UEN PD News - Archives

January 11, 2024
Travel to Middle Canyon Elementary in Tooele to meet Abish Jimenez, a 3rd-grade Spanish Dual Language Immersion teacher who is transforming Chromebooks in her classroom into tools for collaboration, creativity,...

January 2, 2024
Utah Coalition for Educational Technology is excited to partner with UELMA, Utah’s librarian association, for an amazing 2024 conference. Join UEN, along with speakers from across the country, on March 19th-20th at the Salt...

December 19, 2023
Forget one-size-fits-all! In this article, you’ll learn how Canvas provides a variety of tools that enable both teachers and learners to access learning materials and demonstrate mastery in an engaging and truly...

December 14, 2023
Delve into the complex world of digital equity in Utah's schools. Hear from educators and technology leaders who witnessed the pandemic's impact firsthand and explore what initiatives are doing to bridge the digital divide in...

December 12, 2023
This article explores how Student-Generated Resource Banks can support all students, from those catching up to your high-achievers seeking extension opportunities.

December 5, 2023
Research has shown that active student participation, such as engaging in class discussions, leads to improved learning outcomes compared to passive listening to lectures.

November 30, 2023
Join Dani and Matt on this episode of UEN Homeroom as they define a network and ponder whether it should be considered a public utility, gathering insight from experts across Utah.

November 28, 2023
Kayla Towner shares five tips for incorporating holiday celebrations into your classroom. Learn how to foster an inclusive learning environment, introduce students to new cultures and traditions and make your lessons engaging and...

November 21, 2023
As educators, we often struggle with the question of screen time for our students. Instead of focusing on time limits, let's reframe our approach and focus on the quality of screen time.

November 16, 2023
Learn how Mary Wade, a 5th-grade teacher at Provost Elementary, uses Canvas for Elementary (C4E) to create a flexible learning environment that supports all students.

November 14, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in education, but many educators are unsure how to use it safely and effectively in the classroom. In this article, we'll discuss a few safe ways to explore large language models...

November 9, 2023
To kick off the season, Matt and Dani turn to the community and educators to gather their definitions of digital equity. Join them as they uncover the diverse perspectives that shape our understanding of equity in the digital age.

November 7, 2023
Finding time to make high-quality teaching resources can be challenging. In this tutorial, Katie Blunt demonstrates how to find engaging learning materials in an eMedia collection.

November 2, 2023
In this episode of UEN's PDTV, host Katie Blunt travels to Provo, Utah, to meet 5th-grade teacher Mary Wade at Provost Elementary who has spent years researching best educational practices and has developed a flexible learning...

October 30, 2023
Looking for ways to streamline your grading and enhance your students' comprehension of their scores in Canvas? Join Val O’Bryan to learn a few tips for grading student work and providing substantive feedback.

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