In honor of President’s Day (February 20th), I am providing you with some elementary level, interactive sites that you can use on your Smartboard or computer stations to teach about US Presidents and the presidency: Our Nations Leaders: Dynamite Presidents: [...]
Edcamp NC is set for Saturday, April 21 on the campus of NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Edcamp is an “unconference” devoted to a simple mission: sharing ideas for teaching and learning. It’s shaping up to be amazing. The cost will be FREE. Get it on your calendars now! More information coming soon. [...]
I’m pleased to announce that Shelley Wright is the winner of the 21st Century Digital Classroom Challenge sponsored in part by Discovery Education. I can speak first hand to Shelley’s awesomeness having witnessed and participated in her journey into a tech infused classroom over the past 18 months. Her blog is one of the best reads of [...]
Join us at the Apple Store in the West Towne Mall, Madison, WI on Saturday, February 18 at 8:00 a.m. to learn about how the iPad is being used in education. In addition, STEM information, the Discovery Mobile App., and a variety of other educational apps. will be shared. Discovery Education members are invited as we explore how the new iPad2, along with [...]
Although it is only February, I am already thinking about conferences that will be happening this summer. Conferences are a great way to renew your excitement in teaching, learn new ideas and concepts to take back to your classroom, and of course meet up with friends from all over! What conferences are your must go [...]
Next week, Feb. 6-10th is the Texas Computer Education Association’s Convention in Austin, Texas. Tory Belleci from Discovery’s own “Mythbuster’s” will be the opening keynote presenter on Wednesday, February 8th. His session is titled, “Engaging Students in Science and Technology Wednesday Opening Keynote”. Several DEN members will be presenting throughout the convention and a list [...]
Hey NC and SC teachers… especially in the Charlotte area! Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity! The US National Whitewater Center is inviting educators from around North and South Carolina to come see all that the Center has to offer and to enjoy a free All-Sport Pass to play all day. We have 2 separate [...]
Wondering who’s getting their airfare covered by the DEN? Yes, it’s one of our own! Introducting SC DEN LC’s Social Media Coordinator and winner of a coveted seat at the DEN SI 2012~~ Karen Ogen is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Richland 5 School District in Lexington, SC. She has been teaching technology integration [...]
In honor of Black History month I always read an historical fiction diary written from the viewpoint of a slave child in 1857. It is a very powerful book that emphasizes the importance of getting an education and the power it gives to an individual. This power was the major reason why it was against [...]
Enjoy the DEN Weekly Update for February 3, 2012.
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