Grades 7-12: Careers in the Performing Arts: Wicked **FREE to NORT2H Members**

So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding musical in years.
When WICKED opened on Broadway, it worked its magic on critics and audiences alike. Winner of 26 major awards including a Grammy® and 3 Tony® Awards, today, WICKED is "Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times).
Panel: Members of the cast and crew

The panel members will discuss their respective career backgrounds, performing arts training and responsibilities with the touring production of WICKED.

Transmission Modes: NOTA and State IP Network

Interested schools should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or email john.ramicone@ideastream.org by December 3rd.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009
1:00 – 2:00 PM

Grades 7-12: Healthcare Information Technology **FREE to NORT2H Members**

"Healthcare Information Technology"

The three main components of Healthcare Information Technology are infrastructure, customer service and web technology. Our presenters will focus on the variety of jobs and skill levels available in the field and discuss the HR requirements needed to ensure a successful career in this employment area. The underlying message will incorporate the amount of opportunity and potential for advancement within the healthcare IT field.

Presenter:

Greg Kall, CPHIMS, System Vice President
Chief Information Officer

Maria Miller Human Resources
Summa Health System

Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Time: Session #1 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Session #2 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Transmission Modes: NOTA and State IP Networks

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by November 25th.

A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA or NORTH2 member districts. Please process a purchase order to WIVZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy or the p.o. number to 216-916-6361.

Grades 7-12: Careers in Television Journalism

TUESDAY, December 1, 2009 – “Careers in Television Journalism” with
Nashville TV/CBS-affiliate news anchors, Steve Hayslip and Amy Watson.

The production of television and the newer video programs offer challenging, exciting career opportunities for persons with a variety of talents, skills, and inclinations. Explore those opportunities with two experienced news anchors in this videoconference. Brainstorm with your students the things that go into a news program. Write the list on paper so that you can return to the list in later sessions after the videoconference.

Use these Journalist's Questions to get discussion started:
• Who appears on the news program?
• What is covered on the news program?
• Where are the programs taped?
• When are the segments in the program shown (in what order)?
• Why are the particular segments shown? Why were they chosen?
• How do all the parts of the news program fit together?
To post to this list, email your message to K12IVC@cilc.net.

REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm
Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone) Targeted Audience: students in grades 7-12

Grades 7-12: Careers in Law

TUESDAY, November 17, 2009 – “Careers in Law” with attorney, Gino Marchetti

>From Honest Abe to Perry Mason to high-profile defense attorneys on Court-TV, lawyers have been and continue to be American icons. But the American legal profession is much more complex than these stereotypes would suggest, having evolved into specialized fields with diverse opportunities for dedicated individuals.

Almost one million lawyers work to assure the principle of equal justice under law to the people of the United States. The field has grown swiftly in recent decades, with the number of lawyers up by more than 400% since the 1960s.

Join the Virtual School for this interactive videoconference session as we explore the legal profession. Careers in Law will prepare your students for what to expect and what to plan in order to succeed in the legal profession no matter which path they choose.

REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm
Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone) Targeted Audience: students in grades 7-12
Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation, and then 15-20 minute Q & A
Cost: $75 per site
Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu

Grades 7-12: Pharmacy Careers **Free to Members**

“Pharmacy — A Prescription for a Rewarding Career”
Why Pharmacy?
• A well-rounded career. Pharmacy is an exciting blend of science, health care, direct patient
• contact, computer technology, and business.
• A vital part of the health care system. Pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians play a vital role in improving patient care through the medicine and information they provide.
• Excellent earning potential. Pharmacy is one of the most financially rewarding careers.
• Outstanding opportunities. There is an unprecedented demand for pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians in a wide variety of occupational settings.
• A trusted profession. Pharmacists are consistently ranked as one of the most highly trusted professionals because of the care and service they provide.
Presenters:

A Pharmacist and a Pharmaceutical Technician from the
Veterans Administration Hospital, Brecksville, Ohio

Date: Friday, November 20, 2009

Time: Session #1 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Session #2 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Transmission Modes: NOTA and State IP Network

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by November 17th.

Grades 7-12: Careers in Law

TUESDAY, November 17, 2009 - "Careers in LAW" with Gino Marchetti
Targeted Audience: students in grades 7 – 12

Almost one million lawyers work to assure the principle of equal justice under law to the people of the United States. The field has grown swiftly in recent decades, with the number of lawyers up by more than 400% since the 1960s.

Being a lawyer requires a college degree and a degree from a law school. Law school takes three years of full-time study or four- or five-years of part-time study. Then, in almost all states, the graduate must pass a rigorous test, called the bar exam, to get a license to practice law.

Join Attorney, Gino Marchetti for this interactive videoconference session as we explore the legal profession. Careers in Law will prepare your students for what to expect and what to plan in order to succeed in the legal profession.

Time: 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)
Format: 45 minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation, and then 15- 20 minute Q & A
Cost: $75 per site
Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu
REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm