The document describes the features and resources available on the Discovery Education streaming platform and Discovery Educator Network. It outlines tools for searching, organizing, and sharing digital media resources as well as professional development opportunities through webinars, blogs, and networking forums available to both basic and premium users.

1. Discovery Education streaming Discovery Educator Network

2. unitedstreaming  Discovery Education streaming http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

3. What is DE streaming ?

6. A new and customizable interface that puts more information, search tools, and navigation links on the first screen Use the Subject / Grade Search to locate digital resources that match your teaching areas and grade levels The Curriculum Standards Search helps you to locate materials that have been correlated your state teaching standards Search by keyword for quick results or select “Advanced Search” or “Media Type” options to filter search results Create a custom Homepage to display links to curriculum tools, “My Content”, new videos, calendar events, and Teaching Tips.

7. The enhanced Search Results page includes a number of new features that allow you to: Preview media content with thumbnail images Navigate through site with path or “breadcrumb” links Modify the number of resources displayed on the page Refine search results by selecting media type, subject, or grade

8. Refined Content Page Greater detail and functionality on the media content pages: Content tabs for easy access to specific information Full program descriptions Tabs to navigate to video segments Accessible link to media player settings Printer-friendly versions of content pages E-mail links to share information with colleagues

9. With the “Add to” feature, you can add the selected resource to your “My Content” folders, assignments, and quizzes. The new Content tabs make it easy to access the full video file, video segments, citations, and related materials. New features give users the ability to generate new pages that are “printer friendly” and send page links by e-mail to other unitedstreaming users.

10. The “Video Segments” tab reveals the contents of each video and gives you the ability to stream or download specific segments of the video as needed.

11. Full dynamic citations in three different formats accompany all unitedstreaming digital media—just copy and paste the data into your project files and presentations

12. Click on the “Related Materials” tab to reveal links to a wide variety of guides and pre-made curriculum materials that accompany the video resources Related Materials include: Blackline Masters Teacher’s Guides Quizzes

13. My Content

14. Teacher Center Classroom Tools Assignment Builder Quiz Builder Writing Prompt Builder Curriculum Resources Calendar Lesson Plan Library Thematic Focus Catholic Resources Teacher Community Discovery Educator Network DE streaming Newsletter

15. Teacher Center

16. Professional Development DE streaming in action Teaching Tips Preview quick technology tips - from hyperlinking to movie making - that will jumpstart your lessons. Trainer’s Toolkit Use these tools to enhance your Discovery Education™ streaming staff development workshops. Discovery Educator Network Explore resources and community tools for educators - including exclusive content for members. Tech Talk Use these resources from the Implementation & Support Team to help successfully launch and maintain DE streaming .

17. Professional Development Digital Media Integration Best Practices View short video segments that profile practicing teachers and gain exciting strategies for technology integration. Interactive Training Learn to use DE streaming with these self-paced, easy-to-use lessons. Project Demonstrations Get inspired with these exemplar lesson plans, projects, and tutorials that show you how to integrate DE streaming content with popular software applications. Courses for Credit View a list of online courses & programs for CEU and graduate credit focused on helping educators teach with DE streaming .

18. Professional Development

19. Teaching Tips

20. Best Practices

21. Interactive Training Self-directed lessons give time-strapped learners the option to earn certificate and professional development credits - day or night. Lessons consist of four engaging instructional modules that demonstrate best practices for integrating DE streaming digital media, and provide Web-based, hands-on experience at each learner's pace. The modules also include activities and downloadable resources to help teachers develop their own multimedia lesson plans. Upon completion, learners receive a Discovery Education certificate for optional continuing education credit (Act 48).

22. Interactive Training

23. Sample Certificate

24. Webinars All DE streaming users have access to live, one-hour Web-based presentations on an ongoing basis -- free of charge. Pre-register in the Professional Development section of DE streaming , and get free instruction from a certified Discovery Education instructor on innovative ways to integrate DE streaming into your curriculum. With WebEx and a phone line, participants can get immediate answers to their questions during the session. Presentations are held at different times each week. 62 different webinars will be broadcast between Oct. 17 – May 27 https://discoveryed.webex.com

25. Webinars https://discoveryed.webex.com

26. Some Webinar Highlights Nov. 6 – Mr. Wizard Dec. 12 – Daniel Pink Jan. 23 – Tim Lauer Feb. 20 – Vicki Davis April 23 – David Jakes https://discoveryed.webex.com

28. What is the DEN? The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) is a global community of educators passionate about teaching with digital media, sharing resources, collaborating, and networking. With over 25,000 members providing professional development to over 250,000 educators worldwide, the DEN connects teachers both on-line and in-person. Discovery Educators have exclusive access to a wide range of resources, professional development activities, networking opportunities, exclusive Discovery Educator events and more! http://community.discoveryeducation.com/about/about_den

29. What is the DEN Voted the best professional development website in 2007 by the Association of Educational Publishers, this website is a place to connect to other educators across the globe. Here, all users can read the blogs and discussion boards. Discovery Educators (any educator that has a Discovery account) have the ability to comment on the blogs, post to the discussion boards, and register for Discovery Educator Network events. http://community.discoveryeducation.com/about/about_den

31. Discovery Educator Network Blogs Discussion Boards Educator Resources DE-created educational activities Calendar of DEN local, regional, national, and online events

32. STAR Discovery Educators STAR Discovery Educators, our most active members, have access to additional benefits including: In-person Professional Development Exclusive Online Activities Promotions & Contests Exclusive Discovery Events Professional Development Support Regular Communications and Support http://community.discoveryeducation.com/about/about_den

33. http://community.discoveryeducation.com/star/index.html

34. Outstanding DEN Blogs DEN National http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/ Digital Passports http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/digital_passports/ Digital Storytelling http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/digital_storytelling Media Matters http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/media_matters Streaming A to Z http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/streaming_a_to_z/ DEN PA http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/pennsylvania/ Second Life http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/secondlife/

35. Discovery Connected Interface http://www.discoveryeducation.com

36. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/

37. For More Information . . . Visit my wiki for more information about DE streaming and the Discovery Educator Network http://jdorman.wikispaces.com/DiscoveryEducatorNetwork