Discovery Educator Network and BAM Radio Network have partnered to bring you The DEN Zone. David Fisher hosts the program which focuses on highlighting DEN community activities and amplifying DEN voices on the topics you really care about.
Latest episodes
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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 geoc…
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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 educator…
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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…
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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@2teac…
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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…
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Test Driving Google Glass
Yes, yet another review of Google Glass hopefully with a different perspective on the good, the bad and the ugly of the exciting piece of technology. @davidfisher65 @DiscoveryEd ,…
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Learning Through Music
Our guest explains why music is such a powerful tool for learning many skills as well a vehicle for life-long learning. @davidfisher65 @DiscoveryEd @teach42 @bamradionetwork Russ F…
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Untangling the Web: Great Tech Tools for Teachers
In this segment we talk with two authors of a book hat is helping teachers identify and use the best web based tech tools for teachers. @davidfisher65 @DiscoveryEd @adambellow, @te…
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The Hidden Value of Music in Learning
While many music programs are being cut across the nation, our guest is making the case the music offers major benefits and learning opportunities that are often overlooked. Learn…
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Rolling Out a Successful 1-to-1 Program at Your School
All of the potential promise of 1 to 1 programs in schools is matched by the potential for costly mistakes. In this segment we discuss some of the keys to successfully launching a…
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Connecting Your Students to Career Possibilities
Purple Feet is a fascinating program that enables young people to have virtual career discussions with adult professionals. @davidfisher65 @bamradionetwork Lance Rougeux co-founded…
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Inside the DEN Ambassador Program
In this segment we talk with two DEN leaders about the DEN Ambassador program, its purpose and benefits to educators. @davidfisher65 @teach42 @lildeb67 @bamradionetwork Debbie Frim…
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Trying Something New: What Happened When a DEN Teacher Decided to Toss Her Lesson Plan
In this segment we talk with a teacher, student and and an administrator about their experiences with piloting the genius hour concept in their classroom. @davidfisher65 @kellyhine…
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Piloting Tablets in a First Grade Classroom
In this segment we talk with a first grade teacher who was part of a pilot program using tablets in the classroom. Tune in as we talk about the process and the apps that are provin…
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Benefits and Challenges of Being a Connected Educator
October is Connected Educator Month so we decided to talk to a panel of DEN Connected educators about what being connected means to them. In this segment they share both the benefi…
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Creative Video Teaching Tools
Our guest in this segment created a site to encourage video collaborations for use in the classroom. The site, NextVista.org, has become a popular site among both teachers and stud…
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The Hidden Challenges of Developing a BYOD Policy
There are mixed opinions about bring your own device policies (BYOD). In this segment we talk about why administrators, teachers and parents may have conflicting views on BYOD and…
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STAR Discovery Educator Goes To Finland, What He Found
In this segment we debrief with a DEN member who spent part of his summer break exploring the best practices of schools in Finland. Follow: @davidfisher65, @dgrice @bamradionetwork…
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DEN Star Administrators Share Insights on Technology Integration
In this segment we connect with an international cadre of DEN Star, school administrators who share some of their insights on technology integration. Follow: @davidfisher65,@bamrad…
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Creative Project-based Learning Using a Green Screen
According to our guests a green screen can be an extremely effective teaching tool. Tune in an learn how to spice up your classes with the video production technique. Follow: @davi…