2. Agenda TeacherLine Courses Course highlights Course characteristics and features Benefits

3. PBS TeacherLine Courses Course Highlights

4. TeacherLine courses: Incorporate research-based design elements of effective teacher PD Incorporate and model teaching and learning strategies (project-based, problem-based, case studies) Build professional communities of practice Provide learner/facilitator satisfaction

5. Course Characteristics and Features

6. TeacherLine Courses: Model and implement research Flexible Collaborative Relevant and tied to classroom practice Incorporate reflection Rich in content Link content to standards Blend and infuse technology seamlessly

7. Flexible Asynchronous Anywhere and anytime Assignment options But… Not self-paced: learners have to meet weekly participation and assignment requirements Not in isolation: courses are facilitated and learners are part of a community of practice

8. Model and Implement Research “talk the talk, walk the walk” Research is embedded in many different ways: Online course design Instructional theories and strategies Topic specific content

9. Collaborative Informal discussion boards Formal discussion board activities Project galleries Peer reviews.

10. Rich in Content Videos Articles and book excerpts Interactives Link out to content on sites such as NCTM, ISTE, and NCTE NPS content

11. NPS Content from PBS’ Programming Reading Rockets Misunderstood Minds NOVA Arthur Between the Lions Clifford Dragon Tales PBS Parents Maya and Miguel Reading Rainbow PBS Frontline PBS MathLine Cyberchase Frontiers PBS Teachers

12. Blend and Infuse Technology Seamlessly Learners interact with technology and content in many different ways: Readings Interactives Videos Create their own Use it with their students

13. Relevant and Tied to Classroom Practice Learners : Create projects Solve instructional problems Design lesson plans Document cases Incorporate and infuse technology in their practice Implement and reflect …All assignments are relevant to classroom practice

14. Incorporate Reflection TeacherLine courses: Provide spaces for reflection about teaching and learning Provide one-to-one communication spaces with facilitator

15. Benefits

16. Why TeacherLine? Unparallel choice – 145+ courses Flexible (any time anywhere, 24/7) Best Practices Aligned to National Standards Facilitated Highly collaborative in nature Versatile learning environment to accommodate different learning styles

17. Why TeacherLine? Exceptional support Professional recognition (CEU and grad credits) Tied to classroom practice Affordable

18. Course Demo

19. Questions? Elizabeth A. Wolzak Senior Manager, Instructional Design eawolzak@pbs.org