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Written by Administrator Tuesday, 30 June 2009 11:22
News - WSIU Public Broadcasting
Carbondale, IL -- WSIU Public Broadcasting, the public media arm of Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), was recently selected as the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the PBS TeacherLine Local Innovation Fund.This year marks WSIU's third straight year of collaboration with PBS TeacherLine, an online professional training resource designed to help teachers acquire the skills they need to prepare students for a successful future. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the grant will enable WSIU to provide area educators with continuing education or graduate credit using PBS TeacherLine's online professional development resources.
"Public broadcasting impacts lives throughout the region in many different ways," said Greg Petrowich, WSIU executive director. "This is another perfect example of the University meeting a community need through WSIU."
WSIU works closely with area regional offices of education and school administrators to implement PBS TeacherLine locally. An additional program, Peer Connection, has been added to the PBS TeacherLine program and is currently in use by Illinois Regional Office of Education #2, which serves schools in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union counties. PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection is an online tool specifically designed for instructional coaches and provides a host of resources that can assist educators in developing successful classroom environments. Instructional coaches can create instant online communities so teachers and practice groups can connect, collaborate, and share quality resources.
To learn more about PBS TeacherLine and WSIU's role as a PBS TeacherLine station, visit our web site at www.wsiu.org/teacherline. You may also contact Vickie Devenport at (618) 453-6148, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Melanie Hammond at (618) 453-1399, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
About PBS TeacherLine
PBS TeacherLine provides high-quality, affordable professional development through facilitated, online courses, collaborative learning communities, and exemplary Internet-based resources. Currently, more than 145 courses across multiple subject areas are offered. Teachers can earn continuing education units, professional development points, and graduate credits for course completion. The courses have been developed in conjunction with leading education organizations, including the Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL), the Education Development Center (EDC), the Concord Consortium, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the International Society for Technology Education. Created in 2000, PBS TeacherLine is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
About WSIU Public Broadcasting
WSIU Public Broadcasting is licensed to the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University and is an integral part of the College of Mass Communications and Media Arts on the Carbondale campus. It operates eight digital television stations, three public radio stations, a website, local TV and FM production units, and an education and community outreach department. WSIU's mission is to improve the quality of life of the people they serve. Through programs, services and outreach, WSIU partners with other community organizations to promote positive change and to support the academic and service missions of Southern Illinois university Carbondale. Visit wsiu.org for more information.
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