The Irasshai office is smoking hot as the dog days of summer quickly approach. That's because GPB's Japanese language and culture distance learning program is gearing up for its 12th season of operation. Early registrations for 2007-2008 have reached a record high; more than triple the enrollment from this time last year. Read about Emmy-award winning distance educator, Tim Cook-sensei and more about the program at www.gpb.org/irasshai. Registration materials are available on the website under "how to register" and can also be completed online or printed out and faxed to the Irasshai office.
Irasshai will also have a presence once again at JapanFest, which will be held at the Gwinnett Center Convention Center on September 29-30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (see www.japanfest.org for directions, schedules and more). Join the ten thousand-some-odd other guests and experience the excitement of Japanese culture firsthand. Get into the festival spirit and stop by the Irasshai booth!
New and exciting changes are also in the works for Irasshai this year. DVD sets and hardcover bound textbooks are just two examples of upcoming additions to the program.
Friday, August 24, 2007
PBS TeacherLine Fall Courses
Start the 2007-2008 school year with PBS TeacherLine, the premier resource offering professional development courses online to individual PreK-12 teachers and districts. Find over 100 top-quality, standards-based courses that span the entire curriculum: Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Instructional Technology and Instructional Strategies.
Coursework can cover a complete sequence of study or address a specific requirement, depending on a teacher's or district's needs. The courses can be used for re-certification, pay upgrades and Professional Learning Units. Graduate credit can also be earned for an additional fee.
PBS TeacherLine's courses are developed in collaboration with the following leading national educational organizations: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and The Concord Consortium.
Why Choose PBS TeacherLine Courses?
* Convenient, Flexible, Affordable and Easy to Use
* Direct Classroom Applications
* Collaborative Learning Environment
* Engaging, Top-quality Content
* Lead to professional recognition
To enroll in a PBS TeacherLine course, visit the Course Catalog main page on the PBS TeacherLine website, find a course that fits your needs and click 'View Details / Enroll.'
Current Courses Offered:
Instructional Technology:
TECH522 Online Facilitator Training I: Mastering the Skills of Online Teaching - 45hr
TECH400 Capstone Introduction - 6hr
TECH325 Searching and Researching on the Internet - 30hr
TECH145 Teaching with WebQuests for Grades K-12 - 30hr
TECH160 Putting Technology to Use in the Classroom: Where to Start - 30hr
TECH195 Teaching and Learning with Graphic Organizers: Featuring Inspiration - 30hr
TECH300 The Computer for Personal Productivity - 30hr
TECH320 Introduction to a One-Computer Classroom - 30hr
TECH335 Publishing on the Web - 30hr
TECH410 PBS TeacherLine / ISTE Capstone Certificate Program / Capstone I - 45hr
TECH415 PBS TeacherLine / ISTE Capstone Certificate Program / Capstone II - 45hr
Reading/Language Arts:
RDLA125 Children's Authors on the Web: Online Sites that Motivate Students to Write (Grades K-6) - 30hr
RDLA152 An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literacy Instruction (Grades K-8) - 45hr
RDLA200 Facilitating Oral Language Development (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr
RDLA130 Teaching Reading in Science - 30hr
RDLA135 Teaching Reading in Mathematics - 30hr
RDLA150 An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literacy Instruction (Grades K-8) - 30hr
RDLA155 Teaching Phonemic Awareness and Phonics (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr
RDLA162 Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Emergent Readers (Grades PreK-K) - 45hr
RDLA170 Teaching Vocabulary: Word Meanings and Word Knowledge (Grades PreK-2) - 30hr
RDLA210 Effective Writing Instruction (Grades 1-3) - 30hr
RDLA220 Teaching Writing in the Content Areas (Grades 6?12) - 30hr
RDLA340 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas - 30hr
RDLA345 Early Literacy Learning (K-2) - Part 1 - 30hr
RDLA363 Supporting English Language Learners: Oral Language Development (Grades PreK-3) - 10hr
Instructional Strategies:
INST320 Connecting Family, Community and Schools - 30hr
INST120 Creating Units to Support Differing Learning Styles - 30hr
INST180 Differentiated Instruction (Grades 6-8) - 30hr
INST300 Curriculum Mapping I by Heidi Hayes Jacobs - 30hr
INST325 Using Assessment and Evaluation - 30hr
INST335 Constructing Learning Centered Environments - 30hr
Mathematics:
MATH120 Fostering Cooperative Learning, Discussion, and Critical Thinking in Elementary Math (Grades 1-5) - 30hr
