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UEN Homeroom

Lessons Learned from the Pandemic with Dr. Darren Draper

OER Training with Megan and Joanna ISKME Website

OER and OEP with Megan Simmons and Joanna Schimizzi

Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors Program Website https://www.seti.org/aaaSOFIA Telescope Twitter @SOFIAtelescopeClief Castleton's Twitter @CastletonCliefMilo Maughan's Instagram @mr_maughan_nasa_aaa

Clief Castleton and Milo Maughan - Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors Program

On this episode of UEN Homeroom, things feel a bit different. Jared Covili joins this episode, no longer as a host, but as a guest! Jared left UEN to join Jordan School District. In this episode he speaks on his experience with the changing world of EdTech and what it will look like in the near future.

Jared Covili - The Future of EdTech Coaching

On this episode of UEN Homeroom, Jared and Dani welcome SGEN host Katie Blunt to highlight how higher ed has been impacted this past year. We get to hear her interview with four student body presidents: Sione Siaki from USU Eastern, Penny Mills from Dixie State University, Nouman Kante from Southern Utah University and Matt Griffin from Snow College.

Katie Blunt - Student Body Presidents of Southern Utah (SGeN special)

On this episode of UEN Homeroom, Jared Fawson joins Jared Covili as Dani's substitute. The two of them welcome Tabitha Pacheco, director of the Utah Teacher Fellows program and National Board certified teacher in exceptional needs. Their motivating and lively discussion focuses on advocating for teachers in Utah and how teachers can advocate for themselves and their students!

Tabitha Pacheco - Advocating for Utah's Teachers

Dani and Jared are excited to have Brittney Cummins, Senior Education Adviser to  Governor Cox, as a guest on UEN Homeroom this week.  Brittney provides us with the State of Education in Utah and she shares her experience in her new role helping education.   Topics include:  how educators are excelling in Utah,  the roll that government plays in providing assistance to education,  the Governor's education agenda moving forward, and how Utah schools are overcoming the pandemic.

Brittney Cummins - State of Education in Utah

Jared and Dani welcome Dr. Ann Engar and  Dr. Nora Wood, distinguished faculty for the LEAP program at the University of Utah, to UEN Homeroom this week.  Our discussion focuses on helping students find a learning community that works for them.  Topics include:  how the LEAP program benefits diverse student populations, the biggest challenges for students as they enter college, why smaller learning communities are important to students, and the role that peer mentoring plays in helping LEAP students succeed.

LEAP at the U of U - Helping Students Achieve More

This week in UEN Homeroom we are pleased to welcome Jason Eyre, Technology Department Coordinator for Murray School District.  Our conversation this week includes topics such as: how Murray district has created a wireless LTE network for students to use at home for schoolwork, the impact of the digital divide in rural and urban school districts,  the role the district can provide in overcoming the digital divide for students, and providing a model to help other district provide more access to homes. 

Jason Eyre - Bridging the Digital Divide for Families

Jared and Dani are back with another episode of UEN Homeroom.  This week they welcome Charlie Fitzpatrick, K12 Education Manager at ESRI, to the podcast to discuss using digital mapping to help students explore the world around them.  Their topics include:  how educators use digital maps to change the way we teach students about the world around them,  the ways GIS provides students with good problem solving skills,  free software available to Utah teachers and students from ESRI, and the  role ESRI will play in that future of technology in our schools. ESRI Tools for Utah Students:ArcGIS Online

Charlie Fitzpatrick - Teaching Critical Thinking Using Space and Place

Dani and Jared welcome Jeff Van Hulten, Director of Public Affairs for the Utah State Board of Education, to UEN Homeroom this week.  Our discussion focuses on the 2021 Utah Legislative Session and how teachers can get involved.  Some of our topics include:  what all educators in Utah should know about the legislative process,  the need to communicate with your local law makers, bills specific to education in 2021, and the need for teachers to be advocates for education.

Jeff Van Hulten - Navigating the Utah Legislative Session

Jared and Dani are thrilled to talk with Dr. Ray Timothy, CEO of the Utah Education and Telehealth Network, this week in UEN Homeroom.  Our conversation focuses on building relationships with community leaders and we discuss the following topics:  how UETN plays a role in procuring funding for education in Utah, the role UETN will play in the future of technology needs in schools, how school or district leaders can build relationships with their local communities, and how UETN makes a difference for students and families in Utah.

Dr. Ray Timothy - Building Relationships with Community Leaders

This week Jared and Dani welcome Rachael Larkin, an AVID teacher from Matheson Jr. High, to UEN Homeroom. With a new year upon us, Rachael dropped by to discuss helping our students to set goals for their academic and personal lives. Our topics included: a brief overview of the AVID program, the importance of having students set goals, extrinsic vs intrinsic motivation in goal setting, how parents can play a role in helping students achieve goals, and setting goals for all areas of personal growth.

Rachael Larkin - Helping Students set Goals

This podcast is UEN’s chance to tell the stories and talk about the issues impacting Utah’s amazing teachers. We plan to feature educators and leaders from across the state of Utah in a fun and informative bi-monthly podcast.