Professional Development Newsletter

May 16th

Utah's Online School Library (UOSL) is Getting

an Update!

Starting July 1, 2024, UOSL will offer new resources to supercharge your learning. Get ready to dive into SORA eBooks, explore Global Newspapers and discover more new content. Learn more about the changes coming to UOSL here.

Summer Skills Refresh

Earn Your

Edtech Endorsement

Don't let your edtech skills gather digital dust! Grounded in USBE Edtech Competencies and the Utah Effective Teaching Standards, this self-paced program covers the key areas of technology needed to engage 21st-century learners.

UEN PD Course:

Classroom Podcasting

This course teaches educators how to integrate and create podcasts in their classrooms. Participants will learn about podcast types, recording and editing techniques and publishing with their students.

Join the Utah

Nearpod Community

Take the opportunity to expand your Nearpod skills this summer by participating in the Utah Nearpod Community's Summer PD Playlist or join their mailing list for ongoing PD opportunities.

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Schedule On Site

UEN PD

UEN provides professional development for teachers, librarians and leaders across the state of Utah. Our sessions focus on the technology integration competencies and state-licensed software.

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Resource Spotlight

World Book Online (WBO) Games 🎮

Challenge your students' knowledge with WBO's fun educational games! From puzzles and matching activities to subject-specific quizzes, this interactive platform offers an engaging way to reinforce learning. Check it out here.

UEN PD Anytime, Anywhere

UEN Homeroom

Equity in the Age of AI

In this season finale, Dani and Matt are chatting with experts across Utah on the transformative potential of generative AI within the classroom. This episode will examine both the exciting possibilities as well as the concerns surrounding equity and implementation of this new technology.

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UEN PDTV

Discovering a Treasure Trove of Resources with eMedia

Join host Katie Blunt as she chats with Lindsey Henderson, a Mathematics Specialist with USBE, and Jennifer Burt, a Mathematics teacher at Syracuse Jr. High, to learn effective strategies for finding, organizing and curating the perfect digital resources for your students using UEN’s eMedia platform.

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UEN PD in Action

Manti Elementary

STEM Night

UEN PD trainers visited Manti Elementary School to lead an activity for students and parents to explore the binary code computer language. Want to explore new approaches to teaching technology in the classroom? View the UEN PD course catalog for upcoming opportunities to enhance your technology instruction.

Upcoming PD Opportunities

Join #UTEdChats on Twitter- Join UCET for the final month of #UTEdChat during this school year!

5/22: What's On Your TBR List? with Tricia Fenton

5/29: 10 Year Anniversary of #UTEdChat with Kiera Beddes

Utah Rural Schools Association Conference- This conference offers hands-on sessions and strategies to improve student outcomes. Learn more about URSA and register here.

Nominate someone for the Utah Tech Leaders Network- UTTLN seeks educators for its year-long program in edtech leadership & development. Learn more and nominate someone here. (Self-nominations welcome!)

Let's Connect

Learn more about Utah Education Network including our free professional development courses, media productions, professional development at your school and more.

Email: training@uen.org

Website: uen.org/development

Phone: (800) 866-5852

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