MATH160 Gender Equity in the Mathematics Classroom (Grades 4-8) - 30hr
MATH165 Enabling Students with Special Needs to Succeed in Math Class (Grades 4-8) - 30hr
MATH181 Math in Everyday Life for Grades K-5 - 15hr
MATH196 Shaping Up: Teaching Geometry Using Technology in Grades 3-5 - 15hr
MATH216 The Odds Are Good: Probability for Grades 6-8 - 15hr
MATH221 Count on It: Number Sense for Grades K-5 - 15hr
MATH250 Understanding Numbers and Operations: Addition and Subtraction in Grades PreK-3 - 30hr
MATH280 Understanding Counting and Numbers (Grades K-2) - 30hr
MATH415 Seeing Math?: Transformations of Linear Functions - 30hr
MATH440 Seeing Math?: Transformations of Quadratic Functions - 30hr
MATH455 Seeing Math?: Data Analysis - 30hr
Science:
SCIE120 Scientific Inquiry and Field Work: Discovering with Technology for Grades 6-8 - 30hr
SCIE125 Fostering Cooperative Learning, Inquiry, and Critical Thinking in Elementary Science (Grades 1-4) - 30hr
SCIE504 Plants and Animals - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades K-5 - 30hr
SCIE514 Regulation and Behavior - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades 6-8 - 30hr
SCIE522 Inquiry in Science Education - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades 9-12 - 30hr
SCIE546 Understanding Heat Transfer - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades 6-8 - 30hr
SCIE556 Building Understanding - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades 9-12 - 30hr
SCIE566 Earth in Time and Space - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades 6-12 - 30hr
Coursework can cover a complete sequence of study or address a specific requirement, depending on a teacher's or district's needs. The courses can be used for re-certification, pay upgrades and Professional Learning Units. Graduate credit can also be earned for an additional fee.
PBS TeacherLine's courses are developed in collaboration with the following leading national educational organizations: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and The Concord Consortium.
Why Choose PBS TeacherLine Courses?
* Convenient, Flexible, Affordable and Easy to Use
* Direct Classroom Applications
* Collaborative Learning Environment
* Engaging, Top-quality Content
* Lead to professional recognition
To enroll in a PBS TeacherLine course, visit the Course Catalog main page on the PBS TeacherLine website, find a course that fits your needs and click 'View Details / Enroll.'
Current Courses Offered:
Instructional Technology:
TECH522 Online Facilitator Training I: Mastering the Skills of Online Teaching - 45hr
TECH400 Capstone Introduction - 6hr
TECH325 Searching and Researching on the Internet - 30hr
TECH145 Teaching with WebQuests for Grades K-12 - 30hr
TECH160 Putting Technology to Use in the Classroom: Where to Start - 30hr
TECH195 Teaching and Learning with Graphic Organizers: Featuring Inspiration - 30hr
TECH300 The Computer for Personal Productivity - 30hr
TECH320 Introduction to a One-Computer Classroom - 30hr
TECH335 Publishing on the Web - 30hr
TECH410 PBS TeacherLine / ISTE Capstone Certificate Program / Capstone I - 45hr
TECH415 PBS TeacherLine / ISTE Capstone Certificate Program / Capstone II - 45hr
Reading/Language Arts:
RDLA125 Children's Authors on the Web: Online Sites that Motivate Students to Write (Grades K-6) - 30hr
RDLA152 An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literacy Instruction (Grades K-8) - 45hr
RDLA200 Facilitating Oral Language Development (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr
RDLA130 Teaching Reading in Science - 30hr
RDLA135 Teaching Reading in Mathematics - 30hr
RDLA150 An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literacy Instruction (Grades K-8) - 30hr
RDLA155 Teaching Phonemic Awareness and Phonics (Grades PreK-3) - 30hr
RDLA162 Teaching Phonics and Spelling for Emergent Readers (Grades PreK-K) - 45hr
RDLA170 Teaching Vocabulary: Word Meanings and Word Knowledge (Grades PreK-2) - 30hr
RDLA210 Effective Writing Instruction (Grades 1-3) - 30hr
RDLA220 Teaching Writing in the Content Areas (Grades 6?12) - 30hr
RDLA340 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas - 30hr
RDLA345 Early Literacy Learning (K-2) - Part 1 - 30hr
RDLA363 Supporting English Language Learners: Oral Language Development (Grades PreK-3) - 10hr
Instructional Strategies:
INST320 Connecting Family, Community and Schools - 30hr
INST120 Creating Units to Support Differing Learning Styles - 30hr
INST180 Differentiated Instruction (Grades 6-8) - 30hr
INST300 Curriculum Mapping I by Heidi Hayes Jacobs - 30hr
INST325 Using Assessment and Evaluation - 30hr
INST335 Constructing Learning Centered Environments - 30hr
Mathematics:
MATH120 Fostering Cooperative Learning, Discussion, and Critical Thinking in Elementary Math (Grades 1-5) - 30hr
