Discovery Education on Twitter is now @DiscoveryEd - lots of great stuff




Discovery Education used to be @DEN on Twitter (standing for Discovery Educator Network). But, lots of people thought @DEN had something to do with Denver, so they decided to change it. Discovery Education on Twitter is now @DiscoveryEd. 


If you already follow @DEN, you will be moved over to the new @DiscoveryEd automatically. You should make changes to any bookmarks you have though for future reference. 


Discovery Education has a ton of free resources and posts information and resources beyond their own products and resources. The Discovery Educator Network and the Blogs are also great resources for educators. 




Here are a list of some great Discovery Education Twitter accounts:

@cbrown426 – Cynthia Brown, DEN Account Manager
@halldavidson – Hall Davidson. THE Hall Davidson.
@teach42 – Steve Dembo, Chief Twitter Officer for DE
@teachersurvival – Inspiration and practical advice for new teachers, from the New Teacher Survival Center
@wmihoulides – Whitney Mihoulides, Director of DEN Account Management
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Training Resources for Discovery Education tools and apps




I found this great list of Discovery Education Training Resources on Jen Dorman's blog (she is a DEN Account Manager).

Most of the great resources Discovery Education has to offer for educators are listed here.

Training Resources

Discovery Education streaming - Links to service overviews, demonstrations, and efficacy research

Tutorials and Learning Resources


This is a great list of resources for all educators. And remember, many of Discovery Education's resources are free.

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Top 10 Resources from Discovery Education - all free

Dave's Top 10 Lists
Discovery Resources

The fourth top 10 list I'm doing is "My Top 10 Best Discovery Education Resources." Even though I talk about Discovery Education on this blog a lot, I wanted to consolidate the best Discovery Education has to offer. They are all free. They are in no specific order of preference. Click on the links for more information about each one and it's use in education.



Discovery Education is an excellent resource for teachers. Many teachers know about Discovery Streaming, the Discovery Channel, or even Discovery Middle School Science. All of these are fee based services, but Discovery Education also has some great free resources for any teacher. Here are my top 10 (out of the 25 or so they have that are free).

1. Web 2011 - http://web2011.discoveryeducation.com/ - Web 2.0 for 2011. Access great content on Internet Safety, Media Literacy and links to Web 2.0 Tool. The site is rich with little flash videos detailing the explanation and use of Web 2.0 Tools in the classroom. This is a great resource for new teachers and veterans to learn about Web 2.0 tools.

2. New Teacher Survival Central - http://discoveryeducation.com/survival/ - Includes Tech Tools for teachers and students, New teacher blogs, classroom tools, and curriculum resources, Tips/tricks on: Classroom Environment, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Cool tips on Green Screens and more!

3. Science Fair Central - http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/?campaign=SFC - Great ideas how to create, launch and facilitate a Science Fair, including tips and ideas for student projects.

4. Discovery Education Lesson Plans - http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/ - lesson plans for all different subjects, sorted by K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

5. Siemens STEM Academy - http://stem.discoveryeducation.com/ - Premier online community designed to foster student achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through the collaboration of STEM educators and sharing of best practices. Great resources, ideas, and more.

6. Kathy Schrock's guide for Educators - http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/ - Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth. It is updated often to include the best sites for teaching and learning.

7. Science of Everyday Life - http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com/ - Everywhere you look, there are wonders both big and small just waiting to be explored. Your school, your home, and your community are all boundless laboratories full of mystery, excitement and surprise. Join us as we uncover the magic all around us and tap the innovator within us…in the Science of Everyday Life. What a great way to connect science to students' lives and experiences by connecting science to everyday things.

8. Discovery News - http://news.discovery.com/ - The site has news articles and resources on Earth, Space, Science, Tech, Animals, and much more. Like most Discovery products, it is well done and easy to find things. There is all kinds of breaking news, new discoveries, social issues, videos, discussions, and more.

9. Toyota Teen Driver - http://toyotateendriver.discoveryeducation.com/ - Discovery Education and Toyota have teamed up to create Toyota Teen Driver. This is a great resource for educators, parents, and students to learn about safe driving. Students can also play a virtual driving game called "Heads Up" to see how they perform and get a feel for driving and handling distractions. The game is not easy either and requires concentration.

