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The Canvas Report: January 2022

January 19, 2022
In this episode of the Canvas Report, Shannon covers how UOL tools Gale and eMedia work seamlessly with Canvas. Also, watch to learn how a new Canvas feature might help with future snow days!
PDTV: Essential Technology Skills

January 11, 2022
Dr. Camille Cole from Canyons School District discusses EdTech Competency 1A: essential education technology skills. See how three 1st grade teachers at Crescent Elementary are mastering this competency.
Homeroom: Burnout with Ogden and Piute School District Teachers

January 6, 2022
In this episode, Matt and Dani talk with two groups of teachers from Ben Lomand High School and Piute School District about their experiences with burnout how they are combatting it.
eMedia Update: Adding eMedia Content in Canvas

January 4, 2022
Katie Blunt teaches us how to add eMedia resources directly into Canvas using the new LTI. Once it is added to Canvas, students will not have to sign in to eMedia to access the resource!
Adobe Spotlight: How to Create with Adobe Aero

December 17, 2021
In this episode of Adobe Spotlight, Rob gives us a closer look at Adobe Aero, what it is and how we can use it to create our own augmented reality experience.
Homeroom: Human Rights Month with Ashis Dhakal and Rebecca Ibarra

December 16, 2021
In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are celebrating Human Rights Month with refugee and entrepreneur Ashis Dhakal and Associate Director Of Educational Equity at Granite School District, Rebecca Ibarra. 
UOL Product Update: Using Scrible in the Classroom

December 14, 2021
In this Utah's Online Library Update, Dani welcomes fellow PD trainer Matt on to tell us all about Scrible! He lets us know how to use it in the classroom and how Utah teachers can get it!
Homeroom: Developing Digital Detectives with Darren Hudgins & Jennifer LaGarde

December 7, 2021
In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt speak with authors Darren Hudgins and Jennifer LaGarde about information literacy and evaluating our responses to media. 
eMedia Update: Creating Student-Facing Resources

December 1, 2021
In this eMedia Update, Katie Blunt will teach us how to create student-facing materials using the open author tool. These resources can range from classroom activities to videos! 
Homeroom: Native American Curriculum Initiative with Heather Francis and Brenda Beyal

November 23, 2021
Heather Francis & Brenda Beyal from the BYU Arts Partnership's Native American Curriculum Initiative discuss the initiative, why it exists, how they built the curriculum and how it will help educators.
Nearpod News: How to Use Live to Student Paced

November 22, 2021
Learn about the new feature "Live to Student Paced" when you want to switch between presenting a lesson and letting students continue on their own. 
Homeroom: Native American Culture and Education with This Land's Rebecca Nagle

November 3, 2021
On this episode of UEN Homeroom, Matt and Dani get the pleasure of speaking with "This Land" podcast host and activist, Rebecca Nagle about Native American culture and education.
eMedia Update: Creating an eMedia Remix

November 2, 2021
In this eMedia update, Katie Blunt teaches us how to remix templates! Remixing means that you can find a resource you like and edit it to fit your classroom. Create your perfect lesson today!
Adobe Spotlight: How to Use Adobe Character Animator

October 26, 2021
Rob Bentley shows us how to create an animated character with Adobe Character Animator! He takes us through step-by-step to create a unique animated video using your voice and expressions. 
Nearpod News: Drag & Drop Activity

October 26, 2021
Jami Gardner shows us how to use and create a drag and drop activity in Nearpod and highlights the Social and Emotional Learning lesson library that is free to all Utah educators.