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Satellite Information

2008-2009 Better Kid Care Satellite Broadcasts



2008 - 2009 Workshops

Missed a show? Visit the Past Satellite Workshop page to view video online.

October 16, 2008

What Does "Time" Mean to Children?
K2C1  topic code 14 / CDA Competency 2 / PA Early Learning Standards Key Learning Area: Social Studies

What do children of different ages know and understand about time?  Why do children and adults struggle when it's time to clean up?  Learn ways to build on children's understanding of "yesterday," "today," and "tomorrow.

December 4, 2008

I want!  I want!!  I want!!!:  building good consumers
K2C1  topic code 13 / CDA Competency 2 / PA Early Learning Standards Key Learning Area: Social Studies
Advertising captures children. Take a close look at what advertising doesn't want you to know.  Learn the effects of marketing on children.

March 26, 2009

Art Appreciation 101 for Young Children
K2C1  topic code 19 / CDA Competency 2 / PA Early Learning Standards Key Learning Area:  Creative Arts
Believe it or not, even infants can begin to appreciate art.  Learn how to introduce and talk with children of all ages about art made by them and others.   Try creative ways to react to art.

May 14, 2009

Sparking Kids' Curiosity
K2C2  topic code 11 / CDA Competency 2 / PA Early Learning Standards Key Learning Area:  Approaches to Learning

What's so great about curiosity? How to help kids to grow curiosity.  Clever materials to spark children's creative thinking and learning.

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About participating . . .

Each workshop lasts two hours, including satellite broadcast time, discussion and group activities.

If you live in Pennsylvania, contact your local extension educator for information to attend a workshop in your area.

Outside Pennsylvania view Out-of-State Information link.

Each satellite broadcast can also be viewed online as either a Live Satellite Broadcast or choose Past Satellite Broadcast video links.

TEST PATTERN: 7:00 p.m. ET

BROADCAST: 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. ET

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2008 - 2009 Information for Trainers and Facilitators


Satellite Coordinates

The coordinates will be posted approximately one month prior to the Satellite at http://betterkidcare.psu.edu/page02e.html

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Subscribe to the Satellite Coordinates listserv and receive the current information through e-mail. New subscribers can join by sending mail to l-BKCSatInfo-subscribe-request@lists.psu.edu. No subject or message text is required. The system picks up the name and address from the e-mail headers.

For information on the structure and content of the satellites, please contact James E. Van Horn, Ph.D., CFLE, Director of the Better Kid Care Program and executive producer and host of the satellite programs (jev@psu.edu or 814-863-8646) or Ms. Lyn Horning, Assistant Director of the Better Kid Care Program and assistant producer of the satellite programs (lch5@psu.edu or 814-863-5568).

All satellites will be broadcast on both KU and C Band. Training materials are camera-ready-you may make as many copies as you need. Feature guests vary by topic. If you view the satellites without purchasing training materials, please notify us.

Viewers Outside Pennsylvania:
There is no charge to downlink the workshop. However, there is a nominal charge to trainers/facilitators who are outside the state of Pennsylvania for the workshop materials, handouts and a copy of the program. (To order materials, please use the Materials Order Form) For more information e-mail or call 814-863-0339.

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