FREE Grades 7-12: Careers in the Nursing Profession

It’s no secret that there is a nursing shortage in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than one million nurses will be needed by 2016. Employment of registered nurse (RNs) alone is expected to grow 23%. That’s a lot of opportunity for those with the right nursing training.

The nursing profession promises a fulfilling and enriching experience for anyone looking to make a positive impact on countless number of lives. Join us as our guests discuss their educational background, required training, skills and day-to-day responsibilities.

Presenters:

Nurses from Cleveland’s Leading Trauma Center “Metro Hospital”

Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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

Transmission Modes: NOTA and eTech/Ohio 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 January 6th.

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.

FREE Grades 7-12: More Bang for your Buck

Program: "More Bang for Your Buck”

(FDIC Money Smart for Young Adults)

Join us for this special presentation by KeyBank personnel that will help your students understand banking and budgeting. Questions and issues to be discussed will include: What Do Banks Do? Choosing a Bank? How Do I Open a Bank Account? What is a Budget? Why Should I Budget? Setting your Financial Goals.

Presenters:

Beverly Davis Financial Education Manager, KeyBank

Marlon Moore Financial Education, KeyBank

Date: Thursday December 9, 2010

Time: Session #1 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.

Session #2 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Transmission Modes: NOTA and eTech/Ohio 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 December 6th.

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.

FREE Grades 7-12: Billy Elliott The Musical: Careers in the Performing Arts

Careers in the Performing Arts

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

Distance Learning Program

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Thrilling audiences worldwide and winning ten 2009 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Billy Elliot The Musical is a joyous celebration of one young boy’s journey to make his dreams come true. Called “the most inspiring show I’ve seen in years” by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a passion that takes him by surprise, and takes his whole family on an incredibly uplifting adventure.

Through a panel interview and Q&A session, your students will gain an understanding of the skills and competencies related to specific career fields in the performing arts directly from Broadway professionals. Teachers benefit from bringing professionals right into the classroom through the technology of distance learning! Our new Teacher’s Guide connects the experience to the classroom curriculum.

Join us on December 7 and introduce your students to a variety of careers and company members from the award-winning show BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

Panel: Cast and crew members from the touring production

Careers in the Performing Arts enriches your students’ classroom experience and is a joint educational initiative of PlayhouseSquare and WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream.

Transmission Modes:

NOTA, State IP Network

To Register:

Contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or email john.ramicone@ideastream.org by December 1st.

A program fee of $75 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA or NORTH2 member districts. Please process a purchase order to WVIZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 or fax to 216-916-6361.

FREE to NORT2H Grades 7-12: Careers in Law Enforcement

A police officer's duties and responsibilities can vary from day to day. These duties and responsibilities can often range from highly dangerous and highly physical work to paper work or desk tasks. Whatever the assignment may be, police officers are expected to carry out the commands of their supervisors and to enforce the law ethically in the area under their jurisdiction.

Join us on December 2 when members of the Berea City Police Department share the education and training necessary to enter careers in law enforcement and discuss real-life experiences encountered on the job. Participating students will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with Detective Charles Gute and Officer Aaron Krouse.

Presenters:

Detective Charles Gute Berea Police Department

Officer Aaron Krouse Berea Police Department

Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010

Time: Session #1 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Session #2 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Transmission Modes: NOTA and eTech/Ohio 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 29th.

