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I know firsthand how frustrating it can be to find great technology content that fits the lesson you are planning. Many times the frustration isn't from not being able to find content--it's narrowing down the options! At PRC, you have access to a lot of software tools you may not even know about. Over the next few weeks, I am going to share at least one software tool with you to test out in the classroom. Let's get started!

Did you know?

All teachers at PRC have full access to Discovery Education? Veteran teachers may know this product by its old name "United Streaming." More than just the name has changed on this dynamic software. Discovery Education offers videos, lesson plans, digital textbooks, professional development, STEMformation, and much more. And the videos on this website are not dependent on YouTube or Vimeo!

Who Is this For?

This account is for everyone in the PRC district. Middle School Social Studies teachers, this is even for you! Once you sign into the account, simply click "My DE Services" to see what is available to us. Those of you who used the program in the past, you really need to sign in to see all the great new features!

How do I get started?

If you haven't signed in to Discovery Education yet, the first thing you will need to do is create an account. Each school in our district has a unique teacher code that you will use to sign into the program for the first time. Please contact me if you do not know the code. 

If you have signed into Discovery Education before and can't remember which of the millions of logins and passwords you used over the years, simply click "Forgot username or password" at the top of the screen. Use your PRC Email account to get a verification email, and you will be good to go!

Remember, you can also access Discovery Education at home using the same credentials you use at work. 

What do I do if. . .?

Once you have an account and start to look through the amazing amount of content this site offers, you may run into questions about how to use the wonderful features. Call me at extension 1035 or email me at tpoolson@prc.k12.ms.us, or set up an appointment for me to walk through the content with you in a department meeting. I will be glad to sit down with you, answer any questions you may have, even plan with you! As always, I am happy to visit your classroom on the day you use the software to offer technical assistance or moral support. Enjoy the experience, and get Discovering!

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