In this episode of UEN Homeroom, hosts Matt and Dani are joined by Principal Robert McDaniel and Assistant Principal Aaron Bodell from Cyrpus High School. They share insight into how they’ve approached creating a positive school environment at Cyprus High School and how it’s helped their students and teachers succeed. Book mentioned: The Power of Moments
UEN Homeroom is back for the school year! In the first episode of the new Homeroom season, hosts Matt and Dani are joined by a team of Adobe Creative Educators who are inspiring educators to reignite creativity in the classroom. Listen to get expert tips on how you can encourage creativity with your students. Adobe Education Exchange Adobe Creative Education Challenges Twitter: @AdobeForEdu Instagram:@adobeforedu...
In the final episode of Summer Reading with UENLitFlix, Matt and Jenn are joined by Dr. Claire Son, associate professor at the University of Utah's educational psychology department. Listen to learn about the science behind early childhood language development and get expert insight on how parents and educators can support young learners. Get quality early childhood resources with Preschool Path: https://preschool.uen.org/ Explore classic films and related book lists with UENLitFlix: https://www...
In this episode of Summer Reading with UENLitFlix, Matt and Jenn are joined by author and professor Nicole Walker. Listen as she shares a fascinating perspective on the importance of place in writing and learn how paying attention to the details surrounding place can help us create engaging writing that reflects the world around us. Nicole Walker Website: https://nikwalk.com/ Explore classic films and related book lists with UENLitFlix: https://www.uen.org/litflix/...
In this episode of Summer Reading with UENLitFlix, join Matt and Jenn in a conversation with poet and essayist Heidi Czerwiec to discuss the crossover of literary elements into classic films. See how genre, form, and imagery offer a new perspective on film. Heidi Czerwiec: https://www.heidiczerwiec.com/ Explore classic films and related booklists with UEN LitFlix: https://www.uen.org/litflix/...
In this episode of Summer Reading with UEN LitFlix, Matt and Jenn are joined by Cassie Clark, a Public historian for the Utah Divison of History, sharing her expert knowledge on the importance of understanding how history is recorded and shared. Listen and see why learning about history helps us better comprehend our interactions with each other and the world around us. Podcast about Utah's History: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-piece-a-podcast-about-utahs-history/id1499564731...
In this episode of Summer Reading with UEN LitFlix, Matt and Jenn are joined by Dan Compton & Kirsten Nilsson from the Summit County Library. Listen to learn about the Summit library’s various reading groups and how through these groups, they’re encouraging their community to come together to become stronger readers! The Summit County Library: https://www.thesummitcountylibrary.org/ Read with Libby: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby Explore classic films and related booklists with UENLitFlix:...
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. Explore classic films and related booklists with UEN LitFlix: https://www.uen.org/litflix/ Utah Film Center: https://www.utahfilmcenter.org/ Utah Film Center Upcoming Events: https://www.utahfilmcente...
In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by Kami Dupree from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and Heidi Mattews with the Utah Education Association(UEA) to discuss teacher retention in Utah. Listen to learn more about how these two groups define teacher retention and how, through their data collection, they're creating initiatives to address the teacher retention issue in our schools.
In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are joined by Ray Matsumiya and Iman Al-Omari from the Oleander Initiative. Listen to learn how they inspire peace education in the classroom by taking teachers from across the world to Japan to learn about the resilience of the survivors of the 1945 Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Oleander Initiative: https://oleanderinitiative.org/
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.
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. FReadom Fighters website: https://t.co/7oinBvxaiA FReadom Fighters twitter: https://twitter.com/FReadomFighters State of America's Libraries Report 2022: https://www.ala.org/news/state-americas-lib...
In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Matt and Dani are joined by Shannon Rupert from the Mars Society and Jen Carver Hunter. They share great ways teachers can take advantage of learning opportunities involving the Mars Desert Research Station, right here in Utah! PDTV Spaceward Bound Stem in 30 Civil Air Patrol STEM Action Center NASA Newsletter...
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 talk to educators Mike Roberts & Cory Henwood. They are presenting the keynotes for the upcoming UCET Conference. Listen for advice on making it through the end of the school year, and a teaser of what's to come at the conference. UCET Website
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.
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! Utah GEG Group Google Teacher Resources...
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 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.
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. Darren Hudgins on Twitter Jennifer LaGarde on Twitter Developing Digital Detectives Order Link...
In this episode, Dani and Matt are joined by Heather Francis and Brenda Beyal from the BYU Arts Partnership's Native American Curriculum Initiative. They talk about the initiative, why it exists, how they built the curriculum and how it will help educators. BYU Arts Partnership Native American Curriculum Initiative Website Moving Towards Culturally Responsible Classrooms Blog Post “What do you want children in Utah to know about your tribe?” Blog Post...
On this episode of UEN Homeroom, Matt and Dani get the pleasure of speaking with "This Land" podcast host and activist, Rebecca Nagle about Native American culture and education. Their conversation covers storytelling, uplifting marginalized voices and how educators can learn more about Native American culture. Rebecca Nagle on Twitter This Land Podcast American Indians in Children's Literature Blog Children's books that Rebecca recommends: Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswom...
In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt are in the studio with Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox. Abby discusses the experiences of her new position and starting education initiatives to make positive change. The three of them chat about the need to focus on both educators' and students' emotional wellness.
On this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Matt welcome founder and CEO, Jose Enriquez. They talk about Jose's organization, Latinos in Action, going national and how the organization has helped the Utah community over the past 20 years. Latinos In Action Website + Twitter Jose's Twitter...
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. Alfonso's Twitter My EdTech Life Podcast Teachers on Fire Checklist...
On the first episode of the new Homeroom season, Matthew Winters debuts as Dani Sloan's new co-host! The two talk to Dan Ryder, and Mat Dombrowski about encouraging student innovation and maintaining innovation over time. Dan Ryder's Twitter Matt Dombrowski's Twitter
On the final episode of the season, Dani Sloan and Katie Blunt bring Matt Winters and Rory Beals on UEN Homeroom to talk about the power of podcasting. Matt Winters is the host of the UCET podcast and will soon be a co-host on UEN Homeroom. Rory Beals is a graduating senior from West High and the creator of "The Way I 'Z' It" podcast where he talks about modern issues from the perspective of a Generation Z individual. Listen in for an exciting conversation! UCET Podcast The Way I "Z" It Podcast ...
On this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani Sloan and Katie Blunt welcome past Homeroom guest, Dr. Darren Draper. Their conversation focuses on the lessons learned during the pandemic, how educators can implement those lessons moving forward and how this past year might have changed education for the better. Lessons Learned: Post Pandemic Practices that Our Students Deserve Elementary Effective Practices Secondary Effective Practices...
On this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani Sloan and Katie Blunt have an in-depth conversation with Megan Simmons and Joanna Schimizzi from the ISKME team. Megan and Joanna touch on the creation of the Open Educational Resources (OER) Commons and how it has been a powerful tool for educators during the pandemic. OER Training with Megan and Joanna ISKME Website
On this episode of UEN Homeroom, Dani and Fernando chat with Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors, Clief Castleton and Milo Maughan. These Utah educators share their STEM teaching experiences that led them to apply to the SETI Institute’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program. Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors Program Website https://www.seti.org/aaa SOFIA Telescope Twitter @SOFIAtelescope Clief Castleton's Twitter @CastletonClief Milo Maughan's Instagram @mr_maughan_nasa_aaa...
