Program Schedule | Interconnect News | Programming Changes
Interconnect Selects (WPT programming highlights) | Updates & Changes
In this April 2008 issue:
Media Copyright | ECB Booth/conferences | teachers' domain | TAC - Member Interview
Final Forte | Earth Day Resources | Congratulations | DTV Explained | News Archive
Everything a Teacher Should Know About Media Copyright
The topic of copyright
is detailed but very important, especially for educators who rely on all forms of media to teach and inform their students. At the Educational Communications Board (ECB), we know that teachers in the state of Wisconsin work very hard to select appropriate content to support their curriculum, from the series listed in the annual Parade of Programs to programs that air in the evenings on all Wisconsin Public Television stations.
Like all other forms of media, broadcast media is copyrighted. While this may seem complicated, it’s really just a matter of understanding the rules and knowing the basics. We want you to feel comfortable viewing and copying the programs you need to do your job. Here is a breakdown of copyright guidelines for series in the Parade of Programs and for evening programs aired on Wisconsin Public Television (this includes those programs listed in the monthly calendar).
Series in Parade of Programs
All of the instructional television series in the Parade of Programs may be recorded for use in
the classroom. School-year Programs whose taping rights say school-year can be recorded and viewed repeatedly, but only during the school year (September through June). Recordings may be retained and viewed in subsequent school years only if the ECB includes that program in future schedules.Tapes or digital files must be erased, deleted or destroyed by June 30 of the year the series is dropped.
Extended-use
Programs whose taping rights say extended-use may be recorded and viewed repeatedly during the full calendar year. Recordings of these programs may be kept after the program has been dropped from the broadcast schedule.You may retain a recording of an extended-use program
for the life of the tape.
Non-Instructional Television Programs
PBS has obtained expanded off-air rights for most of its prime-time programming and extended these rights to PreK-12 educators. Find out what these programs are at www.pbs.org/teachers.
For all other programs taped off the air, follow the Federal Fair Use rule:
When taping rights for a TV program recorded off the air are unknown, Federal Fair Use Guidelines specify that students may view the program no more than twice within 10 days after the program is broadcast. After the 10 days, teachers may view the tape for evaluation purposes only. The tape must be erased 45 days after the recording date.
For more information on copyright, visit www.pbs.org/teachers.
Visit the ECB Booth to learn about great resources for your classroom
Learn about Into the Book—democracy it is!—teachers' domain—Datacasting
at the floowing conferences:
April 6-8, 2008—WEMTA
(Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association Conference)
Where: Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel, Milwaukee
Presenting: Into the Book, teachers' domain and a workshop on datacasting to your district.
April 17-18, 2008—Title I
Where: Kalahari resort convention center, Wisconsin Dells
Presenting: Into the Book
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teachers' domain — It's International Polar Year!
Visit the new Polar Sciences Special Collection. Featuring 20 resources about the Arctic and Antarctic. Supporting resources available from existing collections with complete lesson plans and student activities. To register or login to teachers' domin click here.
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Librarian Serves as Teacher Advisory Committee (TAC) Member
Richard Block,
High School Librarian,
Shawano School District,
Middle/High School
What do you do as a TAC member?
I collaborate with the team and discuss the new proposed programs. We work to reach consensus and recommend the programs we like based on a point system we use to evaluate them. I do know that Wisconsin is one of the few states in which teachers at the local level are still able to participate in the selection of new educational television programming.What are the rewards of selecting programming?
The biggest reward is that we as teachers at the local level have input in selecting new educational television programming for the future. Teacher input through voting is essential. It is nice to be valued by the ECB. Would you recommend that teachers become involved in the TAC?
Yes. It feels good to know that you have had a part in this selection process. It is also nice that everybody that comes to the TAC meeting has a voice and can support those programs they want to see adopted. In all the years I have been going we have never had a hard time reaching consensus in which programs to select and in scoring them.
What have you enjoyed most about being a member of the TAC?
Because I have been a part of the team for so long, it’s rewarding to be able to meet with people in the region that I only get to see once a year. We get to share how things are going in our districts, how our families are doing, and I have always thought that we have been able to reach consensus easily. I have always looked forward to going to the TAC each year and being a part of the selection process. I am thankful that the NEWIST region appreciates my valued opinion in helping to select new programs and has continued to ask me to take part for all of these years.
What does the TAC do for educators?
It gives us a voice on the grassroots level in the selection of new educational programming for the future. I am sure teachers in other states would like to have the kind of voice in the process.
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Wisconsin Young Artists Compete: The Final Forte
Airing on: Wisconsin Public Television
When: Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm and Monday, April 7, at 9:00 pm
Attend WPT's taping at Overature Hall, airing live on Wisconsin Public Radio on the NPR News and Classical Network.
When: Wednesday, April 2, at 7:00 pm.
Earth Day
April 22, 2008
Celebrate Earth Day in the classroom with fresh idea's and free resources!
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
OBSERVANCE DAYS - SURF REPORT
AMERICA'S SPECIAL DAYS
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Congratulations to the ECB!
The Instructional TV series, democracy it is!, has garnered two
additional awards for excellence in 2007!
The AVA Platinum Award has been awarded to democracy it is!—“Activism and
Social Justice” by the Asssociation of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The international Ava Awards recognizes outstanding work by creative
profes-sionals involved in the concept, writing, direction, shooting, and editing
of audio-visual materials and programs. Ava Awards is administered and judged
by AMCP. The international organization rewards outstanding achievement and
service to the profession.
The National Educational Telecommuni-cations Association (NETA) has awarded democracy it is! Best Instructional Series in the Instructional Media Category. NETA is a membership organization serving public television stations. NETA annually recognizes the best in program production, promotion, outreach,
and instructional media.
Digital TV Explained
Making the Switch to Digital TV—Will your School be Ready? (PDF Download)
On February 18, 2009, all television broadcast in the United States will become digital.
The benefits of this transition will bring improved sound and picture quality, and ultimately a more efficient use of broadcast ‘space.’
For you and your school district, this means better quality, more choices, and more control over your television. Go to www.dtv.gov and www.dtvtransition.org for more information on this transition.
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