techbook times 4/9/13
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The weekly newsletter in the interest of the Techbook communityTRANSCRIPT
New Look, New ScheduleWelcome to the NEW Techbook Times. If you have been reading our monthly version we hope that you will be excited to learn that we will now be coming to you weekly.
The new weekly correspondence will have timely announcements, integration tips, product updates and information about our partnerships.
We will be sending this newsletter every week on Tuesday afternoons. That way you know when to expect it, when to look for it, and when to check it out!
YOUR FEEDBACK IS NEEDEDWe want this tool to meet the needs of all of our Techbook users. If you have newsletter suggestions, please email [email protected].
Each month the Techbook Implementation Team provides the Discovery community with a unique opportunity to view a live lesson that integrates Techbook resources with hands-on science activities.
These fun, interactive lessons are themed around a different science
topic each month and have activities appropriate for all grade levels.
We invite all educators to join us. If you are interested in chatting with us and the other viewers during the lesson, please visit www.livestream.com to create a free account.
Live Stream Lessons Every Month
April Science Live Stream: Science Rocks! April 24, 2013 @ 1:00pm ET http://sciencelivestreamapr2013.eventbrite.com
Join us at NSTA in San Antonio. Techbook DEN Dinner April 10, 2013 http://tbdenatnsta2013.eventbrite.com
Read about all Discovery Sessions at NSTA on the DEN Blog
Attend a Techbook Webinar. We have a different webinar scheduled EVERY DAY from April 11th through May 31st. Join us to learn more about the Discovery Education Techbook. http://links.discoveryeducation.com/techbookwebinars
TECHBOOK TIMESDISCOVERY EDUCATION APRIL 9, 2013
A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE TECHBOOK COMMUNITY
News From The DENGet connected and follow the conversation at http://denblogs.com
What: Annual Spring Virtual Conference
The DEN Spring Virtual Conference is a free professional development event for educators to learn about the most effective ways to integrate digital media into their instructional practices. It is unique because of its blended environment. The sessions will be broadcast online, but you can attend either from your own home or at one of the many face-to- face (F2F) events around the world. By attending an event in your area, you get that buzz that can only be experienced by being face to face with others.When:April 20, 2013
Learn More:DEN Spring VirtCon
What: In-Person PD & Networking Events
Join us for the 2013 DENapalooza Tour! The DEN will be touring North America, stopping in ten locations to share the power of making connections through the Discovery Educator Network. Each full day event will have formal presentations in the morning around topics selected by those interested in presenting. Then, the afternoon will be spent unconference style. Attendees will choose the topics and lead the conversations. The DEN will supply lunch and a team member or two. You’ll provide your knowledge and eagerness to share with others.When:Multiple Dates Throughout the Year
Learn More and Register:DENAPALOOZA
Discovery Education Gives Back to Teachers and Students
What: Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge
Do you have a science star in your classroom? If so, they might be America’s next Top Young Scientist! Encourage your students to enter the 2013 competition by creating a 1-2 minute video describing a new innovation or solution that could solve or impact an everyday problem related to How We Live, How We Work or How We Play. Ten finalists will participate in an exclusive summer mentorship with a 3M scientist and receive a trip to the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, MN to compete for the chance to win $25,000 and the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist!” Teachers can visit YoungScientistChallenge.com for lesson plans and project templates to help students explore the scientific method and help them prepare their entry video.Who: Budding inventors in grades 5-8
When:Video entries accepted through April 23, 2013
Learn More and Enter: www.YoungScientistChallenge.com
What: Win A Wireless Lab Sweepstakes
CDW-G and Discovery Education have partnered for 11 awesome years to award hundreds of thousands of dollars in technology prizes to schools. Two grand prize winning schools will receive a $40,000 wireless lab which includes 20 notebooks or tablets, an interactive whiteboard, document camera, student response system and a $5,000 digital media grant from Discovery Education.
Plus, weekly technology prize giveaways.
Enter every day through May 3rd to increase your school's chance to win. Share. Tweet. Pin. Get the word out to Win!WinaWirelessLab.comWho: Educators in grades K-12
Learn More and Enter: winawirelesslab.com
MEET YOUR TEAM
The Discovery Education Middle School Social Studies Techbook: World Geography and Cultures features many opportunities for problem solving based on regional differences. The Techbook Atlas for each region includes student and teacher guides for these challenging and timely activities.
The Classic View has retired!
Have you noticed that your Discovery Education page looks different? We updated our service over the summer but gave you the option of using the “Classic View” for a few months to allow you to get used to the changes.
Prior to last week you could toggle between the updated Techbook and the Classic View. That option has now been retired so if you were still using the “Classic View” it is now time to get used to the updated look!
Erica [email protected] Implementation Director
Patti [email protected] Implementation Manager
Kevin [email protected] Implementation Manager
Duane [email protected] Implementation Manager
Emily [email protected] Implementation Manager
The Discovery Education Techbook implementation team is here to serve. How can we better support you using Techbook with your students?
Jonathan [email protected] Implementation Manager
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