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Professional Development
Digital and Social Media in Education
Grade Range: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
 Student safety has been the rational behind a great number of laws restricting teachers' and students' interactions through social networks. The laws also call into question what sort of educational value social tools have. But there are a great number of arguments for why social media should be used in education--the most compelling being that since its inception, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. have been sites that students want to use. Check out this article from Iowa Public Television that offers several resources for teachers who are new to or are avid users of social media.
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Video
Independent Lens: Bison in America
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
The bison is an enduring symbol of America, and yet it stands on the brink of collapse. Cattle ranching, urban sprawl, and sport hunting has squeezed the beast from the Great Plains it once dominated. Use this video clip to introduce your students to conservation efforts, Native American history, and symbolism.
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Education Issues
Minority Students Face Harsher Discipline
Grade Range: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Black and Hispanic students are more likely to be suspended than white students, according to a report released Tuesday by the Education Department's Office of Civil Rights. Learn more about this issue through PBS NewsHour.
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Register today for these ICN sessions, at no charge to you or your school, to network your students with other learners throughout the state.
Can't make it to any of these sessions? Take a look at IPTV's ICN events calendar to schedule your next opportunity.
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Interactive  Become an Expert Appraiser at School
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
With this Interactive from Antiques Roadshow, your students are put in the hot seat playing the role of an appraiser. Watch a clip from the program, learn historical facts, and come to an informed decision through investigation. Guess the value of paintings, toys, memorabilia, and more.
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Video
Off Book:Trace the History of Animated GIFs
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
GIFs are one of the oldest image formats used on the web. Throughout their history, they have served a huge variety of purposes, from functional to entertainment. Now, 25 years after the first GIF was created, they are experiencing an explosion of interest and innovation that is pushing them into the terrain of art. In this episode of Off Book, chart the history of GIFs and explore the hotbed of creativity happening.
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