MATH160 Gender Equity in the Mathematics Classroom (Grades 4-8) - 30hr
MATH165 Enabling Students with Special Needs to Succeed in Math Class (Grades 4-8) - 30hr
MATH181 Math in Everyday Life for Grades K-5 - 15hr
MATH196 Shaping Up: Teaching Geometry Using Technology in Grades 3-5 - 15hr
MATH216 The Odds Are Good: Probability for Grades 6-8 - 15hr
MATH221 Count on It: Number Sense for Grades K-5 - 15hr
MATH250 Understanding Numbers and Operations: Addition and Subtraction in Grades PreK-3 - 30hr
MATH280 Understanding Counting and Numbers (Grades K-2) - 30hr
MATH415 Seeing Math?: Transformations of Linear Functions - 30hr
MATH440 Seeing Math?: Transformations of Quadratic Functions - 30hr
MATH455 Seeing Math?: Data Analysis - 30hr
Science:
SCIE120 Scientific Inquiry and Field Work: Discovering with Technology for Grades 6-8 - 30hr
SCIE125 Fostering Cooperative Learning, Inquiry, and Critical Thinking in Elementary Science (Grades 1-4) - 30hr
SCIE504 Plants and Animals - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades K-5 - 30hr
SCIE514 Regulation and Behavior - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades 6-8 - 30hr
SCIE522 Inquiry in Science Education - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades 9-12 - 30hr
SCIE546 Understanding Heat Transfer - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades 6-8 - 30hr
SCIE556 Building Understanding - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades 9-12 - 30hr
SCIE566 Earth in Time and Space - Special Collection: Teachers' Domain, produced by WGBH Boston - Grades 6-12 - 30hr
TIE Network Updates
GPB Education's Technology in Education (TIE) Network kept busy and grew significantly during the summer months! If you were at NECC, then you probably saw the bright green TIE Network t-shirts everywhere! This field of brightly colored t-shirts could only mean one thing - TIE Network had plenty of events and activities happening during NECC. Events included a gathering at the Braves game, an Advisory Board dinner, a "Birds of a Feather" session, and several presentations by TIE Network members.
The TIE Network, which empowers Georgia's educators by connecting them with other educators throughout the region, holds events and sessions throughout the year. If you would like to become a member of this growing network of educators, then please visit TIE Network
Below you will find details of TIE Network events during NECC and a TIE Network Recap.
TIE Network Events during NECC
TIE Network Birds of a Feather session at NECC: TIE Network recapped the first 6 months of the TIE Network and used MP3 recorders to document our experiences with TIE and the importance of integrating technology into the classroom.
TIE Network Advisory Board Dinner: Planned for next year. Our focus will be on creating user-generated content and spotlighting student-created work.
TIE Network statewide event at the Braves Game: Networked and used MP3 recorders to share our NECC experiences.
Seven TIE Network members presented at NECC: Holly Boykin, Jeff Giddens, Amber Hoke, Helen Maddox, Brent McBride, Shaun Owen and Daniel Rivera
TIE Network 6-month Recap
Regional events: Georgia Southern University in March, Dalton State ETTC in April, Albany State ETTC in May, Pioneer ETTC in June and Valdosta State ETTC in July
Membership: 368
Participating districts: 72
Participating ETTCs and RESAs: 13
Uploaded Content in the Resource Center: 151 items
The TIE Network, which empowers Georgia's educators by connecting them with other educators throughout the region, holds events and sessions throughout the year. If you would like to become a member of this growing network of educators, then please visit TIE Network
Below you will find details of TIE Network events during NECC and a TIE Network Recap.
TIE Network Events during NECC
TIE Network Birds of a Feather session at NECC: TIE Network recapped the first 6 months of the TIE Network and used MP3 recorders to document our experiences with TIE and the importance of integrating technology into the classroom.
TIE Network Advisory Board Dinner: Planned for next year. Our focus will be on creating user-generated content and spotlighting student-created work.
TIE Network statewide event at the Braves Game: Networked and used MP3 recorders to share our NECC experiences.
Seven TIE Network members presented at NECC: Holly Boykin, Jeff Giddens, Amber Hoke, Helen Maddox, Brent McBride, Shaun Owen and Daniel Rivera
TIE Network 6-month Recap
Regional events: Georgia Southern University in March, Dalton State ETTC in April, Albany State ETTC in May, Pioneer ETTC in June and Valdosta State ETTC in July
Membership: 368
Participating districts: 72
Participating ETTCs and RESAs: 13
Uploaded Content in the Resource Center: 151 items
What is Datacasting?
