Artifact 11

Context
In class, we viewed a segment of a Channel One broadcast. The topic of the broadcast was the conflict of a middle-eastern country. The broadcast was interesting and educational. After watching the segment, I compiled a list of educational cable channels, in-school resources, and public agencies that could play a role in the educational process. Next, I visited the websites of each of these resources to find some background information. I compiled a list of television resources that can be used in the classroom, as well as a brief description of each resource.

Impact
The list television resources that I compiled will be very helpful to me when I am in the classroom. Because children are so accustomed to watching television, it can be a familiar tool in education. Assuming that these resources are still valid while I serve as an educator, I fully intend to utilize them in my classroom. These resources offer an exciting, engaging way to teach students about a variety of subjects.

Alignment
The list of television resources aligns with competency 10.2. As a future educator, I know that it will be a challenge to keep my students excited about learning. The best way to do this, I think, is to utilize a variety of classroom resources. By using television in the classroom, students can benefit in a number of ways. The list that I compiled is a tool that I can continue to use and build upon throughout my career as a North Carolina elementary grades educator.

Alignment with Intasc Standards
This artifact also meets INTASC Standard 5. Through the use of these resources, I will be able to facilitate student interactions and engagement in learning through discussions of the media viewed. I now feel competent in this area and can incorporate television resources into my classroom and lesson plans.