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Television captivates children. Through music, movement, vibrant colors, fun characters, and stories, public television’s children's programs are made to seize the attention of young children. Use this magic to ignite a child’s love of learning.

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Appropriate Television Viewing

All TV teaches something. Therefore, it is important to ask: “What do you want your child to learn?” PBS programs are designed to teach social, emotional, and cognitive skills. They are grounded in child growth and development. Each show has a curriculum, a list of things to learn. PBS offers entertaining television programs that teach!!

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TV is a tool - what children get from it depends on how well it is designed and how well children are guided to use it. To get the most from your TV viewing, you can extend the learning with books and activities. Remember, the learning doesn't have to stop after you turn the TV off or close a book.

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Keynote Address

Dr. Punya Mishra

Dr. Punya Mishra is associate professor of Educational Technology at Michigan State University. He has worked extensively in the area of technology integration in teacher education and teacher professional development both in face-to-face and online settings.

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Keynote Address

The Innovation Imperative

Aneesh Chopra was Virginia’s fourth Secretary of Technology serving Governor Tim Kaine. In this capacity, he lead the Commonwealth’s strategy to effectively leverage technology in government reform, promotes Virginia’s innovation agenda, and fosters technology related economic development with a special emphasis on entrepreneurship.

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Literacy and Learning in the 21st Century

David Warlick, of The Landmark Project, presented this keynote address at the 2008 EdTech Conference on the need to redefine literacy and learning in the 21st century.

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