Utah Education Network

We were thrilled to partner with the Utah Film Center once again for the Tumbleweeds Film Competition for Kids! The awards ceremony celebrated these young K-8 filmmakers and their remarkable creativity. But beyond the accolades, filmmaking fosters valuable skills like problem-solving, storytelling and collaboration – skills that will benefit them in any future career path. See ya next year Tumbleweeds! 🌟

Siloed thinking in education can stifle collaboration and growth. Join hosts Dani Sloan and Matt Winters as they chat with experts who have successfully navigated siloed environments. Get invaluable insights on fostering cross-disciplinary connections, embracing technology, networking for professional development and more. Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gG87SQAm

What does 21st-century science education look like? Visit Uintah River High School and see how teacher Mike Sanderson uses tech tools, real-world projects and connections to the Ute Indian Tribe's tradition of stewarding the land, plants, animals and water of their 4.5 million-acre reservation to develop critical thinking and computational skills in his students. 💻 🌟 New #UENPDTV episode is out now: uen.org/pdtv

In our digital age, equipping students with information literacy is key to their future success. 💡 Dani Sloan shares a quick guide in this week's UEN Teacher Tip to help you empower your students to navigate the complex information landscape and prepare them as critical thinkers.

Join Dani Sloan and Matt Winters on our latest episode of UEN Homeroom as they chat with experts on how the legislative process intertwines with the world of education and learn practical ways for educators to actively participate and have their voices heard. Listen to the episode here: www.uen.org/homeroom

On this week's UEN Teacher Tip, Val O'Bryan is demonstrating how Nearpod can be a valuable tool for elementary math education. Learn how to create interactive and accessible lessons that engage young learners. 🔢 🌟 Watch the episode here:

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 develop open textbooks, curating OER materials to provide greater and more equitable access to content for their students. Watch the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gpfTqpWV

Join us on this episode of UEN’s PDTV as we visit Viewmont High School in Bountiful to spotlight Carly Maloney - Utah's 2024 Teacher of the Year. In this episode, discover Carly's approach to balancing her teaching responsibilities in English and Social Studies, while also serving as a teacher leader in her school. Learn about her journey to becoming a teacher leader and hear first-hand how she uses technology to coach teachers, lead school initiatives and create an engaging learning environment for her students. Watch it here:

The countdown is on for #UCET24, the premier edtech event in the Mountain West region. We look forward to connecting with thousands of passionate educators to explore the latest innovations in educational technology. Will we see you in Salt Lake City? Visit http://go.uen.org/c2K to browse the catalog of UEN's sessions at this year's conference. #EdTech

Join hosts Dani Sloan and Matt Winters in this episode of UEN Homeroom as they delve into Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL) in Utah. They will be talking to experts from the Utah State Board of Education to discuss how educators can make use of technology to improve their teaching and enhance learning for their students. 🍎 🎙️ Tune in to the episode wherever you get your podcasts!