Media with Impact: How To Turn Screen Time Into Learning Time
Presented by Norah Jones | September 30, 2025 7PM EST
1 HOUR | LIVE ONLINE via ZOOM | INTERACTIVE
This webinar explores effective ways for integrating media into early learning environments. Early Childhood teachers, therapists, and other professionals working with young children will discover practical strategies for using beloved PBS KIDS and Channel THIRTEEN programs to enrich classroom experiences and extend learning. Participants will explore how to leverage media to foster social-emotional growth, spark curiosity in STEM subjects, and build strong literacy foundations in young children. Thiswebinar is designed to enhance each provider's toolkit with dynamic, research-based approaches and easily accessible resources that support whole-child development and help build meaningful bridges between the classroom and home.
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Objectives
The participants will be able to…
1. Recognize key benefits of integrating media into early learning environments to support whole-child development.
2. Identify techniques for using PBS KIDS and Channel THIRTEEN content to support social-emotional development, spark STEM curiosity, and strengthen early literacy skills in young learners.
3. Examine media-based hands-on activities that are developmentally age-appropriate and culturally responsive.
4. Analyze research-based strategies and media-rich resources that strengthen home-school connections and foster meaningful family engagement in early learning.
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions (7:00–7:05 PM)
The Power of Media in Early Learning (7:05–7:15 PM)
Using PBS KIDS and Channel THIRTEEN to Support Social-Emotional, STEM, and Literacy Development (7:15–7:25 PM)
Media-Based, Hands-On, and Culturally Responsive Activities (7:25–7:35 PM)
Strengthening Home-School Connections Through Media (7:35–7:45 PM)
Resources, Tips, and Implementation Strategies (7:45–7:55 PM)
Q&A and Closing Remarks (7:55–8:00 PM)
DURATION: 1 HOUR
Registration/Processing Fee: $9
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel within 30 days before the event, the registration fee is not refundable. However, you will receive a credit for the registration fee which can be applied to another Young Child Learning event within the following 12 months. The processing fee is non-refundable.
This Webinar Offers The Following CE Certificate/Credits
1.0 ASWB CE CREDITS (BEGINNER LEVEL)
Association of Social Work Boards
(ASWB)
Provider Code #1366
Approval Period: 3/30/25-3/30/28
Young Child Learning, #1366, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/30/25-3/30/28. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 General continuing education credits.
How to obtain your certificate:
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You MUST attend the webinar from start to finish
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You MUST fill out the attendance form (will be sent via email)
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You MUST answer & submit the evaluation form after the webinar (will be sent via email)
Contact [email protected] for any issues/concerns.
Speaker's Biography
Norah Jones is a Lead Content Producer focused on Early Learning in the Kidsʼ Media and Education department at The WNET Group. Her work includes advising on curriculum and creating educational family activities and classroom resources for programs like Cyberchase, The Plate Show, and Letʼs Learn, as well as new media projects. Norah also manages early learning outreach and community engagement projects for the station that reach 1000s of children each year. She works with families across New York City by planning and facilitating workshops and community events. Norah has a background in museum education and animation with a master's degree in educational media from the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Host's Biography
Dr. Scott Mesh is the Director of Young Child Learning and the CEO and Co-Founder of Los Niños Services which serves 2,000 young children with special needs each year through homecare and center services. He is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with young children and their families and is an expert on assessing young children for developmental disabilities and autism. He has helped thousands of parents over the years make the transition to gaining help for their children through early childhood special education services. He is a leader in early childhood development and working effectively with parents.
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Minimum system requirements
- Browser: The latest Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or Opera for desktop/laptop
- A broadband connection with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps
PC specific requirements
- Platform: Windows 8.1 or higher with the latest updates installed
- RAM: 4GB or more
- Video: Graphics output capability
- Sound: Sound output capability
Mac specific requirement
- Platform: Mac OS X 10.12 or higher with the latest updates installed
- RAM: 4GB or more
- Video: Graphics output capability
- Sound: Sound output capability
Mobile specific requirements
- iOS 15.0 and above
- Android 7.0 and above
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