Category: Professional Development

UEN Canvas PD

Keith Smedberg

UEN has created mini lessons for students. These lesson will teach students how to use the resources in Utah’s Online Library.  These are all self-paced lessons that are less than 60 minutes in length. These are great for teachers who want to import them into their Canvas course. They can also be used as a substitute teacher lesson plan. These lessons are available in Canvas Commons under the UEN-K12 consortium.  You will find this consortium under Canvas Commons using the Filter UEN-K12.  If your school or district does not have access to this consortium please email Justin Brooksby at justin@uen.org.  Once you have Read More …

Media Literacy PD

Keith Smedberg

Dear Utah History Day Educators: I am happy to announce this professional learning opportunity; please share widely. This will be the fourth year we have sponsored PD on teaching the Holocaust by Echoes and Reflections. Their resources are simply outstanding. I hope to see you there! Analyzing Propaganda & Teaching Media Literacy: The Holocaust as a Case Study, presented by Echoes & Reflections   Monday, November 11, 4-7 pm  @ Utah Division of State History (300 S. Rio Grande Street SLC)  Cost: Free  Register Online: http://bit.ly/2OCbACD Media literacy skills have become essential for young people to successfully navigate and critically assess the ever-increasing amount of information they Read More …