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Homeroom: Developing Digital Detectives with Darren Hudgins & Jennifer LaGarde

December 7, 2021
In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt speak with authors Darren Hudgins and Jennifer LaGarde about information literacy and evaluating our responses to media. 
eMedia Update: Creating Student-Facing Resources

December 1, 2021
In this eMedia Update, Katie Blunt will teach us how to create student-facing materials using the open author tool. These resources can range from classroom activities to videos! 
Homeroom: Native American Curriculum Initiative with Heather Francis and Brenda Beyal

November 23, 2021
Heather Francis & Brenda Beyal from the BYU Arts Partnership's Native American Curriculum Initiative discuss the initiative, why it exists, how they built the curriculum and how it will help educators.
Nearpod News: How to Use Live to Student Paced

November 22, 2021
Learn about the new feature "Live to Student Paced" when you want to switch between presenting a lesson and letting students continue on their own. 
Homeroom: Native American Culture and Education with This Land's Rebecca Nagle

November 3, 2021
On this episode of UEN Homeroom, Matt and Dani get the pleasure of speaking with "This Land" podcast host and activist, Rebecca Nagle about Native American culture and education.
eMedia Update: Creating an eMedia Remix

November 2, 2021
In this eMedia update, Katie Blunt teaches us how to remix templates! Remixing means that you can find a resource you like and edit it to fit your classroom. Create your perfect lesson today!
Adobe Spotlight: How to Use Adobe Character Animator

October 26, 2021
Rob Bentley shows us how to create an animated character with Adobe Character Animator! He takes us through step-by-step to create a unique animated video using your voice and expressions. 
Nearpod News: Drag & Drop Activity

October 26, 2021
Jami Gardner shows us how to use and create a drag and drop activity in Nearpod and highlights the Social and Emotional Learning lesson library that is free to all Utah educators.
PDTV: Introduction to Ed Tech Competencies

October 22, 2021
Katie Blunt, the new PDTV host, goes through the Utah Ed Tech Competencies with Rick Gaisford from USBE and then sees the competencies in action at UVU!
The Canvas Report: October 2021

October 19, 2021
In this episode of UEN's Canvas Report, Shannon discusses the Mobile App Design Checklist, the new Student Annotation Tool, and how these two tools connect to create a powerful teaching aid.
Homeroom: Student and Teacher Wellness with First Lady Abby Cox

October 14, 2021
In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are in the studio with Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox. Abby discusses the experiences of her new position and starting education initiatives to make positive change. The three of them...
Homeroom: Latinos in Action with Jose Enriquez

October 12, 2021
 Dani and Matt welcome founder and CEO, Jose Enriquez. They talk about Jose's organization, Latinos in Action, going national and how the organization has helped the Utah community over the past 20 years.
eMedia Update: Creating eMedia Web Resources

October 5, 2021
In this eMedia Update, Katie Blunt teaches us how to submit a web resource to eMedia. Web resources can be aligned to Utah curriculum standards but must be openly licensed.
Adobe Spotlight: New Adobe Creative Educator Course

September 22, 2021
In this episode of Adobe Spotlight you'll learn about the new Adobe ACE: Level 2 course from UEN. You'll also hear about an exciting opportunity to attend the virtual Adobe Max conference for free.  
UOL Update: eMedia Lesson Plan Tool

September 21, 2021
UEN has a new and improved lesson plan builder! Building and remixing lesson plans is easier than ever with eMedia. PD Trainer, Katie Blunt, shows us step-by-step how to use the new tool.