UEN PD News - Archives

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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

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...

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

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.

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.

January 30, 2025
In this UEN PDTV episode, Julie Marsh, Ed Tech Coordinator for North Summit School District, shares her approach to empowering teachers through collaborative professional learning and data analysis, leading to improved assessment...

January 22, 2025
Unleash student potential by teaching them to train AI. Creating AI chatbots that rely on students will unlock a unique learning experience that deepens understanding and transforms AI into a powerful classroom learning tool.

January 14, 2025
How are educators keeping pace with AI in the classroom? Explore AI professional development in education with guests Matt Winters, AI Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education, and UEN's own Braxton Thornley.

January 9, 2025
In this episode of UEN PDTV, we showcase an innovative use of Lucidchart and Lucidspark in a kindergarten classroom at Pony Express Elementary in Eagle Mountain, Utah.

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