October 1, 2022 | Issue 68

Find Montana PBS at the MFPE Educator Conference in Helena!


If you are heading to Helena for the MFPE Educator conference October 20-21 look for Montana PBS in the exhibition hall and in the program schedule! Visit our table to learn about new digital resources and programs from our team. Enter to win a Kindle for sharing your feedback about our projects! Attend sessions presented by PBS Digital Innovator Andria Rogers, PBS Early Learning Champion Traci Piltz and Montana PBS Director of Education Nikki Vradenburg. Scroll down to learn more!

Montana PBS Breakout Sessions at MFPE

Coding with Littles Using PBS KIDS Scratch JR by Traci Piltz


In this session we'll explore the apps Scratch Jr and PBS KIDS Scratch Jr to teach coding and storytelling in early learning classrooms. Participants will receive a basic introduction to computer science and demo of these apps, then time to play, explore and create during the workshop.

Mystery Meetings, 5 Clue Challenge and More!  With Andria Rogers and Nikki Vradenburg


A major advantage of using digital tools in the classroom is all the people and places students can explore without leaving the classroom. Come learn about tools and activities for students to learn about the world outside of school including mystery meetings, 5 Clue Challenges and Green Screen video production.

Digital Storytelling with Finding Your Roots by Nikki Vradenburg


Get hands-on training using curriculum and tools from the popular PBS program, Finding Your Roots. Learn to implement digital storytelling with students using clips and lessons from the show. Bring a laptop or Chromebook to get the most out of this session and come ready to be inspired!

Power UP with PBS by Nikki Vradenburg


What if there were just one website you could use for all of your lesson planning that holds a variety of resources, tools AND is easy to use? Sound too good to be true? Think again! The PBS Learning Media site is a powerful FREE tool for teachers who are interested in using video, online games, primary sources and self-paced digital lessons with their students. If you are a teacher in a K-12 classroom, a librarian, a technology specialist or an administrator there is something for you on PBS Learning Media. The real power comes when PBS Learning Media is paired with your favorite digital assessment and presentation tools to create engaging and fun activities for students of all ages and abilities. Bring your favorite device and come ready to launch the power of PBS in your classroom!

Learn at Home, Too!

Learn at Home, Too with Montana PBS

Montana PBS continues its commitment to make resources available to every Pre-K through 12th grade student and teacher who needs educational resources for learning at home, whether it’s for a few days, or throughout the academic year. Enjoy award-winning children’s programming every weekday morning and afternoon for children ages 3-8, plus selected programs broadcast from 12noon to 2pm for kids ages 9 and older. The resources below are aligned to some of the programming scheduled for August. Use these resources to support students learning at home this fall. Visit our website to learn how to get the most out of Montana PBS Learn at Home, Too!

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