The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) is collaborating with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to provide in-home learning opportunities for students. The goal is to bring parents, students and teachers together with content and curriculum to meet educational needs, while schools are closed due to coronavirus.
In-home learning began on Monday, March 30, as OETA adjusted its daytime schedule to provide curriculum-based programming for students over the air on its broadcast channel, OETA WORLD. Programs include Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) favorites like NOVA, Nature, American Experience as well as PBS KIDS programming. Each episode or series directly correlates to lessons and resources made available through PBS LearningMedia which have been designed to meet federal and state standards for grades Pre-K through 12th. Programming changes are in effect Monday through Friday from 6 am until 6 pm which will last until the end of the school year.
PBS LearningMedia is a free, digital curriculum service that builds on the strength of public media and is designed to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Resources are aligned to national and state standards and include videos and interactives, as well as audio, documents, and in-depth lesson plans. You can browse by standards, grade level, and subject area. It is free for students, teachers, and parents, however personal accounts are required. Most activities and/or lessons are available in Spanish and several other languages.
The following are some of the in-home learning opportunities according to grade level:
PBS KIDS On Air – OETA’s 24/7 PBS KIDS channel is available over the air via digital antenna. Features programs like Daniel Tiger Neighborhood, Clifford the Big Red Dog and Molly of Denali. Videos are also available at PBSKIDS.org or through the PBS KIDS app.
PBS KIDS Newsletter - Sign up for PBS KIDS newsletter for daily activities and tips you can use to help kids play and learn at home.
PBS KIDS Apps - Apple and Android app stores offer a variety of apps from many of your child’s favorite programs.
PBS LearningMedia - Grade specific videos, interactive lessons, lesson plans and printables.
On Air - Early elementary educational programming will air Monday-Friday from 6-8 am on OETA WORLD.
PBS LearningMedia - Grade specific videos, interactive lessons, lesson plans and printables.
On Air - Early elementary educational programming will air Monday-Friday from 8 am - 2 pm on OETA WORLD.
PBS LearningMedia - Grade specific videos, interactive lessons, lesson plans and printables.
On Air - Middle school educational programming will air Monday-Friday from 8 am-2 pm on OETA WORLD.
PBS LearningMedia - Grade specific videos, interactive lessons, lesson plans and printables.
On Air - High school educational programming will air Monday-Friday from 2-6 pm on OETA WORLD.
PBS LearningMedia - Grade specific videos, interactive lessons, lesson plans and printables.
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