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2007 - 2008
Workshop Topics
Missed a show? Visit the Past Satellite Workshop page to view video online.
October 11, 2007
Problem Solving with Children
Professional Development Code K2C1 / Topic Code 21 / CDA 3
Hitting, grabbing, pushing, and biting: how do children learn to play nicely? Children can learn to solve their own problems, but they need adults to teach them how to do it.
December 13, 2007
Math for Every Age
Professional Development Code
K2C1 / Topic Code 17 / CDA 2
If you're able to add 1 + 1 and get 2, you can do math with children. Learn what young children understand about math at each age and simple math activities to do with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
March 13, 2008
Science for Young Thinkers
Professional Development Code K2C1/ Topic Code187 / CDA 2
You don't have to be a rocket scientist to help future scientists learn the basics. Find out how to make science activities really fun for children and adults.
May 15 , 2008
Improving Transition Times
Professional Development Code K2C2 / Topic Code 13 / CDA 1
Moving from place to place, activity to activity, is often filled with tears, screaming, and tantrums. Learn how you can smooth transitions to make them productive, fun times for children and stress free for adults.
Each workshop lasts two hours, including satellite broadcast time, discussion and group activities.
Do you have questions about specific satellite topics?
We're here to answer them. If your question is selected to be discussed during the broadcast, we will send you a gift certificate from Redleaf Press. Questions should be submitted two weeks prior to the satellite broadcast date by fax 814-865-7893 or e-mail.
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
2007 - 2008 Information for Trainers and Facilitators
Not in Pennsylvania
Marketing Material–with dates
Marketing Material–NO dates
The coordinates will be posted approximately one month prior to the Satellite at http://betterkidcare.psu.edu/page02e.html
OR
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.