Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) has a long­standing tradition as an educational leader across the state. Resources include locally produced content, broadcast programming, professional development, and digital education resources across all subject areas through our partnerships with Discovery Education and PBS LearningMedia. In this session, participants will walk away with assessment and instructional strategies utilizing digital resources that will engage students and improve learning outcomes in social studies education.Educators will not only learn how to use GPB’s free resources, but will also becme famiiar with our partner sites PBS Learning Media and Discovery Education.

GBP Educational Content

Participants will navigate and explore GPB’s Georgia Studies digital textbook, student and teacher editions, as well as its associated virtual field trips. Participants will also integrate the civics video series On the Campaign Trail, will utilize social media connections with GPB, and will look into instructional strategies for technology in the classroom.

PBS Learning Media/Discovery Education

Participants will investigate partner websites that include the aggregation of themed resources, will integrate that content through suggested instructional strategies, will build assignments and utilize assessments, and much more.

Target Audience

Social Studies Teachers and Instructional Coaches 

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Registration Policy
Registration for courses must be received prior to the registration deadline. Your registration status will remain pending until we have received approval from your system Professional Learning Coordinator and registration fee. The registration fee must be submitted immediately. 

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206 South Main Street
Tennille, GA 31089

Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy
Notification of cancellation for any course must be received prior to the registration deadline. Registration fees are refundable only if cancellation is received before the registration deadline. Withdrawals/Cancellations received after the registration deadline will not be accepted and fees will not be refundable.