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2023 Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit

October 17, 2023
Calling all multicultural 7th-9th grade students and educators in Utah! The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs is excited to host the Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit, a free and virtual youth leadership event, on Nov...
UEN Teacher Tip: 3 Surefire Ways to Increase Student Engagement

October 17, 2023
As we settle into the school year, it’s sometimes hard to keep students engaged. Luckily, Rob Bentley has some great ideas to keep students motivated. Join Rob as he explores educational games, animations and artificial...
PDTV: Personalized Learning through Canvas Mastery Paths

October 12, 2023
In this episode of UEN's PDTV, we travel to Bingham High School in South Jordan to learn from high school English Language Arts teacher Braxton Thornley. Mr. Thornely shares how he uses Canvas Mastery Paths and various other...
Digital Teaching and Learning eMedia Hub

October 11, 2023
Are you looking for ways to use technology to enhance your teaching and learning? Check out the Digital Teaching and Learning eMedia Hub for resources and tools to help you implement technology in your classroom, district, or...
UEN Teacher Tip: How To Evaluate Online Sources To Find Credible Information

October 10, 2023
In this tip, Kayla Towner shows you how to find and use Utah's Online School Library Nearpod Scavenger Hunts. These scavenger hunts are a fun and engaging way for students to learn about the different resources available in the...
Students in Focus: Belonging

October 10, 2023
In this episode of Students in Focus, we hear from three students: two from Spy Hop Productions and our very own host, Katie Neal. Hear their unique perspectives on their education, their passions, and their hopes for the future.
Gathering Inventory

October 4, 2023
Utah Education Network asks school districts to track technology in classrooms.
UEN Teacher Tip: 5 Tips To Talk About Digital Citizenship Every Day

October 2, 2023
Need ideas for talking about digital citizenship in your classroom? UEN Product Manager Dani Sloan suggests making it a daily practice. In this episode, learn five ways you can model digital citizenship every day.
Orange Shirt Day

September 26, 2023
September 30th is Orange Shirt Day in the US and Canada. Reflect on the history and impact of Canadian residential schools and US Indian Boarding Schools. Explore resources for teaching and learning about this day.
UEN Teacher Tip: Helpful Tools For When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

September 26, 2023
Feeling overwhelmed or in need of inspiration? Join UEN's Senior Technology Trainer Matt Winters as he shares tips and essential tools to support your classroom. 
PDTV: Culture of Learning

September 21, 2023
Join us as we kick off a new season of UEN's PDTV! Host Katie Blunt travels to Midvale to meet Maxwell Eddington, an 8th-grade math teacher and Canyons School District's Teacher of the Year. 
Students in Focus: Tumbleweeds Festival for Kids Special

September 18, 2023
In this episode of Students in Focus, our host, Katie Neal, is accompanied by Ramona from the Utah Film Center to interview the finalists of the 2023 Tumbleweeds Film Competition for Kids. 
Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2023
Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central...
Students In Focus: Pilot

September 12, 2023
Join us for the premier episode of "Students in Focus." In this first episode, we are featuring three talented students from Spy Hop Productions, a local nonprofit empowering Utah students through immersive, hands-on learning...
Tumbleweeds Film Festival

September 12, 2023
UEN and the Utah Film Center are thrilled to kick off the 2nd annual Tumbleweeds Kids Film Competition for 2024! If you're a student in grades K-8 and have a passion for storytelling through film, this is your chance to shine.