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LWDbDrivenSiteIsUp | | . . . to foster the use of cable content and technology to expand and enhance learning for children and youth nationwide. Founded in 1989, Cable in the Classroom (CIC) is the national education foundation of the U.S. cable industry. Working in partnership with and on behalf of our cable company partners, CIC advocates for the visionary, sensible and effective use of media in homes, schools, and communities. More >
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eLECTIONS: Visit Us at NECC 2008
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Monday, June 30th, 2008, NECC, San Antonio, TX
8:30 am – 9:30 am
eLECTIONS: Your Adventure in Politics!
A Free, Online, Learning Game
Grand Hyatt Crockett A/B.
CIC’s Frank Gallagher and Rhonda Yates and Missouri Teacher of the Year Eric Langhorst (also a Cable’s Leaders in Learning  Award winner) will demonstrate CIC’s eLECTIONS, the free, online learning game about the presidential election that combines interactivity, streaming video and rich content into a memorable, engaging classroom activity.
The eLECTIONS evaluation with survey results will be presented and the drawing for the video iPod classic from entrants taking the eLECTIONS Teacher's Survey will be held after the presentation. Winner need not be present to win and will be notified by email. | |
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| Cable’s Leaders in Learning Awards |
Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 Cable’s Leaders in Learning Awards! Selected from 44 finalists from around the country, winners were honored at a Gala ceremony at the Library of Congress June 18th.
During their visit to Washington, DC, winners learned from fellow awardees, attended cable network tours and screenings, and met with members of Congress and cable and education leaders. Honorees also received a $3,000 cash prize from Cable in the Classroom.
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 This short video features 8th grade, American History teacher, Eric Langhorst and demonstrates practical ways to use cable television programming and resources in the classroom.
Mr. Langhorst is a 2006 Cable's Leaders in Learning Award Winner and is the 2007/2008 Missouri Teacher of the Year. He has an extensive podcast, called Speaking of History, with a focus on education, technology and history.
| Point Smart Click Safe
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 Today’s kids know how to use the technology, but do they understand internet safety concerns, cyber ethical dilemmas and how to think critically about the media and technology they use? PointSmart.ClickSafe., a new cable initiative, helps you teach them how to be smart, safe and savvy in the digital world.
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Want to hear from educators, policymakers, cable network personalities and cable industry  leaders about how new technologies and content are being used to help better prepare young people for the 21st Century? Tune in – and subscribe to – Kids. Cable. Learning., the official podcast channel of Cable in the Classroom. Currently home to more than 20 CIC podcasts, the channel is now broadcasting new content each month!
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If you’ve got broadband, we’ve got the content!
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“Toxic City: This Is Where I Live,” available commercial-free to educators from Cable in the Classroom
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| Insights into the future of education, published quarterly for administrators and policymakers |  |
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