Annenberg Learner: Open Source Media and Tools to Enhance Teaching and Learning

Presenter(s)
Nancy Williams (Annenberg Learner, US)
Joanne Grason (Annenberg Learner, US)
Session Information
November 9, 2011 - 12:45pm
Track: 
Open Educational Resources
Areas of Special Interest: 
Innovative Blends; Practical Application
Institutional Level: 
Community Colleges
Audience Level: 
All
Session Type: 
Vendor Showcase
Location: 
Europe 7
Session Duration: 
35 Minutes
Concurrent Session: 
2
Abstract

Annenberg Learner brings over 25 years of educational experience creating high quality video and media for classroom, individual, and distance learning use. Our award winning Web site at learner.org has over 10 million visitors worldwide monthly where you can find coordinated Web sites, on-line experiments, and our 24/7 video-on-demand (VOD).

Extended Abstract

Advancing Excellent Teaching in American Schools Annenberg Learner uses media and telecommunications to advance excellent teaching in American schools. This mandate is carried out chiefly by the funding and broad distribution of educational video programs with coordinated Web and print materials for the professional development of K-12 teachers. It is part of The Annenberg Foundation and advances the Foundation's goal of encouraging the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge. Annenberg Learner's multimedia resources help teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assist them in improving their teaching methods. Many programs are also intended for students in the classroom and viewers at home. All Annenberg Learner videos exemplify excellent teaching. Our goal is to provide attendees with practical and useful media and tools to improve the educational experience for learners whether that environment be in the home, on campus, online, hybrid, or any combination of the aforementioned settings. Our coordinated Web sites for many courses enable faculty and students to incorporate our online textbooks, study and faculty guides, interactive activities and simulations, glossaries, and other related information that engages the student and creates a stimulating learning environment.

Final Presentation: 
Presenter 1 Email: 
nwilliams.learner@gmail.com