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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. 
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!
Fine Arts eMedia Hub

April 23, 2024
Access high-quality, peer-reviewed teaching resources aligned to the Utah Fine Arts standards.
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. 
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...
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...
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.
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.
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. 
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. 
Teacher Tip: Using Nearpod's Draw-It Tool for Formative Assessment

February 27, 2024
Want to improve formative assessments in your classroom? Learn how Nearpod’s “Draw-It” tool can elevate your assessments by encouraging student creativity and providing valuable insights into their learning...
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.