Online Book Discussion Groups

General Information About The Online Book Discussion Groups
BooksWVIZ/PBS ideastream® has created Online Book Groups for professional development.  These book groups are entirely online and are between 3 -6 weeks in length.  The chosen book is chaptered out and pertinent discussion questions are posted to help you through the book.  These courses are facilitated and paced in week-long segments.

Topics include:

* Leadership
* Classroom Management
* Character Education
* Urban Education
* Social Studies
* Fine and Performing Arts

Upcoming Online Book Discussion Groups

“The Future of Life” Online Book Discussion Group
Course begins Wed., Jan. 27, 2010
Discuss with fellow teachers the implications of environmental change and how to positively impact it.

Achieving With Your Student Response System - Online course
Course begins Wed., Jan. 27, 2010
Participants will learn to implement the Turning Point Student Response System.

Digital Camera in the Classroom
Course begins Wed., Jan. 27, 2010
This online course guides you through integrating the digital camera into your lessons using fun Web 2.0 tools.

“Boys Adrift” Online Book Discussion Group
Course begins Wed., Jan. 27, 2010
Explore the recent epidemic of underachieving boys. Examine and discuss the scientific evidence.

“The Global Achievement Gap” Online Book Discussion Group
Course begins Wed., Jan. 27, 2010
Examine the underlying goals of our educational system and discuss the skills that students need.

“Cultural Literacy” Online Book Discussion Group
Course begins Wed., Jan. 27, 2010
This book reevaluates the concept of literacy within a cultural framework. What is essential knowledge to succeed?

“Odd Girl Out” Online Book Discussion Group
Course begins Wed., Jan. 27, 2010
A fascinating look at the alternative paths aggression can take in girls.