Frequently Asked Questions about DENapalooza Events
What is the cost?
Nothing! Zero! Yes, you read that correctly.
What about lunch?
We provide lunch (and a light breakfast, too!)
What should I bring?
Your smiling self, energized and ready to meet/share/learn.
Also please bring a device (laptop, tablet, etc) that is powered up and ready. Don't forget your chargers- we'll provide wifi access.
Who can attend?
Any DEN (Discovery Educator Network) Member. A DEN member is any user of a Discovery Education service. If your school subscribes to Discover Education Streaming or uses Techbook or any other service, this event is for you.
Will someone from Discovery Education be at the event?
Yes, at least one member of the DEN Team will be at each event. The main host of the event, however, will be a STAR Discovery Educator from the area.
So what exactly is DENapalooza?
DENapalooza is a full day professional development event organized by the Discovery Educator Network team with assistance from local DEN community members. The goal of the day is to provide educators with new skills to improve their use of technology in the classroom and increase the use of Discovery Education in the classroom. Sessions will be presented by the Discovery Education Team as well as members of the Discovery Education Community. Overall the day is low key and provides a great networking, sharing and learning environment.
What is the format/agenda?
The day will begin with a light breakfast following by a few opening remarks from the host. There will be morning breakout sessions following the opening. Discovery will provide lunch on site and attendees can use this time to reflect on the morning, network, and enjoy the company of fellow DEN members. After lunch, the Strategy Sharing Showcase will take place. There will be several options for attendees to hear from fellow educators about projects, ideas, resources and tools they have used in their classrooms. There is an afternoon session and then a group closing (with prizes!).
Do I have to present?
No, but you can. If you have an idea for a formal presentation in the morning, submit your proposal here. If there's something you'd like to discuss during the Strategy Sharing Showcase, be sure to indicate that when you register. Educators sometimes feel as though they have nothing important to say. We disagree. You are an expert at something and are doing great things in your classroom. Share those ideas. Contact Emily Murn with any presentation questions: [email protected]
What does a session look like?
They vary according to attendees. Think of several round table discussions where you are actively involved in the session not sitting and listening to someone else. The sessions at DENapalooza typically are about 45 minutes in length.
Do I have to be a techie?
The level of tech comfort attendees bring varies widely. The one thing everyone has in common is a willingness to learn. These events are for anyone that wants to spend their day thinking about, talking about, and learning about how to improve their educational practice and their use of Discovery Education.
What do I bring?
Your DENthusiasm, a device, and an attitude to network and share. Like any conference you should probably come prepared to take notes, how you do that will be up to you. We will be digging in and exploring ways to use digital media, so you'l probably want a laptop or tablet. Some folks bring both - that's okay too! WiFi access will be available at each location.
Can I bring a colleague?
Yes! Please make sure you both are registered so we have an accurate count for breakfast/lunch. Don't forget to invite your administrators.
How do I get there?
Take a look at the map on your specific event page.
What if I register and can no longer attend?
DENapalooza is an exciting event and we expect there to be a waitng list. We'd like to be able to tlet antoher eager life-long-learner join in on the fun. If you find in advance that you are no longer able to attend, please contact us. We don't want to order breakfast/lunch for people who won't be attending. We understand that last minute emergencies happen. If you find yourself in that situation, it's okay.
What if I still have questions about DENapalooza?
Email Emily Murn, Learning Communities Manager at [email protected]
Nothing! Zero! Yes, you read that correctly.
What about lunch?
We provide lunch (and a light breakfast, too!)
What should I bring?
Your smiling self, energized and ready to meet/share/learn.
Also please bring a device (laptop, tablet, etc) that is powered up and ready. Don't forget your chargers- we'll provide wifi access.
Who can attend?
Any DEN (Discovery Educator Network) Member. A DEN member is any user of a Discovery Education service. If your school subscribes to Discover Education Streaming or uses Techbook or any other service, this event is for you.
Will someone from Discovery Education be at the event?
Yes, at least one member of the DEN Team will be at each event. The main host of the event, however, will be a STAR Discovery Educator from the area.
So what exactly is DENapalooza?
DENapalooza is a full day professional development event organized by the Discovery Educator Network team with assistance from local DEN community members. The goal of the day is to provide educators with new skills to improve their use of technology in the classroom and increase the use of Discovery Education in the classroom. Sessions will be presented by the Discovery Education Team as well as members of the Discovery Education Community. Overall the day is low key and provides a great networking, sharing and learning environment.
What is the format/agenda?
The day will begin with a light breakfast following by a few opening remarks from the host. There will be morning breakout sessions following the opening. Discovery will provide lunch on site and attendees can use this time to reflect on the morning, network, and enjoy the company of fellow DEN members. After lunch, the Strategy Sharing Showcase will take place. There will be several options for attendees to hear from fellow educators about projects, ideas, resources and tools they have used in their classrooms. There is an afternoon session and then a group closing (with prizes!).
Do I have to present?
No, but you can. If you have an idea for a formal presentation in the morning, submit your proposal here. If there's something you'd like to discuss during the Strategy Sharing Showcase, be sure to indicate that when you register. Educators sometimes feel as though they have nothing important to say. We disagree. You are an expert at something and are doing great things in your classroom. Share those ideas. Contact Emily Murn with any presentation questions: [email protected]
What does a session look like?
They vary according to attendees. Think of several round table discussions where you are actively involved in the session not sitting and listening to someone else. The sessions at DENapalooza typically are about 45 minutes in length.
Do I have to be a techie?
The level of tech comfort attendees bring varies widely. The one thing everyone has in common is a willingness to learn. These events are for anyone that wants to spend their day thinking about, talking about, and learning about how to improve their educational practice and their use of Discovery Education.
What do I bring?
Your DENthusiasm, a device, and an attitude to network and share. Like any conference you should probably come prepared to take notes, how you do that will be up to you. We will be digging in and exploring ways to use digital media, so you'l probably want a laptop or tablet. Some folks bring both - that's okay too! WiFi access will be available at each location.
Can I bring a colleague?
Yes! Please make sure you both are registered so we have an accurate count for breakfast/lunch. Don't forget to invite your administrators.
How do I get there?
Take a look at the map on your specific event page.
What if I register and can no longer attend?
DENapalooza is an exciting event and we expect there to be a waitng list. We'd like to be able to tlet antoher eager life-long-learner join in on the fun. If you find in advance that you are no longer able to attend, please contact us. We don't want to order breakfast/lunch for people who won't be attending. We understand that last minute emergencies happen. If you find yourself in that situation, it's okay.
What if I still have questions about DENapalooza?
Email Emily Murn, Learning Communities Manager at [email protected]