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eMedia Update: eMedia Licensing Tips

January 4, 2023
In this eMedia update, Katie Blunt walks you through ways eMedia resources are licensed. Learn about the different license types and get helpful tips to ensure you correctly use all the free content available on eMedia.
Canvas Corner: Checking Your Canvas Course for Mobile Compatibility

December 19, 2022
In this video, Val shares helpful tips to ensure your Canvas courses are mobile-friendly for students and parents accessing your courses on mobile devices. 
Get Googley: Calendar Hacks for the New Year

December 14, 2022
Is staying organized on your new year's resolutions? Become a Google Calendar expert with these helpful tips and tricks so you can manage your schedule effectively this school year.
PDTV: Sharing Positively Creative Stories

December 13, 2022
In this episode of UEN’s PDTV, host Katie Blunt visits Escalante Elementary in Salt Lake City to meet with the school’s Beverly Taylor Sorensen visual arts specialist, Megan Hallet. 
Homeroom: Future Forecasts in Education with KnowledgeWorks

December 8, 2022
Virgel Hammond and Lillian Pace from KnowledgeWorks discuss PCBL (Personalized, Competency-Based Learning) in Utah. Get insight on what personalized learning looks like.
eMedia Update: Exploring the Math Hub

December 1, 2022
Learn how to navigate the eMedia Mathematics Hub! In this video, host Katie Blunt shows you how to access a collection of high-quality Mathematics Education resources available for free on eMedia.
Canvas Corner: Embedding a Google Doc in Canvas

November 22, 2022
In this step-by-step tutorial, instructor Val shows you how to embed Google Docs into Canvas. Then, she shares some tips to help you ensure your students get the best experience navigating embedded content in Canvas.
Nearpod News: How to Add Canva Presentations

November 18, 2022
Learn how to convert your Canva presentations into Nearpods and make your lessons more engaging in just a few clicks! 
Homeroom: Show Up Utah Team Update with Sarah Allred and First Lady Abby Cox

November 17, 2022
In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are in the studio with Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox and Deputy Director of First Lady Initiatives, Sarah Allred. 
Get Googley: Sometimes Students Finish Early: Extension Activities for Student

November 9, 2022
Get three ideas for extension activities available to you now using Google applications! Whether you’re looking to fill space between lessons or boost creativity, let’s “Get Googley” and explore innovative...
PDTV: Supporting 2st Century Learners

November 8, 2022
UEN PDTV is back! In the first episode of this season, host Katie Blunt travels to Delta, Utah to visit the 2023 Teacher of the Year - Chad Warnick. 
Homeroom: Writing for Students With Erin Dowd

November 3, 2022
In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by Author and educator E.E. Dowd (Erin Dowd). Learn more about what inspires E.E.’s work and how she’s encouraging educators to build global classrooms and...
eMedia Update: U.S. Constitution Hub

November 1, 2022
Katie Blunt highlights how to easily navigate the hub to find resources that can help your students learn about our nation's founding document using the U.S. Constitution Hub in eMedia.
Homeroom: Utah Education Writers with Steve Capone

October 20, 2022
In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by YA historical fiction writer Steve Capone. Listen to learn what inspired Steve to be a writer and how he helps students see the joy in creative writing. 
Canvas Corner: Tech Tools in Canvas

October 17, 2022
In this episode of Canvas Corner, host Val shares tips for embedding your favorite tech tools in Canvas and gives insight into how this could help make your courses more engaging.