Please Note

In order to receive training hours in MiRegistry: participants must register under the WGVU event in MiRegistry and complete both portions of the course: self-paced learning and live sessions.

Participants must reside in WGVU's broadcast area (see map below).

The cost is always free.

Dates

September 2024

will be offered again in the future

Registration: Oct. 21-Nov. 6

Course (SPL portion): Nov. 6-20

Live, Virtual Discussion: Nov. 21

MiRegistry Event ID

#154610

#158032

Event Name

PBS KIDS Self-Paced Learning: Thinking and Making Media in PreK-2 Classrooms

PBS KIDS: Teaching Early Science with the Changing Seasons Collection (for PreK-K Teachers)

PBS KIDS SPL Portion

Discover new tools to inspire young minds!

WGVU offers PreK-2 teachers standards-based professional development opportunities in an accessible format to early childhood educators in ourbroadcast area. Enjoy a collaborative and flexible self-contained course environment with no additional books or software to buy.

This free special collection of flexible, self-paced learning was create to inspire PreK-2 educators and provide support for classrooms. Choose from a variety of learning topics designed to spark new ideas and expand your skill set for engaging children and families with educational media.

Learning Paths are a series of short modules (15-30 minutes) that are skills-based experiences and include a range of interactive formats. Complete all modules in a learning path, ranging from 3-5 hours to earn credit.

Why PBS KIDS Self-Paced Learning?

• Supports Michigan Early Learning Standards for Engineering and Technology.
• Free access anytime, anywhere, with a computer, tablet or smartphone.
• Fun, interactive content designed for quick, flexible learning.
• Unlimited access to learn on your own time and at your own pace.

Earn Training Hours on miregistry!

• Search Sponsor "WGVU Public Media" for event information.
• In MiRegistry, register and complete our monthly featured learning path.
• Earn an approved PBS certificate eligible for professional development hours and even SCECHs.

Explore the  Self-Paced Learning Catalog.

From Supporting Play with Media  and Technology to Early Engineering to Supporting Dual Language Learners, explore the courses PBS offers - let us know what you want the WGVU Education Team to offer on MiRegistry next!

“I know that kids really like these shows, so the lessons are something that are easily relatable for them.”

“I was really happy with the way these were set up; navigating through was easy and I learned a lot. It was neat to see how you can create different things for students to learn using media.”

“The material in the pathways was very beneficial. I liked that it was interactive and I could do it at my own pace, whether it was ten minutes when the kids were gone or when I was at home. I was able to work on things when I had time on my schedule.”

“This is different than other professional development I have done in the past. I liked that I had some things to bring directly back to the kids.”

“This was a really good experience. I enjoyed it and I would recommend it to others.”

WGVU offers PBS KIDS Self-Paced Learning Courses to educators in the following counties in our broadcast area:

 Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Joseph, and Van Buren.

Have questions? 

Reach out to our team of education professionals!

Email us: education@wgvu.org

Call us: 616-331-6666 or 1-800-442-2771