NETA Webinars
NETA webinars allow our members to participate in engaging discussions on a variety of topics to increase skills and strengthen the long-term commitment to public media's education mission. We work closely with thought leaders throughout the system, including our PLC Executive Committees, to produce timely and content-rich online events.
Archived NETA webinars and all associating materials can be found on publicmedialearns.org.
Fill out this form if you're interested in hosting a webinar, or contact us with any questions you may have.
As public media stations many of our programs and efforts focus on young children as well as adults interested in lifelong learning. But how do stations best engage "the missing middle"? Join the Education PLC for a discussion about youth media and other efforts focused on serving tweens and teens in our communities. We'll hear from several stations about the work they're doing in these areas and then open up the meeting for additional sharing and conversation. Bring a question to ask and an idea to share to get the most out of this informal discussion session.
Archived Webinars
Join us for rapid-fire sharing of projects from stations across the country. From education and engagement to marketing, content, and fundraising, there’s something for everyone! The goal is to spark ideas, connect colleagues across the system, and celebrate station successes.
Each presenter will share for 1-3 minutes. We'll provide links and contact information afterward so you can follow up with questions and reference assets for projects that you'd like to replicate.
From its beginning, public media has faced criticism and threats to its existence. As we enter a major election year in an already divisive climate, how can stations not only respond to political pressure but also strengthen their position and mission?
Join the Education PLC for a discussion and brainstorming session about resources and approaches for promoting media literacy and civics during a major election year. We'll hear from several stations about the work they're doing in these areas and then open up the meeting for additional sharing and conversation. Bring a question to ask and an idea to share to get the most out of this informal discussion session.
2024 is a pivotal election year for many stations across the country, both locally and nationally. From large newsrooms to smaller ones, we’re all looking for better ways to cover the important issues this year.
Just in time for Engineers Week 2024, Design Squad has new hands-on, fun-packed, and high-impact resources for you to engage your community in engineering. Design Squad’s wide range of resources include engineering design challenges for kids ages 8-13 plus supports for educators and families to help them gain comfort in leading engineering activities. Hear from the team at GBH Education who will share the latest from Design Squad, such as new videos, activities, and apps.
How do you get from where you are to where you want to be? The only answer is to learn how to grow yourself.
In this three week course, PBS Charlotte General Manager Amy Burkett will challenge, equip, and empower you with the steps to take to get you where you want to go in life by using New York Times bestselling author John Maxwell’s book The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.
In partnership with 10 public media stations across the country and with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The WNET Group officially launched the American Graduate: Jobs Explained project in May 2023. Prior to posting social media videos about various in-demand industries and jobs on Instagram and TikTok, the newly recruited social video specialists at each station attended a series of WNET-led, virtual professional development workshops.
Fear of failure prevents us from:
- Trying new things
- Taking on new challenges
- Exposing yourself to new experiences
This 90-minute course introduces you to the statistics around the fear that's holding you back. You'll learn:
This 90-minute course introduces you to the research by author Dr. Tim Elmore and will equip you with strategies to create a better working environment with the four primary generations in today's workforce. Only 20% of businesses have a strategy for intergenerational work. Leaders need to capitalize on what each generation brings to the team and leverage it as a competitive advantage.
Join GBH and NETA to learn all about a new community engagement initiative called Playtime with the Wombats!. This initiative seeks to engage families with young children in active play around computation thinking (CT). The initiative is comprised of two components. The first is an in-person, mobile “pop-up” experience where families can try Wombats! hands-on CT activities and ‘play the show.’ The Pop-Up Activity Exhibit for Families is highly flexible and can be used in a wide variety of settings, such as outdoor events, libraries, or community centers.