Discovery Education Images and the iPad

One of the easiest ways to incorporate Discovery Education into your classroom using iPads is to start with doing an image search. Discovery Education is the first place that I have my students learn how to search for images because I know that they have access to quality images and can use them in their projects. Here is a tutorial video about accessing images.




Next we use screencasting apps to have students share their learning. Here is a tutorial video about how to use just one of many screencasting apps.




Our use the image in an app like FaceJack to bring life to the image.



Coming soon.... using Discovery Education videos on your iPad, how to get them on the iPad, and some great apps that will help your students create and share.

On Wisconsin!

The DEN is about bringing educators together to network by creating common experiences.  This past Saturday DEN members met in our state capitol, Madison to learn and share with each other.

Starting at the Capitol building, participants learned about the history of one of the most important buildings in our state.  The beautiful holiday tree was decorated and many photography experiences abounded.

Next we toured The Overture Center, Madison's community performance center.  Touring both theaters, behind the scenes, and dressing rooms, we were able to see the inner parts and learn the history of a beautiful building.  We even were able to listen to a performance of the historical organ playing holiday music from around the world.

Lastly sitting around the fireplace at Starbucks, we shared ways that we are using Discovery Education products in our classroom.

Here are links to prior posts of ways to integrate DE into classroom practice:
1.  Use a modified KWL chart and DE as one tool for research
http://khuttner.blogspot.com/2012/07/technology-and-differentiation.html

2.  Using resources from DE and green screening
http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/khuttner/2011/12/07/gone-green-screen/

3.  Music videos using songs and videos from DE
http://khuttner.blogspot.com/2012/11/green-screen-r-us.html

How do you use DE?  Please share your ideas.  The power of the DEN is sharing what you do with other educators.

Cross posted with Wisconsin Discovery Education State Blog.