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DEN Summer Institute

Sunday, July 14 - Friday, July 19, 2013
DENSI PreCon for LC Members July 12-13
University of Vermont, Burlington

                                                                 
The Discovery Educator Network Summer Institute 2013 is a week-long residential style professional development opportunity for STAR Discovery Educators focused on professional development and networking.

It is free to attend, but does have a competitive application process. Those accepted are responsible for travel costs to and from the institute, but once there we take care of the rest.

The week will feature special guests who will help to frame and challenge our thinking. We will also have many opportunities for our STARs to engage in conversations with each other as well as the Discovery Education team. There will also be time for attendees to participate in professional development sessions around topics that they would like to explore in greater depth. 

 

Apply to Attend the DEN Summer Institute

Up to 125 STAR Discovery Educators will be accepted to DENSI2013. The main portion of this year's application is a short video that tells your DEN story.
We want to know about you and why you are part of the DEN. Tell us what the DEN means to you or why you joined. Talk to us on camera or have a colleague or student interview you. Let us know why you want to attend DENSI.

Applications will be judged by multiple reviewers who will be looking specifically at the content of the message for passion, authenticity, and DENthusiasm.

We aren't looking for your tech skills, we're looking for you and your passion for connecting, sharing, and learning.

Some rules:
  • videos should be between 1 and 2 minutes in length (Please do not exceed 2 minutes.)
  • videos should be unedited
  • videos should feature the applicant
  • videos should be posted some place that is not password protected (like the Educator Resources section of the DEN or YouTube)

Ready to apply? Read the FAQ document first!

Then go here to apply.
 


          Important Dates


February 1    DENSI2013 Application Window Opens
March 1         Apply by Today for A Chance to Win FREE Airfare
March 25       Deadline to Apply
April 1           Acceptance/Wait-list Notifications Sent
April 5           DENSI Confirmations Due
July 12-13     DENSI PreCon for LC Members
July 14-19     DENSI2013

 

A Special Invitation from DEN Guru Rita Mortenson





Congratulations to these applicants who have been accepted to #DENSI2013:

Ketsana Phommalee, OH (Click here for her DEN story)
Howard Martin, TX (Click here for his DEN story)
Sandi Dennis, GA (Click here for her DEN story)
Carlos Fernandez, FL ( Click here for his DEN story)
Shelby Bailey, MO (Click here for her DEN story)
Kim Miller, ID (Click here for her DEN story)
Jeremy Badiner, MI (Click here for his DEN story)
Zulma Whiteford, MD (Click here for her DEN story)
Alison Schleede, NC (Click here for her DEN story)
Edith Erickson, MI (Click here for her DEN story)



Group Photos from Previous Institutes