UEN Teacher Tips

 

Reimagining Learning through a Phenomena-Based Approach
Research Quest: Where curiosity meets guided exploration
by Lora Gibbons

Join UEN's Lora Gibbons at the Natural History Museum of Utah as she explores phenomena-based learning and introduces Research Quest, a free interactive online platform that transforms students into active investigators. Perfect for grades 6-8, this innovative tool aligns with ELA Common Core Standards, Utah SEEd Standards, and NGSS Science Standards, making it easy for teachers to spark curiosity and foster critical thinking in their classrooms.

 

 

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Unlock Free and Accessible Professional Development with the Utah Education Network

November 18, 2024

As educators, finding high-quality professional development that fits your schedule and budget can be challenging, however. In this UEN Teacher Tip, Kayla highlights some of the flexible and focused professional learning opportunities UEN provides year-round.


Personalized Learning Through Filmmaking

November 5, 2024

In this UEN Teacher Tip, Katie Blunt shares how to integrate filmmaking into your classroom to enhance student learning and creativity! This episode explores three powerful ways to use digital video creation as an educational tool. Perfect for educators looking to engage students through creative digital projects while teaching responsible content creation and media literacy skills.


Visualize, Learn, Grow

October 21, 2024

Are you new to using the Lucid integration in Canvas? In this UEN Teacher Tip, Val shares ideas on how you can use this new tool in Canvas to empower students to visualize their thinking. Helping you foster engaged learning and powerful cognitive development in the classroom.