GPB Education is pleased to announce that we are moving to a more efficient and effective distribution model for our educational content. During the 2007-2008 school year, we will begin transitioning to a statewide datacasting model in order to expand the distribution of education, training and emergency management information to every corner of the state.
Datacasting, also known as "data broadcasting," is the broadcasting of data over a wide area via radio waves. While we will continue to distribute our content via satellite during this school year, we will have the datacasting solution in place for the 2008-2009 school year. This change will not impact the content GPB Education delivers. You will continue to receive updates so that you are prepared to make a seamless transition to the new model.
Datacasting, also known as "data broadcasting," is the broadcasting of data over a wide area via radio waves. While we will continue to distribute our content via satellite during this school year, we will have the datacasting solution in place for the 2008-2009 school year. This change will not impact the content GPB Education delivers. You will continue to receive updates so that you are prepared to make a seamless transition to the new model.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Understanding Early Learning
If you have been looking for the gap to be closed between scientific research and how to use that information in everyday situations - look no further! Georgia Public Broadcasting has partnered with KCTS Television and the Talaris Research Institute to offer families and early learning educators in Georgia Parenting Counts: A Focus on Early Learning.
With the knowledge obtained from years of research and recognizing the existing gap between what scientists know and what is being practiced in early learning and brain development, the Talaris Research Institute developed the Parenting Counts education program to deliver messages and understandings of how children think, feel and learn to the people who could use this information the most - parents and all who have a role in the development of a child. The Talaris Research Institute believes that once the basis of a child's development is understood, a child's opportunities to live a fulfilling life are significantly improved.
The Parenting Counts program can be found in the form of "video prompts,"printed materials and in-depth workshops. "Video prompts" sharing real life parenting moments focused around the topics of parent/child communication, emotions, exploring and emergent literacy will air on GPB television spots beginning this Fall. In-depth workshops conducted throughout the year provide a better understanding of early childhood social, emotional and cognitive development, as well as supportive, practical tips for enhancing the parent-child relationship.
To schedule a Parenting Counts workshop, contact Carol Veatch at CVeatch@gpb.org or Laura Miller at LMiller@gpb.org.
For more information about Parenting Counts, please visit GPB's Family Literacy webpage or the Talaris Research Institute website.
With the knowledge obtained from years of research and recognizing the existing gap between what scientists know and what is being practiced in early learning and brain development, the Talaris Research Institute developed the Parenting Counts education program to deliver messages and understandings of how children think, feel and learn to the people who could use this information the most - parents and all who have a role in the development of a child. The Talaris Research Institute believes that once the basis of a child's development is understood, a child's opportunities to live a fulfilling life are significantly improved.
The Parenting Counts program can be found in the form of "video prompts,"printed materials and in-depth workshops. "Video prompts" sharing real life parenting moments focused around the topics of parent/child communication, emotions, exploring and emergent literacy will air on GPB television spots beginning this Fall. In-depth workshops conducted throughout the year provide a better understanding of early childhood social, emotional and cognitive development, as well as supportive, practical tips for enhancing the parent-child relationship.
To schedule a Parenting Counts workshop, contact Carol Veatch at CVeatch@gpb.org or Laura Miller at LMiller@gpb.org.
For more information about Parenting Counts, please visit GPB's Family Literacy webpage or the Talaris Research Institute website.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
GPB Education Resources Available for Download from unitedstreaming
GPB Education is currently in the process of making resources available on unitedstreaming, a digital video-based learning resource that has been scientifically proven to increase academic achievement. Currently, The Green Tree Frog: How a Bill becomes a Law, GPB Education's animated short film intended to be used as supplemental material for eighth grade social studies (Georgia Performance Standard SS8CG2c), is available for educators to download from unitedstreaming. Look for the following content in the fall: GPB Classroom: Chemistry and Physics.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
ATTENTION: NEW PROGRAM DELETION LIST!!!
GPB Education has made a new edition to Pipeline - the Program Deletion List. It is a listing of expiration dates for our satellite delivered programming. Programming needs to be deleted from your media centers as soon as the expiration date passes because our rights to air those programs have expired. The list starts from June 2006 and goes into 2008.
The Program Deletion List can be found in the Broadcast Schedule section of Pipeline. Simply click on the Program Deletion List link and you'll find a spreadsheet of all of the programs that have expired.
The Program Deletion List can be found in the Broadcast Schedule section of Pipeline. Simply click on the Program Deletion List link and you'll find a spreadsheet of all of the programs that have expired.
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