intro to discovery education
DESCRIPTION
This presentation was used to introduce the faculty to Discovery Education and how to use it as a learning resource for all grades and subjects.TRANSCRIPT
Discovering the World of
What we will cover:
• Overview: What is Discovery Education Navigating the resources
• Exploration
• Student perspectives- Experiencing a lesson
• Classroom examples
• As a multimedia resource
• Tech Plan Alignment
What is Discovery Education?• Videos and Video Segments-More than 4,000 digital videos
and 40,000 content-specific segments cover every core subject, and includes foreign-language video content and more than 1,000 closed-captioned titles.
• Audio Library of Speeches, Sound Effects, and Songs
• Images and Clip Art
• Encyclopedia Articles
• Interactives
• Tools for building assignments, quizzes, writing prompts to differentiate your instruction
• Professional Development and Networking tools
Search Tools
http://promotingstudentengagement.blogspot.com/2013/02/moving-from-students-as-consumers-to.html
Remix
Create
Publish
Share
Mashup
ExploreFind content for your classroom
The Student Experience
Number off by 2’s
1s • username-=
saberstudent1
• Password= 1234567
2s username= saberstudent2
Password= 1234567
Perimeter
• Login to your assigned account• Click on the Perimeter or Perimeter2
lesson• Follow the directions in the
assignment• Raise your hand if you need help
• Click “Save for Later”
Discussion
What was different about the 2 assignment? Discuss with your table group. Who had the more advanced lesson? How could you use this tool to differentiate instruction in your classroom?
DE Classroom Examples
Ms. Little’s 5th grade Math & Science
A tool for transformation
A tool for transformation
A tool for transformation
Tech Plan Alignment
Tech Plan Alignment
Discussion
How does the organization of Discovery Education help you differentiate for various levels of learners, learning styles and special needs?
How can Discovery Education make your classroom more student- centered?
How can Discovery Education be used as a home learning resource?
How can Discovery Education be used to provide transformative experiences?
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