Free Online Training Seminars Offered To Help Teachers Integrate Digital Media Into The Classroom

FISHERS, Ind., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Education and Comcast today announced the first in a series of webinars designed to help teachers incorporate technology into the classroom. The webinars follow the recent launch of Discovery Education On Demand By Comcast, a rich digital library filled with hundreds of videos, homework help tips and learning resources available On Demand and online designed to help parents and students reinforce the lessons taught in the classroom every day.

Led by expert trainers, the following webinars will be held next week, with additional in-person professional development sessions and online trainings for teachers to be announced shortly:

The New Permanent Record

Tuesday, December 1

7:00 - 8:00 PM EST

Register online at http://links.discoveryeducation.com/comcast-newpermrecord

Teachers used to threaten that if students didn't behave, it would go down on their permanent record. While there was no such record in the past, there is now. Students are leaving a trail of their online activities behind them that will last far longer than they ever might expect. This presentation delves into specific actions that students are engaging in now that have long term consequences for them and how educators can guide them to the right path. This webinar will be run by Steve Dembo, recognized as one of the top 50 educational bloggers by Social Media Explorer.

Reaching 21st Century Learners with 21st Century Teaching

Wednesday, December 2

7:00 - 8:00 PM EST

Register online at http://links.discoveryeducation.com/comcast-21stcenturylearners

Research shows today's students come wired with a different learning style. Technology and tools tied to curriculum can deliver instruction effectively and engagingly for these learners. See how mobile phones, media projects, Web 2.0 and more can turn 21st Century Learning on to the curriculum. This webinar will be run by Hall Davidson, who has keynoted major technology conferences and contributed articles to national education publications.

"Comcast is thrilled to partner with Discovery Education to help Indiana educators learn more about the role technology plays in today's high-tech classroom," said Scott Tenney, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Indianapolis Region. "We have many more great webinars and professional development seminars to come, and the first two sessions are an exciting kick off to the series."

Launched earlier this fall, Discovery Education On Demand By Comcast is a first-of-its-kind service providing instant access to digital educational tools to Indiana families and educators whenever it's convenient. The content is available at no additional cost to Comcast Digital Cable customers in the Get Local category of the On Demand menu and online at no cost for everyone at www.learningondemand.com/comcast.

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