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PBS RESOURCES
TeacherLine: Innovative Online Professional Development
Explore PBS TeacherLine’s new site and learn more about this innovative program, which provides online professional development for teachers through facilitated modules that meet state and local standards, along with supportive and collaborative learning communities and exemplary internet-based resources.
Kids In Need Teacher Grants
Elementary / Middle / High School
Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. The SHOPA Kids In Need Foundation helps to engage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource — our nation's teachers. Retail sponsors and designated education credit unions make the grant applications available at their outlets during the back-to-school season.
Adult Learning
PBS LiteracyLink
PBS LiteracyLink is a public broadcasting initiative that links underserved and hard-to-reach adults and their teachers to exciting new learning tools. LiteracyLink uses public television and the internet to reach learners and teachers whenever they are.
Web-based instruction for ESL learners and teachers is also in development.
GED on TV
GED on TV is your information source for adult education on Indiana public television stations.
GED Connection
Tue & Thu, 11am
GED Connection is a dynamic multimedia instructional package that prepares learners for the new GED exam and for the world beyond. It creatively combines video, workbooks and the internet. The series uses and engaging documentary-style approach to instruction, with many real-life examples of how people use the skills and knowledge tested on the GED at work and in their homes and communities. GED Connection combines interviews with experts, learners, poets and scientists with documentary footage and informational graphics. The series is informative and exciting, even for curious, non-GED viewers.
Local Resources
WTIU Web Features
COLUMBUS, INDIANA: DIFFERENT BY DESIGN
The companion web site to this WTIU documentary was created to help kids learn about the historical and cultural context that surrounded the construction of eight key Columbus buildings.
DOC COUNSILMAN: MAKING WAVES
The companion web site for this WTIU documentary about legendary IU swimming coach Doc Counsilman includes a biography, interactive timeline, photo gallery, and a variety of swimming links and resources.
LA CARA LATINA
Based on a Mathers Museum of World Cultures Exhibit, this web site explores the beauty and diversity of the “Latin Face” of Bloomington.
Upcoming Programs
Social Studies
In Search of Shakespeare
High School
Wednesdays at 8pm
William Shakespeare's influence exceeds that of many historical figures. Four hundred years after his death, contemporary writers, actors and filmmakers continue to find inspiration in his work. Yet, for many educators, motivating student interest in Shakespeare remains a challenge. The education materials provided here will make teaching Shakespeare an engaging and exciting learning adventure.
Chasing Churchill: In Search of My Grandfather
High School
Mondays at 10pm, through August 4th
Celia Sandys travels to Sandhurst Military Academy, Cuba and South Africa, following in her grandfather Winston Churchill's footsteps.
History Detectives
High School
Mondays at 9pm
History Detectives is devoted to exploring the complexities of historical mysteries, searching out the facts, myths and conundrums that connect local folklore, family legends and interesting objects.
Traditional investigative techniques, modern technologies, and plenty of legwork are the tools the History Detectives team of experts uses to give new - and sometimes shocking - insights into our national history.
Foreign Exchange
High School
Fridays at 10:30pm
Foreign Exchange, hosted by acclaimed international news anchor Daljit Dhaliwal, probes the global questions of the moment from a profound and informed perspective.
Site of the Week
PBS TeacherLine
PBS TeacherLine's high quality, standards-based graduate-level courses offer teachers the professional development opportunities they need in an accessible online format that makes learning fun, flexible and collaborative. You can earn graduate credit, PDPs, or CEUs while gaining strategies and resources to bring directly to your classroom.