10. Discovery Education Blog Network - http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/ -  great resource for all educators. STAR Educators and DEN Leadership Council members, along with DE employees, post resources and information on the blogs. Some of it is DE resources, but many of it is other resources for educators. There are also announcements for local DEN events and much more.


Training resources for using Discovery Education resources:
Discovery Education Training Resources on Educational Technology Guy.
http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2010/03/list-of-discovery-education-training.html

Discovery Educator Network Blog - http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/
Lots of resources, articles, how-to’s, links, and more.
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Discovery Education SCICon 2011






Join Us for DEN SCIcon 2010 


Connectictut will host in-person event at t EASTCONN in Willimantic, CT


Please join us for the Discovery Educators Network SCIcon event on Saturday, January 22nd. DEN SCIcon 2010 is an online conference (with a 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. Join thousands of educators from around the world for an amazing day of engaging sessions, networking, and sharing. 

Our Connecticut DEN LC will be hosting this event at EASTCONN’s facility in Willimantic. 
To find out if your local DEN LC is hosting and in person event, check the DEN Blog and click on your state on the left margin. 

Agenda:
8:30 AM- Registration
SCIcon Agenda (all times ET)
9 AM
Opening Keynote- Reed Timmer, extreme meterologist and team leader for the Discovery Channel’s Storm Chasers
The Five E’s of Inquiry-Based Instruction
Patti Duncan, DEN Guru
10 AM
The Student Experience: Engaging and Assessing Young Scientists
Mike Bryant
11 AM
Spotlight Session
Real Students, Real Teachers, Real Results: Implementing Discovery Education Science
Cindy Moss, Director of Science and Math, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
12 PM
Top Ten Free Science Resources from Discovery Education
Porter Palmer
1 PM
Hands-On Digital
Brad Fountain and Lance Rougeux
2 PM
Closing Keynote
Into the Storm: Following the Love of Science
Reed Timmer, Extreme Meteorologist

We anticipate various breakout sessions throughout the day in addition to the above schedule.
What is the cost?  FREE FREE FREE
Morning beverages and a box lunch will be provided.
If you would like to join us, please click on the link and register.
https://lrougeux.wufoo.com/forms/ct-den-scicon-event/

If you are unable to join us in person, but would still like to participate in this virtual conference, follow this link to register.
http://Links.DiscoveryEducation.com/SCIcon

We hope to see you there!!!



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Discovery Education SCICon 2011


Discovery Education is again presenting SCICon, an online science "conference". What's really cool about SCICon is that many local DEN Leadership Councils are planning in person meetups to participate in the conference. Check the DEN Blog for more details about local meetups for this event.

The closing keynote address is by extreme meteorologist and "Storm Chaser" Reed Timmer.


This is a free, easy way to get information and connect with others related to science education. As you can see from the agenda below, there are some great sessions and they are not just about Discovery Education.

Register HERE for this free event.

Date: Saturday, January 22nd, 2011


Agenda (all times ET)
9 AM
Opening KeynoteThe Five E’s of Inquiry-Based InstructionPatti Duncan, DEN Guru
10 AM
The Student Experience: Engaging and Assessing Young ScientistsMike Bryant
11 AM
Spotlight SessionReal Students, Real Teachers, Real Results: Implementing Discovery Education ScienceCindy Moss, Director of Science and Math, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
12 PM
Top Ten Free Science Resources from Discovery EducationPorter Palmer
1 PM
Hands-On DigitalBrad Fountain and Lance Rougeux
2 PM
Closing KeynoteInto the Storm: Following the Love of Science
Reed Timmer, Extreme Meteorologist


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DEN Blog Network - great resource for all educators



Discovery Education is a great resource for educators. I have detailed some of the resources they offer (free) in earlier postings.

Discovery Education also has a blog network. The DEN Blog Network used to be set up with each state having their own blog. Now, all of the state blogs, and other group blogs from Discovery Education are all posted in the same place. You can sort the blogs by state and even search by labels.

This new set up for the DEN Blog Network makes it a great resource for all educators. STAR Educators and DEN Leadership Council members, along with DE employees, post resources and information on the blogs. Some of it is DE resources, but much is other resources. There are also announcements for local DEN events and much more.

This is definitely a blog that all educators should consider following.

