1. Our school does not receive AETN’s signal. What other resources can AETN provide?

There are several other resources available from AETN. These include:

• Instructional video series developed for classroom use. These series may be requested through AETN Learning Services or your educational cooperative. A listing is available at AETN’s online resource library at http://www.aetn.org/education/k12/search.shtml.
• Technology training institutes and in-service workshops. Visit http://www.aetn.org/education/workshop/index.shtml.
• Instructional resources for home schoolers.
• Print materials.
• Early childhood development and parenting resources.
• Online resources and links to information.
• College Telecourses. Visit http://www.aetn.org/education/highereducation/telecourse.shtml.
• Satellite-delivered programs and other distance learning options. Visit http://www.aetn.org/education/satelliteservices/satneti/.
• Lesson plans for PBS series. Visit http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/.
• Materials to involve parents in the educational process. Visit the parent outreach page.

2. I am a new library media specialist and I’m not familiar with AETN. How can I get started using AETN?

The most comprehensive approach is to attend one of the Library Media Specialist workshops offered by AETN. Information about upcoming workshops is available at http://www.aetn.org/education/workshop/index.shtml.

If there is something specific you want or if you have a general idea of what might be helpful, contact education@aetn.com. For a general overview, you may take a look at the AETN Learning Services Web site located at http://www.aetn.org/education/index.shtml.

3. My son is having trouble with a subject in school. Does AETN have anything I can use to help him?

Video Tutor Series are instructional video series that help parents and educators teach basic skills in math, science and language arts.

In addition, PBS children’s programs teach many essential educational skills. For information about the series that teach these skills, visit new AETN Children’s site.

PBS offers a variety of resources at its Teacher Source (http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/), PBS Parents (http://www.aetn.org/education/index.shtml) and PBS Kids (http://pbskids.org/).

4. I’m a home schooling parent. Am I allowed to use AETN’s resources to teach my child at home?

You may use many of the resources offered by AETN. For specific information, contact education@aetn.org.

5. I work with young mothers who need help learning to parent and to deal with the stress of parenting. Do you have anything I can use to help them?

Two parenting series are particularly useful and provide information that is clear and concise. Right From Birth (http://www.aetn.org/education/RFB/index.shtml) and Guiding Children Successfully (http://www.aetn.org/gcs/) answer parent’s questions and provide helpful information about parenting issues.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Parenting Magazine (http://www.archildrens.org/parenting.html) also has valuable advice.

6. One of the teachers at our school attended the technology workshop this summer. I think the lesson plan they did is supposed to be available online. How can I access it? Also, how can I attend in the future?

The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) will review lesson plans developed during the Arkansas Technology Institute (ATI) prior to being posted on the Web. For information about the lesson plans, ATI and upcoming institutes, visit http://www.aetn.org/education/workshop/index.shtml.

7. My daughter is doing a project about the solar system. I’m sure you have some resources, but I’m not sure the best way to get to them. Where should I start?

Visit PBS Teacher Source (http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/) and enter the phrase solar system in the search box in the upper right side of the page. You may also do a search from this site to the science area.

8. Our class is involved in Arkansas Studies. What resources are available to use in the classroom?

Information about Arkansas Studies resources available through AETN Learning Services is available at http://www.aetn.org/gcs/.

9. I need a copy of an instructional video series for our school library for use in the classroom. How do I get one?

Send your request to education@aetn.org or call 1-800-488-6689.

10. Discipline is becoming a big issue at our house. Do you have any resources that might help?

Many discipline issues are addressed in the Guiding Children Successfully parenting series. Information about this series is located at http://www.aetn.org/gcs/.

PBS Parents (http://www.pbs.org/parents/) also addresses many behavior issues.

11. My children love American history. How can I help them stay excited and learn more?

The children’s series Liberty’s Kids allows students to experience the American Revolution from a unique perspective. Primarily for grades 2-6, the series can be entertaining for most age levels. The series airs on AETN Monday-Friday, 2:30-3 p.m. There is an activity-filled Web site at http://pbskids.org/libertyskids/.

Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Field Trips (http://www.history.org/trips/) transport students back in time and involve them in real-life situations during Colonial times.

12. I saw a program at 3:30 in the morning. How can I find out more about the program? Is there a schedule for overnight programs?

Early morning BlockFeed schedules are available online in PDF and HTML formats. Additional information about the program or series will be available at http://www.aetn.org/education/k12/search.shtml. If you would like to request a rebroadcast of a series or program, contact Pam Wilson at pwilson@aetn.org.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact AETN Education Division Help Desk at 1-800-488-6689 or send e-mail to education@aetn.org.