Teaching NOW!

Curriculum Areas: Professional Development, Technology Integration
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, Adult
Show Length: Twelve 30-minute programs
Usage Rights: Unlimited
Production Date: 2003-2004
Distributor: WHRO 5200 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk VA 23508 757-889-9400
Availability: CMSD-TV; Duplication
WVIZ/PBS Broadcast:
Internet Site(s): http://www.teachingnow.org
Teacher Guide: Materials available on website.

CLOSED CAPTIONED: YES
Available for duplication on VHS or DVD to Ohio educators only for $60. Out of state orders should go directly to the distributor.

Teaching NOW! Looks at the relationship between education and technology. The series explores the issues, ideas, and strategies of technology integration by presenting K-12 and postsecondary case studies from across the nation.

101. Handhelds in Omaha
Nebraska Teacher of the Year Tony Vincent and his students use palms in every curriculum area, almost like having a laptop for every student.

102. Priority: Technology & Inclusion
Part one of a two-part feature on Schaumburg School District #54 in Illinois where state test scores have increased through the use of technology and inclusion.

103. Digital Text
Part two shows how Schaumburg digitized their middle school social studies text, thereby enabling teachers to manipulate the material to meet individual students' reading levels.

104. A College for Special Need Students
Visit Landmark College in Putney, Vermont to see how assistive technologies help struggling college students be academically successful.

105. Microsoft's Backyard
Features one of the top 10 Microsoft Schools in the nation, exploring their online report cards and class server system. See how long range planning led to infrastructure success, professional development for teachers, and community support.

106. Virtual Chem Lab
A virtual chemistry lab at Brigham Young University is changing the way chemistry is taught at the university and at local high schools.

107. Electronic Portfolios
Visit Purdue University and the University of Washington to see their electronic portfolio systems for education majors.

108. IUP and Deaf Education
Visit Indiana University of Pennsylvania where they are preparing teachers to work with students who are deaf and hard of hearing. The pre-service teachers use technology for classroom observation, parent education and portfolios.

109. Technology in Deaf Education (29:18)
At DePaul Institute the focus is on oral education. Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPDS) uses American Sign Language to communicate. Technology is used exclusively at both schools. We see common software such as PowerPoint, web browsers, Smart Boards and wireless laptops, as well as software and technologies designed specifically for the hard of hearing. At WPSD we get a chance to see students in action as they create their newscast for the school.

110. English Language Learners (29:49)
At Central Elementary in southern California, Socorro Sanchez uses digital cameras and Kid Pix to help her first grade students have a meaningful lesson on sequencing following their Transportation Field Trip. At Potter Junior High, several classrooms use grant funds to infuse technology into their language arts curriculum.

111. Florida Virtual School, Part 1: Developing an Online School (28:52)
See how this initiative has grown from a small grant serving 200 students to a major statewide service serving tens of thousands of Florida students as well as many other students throughout the U.S.

112. Florida Virtual School, Part 2: Building Relationships (29:44)
Go into the homes of students and teachers to see this school in action. The Tanish, the Major and the Williams families open their doors and give their perspectives on this way of teaching and learning.