The document summarizes resources available through Cable in the Classroom, which is the cable industry's education foundation. It provides magazines, websites for teachers and parents, media literacy resources, educational television programming and web resources from cable networks, and awards that recognize innovative uses of cable resources in education. The presentation introduces these materials and suggests ways teachers can utilize cable content and technology to enhance learning.

1. Cable in the Classroom: A Resource for All Teachers Presented by Instructional Technology Services of Central Ohio , Inc . (ITSCO) www.itsco.org For The Ohio Cable Foundation for Education and Technology (OCFET) www.octa.org/

2. Who we are OCTA – Ohio Cable Telecommunications Association Created OCFET to : Educate the public about cable television programming and technology in education Help Ohio cable operators with bringing these resources to schools Provide support for many education initiatives www.octa.org

3. Education Initiatives: The National Cable in the Classroom Foundation; (the main emphasis of this presentation) Industry Media Literacy and Family Viewing initiatives; Video series Our Ohio: Profiles in Government . (A video series available free to educators.)

4. Who we are continued ITSCO – Instructional Technology Services of Central Ohio, Inc. Serve 18 counties in central , north central, and south central Ohio Assist teachers with technology integration www.itsco.org

5. Goal of this session: Look at the resources that Cable in The Classroom offers to teachers and parents.

6. What is Cable in the Classroom? “ Cable in the Classroom (CIC) is the U.S. cable industry’s education foundation.” “ Our mission is to foster the use of cable content and technology to expand and enhance learning for children and youth nationwide.” www.ciconline.org

7. Cable in the Classroom Magazine Monthly guide to cable’s educational resources PDF documents Monthly recording highlights calendar Daily picks of commercial-free, educational programs on cable Program listings by subject areas http://www.ciconline.org/cicmagazine-Feb07

8. Threshold Magazine “ Threshold is a forward-looking quarterly journal for district, state, and national education leaders.” Experts talking about education and technology http:// www.ciconline.org /threshold

9. Media Literacy What does it mean to be media literate? “ How media smart are you? How about your children or students? Sometimes called media literacy or information literacy, it’s a key 21st Century skill because it provides a framework and method to think critically about the media you consume and create. Being media smart also means you know how to use television, the Internet and other technologies safely, productively and ethically.”

10. Media Literacy Continued Get Media Smart www.ciconline.org /media-smart Resources about media literacy Media-Smart Teachers Media-Smart Parents Media Literacy 101 – “A ten-part online primer for parents and teachers covering the key concepts of media literacy.”

11. High Speed Learning Content available to schools that have broadband Online video Project Cam Shakespeare eLECTIONS Windward www.ciconline.org

12. Teachers Tab Cable’s Educational Television Programming and Web Resources www.ciconline.org/teachers 1. Browse by subject area 2. Download monthly calendar of programming highlights 3. Teaching with multimedia resources mini-primer

13. Teachers Tab continued eNewsletter Alerts on the Latest Educational Resources delivered to Your Desktop. CIC Podcasts Audio files that feature CIC presentations and interviews.

14. Parent Tab Parent Tips www.ciconline.org/parenttips

15. Search www.ciconline.org/home Search CIConline Search Cable in the Classroom website Example – media literacy Search TV Listings Search Cable TV and Web Listings Search by keyword or cable network

16. Cable Networks www.ciconline.org/networks Discovery School On TV Assignment Discovery – middle and high school When does it air? Copyright information TLC Elementary School When does it air? Copyright information Lesson Plans Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators Homework Helpers

17. Cable Networks www.ciconline.org/networks History Channel Classroom Calendar Tips Copyright information Classroom Materials Study Guides

18. Cable Networks www.ciconline.org/networks CNN Student News Receive via podcast Newsletter – daily updates

19. Cable Networks www.ciconline.org/networks The Weather Channel Register For Teachers Lesson Plans View Materials By Resources Homework Help For Students Weather Activities Resources

20. Cable Networks www.ciconline.org/networks Arts and Entertainment Teaching Materials The Idea Book Biography Classroom Tips Email sign-Up Media Literacy

21. Cable Networks http://everydayexplorer.com National Geographic TV schedule Teachers & Parents Tip of the Week Everyday explorer videos Be an explorer Explorer scrapbook

22. Cable’s Leaders in Learning Awards Award Categories Cable Partnership Pushing the Envelope Media Literacy Policy Maker General Excellence Criteria

23. Network Awards Time Warner 2007 Crystal Apple Award “ Recognize outstanding teachers who develop creative learning experiences using cable television resources such as programming or Internet technology.” Prizes Criteria Deadline 2007 Champion Principal Award http://www.timewarnercable.com/corporate/aboutus/natlteachersawards.html

24. Trivia Name 1 featured network. Name 1 publication mentioned. Name 1 way you can envision using cable resources in your classroom. What was the most valuable aspect of this presentation to you?

25. Contact: Maryann Kafer [email_address] 614-461-4014