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Discovery Educator Network. …a global community of educators passionate about teaching with digital media, sharing resources, collaborating and networking. To become a Discovery Educator, visit: www.dencommunity.com. Then, take it to the next level. Why become a STAR Discovery Educator?.
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…a global community of educators passionate about teaching with digital media, sharing resources, collaborating and networking.
Why become a STAR Discovery Educator? • Welcome Kit • Our way of saying “thank you” and “congratulations” on becoming a STAR Discovery Educator • Training Binder • A great resource to help you facilitate a DEN event
Why become a STAR Discovery Educator? • Training Toolboxes • Materials to support you as you lead workshops, trainings and presentations
Why become a STAR Discovery Educator? • Online Resources • Access to thousands of resources created by your colleagues
Why become a STAR Discovery Educator? • Regional and National Events • Opportunities to collaborate, network and learn from other educators
National & State Conferences • FETC, NECC, NSTA, T+L… • NJ, IL, PA, CA, TX, MD, DE, IA and more!
Leadership Council Events • Pennsylvania • Maine • Florida • California • Wisconsin • Tennessee
Why become a STAR Discovery Educator? • Promotions • Special discounts and offers on our products and our partners’ products
Why become a STAR Discovery Educator? • Contests • Opportunities to win prizes for facilitating events and actively participating in the DEN community
Why become a STAR Discovery Educator? • Online Professional Development • Opportunities to meet virtually to connect with your colleagues and learn new skills
EdTech Connect Webinar Series • Doug Johnson • David Warlick • Will Richardson • And more! • Daniel Pink is coming this year!
Discovery Connect Webinar Series • Planet Earth • Space Week • Build it Bigger • Meerkat Manor
Online Activities Over 30,000 monthly visitors • 3883 discussion board posts • 43,939 resources downloaded • 3071 blog posts • Over 7000 comments
Why become a STAR Discovery Educator? • Collaborative Projects • Work with classrooms across the country on multidisciplinary projects
Why become a STAR Discovery Educator? • Exclusive Discovery Events • Planet Earth World Premiere • Tribeca Film Festival • Shark Week Screening and Premiere
Expectations of STAR Discovery Educators • Stay ACTIVE! • Facilitate and report at least two events during the year • Events are classified as trainings, workshops or presentations that utilize Discovery products
DEN Today • Over 26,800 Discovery Educators Worldwide • 2,500 STAR Discovery Educators in 46 States • Over 14,000 Events Reported • Reaching Over 350,000 Educators