for an awesome day of Saddle and Paddle! Again Florida was [...]
In April, Joli Barker was named a finalist in round 1 of the Microsoft Partners in Learning 2012 US forum. Although Joli and I live in the same area, I had a chance to meet her face to face at DENSI2012 in Montana. I love meeting other educators that are passionate about what they [...]
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