The DEN Zone

Geocaching: A Cool Way to Engage Your Students and Enrich Your Lessons

Geocaching was originally similar to the 160-year-old game letterboxing, which uses clues and references to landmarks embedded in stories. Learn about how one teacher is using geocaching to engage students. Follow:@davidfisher65 @sghsscience @DiscoveryEd , @teach42@2teach_edtech @dacia92 @bamradionetwork Mark Case is a Science Teacher with a passion for student’s discovery of the world around them. First career was in environmental education running summer camps in 5 states. Full time classroom teacher since January 2007.

Behind the Changing Relationship Between Educators and the Media

Coverage of education by traditional media is declining while the use of coverage through social media is increasing. What's driving the change and what does this mean for educators? Follow:@davidfisher65 @DiscoveryEd , @teach42@2teach_edtech @dacia92 @lookingupmoves @bamradionetwork Nick J. Tate is an award-winning journalist, editor and best-selling author who has written extensively about health, business, technology, finance, music and consumer affairs issues. He is a health writer and editor at Newsmax Media Inc. in South Florida. He is an experienced educator whose background includes teaching health/science journalism as an adjunct professor at Emory University in Atlanta and health communications in a variety of training seminars for college students, scientists, doctors, business executives and public relations specialists.

Accessing The Financial Grants Easily Available to Teachers

There are a variety of grants available to teachers ranging from $500 to $50,000. Tune in and learn about the easiest available grants and the basics you need to know to get funded. Follow:@davidfisher65 @DiscoveryEd , @teach42@2teach_edtech @dacia92 @lookingupmoves @bamradionetwork Dacia Jones is a 20 year veteran teacher and Area Instructional Facilitator/STEM Educator with Durham Public Schools. Mother, musician, educator, learner, author, DEN Star, Math Foundations Trainer.

What Are the Hidden Health Costs to Digital Technology Use?

Our guest shares some generally unknown findings about how the use of digital devices impacts our nervous systems. Learn more... Follow:@davidfisher65 @DiscoveryEd , @teach42@2teach_edtech @lookingupmoves @bamradionetwork Dr. Lynn Migdal has been a chiropractor for 33 years in Delray Beach, Florida. Specializing in Holistic Natural Health Care, Education for the Prevention of Disease and strengthening Natural Immunity, Integrative Neurological Fitness so all can reach their highest potential in their body and in their life.

Inside a School District Chromebook Roll Out

Our guest tells us that setting up a Chromebook 1:1 program has its unique set of idiosyncrasies. Tune in as we discuss what separates a Chromebook roll out from an iPad or laptop program. @davidfisher65 @DiscoveryEd , @teach42 @2teach_edtech @yurkwi @BigPurpleHat @bamradionetwork Rachel Yurk is currently the District Technology Integrator for the Muskego-Norway Schools in Wiscocsin where she is completing her third year. She is on the Discovery Educator Network Leadership Council Innovation and Strategy team, a Google Certified Trainer and SMART Certified Trainer. Kristy Vincent is a visionary educator passionate about 21st century learners. Dubbed a social media queen and an educator by passion, Kristy has worn many hats from a Technology Applications teacher to a Technology Coordinator and currently serves as the Director of Digital Learning for Hardin ISD.