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New Nearpod Courses

September 17, 2024
We’re excited to announce two new courses that will help you enhance your teaching experience with Nearpod. Get started today!
Finding Digital Balance

September 17, 2024
Discover practical strategies and tools to help you foster a classroom culture that encourages students to reflect on how their digital use can significantly impact their overall well-being.
Join the Utah’s Online School Library Community

August 13, 2024
Connect with fellow educators, tech specialists and library media specialists to share ideas and effective teaching strategies.
Teacher Tip: Using and Creating Podcasts in the Classroom

June 4, 2024
In today’s digital age, integrating modern tools like podcasts into the classroom can significantly enhance the learning experience. 
PDTV: Attending Your First Professional Conference

May 30, 2024
In this episode of UEN's PDTV, preservice teachers Aniston and Mallory reflect on their first professional conference at the Utah Coalition for Educational Technology (UCET) annual event.
Teacher Tip: Making Technology-Aided Music with Your Students

May 21, 2024
Don't miss a beat - learn about 3 readily available tools making it easier for teachers to incorporate music into lessons!
Equity in the Age of AI

May 15, 2024
In this season finale, Dani and Matt are chatting with experts across Utah on the transformative potential of generative AI within the classroom.
PDTV: Discovering a Treasure Trove of Resources with eMedia

May 9, 2024
In this episode of UEN's PDTV, we explore strategies to discover high-quality digital resources aligned with Utah Core Standards beyond basic Google searches and expensive educational websites. 
Teacher Tip: End-of-Year Celebrations and Activities

May 7, 2024
End-of-year school activities are a time for celebration, reflection on accomplishments and fun! However, it can be challenging to coordinate and schedule these activities amidst end-of-year testing, college prep, sports and...
National Perspectives on Digital Equity

May 2, 2024
Join Dani and Matt in this episode of UEN Homeroom as they venture beyond Utah to explore the national landscape of digital equity
Teacher Tip: Empowering Secondary Students Through Media Making Challenges

April 23, 2024
Tired of boring class projects? Try media projects to engage your students. PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs offers StoryMaker, a free resource for educators to integrate media-based challenges into any subject area. 
PDTV: Project-Based Science with Bluetooth Technology

April 18, 2024
Travel with us to Uintah River High School on the Ute Indian Tribe's Uintah and Ouray reservation to learn how science teacher Mike Sanderson uses real-world projects and Bluetooth probes to engage students in critical thinking...
Teacher Tip: Fighting Mis, Dis and Mal Information

April 9, 2024
In our digital age, equipping students with information literacy is key to their future success. This article provides a quick guide to help you empower your students to navigate the complex information landscape, preparing them...
PDTV: The Benefits of Open Educational Resources

March 28, 2024
Explore the innovative use of Open Educational Resources (OER) in higher education on this episode of UEN's PDTV. Visit Utah State University and Weber State University, where a professor and librarian utilize Pressbooks to...
Revolutionize Elementary Math

March 27, 2024
Nearpod is a must-have tool for elementary math education! Learn how to turn lessons into engaging and accessible experiences that captivate young learners with this UEN Teacher Tip.