Education
Interactive Educational Media - NET produced multimedia projects, including the award-winning “Birds of Nebraska” CD for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and an online training program for UNL’s Custodial Services as well as two online courses for the Department of Labor for Career Readiness and Professional Development.
Community Engagement and Educational Outreach are the cornerstones of NET’s mission. Community engagement and outreach extends the impact of NET’s television and radio broadcasts by providing access to educational materials and collaborative activities. New projects and partnerships are helping us reach more people than ever across the state of Nebraska and beyond.
Teaching and Intern Programs - NET continued to supplement the academic preparation of 12 UNL students this year with practical work experience in audio, video and online production. Partners: UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
NET Virtual Learning Library blends content with memorable visual images that support classrooms with supplemental materials, including suggested lesson plans, learning objectives and ties to state standards. The online library will let Nebraska teachers and students tap into more than 100,000 digital resources comprised of audio, video and interactive components from PBS favorites such as NOVA, FRONTLINE, American Experience, Sid the Science Kid and local NET content.
Learning Services Highlights
Bartók's String Quartet No. 2, Op. 17, I -- Moderato
Enjoy this 10-minute music video by Nebraska's own internationally acclaimed Chiara String Quartet.
Nebraska Professional Practices dramatic videos
Created by NET, these videos present cautionary tales of how some educators have run afoul of Nebraska's high ethical and professional standards.
New Website to Complement Documentary
This new NET-created website provides images, videos, & guides to help immigrant children quilt their stories to connect with their new communities.
Stories of Champions highlights community leaders who are keeping students on the path to graduation. NET produced three stories on Nebraska Champions: Tom and Nancy Osborne, Nikki Siegel and TR Raimondo.
NET Shines Light on Homelessness
NET News and NET Learning Services offer a series of radio news reports, a TV panel discussion, and more.
A Conversation with Dr. Diane Ravitch
Dr. Ravitch, a leading public education advocate, chimes in on many educational issues.
Bird Education and Awareness for Kids
Created by NET Learning Services for NE Game & Parks
This website is packed full of videos, photos, games, teacher resources, and fascinating information about birds. Now mobile!
Featured
This eBook combines the PBS documentary "Standing Bear's Footsteps" with educational interactivity and a series of short essays.
Explore the history of American quilts. By NET Learning Services & the Int'l Quilt Study Center & Museum.
Follow this Sandhills woman's amazing journey. By the Int'l Quilt Study Center & Museum, NSHS, & NET Learning Services.
Practical and effective methods to help ensure that your artifacts, photographs, and documents will survive into the future.
This Game & Parks interactive course, for grades 5-8, contains scientifically accurate information about birds.
This NE Depts. of Labor and Education course is for NE high school students or anyone entering the work force.
