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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...
May is AAPI Month

May 7, 2024
Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Engage in cultural learning and celebrate diversity with a collection of educational resources for you and your students. 
Students in Focus: From Students to Oscar Nominees

April 30, 2024
This Student In Focus episode spotlights the world of filmmaking through two exceptional women, Madi Pickett, a junior at UVU studying Film Production and Jerusha Hess, the writer/director of the cult classic Napoleon...
Bite-Sized PL Podcast

April 30, 2024
Check out the latest episode of Davis School District's Teaching & Learning "Bite-Sized PL" Podcast! It was recorded on our very own UEN Homeroom podcast studio at #UCET24!
2024 PBS KIDS Utah Annual Writers & Illustrators Contest

April 24, 2024
Students, K-6th grade grab your notepad, pencil, art supplies and let the creativity flow! The theme this year is “Our Water, Our Future.”
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.
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...
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.
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...