Discovery Ed resources are not just about STUDENT learning. There is a treasure trove of tools to help TEACHERS learn, grow, and connect to the larger educator learning community. This activity will show you how!
NOTE: you will need to login to your DE account to view links and resources.
Use the navigation bar to locate the Professional Learning Center
The Professional Learning Center has 4 main sections:
The SOS activities are located in the "Strategies & Resources" section of the Professional Learning Center, and are creative, research-based ideas for how to use Discovery Education media in your classroom activities. They are organized by skills, and each SOS comes with a video explaining the strategy, suggestions for similar strategies, and the ability to tag and share your favorite strategy ideas.
Click the image above to see a video describing a strategy called "Make it Concrete".
If you forget what you learned today, or if you are ready to take your learning to the next level, Discovery Ed has your back. Look for Step-by-Step guides in the "Learn & Lead" section of the Professional Learning Center.
There are Step-by-Step guides for basic Discovery Ed navigation, managing student accounts and assignments, using the DE Builder tools, and more.
Discovery Education offers Interactive Learning Courses to allow you to expand your learning on your own time and at your own pace. Completing these courses earns you DEN badges and certificates you can print and show your district administration to receive additional CPE credits.
Interactive Learning Courses are accessible through the DEN option on your left-hand navigation menu.
Discovery Education hosts a variety of events throughout the year to support educators in their professional learning. Explore the Events Calendar in the Events & Experiences section of your Professional Learning Center to learn about upcoming opportunities.
The Discovery Educator Network is a dynamic network of educators who love to learn, share, and have fun while incorporating Discovery Education resources into their professional lives. Connect with the DEN community through discussions, Twitter chats, online groups, summer institutes, and more!
How will you keep your professional understanding of incorporating DE Streaming Media resources into your daily practice going? What will you do after this lab to continue to grow and stay connected with like-minded educators in your campus, district, and region?