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

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.