PBS: Free Media and Technology Webinars

We received an e-mail from PBS Teachers we want to share with you. PBS is brand that helps community not only teachers and students. The network composed of 356 member stations, include television and online content. "Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life." says in its Welcome page, PBS.

The only requirement to gain access to the free membership in PBS Teachers, is get registered. So you can access to all its services, including PBS Teachers Connect.

Test of e-mail says:"PBS Teachers is introducing a series of free monthly webinars that provide information about integrating online instructional resources in the classroom to engage students in curriculum lessons. The PBS Teachers Live! webinar series features presentations by leading education experts, authors, or producers of PBS programs who will share their knowledge and ideas on using digital media to create rich learning experiences for students. Classroom 2.0, the online social network founded by Steve Hargadon for teachers interested in Web 2.0 and collaborative technologies, is partnering with PBS Teachers to host the webinars."

If you are a teacher, PBS offers great deal of resources that can be used in the classroom. As for the webinars, please mark your calendars for the next free webinar for members of PBS Teachers:

What: Changing Views of History, Changing Views of Race
Who: Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
When: Jan. 28, 2009 at 8 p.m. EST
Where: Online. Login information will be emailed to all members of PBS Teachers prior to the webinar.
How: FREE! Sign up to become a PBS Teacher and enjoy access to PBS Teachers Live! webinars and more.

In what ways you've used PBS material to improve curriculum in your class. If none, what have been your reasons.

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