INDIANAPOLIS — With schools across Indiana closed in response to the COVID-19 virus, IPBS member television stations and the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) have partnered to offer at-home learning experiences for students in grades K-12 that align with Indiana curriculum standards.
The eight IPBS television stations have published programming schedules and corresponding curriculum resource materials focusing on math, science, social studies, literacy, and other subjects. The curriculum resources from PBS LearningMedia are a free online service of thousands of educational tools. Television program schedules have been augmented with information about grade-level appropriateness, subject area focus, and learning objectives. Programming schedules may be found by visiting the DOE Web site at www.doe.in.gov/elearning/2020-covid-19-remote-learning or by going to the Web site of the Indianapolis PBS station, WFYI at wfyi.org or www.pbslearningmedia.org.
The PBS LearningMedia resources were developed with the input of educators. They are aligned with Indiana curriculum standards. The resources include grab-and-go activities, lesson plans, interactive lessons, and media that illustrate specific topics or themes and support materials across subjects.
With offerings such as the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel, the WORLD Channel, and programs such as “NOVA” and “Into the Outdoors,” IPBS member stations are committed to ensuring that their educational programming and resources are widely accessible to students in Indiana.