Top 10 Reasons to use Databases
There’s nothing wrong with using Google or another search engine to find information on the web. Just keep in mind that most of the information […]
Articles by Chris Haught
Constitution Week
Constitution Week September 17 – 23rd Introduction Constitution Week is the commemoration of America’s most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week […]
Sterling Scholar 2018
This statewide academic competition recognizes the achievements of Utah’s high school seniors in 15 different categories: Agriculture Science, Business and Marketing, Computer Technology, Dance, English, Family and […]
Millard Canvas PLC Day
Welcome to Canvas! Let’s Review Review the Checklist for skills Assessment Join the class “Intro to Canvas” if you are new to Canvas […]
What’s new in Overdrive?
Overdrive is now available to all students in Grades 3 thru 12 in the Region. Students can check with their librarian to access the library. […]
Noodle Tools
NoodleTools is an online research management platform that promotes critical thinking and authentic research. Students stay organized as they evaluate information, build accurate citations, archive […]
Canvas Updates and News
We have been working with Canvas all summer making some changes that will allow a better user experience for students and teachers. In order to […]
Library PLC Training
A funny thing seems to be happening to librarians on the way to extinction. The savviest districts and librarians are remaking the position, breaking media […]
SUU Summer Boot Camp 2017
Virtual field trips enable students to visit places near and far without having to worry about weather, long bus rides, or packing a lunch. In this workshop, participants will learn how virtual field trips can enhance the curriculum and will become familiar with many excellent sources of virtual field trips
Rural Schools 2017
The Utah Rural Schools Association is holding our annual conference on July 11, 12, 13, & 14, 2017 at the Southern Utah University, located in Cedar City Utah. The conference provides hands on and break out sessions for educators of every grade level, and education administrators.
This years Keynote Speakers are Dean Wilson and Joe Cuddemi. Dean Wilson is currently the principal at Altamont High School , and also works as a consultant for Mastery Connect. Joe Cuddemi specializes in the implementation and development of professional learning communities process design to help schools build collaborative cultures that result in high student achievement.
Virtual Field Trips for WCSD
This course will enable participants to use Internet resources to design a “virtual field trip” for their students. Participants will become familiar with the strategies […]
Research 2 Write
Research 2 Write is a project made possible with an LSTA Grant and provided to the rural school districts covered by the Southwest Educational Development […]
Escalante Valley Parent Night
The internet can be very overwhelming for children as well as adults! Google is awesome, but it can be like drinking out of a fire […]
Mardi Gras!
Thanks to Jolene Dodge from Escalante High in Garfield for sharing her Mardi Gras idea! Brief Description Students learn about Mardi Gras by experience. Some […]
Is it Fake or Real?
How do you know when you are reading something on the internet if it is real? Click here for more resources Test your students’ ability […]
Research 2 Write
Want to have your students become published authors? By using the following resources, students can learn how to do research, cite their sources, collect information […]
Kung Fu Canvas
You don’t have to be a Canvas Ninja, but you can earn your own belts! Click here to access the course and get started! […]
Canvas Commons
Canvas Commons is a learning object repository (LOR). Commons makes the sharing, discovering, and reusing of learning activities seamless and easy-to-use.
Boulder-Big Water-Lake Powell Schools
Virtual Field Trips Utah’s Online Library Home Letter […]
Primary Sources-Nearpod
What are Primary Sources? What are Secondary Sources? Take this quiz and see if you know the difference! If you use Itunes, check these out! […]
Chromebooks and Research
Thanks for having us at East Elementary to discuss ways to use Chromebooks in your classroom! Let’s start by discussing expectations and ways to keep […]
Google Cardboard
Have you tried these yet? Check out the “8 Tips for using Google Cardboard” here. Here is a lesson plan for sing the VR App […]
Kane Opening Institute-eBooks
SEDC recently wrote an LSTA Grant that will allow us to expand our current library from the middle/high schools to the elementary schools.
Research 2 Write
SEDC recently wrote an LSTA Grant called Research 2 Write to provide Chromebook use and training to enable students to become published authors. The students […]
Rural Schools Conference 2016
I hope to see you at Utah Rural Schools Conference in Cedar City, Utah July 12 thru 15 at the SUU Campus.