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Connecting Ideas with Hexagonal Thinking and Lucid

May 6, 2025
In Connecting Ideas with Hexagonal Thinking and Lucid, Braxton Thornley explores how hexagonal thinking—a collaborative strategy using concept-labeled hexagons—can deepen classroom discussions and critical...
UTTLN Applications Now Open

May 6, 2025
The Utah Tech Leaders Network is currently accepting applications for cohort 4! This year-long blended program is designed for EdTech specialists and coaches to develop leadership skills, enhance technology integration, and...
Adobe Express Graphic Organizers

April 22, 2025
Boost Learning with Graphic Organizers in Adobe Express! Easily create and customize visual tools that help students organize ideas, deepen understanding, and stay engaged—right from Adobe Express.
PDTV: Thriving Multilingual Classrooms

April 17, 2025
Visit Northwest Middle School in Salt Lake City to meet Sayre Posey, Utah's 2025 Teacher of the Year and discover how she implements personalized learning, project-based activities, and instructional technology to create an...
Boosting End-of-Year Engagement With CCR-Centered Skills & Strategies

April 8, 2025
Keep students motivated by linking learning to real-world experiences and career readiness. Use creative strategies, soft skills development, and career-focused insights to make lessons meaningful and engaging until the last day...
PDTV: UCET 2025: Spotlight on UEN

March 27, 2025
In this episode, we take you inside the Utah Coalition for Educational Technology (UCET) conference. We sit down with UCET President Kiera Beddes to discuss this year’s theme, Authentic Intelligence, and explore how UEN...
Homeroom: AI Unplugged: Teaching the Basics to Elementary Students

March 25, 2025
This two-part series explores the impact of artificial intelligence in education, with a focus on K–6 students. In Part One, computer science expert Vicky Sedgwick, shares insights and practical advice for integrating AI in...
Connect, Collaborate, Create

March 18, 2025
In this UEN Teacher Tip, you'll discover how to transform your traditional classroom into a space where students take ownership of their education through engaging STEM resources and activities.
PDTV: Making Sense of Sensemaking

March 13, 2025
On this episode of UEN PDTV, we are making sense of sensemaking. We head over to Olympus Jr High and Tooele High to see how to engage students in sensemaking.
Homeroom: Data Privacy

March 12, 2025
On this episode of Homeroom, the Current Director of Data and Privacy at Access for Learning, and the Data Privacy and Security Team from USBE were brought on to discuss the ins and outs regarding data privacy and artificial...
Learning Through Stories

March 4, 2025
This teacher tip highlights how story-based instruction can transform classrooms by leveraging students' digital media familiarity. 
Generative AI for OER Creation

February 25, 2025
Discover how to save time and energy on lesson planning with OER and AI in this UEN Teacher Tip! Katie Blunt explains how Open Educational Resources (OER) can transform your instructional planning process. Plus, learn about...
AI Toolkit

February 18, 2025
Navigate AI in education with confidence through practical resources that bridge classroom innovation and effective pedagogy.
PDTV: Harmony in Collaboration

February 13, 2025
Join us for a special episode of PDTV as we visit Piute High School in Junction, where music and CTE teacher Tyrel Ivie has worked with students to create an innovative multimedia concert. 
What Is Media Literacy?

February 4, 2025
Equip your students with essential 21st-century skills! In this UEN Teacher Tip, Dani Sloan provides an overview of media literacy and presents techniques for integrating media analysis across various curriculum areas.