Concept to Classroom Relaunched
(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 02, 2001 ) Thirteen/WNET New York and Disney Learning Partnership have relaunched CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM with free, multi-media-enhanced seminars and resources for educators. The updated site includes new interactive workshops and tools to help participants apply for credit for their efforts. CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM is available at wNetSchool, Thirteen's online resource for educators, at www.thirteen.org/teach (free registration required).
The first new workshop, "Interdisciplinary Learning in Your Classroom," comprises content developed by Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Ed.D. and is online now. It focuses on the re-design of curriculum from a multi-disciplinary perspective and provides 30-35 hours of professional development, although users are welcome to spend as much or as little time as they wish picking and choosing content areas in which they are interested.
A second new workshop, "After-School Programs - From Vision to Reality," will begin March 1, 2001. It will address different types of after-school programs, their benefits, how to launch a program that meets community needs, and much more.
Like the existing nine workshops in the CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM series, the new offerings are divided into four stages: Explanation, which looks at an educational theory practice and its significance; Demonstration, which provides examples of successful applications via videos, Internet links and expert-developed lesson plans and activities; Exploration, a "getting started" section which includes potential pitfalls, technology integration and answers to commonly-asked questions; and Implementation, a section of tools and support materials that facilitate the bringing of the theory or practice into the classroom.
Educators participating in any CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM workshop can now avail themselves of several new features designed to help them petition their school administrators for course credit. Each online course includes a letter to the participant's principal in which the course themes and goals are explained; a syllabus to underscore the workshop's mission; and a rubric enabling the administrator to assess the teacher's performance on course assignments.
"We're really looking forward to the new workshops and additional credit materials," says Brigitte Magar, executive producer of CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM and director of online education. "It's going to be a wonderful opportunity for educators to learn about the creative ways they can use interdisciplinary curriculum in the classroom, and now, it's easier for them to get credit for the work they do in the course."
The CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM workshops are targeted at K-12 pre-service and in-service educators including teachers, administrators, computer coordinators, librarians, and media specialists. They are suitable for all levels of Internet proficiency and all users of teaching strategies, from novice to experienced.
"CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM is an important part of our efforts to support creativity in teaching," says Laurie Lang, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Learning Partnership. "We feel that high-quality professional development is critical to success in the classroom and we are thrilled to be able to provide these workshops free of charge to teachers across the country."
CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM is a production of wNetSchool, Thirteen Online's award-winning Web service for teachers. Ann Mauzé, deputy director of Thirteen's Educational Resources Center, is the executive in charge of CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM. Anthony Chapman is director of Interactive and Broadband for Thirteen. Brigitte Magar is executive producer of CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM. Deborah Keisch is content producer of CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM.
Funding for CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM is provided by Disney Learning Partnership, a philanthropic initiative of The Walt Disney Company.
About Thirteen/WNET
Thirteen/WNET New York is one of the key program providers for public television, bringing such acclaimed series as Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, Charlie Rose, Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly and EGG the arts show - as well as the work of Bill Moyers - to audiences nationwide. As the flagship public broadcaster in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut metro area, Thirteen reaches millions of viewers each week, airing the best of American public television along with its own local productions such as City Arts, City Life, The New York Walking Tours, and Reel New York - and reaching vast new audiences through its MetroArts/Thirteen cable arts programming. With educational and community outreach projects that enhance the value of its productions, Thirteen takes television "out of the box." And as broadcast and digital media converge, Thirteen is blazing trails in the creation of Web sites, CD-ROMs, educational software, and other cutting-edge media products. More information about Thirteen can be found at: www.thirteen.org.
About Disney Learning Partnership
Disney Learning Partnership is a philanthropic initiative designed to draw on the resources of The Walt Disney Company to foster creative, innovative teaching strategies and practices. Its goal is to support teachers, schools and parents in their efforts to effectively engage children in learning. Disney Learning Partnership also seeks to stimulate public dialogue on the need for creative, engaging approaches to learning that will enable all children to reach high academic standards for the 21st century. Its Web site, DisneyLearning.org, has been created as an online resource for teachers interested in creating classrooms where their students can explore, imagine and engage in a variety of stimulating ideas and experiences.
