Welcome to the TV411 Professional Development Tutorial.

TV411 is a multimedia teaching tool (with material on video, in print, and online) that can enrich an existing ABE curriculum, inspire new lessons, and engage students in the learning process. TV411 video segments, print, and online lessons can be used separately, but they create the richest learning experience when used together. If you are new to TV411 or are unsure of how to use it in your curriculum, this tutorial can help. It will provide an overview of TV411 materials, recommend techniques for using them in your classroom, and walk you through the process of designing a lesson.

The tutorial is divided into two parts. Part 1, Overview of TV411 Materials, describes the video, print, and online components of TV411 in detail. If you are already familiar with the material, you can go directly to Part 2, Planning Your Lesson, to follow a step-by-step process for creating a lesson using the TV411 components. Once you have completed this part, you may feel ready to develop lessons using TV411 materials on your own.

The tutorial will take you about an hour to complete. Give it a try! You know your students—their interests and educational needs—and you've likely developed successful strategies for teaching them. TV411 is not a substitute for this knowledge and practice, but it can greatly enhance both.

Portions of this section require Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows Media Player, and Apple Quicktime. If you need to install any of these applications, please visit these websites:

Adobe Acrobat Reader Download
Windows Media Player Download
Apple Quicktime Player Download

Lets begin with a review of the TV411 materials. (click here for ordering information.)