Thursday, September 24, 2009

Charter and Discovery Education Day of Discovery

I was so glad to attend the outstanding Day of Discovery in September 19. I learned new direction and got a lot of useful information and resources. Among them, I was so excited to see Discovery Education streaming plus. I have known it is easier to get video clips in related to language arts, math and science or devise your own ideas from this. I was surprised that it has a mount of valuable resources to integrate video clips into class. For instance, if we have Green unit, we get useful movies depending on grade levels. Moreover, we can make quiz builder to review standards. Obviously, it is priceless for us to use writing prompt, clip art to get high quality images. Above all, I was so impressed by that, we could listen to streaming regarding on subjects for elementary and middle school students. Listed below is the title of Discovery Education streaming to check why I like this part.

50 Ways to use Discovery Education streaming

Overall, when I sat a chair in the room 207 at first, I was overwhelmed by the atmosphere. I felt passion for education of the American future. All teachers were eager for learning new tech stuff and discussing about solving the current problems. Even though I could not understand all what they said, I could follow the outline of the day. What I realized on that day is the scientific American mind. I have learned the strength of American education to empower next generation. Nevertheless, I am wondering if how many teachers use materials such as Discover streaming resources or not in class now. I hope all teachers will continue to learn diverse thematic subjects and try to use them effectively for kids.

2 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you enjoyed the Saturday event and that you found it to be exciting. Discovery does offer a multitude of resources for all of us. As educators, we have a vast array available to us.

    I think you have hit on one of the issues that must be tackled. "Nevertheless, I am wondering how many teachers use material such as Discovery streaming resources or not in class now?

    It goes back to the comment I shared in class. "It's not what you have, it's how you use it."

    How do you think this important issue should be handeled by teachers/schools/districts?

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  2. BTW, I'm glad you included the link for 50 Ways to Use Discovery; it's a good resource.

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