Discovery Educator Network

…a global community of educators passionate about teaching with digital media, sharing resources, collaborating and networking.

To become a Discovery Educator, visit:

www.dencommunity.com

Then, take it to the next level.

Why become a STAR Discovery Educator?

• Welcome Kit – Our way of saying

“thank you” and “congratulations” on becoming a STAR Discovery Educator

• Training Binder– A great resource to

help you facilitate a DEN event

Why become a STAR Discovery Educator?

• Training Toolboxes– Materials to

support you as you lead workshops, trainings and presentations

Why become a STAR Discovery Educator?

• Online Resources– Access to

thousands of resources created by your colleagues

Why become a STAR Discovery Educator?

• Regional and National Events– Opportunities to

collaborate, network and learn from other educators

National & State Conferences

• FETC, NECC, NSTA, T+L…• NJ, IL, PA, CA, TX, MD, DE, IA and more!

DEN National Institutes

Leadership Council Events

• Pennsylvania • Maine• Florida• California• Wisconsin• Tennessee

Even in Second Life

Why become a STAR Discovery Educator?

• Promotions– Special discounts and

offers on our products and our partners’ products

Why become a STAR Discovery Educator?

• Contests– Opportunities to win

prizes for facilitating events and actively participating in the DEN community

Why become a STAR Discovery Educator?

• Online Professional Development– Opportunities to meet

virtually to connect with your colleagues and learn new skills

EdTech Connect Webinar Series

• Doug Johnson• David Warlick• Will Richardson• And more!

• Daniel Pink is coming this year!

Discovery Connect Webinar Series

• Planet Earth• Space Week• Build it Bigger• Meerkat Manor

Online Activities

Over 30,000 monthly visitors– 3883 discussion

board posts– 43,939 resources

downloaded– 3071 blog posts– Over 7000

comments

Why become a STAR Discovery Educator?

• Collaborative Projects– Work with classrooms

across the country on multidisciplinary projects

Why become a STAR Discovery Educator?

• Exclusive Discovery Events– Planet Earth World Premiere– Tribeca Film Festival– Shark Week Screening and

Premiere

Expectations of STAR Discovery Educators

• Stay ACTIVE!– Facilitate and report at

least two events during the year

• Events are classified as trainings, workshops or presentations that utilize Discovery products

DEN Today

• Over 26,800 Discovery Educators Worldwide

• 2,500 STAR Discovery Educators in 46 States

• Over 14,000 Events Reported

• Reaching Over 350,000 Educators

Join Us!