Hall joined Discovery Education in 2005 where he blogs, creates webinars, and works in educational partnerships as a director of the Discovery Educator Network. He has judged the finals in the California Student Media Festival for thirteen years and worked in educational media production since 1983, including an Emmy winning series. He has spoken about media technology and education to audiences around the world.

Hall's Blogs

Young Scientist Webinar PowerPoints 1
Young Scientist Webinar PowerPoints 2
Young Scientist for Teachers too!

Joe was the Illinois Computing Educators' Technology Educator of the Year in 2003 as well as a semifinalist in Technology & Learning magazine's Ed Tech Leader of the Year program. Joe has been recognized by the corporate community as well; he is a STAR Discovery Educator and an Apple Distinguished Educator. His work in multimedia with his Spanish led him into digital storytelling and video editing. Though recently retired as a classroom teacher, he is a frequent presenter and workshop facilitator on students making videos and continues to be an active member of the Chicagoland Television Educators Council, as well as a judge and advisor for student film festivals.

Joe's Blogs

Young Scientist Challenge Videos
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Video Tip 2
International Student Media Festival
Mythbusters YSC
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