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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. 
Fine Arts eMedia Hub

April 23, 2024
Access high-quality, peer-reviewed teaching resources aligned to the Utah Fine Arts standards.
Homeroom: Breaking LEA Silos

April 22, 2024
In the education field, silos can often hinder collaboration, growth and professional development opportunities. In this episode of UEN Homeroom chat with experts from UEN and beyond who have successfully navigated and overcome...
UALC eMedia Hub

April 9, 2024
The new Utah Academic Library Consortium hub on eMedia provides Utah educators with easy access to Pressbooks from universities across the state. Create, adapt, and share accessible, interactive, web-first books for your students.
Students in Focus: Redefining Possibilities

April 9, 2024
In this Students In Focus episode, we feature two gripping student documentaries an industry spotlight from Nathan Efstation, an audio engineer at PBS Utah, who'll share his expertise on the art of sound design.
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...
Homeroom: Educators in the Legislative Process

April 4, 2024
Delve into the connection between education and legislation in Utah. Get ready to gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms that shape educational policies and practices in our state!
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.
Students in Focus: Reel Inspirations

March 26, 2024
Celebrate Women's History Month with "Students In Focus," a showcase that shines a spotlight on the talents of young filmmakers across Utah. In this episode, we amplify the voices and honor the achievements of inspiring women in...
Homeroom: Portrait of a Graduate (POG) and Personalized, Competency-Based Learning (PCBL)

March 14, 2024
Explore how Utah's Portrait of a Graduate defines the skills and competencies students need for the future and how a Personalized, Competency-Based Learning (PCBL) approach helps students master these competencies. 
Champions of Change

March 12, 2024
March is Women’s History Month! Learn about Utah sending the statue of women's rights pioneer Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon to U.S. Capitol, thanks to lobbying by Girl Scout Troop 914.
UEN @ UCET

March 5, 2024
Will you be at UCET/UELMA ‘24? Check out UEN’s sessions at this year’s conference and make sure to stop by our booth to connect with our team!
Homeroom: Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL)

February 29, 2024
Join hosts Dani and Matt on this episode of UEN Homeroom as they explore the Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL) grants given to Utah schools to support technology purchases. 
Tumbleweeds Kids Film Competition

February 27, 2024
Last call for submissions for the 2nd annual Tumbleweeds Kids Film Competition for 2024! If you're a student in grades K-8 and have a passion for storytelling through film, this is your chance to shine.