Distance Learning
As an Educational Technology Agency, WVIZ/PBS provides quality distance learning services to schools in Northeast Ohio and across the state. This service coordinates the new IP technology in interactive distance learning applications. Through its Distance Learning Department, WVIZ/PBS has attempted to provide the best distance learning programs for students and the best possible technical and professional development opportunities for teachers.
WVIZ/PBS & NOTA Career Exploration Series
The Career Exploration Series feature presenters from a variety of careers who will discuss the nature of their occupation, education background, training and qualifications, job outlook, average earnings, advancement potential, related occupations, and sources of additional information. Remote site students will have the opportunity to interact live with our guests or send their questions via email.
Entrepreneurial Learning Series
No current Entrepreneurial Learning Series are scheduled.
WVIZ/PBS & Playhouse Square Backstage With... Series
The BackStage With Series provides students an opportunity to interact with many of the talents who are appearing in the various Playhouse Square venues. Guest talents will talk about their experiences in the theater and on stage. Remote site students will have the opportunity to interact live with actors, directors, musicians, dancers, choreographers, etc.
WVIZ/PBS Careers in the Performing Arts Series
ideastream, in partnership with Playhouse Square, presents a unique and exciting series of career programs that features the professionals from Broadway shows, plays, musicals, opera, ballet and contemporary performing arts.
WVIZ/PBS Town Hall Speaker Series
As an extension of the public Town Hall series, presented by Cleveland State University, prominent public figures speak to student audiences throughout Ohio. These programs originate from the Idea Center® at PlayhouseSquare, Cleveland, and are transmitted to schools using interactive video distance learning technology.
Great Lakes Science Center Series
No current Great Lakes Science Center Series are scheduled.
Speaking With Intelligence Series
No current Speaking With Intelligence Series are scheduled.
WVIZ/PBS Special Distance Learning Presentation
WVIZ/PBS ideastream has developed a number of partnerships throughout northeast Ohio. As a result of these collaborative efforts “special” programming becomes available to share with students across the state. Through the use of WVIZ distance learning technology, students can participate and interact live in a variety of “themed” programs. Examples of special programming have included: Model UN, Black History Month, Junior Achievement, Smart and Sober, Diversity, Sounds of Ideas, Cultural Exchange, Roots of American Music, etc.