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Produced for Thirteen/WNET
Contacts:
Edward Gregory
Thirteen
212.560.3021; fax 212.560.3012
Gregory@thirteen.org
Kathy Franklin
Disney Learning Partnership
818.526.1111; fax 818.526.1098
Kathy.Franklin@disney.com
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The first new workshop, "Interdisciplinary Learning in Your Classroom," comprises content developed by Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Ed.D. and is online now. It focuses on the re-design of curriculum from a multi-disciplinary perspective and provides 30-35 hours of professional development, although users are welcome to spend as much or as little time as they wish picking and choosing content areas in which they are interested.
A second new workshop, "After-School Programs - From Vision to Reality," will begin March 1, 2001. It will address different types of after-school programs, their benefits, how to launch a program that meets community needs, and much more.
Like the existing nine workshops in the CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM series, the new offerings are divided into four stages: Explanation, which looks at an educational theory practice and its significance; Demonstration, which provides examples of successful applications via videos, Internet links and expert-developed lesson plans and activities; Exploration, a "getting started" section which includes potential pitfalls, technology integration and answers to commonly-asked questions; and Implementation, a section of tools and support materials that facilitate the bringing of the theory or practice into the classroom.
Educators participating in any CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM workshop can now avail themselves of several new features designed to help them petition their school administrators for course credit. Each online course includes a letter to the participant's principal in which the course themes and goals are explained; a syllabus to underscore the workshop's mission; and a rubric enabling the administrator to assess the teacher's performance on course assignments.
"We're really looking forward to the new workshops and additional credit materials," says Brigitte Magar, executive producer of CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM and director of online education. "It's going to be a wonderful opportunity for educators to learn about the creative ways they can use interdisciplinary curriculum in the classroom, and now, it's easier for them to get credit for the work they do in the course."
The CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM workshops are targeted at K-12 pre-service and in-service educators including teachers, administrators, computer coordinators, librarians, and media specialists. They are suitable for all levels of Internet proficiency and all users of teaching strategies, from novice to experienced.
"CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM is an important part of our efforts to support creativity in teaching," says Laurie Lang, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Learning Partnership. "We feel that high-quality professional development is critical to success in the classroom and we are thrilled to be able to provide these workshops free of charge to teachers across the country."
CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM is a production of wNetSchool, Thirteen Online's award-winning Web service for teachers. Ann Mauzé, deputy director of Thirteen's Educational Resources Center, is the executive in charge of CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM. Anthony Chapman is director of Interactive and Broadband for Thirteen. Brigitte Magar is executive producer of CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM. Deborah Keisch is content producer of CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM.
Funding for CONCEPT TO CLASSROOM is provided by Disney Learning Partnership, a philanthropic initiative of The Walt Disney Company.
About Thirteen/WNET
Thirteen/WNET New York is one of the key program providers for public television, bringing such acclaimed series as Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, Charlie Rose, Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly and EGG the arts show - as well as the work of Bill Moyers - to audiences nationwide. As the flagship public broadcaster in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut metro area, Thirteen reaches millions of viewers each week, airing the best of American public television along with its own local productions such as City Arts, City Life, The New York Walking Tours, and Reel New York - and reaching vast new audiences through its MetroArts/Thirteen cable arts programming. With educational and community outreach projects that enhance the value of its productions, Thirteen takes television "out of the box." And as broadcast and digital media converge, Thirteen is blazing trails in the creation of Web sites, CD-ROMs, educational software, and other cutting-edge media products. More information about Thirteen can be found at: www.thirteen.org.
About Disney Learning Partnership
Disney Learning Partnership is a philanthropic initiative designed to draw on the resources of The Walt Disney Company to foster creative, innovative teaching strategies and practices. Its goal is to support teachers, schools and parents in their efforts to effectively engage children in learning. Disney Learning Partnership also seeks to stimulate public dialogue on the need for creative, engaging approaches to learning that will enable all children to reach high academic standards for the 21st century. Its Web site, DisneyLearning.org, has been created as an online resource for teachers interested in creating classrooms where their students can explore, imagine and engage in a variety of stimulating ideas and experiences.
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Produced for Thirteen/WNET
Contacts:
Edward Gregory
Thirteen
212.560.3021; fax 212.560.3012
Gregory@thirteen.org
Kathy Franklin
Disney Learning Partnership
818.526.1111; fax 818.526.1098
Kathy.Franklin@disney.com
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