In our new episode of Homeroom we are joined by, Kerri Hopkins and Anne Dibble from the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program to discuss how all teachers can bring more art into their classrooms. We learn how arts can improve academic performance across all subjects, the need to overcome our fears when expanding into the arts, and the different programs available to Utah schools through BTSALP.

In this episode of UEN Homeroom,Dani and Matt are joined by ULEAD program director McKell Withers and the 6th grade teachers at Greenwood Elementary. Listen to learn more about the ULEAD education initiative and how these successful educators and their students have become "Bright Spots" in their school district.

On this episode of UEN Homeroom,Dani and Matt are joined by Alfonso Mendoza, an EdTech professional, podcast host and educator. The three of them discuss using EdTech to build community and inclusivity.

In this episode, Matt and Dani talk with two groups of teachers about their experiences with burnout. They first talk with teachers from Ben Lomond High School in Ogden and then discuss the same topics with educators from the rural Piute School District. Listen to hear how burnout affects the educators in similar ways and how they are combatting it.

In this episode of the Homeroom,Camille Cole and Michelle Shimmin from Canyons School District drop by to discuss the impact of having structured classroom discussions with students, peers, and leadership. We look at the role of using sentence starts, how to get started and help students follow guidelines, and the importance of being honest and open when sharing.

Matt Winters from the Utah Education Network teaches C-Forum members about classroom podcasting and shares easy options for starting a classroom podcast project.

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by Matheson Junior High Assistant Principal, Kamaal Ahmad. We learn how his sports and coaching background has shaped his leadership style and find out what he enjoys about being involved in his community.

Jared travels down South to attend Edcamp St. George. During the camp, he sat down with Derek Larson, Library Media Specialist at Tonaquint Intermediate School, to discuss the nature of edcamps, why edcamps are so popular in education, and the importance of professional development for teachers.

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt speak with authors Darren Hudgins and Jennifer LaGarde about information literacy and evaluating our responses to media. They also discuss many ideas from Darren and Jennifer's book Developing Digital Detectives.

In our latest Homeroom we are pleased to welcome Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Jordan School District. In this episode, we discuss the Supercast - a podcast hosted by Dr. Godfrey and featuring the amazing educators, students, and employees of the Jordan School District. We find out how Supercast began and Dr. Godfrey shares the impact of telling the stories of his district.

In this episode of Homeroom,Jared and Dani are joined by Dr. Janice Bradley, Assistant Director with the Utah Education Policy Center. We cover topics such as: how to deal with a teacher who's a "downer", what role does a school leader play in changing a toxic culture, and how can a teacher make a difference in a negative school culture.

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Matt and Dani have a conversation with Britney Davis from Lucid for Education and Victor Karkar from Scrible. We learn about the ed tech world and how students can get involved in this leading industry.

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by FReadom Fighters, Carolyn Foote and Becky Calzada. We learn about the FReadom Fighters movement in Texas, all about reading and advocating for their libraries. Listen to get excited about your library and what you can do for your librarians.

Learn how to personalize learning using technology! Utah teachers have a large amount of technology to explore and use in their classrooms. In this episode of the PCBL + Technology webinar series, learn how to utilize Canvas to support personalized, competency-based learning in your classroom.

Get three ideas for extension activities available to you now using Google applications! Whether you’re looking to fill space between lessons or boost creativity, let’s “Get Googley” and explore innovative ways to use technology in your classroom.

This is a Wakelet collection of Google tools for personalized learning and creativity.

In this UEN Homeroom episode, Dani and Matt are joined by Jess Cola, program manager and Utah representative at Google for Education. They chat about the importance of giving teachers support through coaching, ways teachers can maximize their coaching experience and more!

In the first episode of our Summer Reading with UEN LitFlix, Matt and special co-host Jenn Gibbs are joined by film expert Julie Gale with the Utah Film Center. Listen to learn more about the connections between film and literature and Julie's tips for educators looking to teach film as literature.

In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are celebrating Human Rights Month with refugee and entrepreneur Ashis Dhakal and Associate Director Of Educational Equity at Granite School District, Rebecca Ibarra. With Ashis they discuss his business endeavors and how he wants to help other refugees. Rebecca discusses what the Tumaini Welcome and Transition Center provides refugees.

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.