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10 Great Free Resources from Discovery Education
List of Discovery Education Training Resources
Discovery Education STEM Resources



(Disclaimer - I am NOT paid by Discovery Education in any way. I am a STAR Discovery Educator and CT Leadership Council member, but I do not receive any kind of payment for posting about Discovery Education resources.)
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Discovery Education Virtual Conference


Discovery Education is presenting the Discovery Educator Network Fall Virtual Conference on Saturday, October 23rd at 9am. FREE!

The virtual conference is a great way to get some free professional development, learn about new things, and make new connections with other educators. You can attend online, at home, or there are even some in-person regional events hosted by DEN Leadership Councils.

There will be presenters from around the DEN (Discovery Educator Network) and some special guests.

I have attended these in the past and they are very good! I highly recommend them.
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10 Great Free Resources from Discovery Education




Discovery Education is an excellent resource for teachers. Many teachers know about Discovery Streaming, the Discovery Channel, or even Discovery Middle School Science. All of these are fee based services, but Discovery Education also has some great free resources for any teacher. Here are my top 10 (out of the 25 or so they have that are free).

1. Web 20.10 - http://web2010.discoveryeducation.com/ - Access great content on Internet Safety, Media Literacy and links to Web 2.0 Tool. The site is rich with little flash videos detailing the explanation and use of Web 2.0 Tools in the classroom. This is a great resource for new teachers and veterans to learn about Web 2.0 tools.

2. New Teacher Survival Central - http://discoveryeducation.com/survival/ - Includes Tech Tools for teachers and students, New teacher blogs, classroom tools, and curriculum resources, Tips/tricks on: Classroom Environment, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Cool tips on Green Screens and more!

3. Science Fair Central - http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/?campaign=SFC - Great ideas how to create, launch and facilitate a Science Fair, including tips and ideas for student projects.

4. Discovery Education Lesson Plans - http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/ - lesson plans for all different subjects, sorted by K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

5. Siemens STEM Academy - http://stem.discoveryeducation.com/ - Premier online community designed to foster student achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through the collaboration of STEM educators and sharing of best practices. Great resources, ideas, and more.

6. Kathy Schrock's guide for Educators - http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/ - Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators is a categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth. It is updated often to include the best sites for teaching and learning.

7. Science of Everyday Life - http://scienceofeverydaylife.discoveryeducation.com/ - Everywhere you look, there are wonders both big and small just waiting to be explored. Your school, your home, and your community are all boundless laboratories full of mystery, excitement and surprise. Join us as we uncover the magic all around us and tap the innovator within us…in the Science of Everyday Life. What a great way to connect science to students' lives and experiences by connecting science to everyday things.

8. Worksheets to Go - http://school.discoveryeducation.com/teachingtools/worksheetgenerator/wtg/index.html - great worksheets and activities for teachers to use. Sorted by subject and topic.

9. Puzzlemaker - http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/ - create your own puzzles. Create and print customized word search, criss-cross, math puzzles, and more—using your own word lists.

10. NASA at 50 - http://discoveryeducation.com/NASAat50/ - NASA at 50 highlights key innovations and milestones in chemistry, physics, engineering, and space exploration from NASA's fifty-year history. Each clip serves as a gateway for further learning in science and history and promotes critical thinking and inquiry as essential components of scientific literacy.

Students can enjoy NASA at 50 in video or audio formats that are compatible with common portable media players. In addition, teacher's guides are provided for each clip to facilitate integration of this exciting and engaging content into lesson plans.

Training resources for using Discovery Education resources:

Discovery Education Training Resources on Educational Technology Guy.

Discovery Educator Network Blog - http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/
Lots of resources, articles, how-to’s, links, and more.


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Discovery Education Streamathon

The 5th annual Discovery Education Streamathon is September 14, 2010. We’ve got a full day of information-packed sessions on how to integrate DE streaming and the newest online technologies used by today’s media-savvy students into classroom instruction.


Discovery Education has some great resources for teachers to use in their classrooms and many of these resources are free. The Streamathon is well worth your time.


For more information on the DE Streamathon and to register, please go here:
http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/connecticut/2010/09/07/streamathon-2010/


For more information on the Discovery Educator Network, please go here:
http://community.discoveryeducation.com/


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Discovery Education New Teacher Survival Central



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