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 Oncology Nursing

Content Provider		SOITA Learning Technologies
Contact Information		Bob Stricker bob@soita.org 150 East Sixth Street Franklin, OH 45005 United States Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120 Fax: (937) 746-1029
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Maximum Number of Participants		There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students.
Minimum Number of Participants		1
Primary Disciplines		Career Education, Health/Physical Education
Program Description		Kimberly J. Smith is a registered nurse with a specialization in the field of oncology (cancer treatment). In addition she has served in the position of office manager for a doctor's office in Middletown. She will be sharing her unique experiences in this expanding field of medicine. Students will have the opportunity to interact with this medical professional.
Program Format		1. Connections for audio and video checks will begin at 12:45 EST. The session will commence at 1:00. 2. The SOITA facilitator will introduce the guest and the participating schools. 3. The guest will give a brief background of training, education, job possibilities, and job growth. 4. Each interactive site will be called upon to ask questions of the guest. 5. The guest will share video, PowerPoint, or artifacts that help clarify the specific career.
Objectives		- be introduced to a particular career and its job potential. - gain a better understanding of the training and education necessary for each particular career. - have opportunities to ask questions and interact with the guest. - engage in a discussion with the career specialist.
National Standards to which this program aligns		NATIONAL STANDARDS NT.K-12.4 TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSStudents use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. NT.K-12.5 TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES COMPETENCY IV: Understanding the relationship between educational achievement and career planning. COMPETENCY VI: Skills to locate, evaluate and interpret career information.
Program Length		50 minutes
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile. 12/2/2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 12:50 PM - 2:00 PM 11/26/2010
Date/Time Notes		Each program in the Let's Talk Careers series is offered once as an interactive video conference. Due to the availability of our guests, these programs cannot be repeated and may not be recorded. The cost of each program is $75 per site.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $75.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $67.50 What's this?
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee of $75 per program per site will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Schools are asked to conduct a test connection with SOITA in advance of the site's first scheduled videoconference with us. Sites connecting via ISDN should provide their own bridge and dial into SOITA. SOITA's IP address is 216.48.137.41.

Grades 6-12: VP of Merchandise Sales/Licensing

Content Provider		Pro Football Hall of Fame 2007-08, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Contact Information		Jerry Csaki jerry.csaki@profootballhof.com 2121 George Halas Dr. NW Canton, OH 44708 United States Phone: (330) 456-8207 ext. 148
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		based on 3 evaluation(s).
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Maximum Number of Participants		50
Minimum Number of Participants		10
Primary Disciplines		Career Education, Character Education, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Health/Physical Education, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Reading, Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines		Community Interests
Program Description		Come learn about the unique career of Steve Strawbridge, vice president of merchandise sales/licensing at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He will be our featured speaker on November 24 at 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon. Each session will last approximately 50-minutes with the majority of that time allowing students the ability to ask questions of the guest speaker. Strawbridge’s overall job responsibilities are two-part: (1) Overseeing all of the merchandising areas including the museum store (2) Working directly with the Hall of Famer’s in licensing contracts for marketing and merchandising opportunities such as autograph sessions and appearances. Strawbridge recently worked with Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice and the other 5 new class members autographed over 100 items for the Hall of Fame. You will also learn about Strawbridge’s education background and his thoughts on how your students can someday obtain a position like this. Each videoconference is limited to three sites and the cost is $50 per site. Interested schools will be selected on a first come basis. If your school is interested in one of the sessions being offered, please email the Hall of Fame’s Education Department at EducationalPrograms@ProFootballHOF.com. The program is designed for grades 6th-12th and is supplemented by a classroom activity which is aligned with national standards of education.
Program Format		5 minutes – Welcome 15 minutes – Opening Remarks by Steve Strawbridge, VP of Merchandise Sales/Licensing 30 minutes – Question and Answer with Students
Objectives		By participating in this session students will: -learn about a the job of the VP of Merchandise/Licensing at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. -learn what skills are necessary to obtain this career. -learn what education is needed to obtain this. -learn how to create a resume tailored to this career.
National Standards to which this program aligns		Family and Consumer Sciences: Career, Community, and Family Connections Analyze family, community, and work interrelationships; investigate career paths; examine family and consumer sciences careers; and apply career decision making and transitioning processes.
Program Length		50-Minutes for 6th-12th grade
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile. 11/24/2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM 11/23/2010 11/24/2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM 11/23/2010
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $50.00
Cancellation Policy		There is no charge to cancel or reschedule your videoconference more than 48 hours prior to your confirmed date and time. If you cancel your program within 48 hours of the confirmed date of the videoconference session, you will be charged for the full price. If you need to reschedule your session within 48 hours before the confirmed date of the program, you can do so one time free of charge. Rescheduling a confirmed program more than once will result in a $20 administrative fee for each rescheduled program. Inclement weather, technological problems on our end, and any other uncontrollable factors will be taken into account.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Connections speeds of 384K, 512K, or 768K