KQED Curriculum Bank
Search or browse KQED Education Network's library of lesson plans, educator guides and student activities inspired by programming from KQED television, radio and interactive.
Trainings and Events
Find out about and sign up for trainings and events to enhance your professional practice.
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Post Secondary Education
KQED offers an array of trainings and resources for bringing the principles of media literacy into the curriculum for novice and veteran educators and instructors in adult schools, community colleges, and universities. We also have a core collection of materials for TESOL instructors.
Our offerings include:
Curriculum and Lesson Plans
- Immigration in Focus
- Media Literacy Lesson Plans
- Using Video with English Language Learners
- Civic Engagement Resources for Educators
KQED's collection of programs, special reports, and resources about California's complex immigration issues. Includes the "Immigrant Communities" Educator Resource Guide, specifically designed for ESOL learners.
Search the KQED Curriculum Bank for media literacy lesson plans and resources designed for English Language Learners.
Video can be an effective and powerful tool for learning English. Find tips here about how to effectively integrate video into your teaching.
Educators can find lesson plans, interactives, and other resources created for use by students and teachers.
Pre-Service Professional Development Workshops on Media Literacy
Invite KQED Education Network to guest lecture on media literacy in your education course! We offer collaborative workshops to introduce activities and strategies which enable educators to incorporate media analysis and production skills into the curriculum.
Sample Workshop: Integrating Media Literacy Concepts into the Curriculum
Learn the seven concepts of media literacy, and understand how students can become active media viewers and
learn to think critically about image and sound.
Customized Curriculum Development
We work with educators to integrate media literacy materials, approaches, and perspectives into educational programs.
Copyright and Media Education
Why is copyright an issue for educators? See our copyright page.
View the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Education for detailed guidance on the complex issues involved.
Learn more: MediaLiteracy@KQED.org, 800.723.3566