UEN Professional Development TV

Computer Science Course & AR/VR Tools
Premiered: March 10, 2020

On this episode of UEN PDTV, Michael travels up to North Logan to visit a computer science class at Green Canyon High School. Alison Ence, a computer science teacher, is learning with her students about the vast capabilities of virtual and augmented reality. Her students are not only using VR in the classroom, but coding VR in the classroom. We find out that limitations don’t exist in this field beyond the scope of your own imagination.

Minecraft EDU
Premiered: February 18, 2020

On this episode of UEN PDTV, Michael visits Upland Terrace Elementary School to learn how teachers are integrating core curriculum studies with video games. With Minecraft EDU, students can build entire worlds to put what they learn from school into action.

Accessibility
Premiered: February 4, 2020

On this episode, Justin heads up to Utah State University (USU) to talk to Christopher Phillips, the electronic and information technology accessibility coordinator. Christopher gives us a glimpse into making the campus and class content accessible and inclusive to the USU population.

CS in Juab School District
Premiered: January 21, 2020

On this episode of UEN PDTV, coding extends to elementary schools in Juab County. Michael talks to Heather Westring, a computer lab tech, and Krystle Bassett, innovation specialist, who have both seen how early exposure to coding has helped students become independent and engaged at all levels.

Video Made Easy with Adobe Rush
Premiered: December 10, 2019

On this episode of UEN PDTV, Jami and Michael take us through the essentials of Adobe Rush, a video editing app. All Utah teachers have access to Adobe products and grades 7-12 have them in their schools. Learn more about what you can do with Adobe with UEN Professional Development!

Ed Tech in San Juan School District
Premiered: November 26, 2019

On this episode of UEN PDTV, UEN travels from Salt Lake City to San Juan County to learn about the CTE and educational technology innovations from rural Utah schools.

Social and Emotional Learning
Premiered: October 22, 2019

On this episode of UEN PDTV, Dani and Dr. Ben Springer discuss how teachers and leaders can start implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in their classrooms and schools. Modeling and practicing SEL can lead to a happier environment for not only students, but yourself as well!

ISTE Certification
Premiered: October 1, 2019

On this episode of PDTV, Justin Brooksby sits down to hear two first-hand accounts on the impact of the ISTE Certification program. UEN is the first Utah-based provider of this certification that focuses on how to use tech to transform learning and improve student outcomes.

Professional Learning at the Wasatch Back Conference
Premiered: September 3, 2019

On this episode of PDTV, we take a step back to look at how the Wasatch Back Conference empowers teachers in a key time before the school year begins. This conference brings together different districts from the region and creates a sense of camaraderie among Utah teachers. Experience the camaraderie yourself; add the conference to your 2020 professional learning calendar!

Growth Mindset
Premiered: August 20, 2019

On this episode of PDTV, Michael heads to the Winter Sports School in Park City for a new perspective! We talk to teachers and students to understand what innovations and adaptations the school has to implement to cater to the winter athlete lifestyle.