PBS LearningMedia sees more than one million unique users visit it each month during the school year to access high-quality, classroom-ready resources — including videos, images, lesson plans, articles, primary sources and more. PBS LearningMedia offers access to trusted content to supplement their curriculum for any grade level. The platform offers a wide array of resources from the many genres that PBS39 is known for \u2013 from science programs and documentaries, to news and public affairs, history and the arts \u2014 and contextualizes them so that they are easy for teachers to implement. These materials also include content from PBS KIDS series that teach important foundational early learning skills, including literacy, STEM, social-emotional development and social studies.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201c<\/span>At PBS39, we know that educators are among the most influential figures in children\u2019s lives and that they know their students best<\/span>,\u201d said Tim Fallon, CEO, PBS39. \u201cWith the redesign of the PBS LearningMedia, we looked to Lehigh Valley teachers\u2019 needs to create an easy-to-use, intuitive site that offers them the tools and flexibility to create high quality<\/span> learning experiences for their students through enriching media that sparks curiosity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Since launching in 2011, PBS LearningMedia, has evolved to meet the growing needs of teachers and students across the country, and with this latest redesign, it is more accessible and easier to use than ever before. Last year, PBS LearningMedia integrated with platforms such as Google Classroom, Clever and Remind, making the site compatible with the tools teachers use most. These integrations ensure resources are easily accessible and make the user experience seamless. Educators who create an account on the site are able to unlock all features, including a complete teacher dashboard, rostering and assignment functionality, and access to all interactive lessons.<\/span><\/p>\n Educators can explore the new design and thousands of high-quality public media resources at <\/span>pbslearningmedia.org<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n About PBS39<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n PBS39 is a community-owned public television station licensed to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, Pa., serving eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. PBS39 is owned and operated by the Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation. PBS39 acts as the catalyst to promote civic engagement, and to fulfill the regional needs of the Greater Lehigh Valley through its dynamic communication platforms and resources. PBS39 \u201cReporter Corps\u201d journalists are now embedded in the ten counties that make up the Greater Lehigh Valley, including Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, Montgomery, Berks, Schuylkill, Carbon, and Monroe in Pennsylvania, plus Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. The \u201cReporter Corps\u201d is currently creating community-focused content for the PBS39 digital platform. The new nightly, televised newscast will launch September 17. For more information, visit <\/span>wlvt.org<\/span><\/a><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nNicole Harrell
\nPublic Relations\/Promotions Manager, PBS39<\/p>\n
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