Birmingham, Ala. - July 28, 2008 – Birmingham area teachers will have a chance to get hands on training and guidance about some free educational resources at the Bright House Networks third annual Educator’s Conference. The event takes place at the McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham AL 35203, on Thursday, July 31st, from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. The C-SPAN Election Bus and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center will highlight the agenda for the day. Other partners include Cable in the Classroom and the Bright House Networks Star Teacher Award.
The Bright House Networks Educator’s Conference is a free program that provides local educators with online resources available via Cable in the Classroom and other online learning tools. NASA will introduce teachers to some online “Space Games” while the staff of the McWane Science Center demonstrates some simple projects that can be implemented with very little effort in the classroom. The conference also introduces teachers to various recognition programs available in the Cable Communication industry. The public and those attending the McWane Science Center will also have an opportunity to take the CSPAN Bus tour.
“We are delighted to share some valuable information with local educators that will enhance the learning experience of the students in our market” states Karen Broach, Division President - Bright House Networks Birmingham. “We are continually reminded of budget cuts in education and the potential reduction in resources. Our Educator’s Conference is another sign of Bright House Networks’ commitment to education and community.”
About C-SPAN
The 45-foot mobile production studio is on the campaign trail to promote and enhance C-SPAN’s comprehensive political coverage. It is currently traveling to major political events such as candidate debates and speeches in primary states, touring state capitols, and conducting educational programs for teachers and students. Since its January 2007 launch, the bus has been to 43 state capitals, 134 universities and 195 schools where 374 elected officials, 4,780 teachers, over 40,400 students and 4 presidential candidates have been on board.
C-SPAN, the political network of record, was created in 1979 by America's cable companies as a public service. C-SPAN is currently available in 90 million households, C-SPAN2 in 82 million households, and C-SPAN3 in more than 13 million households nationwide. For more information about C-SPAN, visit www.c-span.org. In the Birmingham, C-SPAN can be seen on Bright House Networks Channel 13, C-SPAN2 on Digital Channel 156, and C-SPAN3 on Digital Channel 157.
About Cable In The Classroom
Cable in the Classroom (CIC) is the U.S. cable industry’s education foundation. Our mission is to foster the use of cable content and technology to expand and enhance learning for children and youth nationwide. Working in partnership with and on behalf of the cable industry, CIC advocates for the visionary, sensible and effective use of media in homes, schools, and communities. Cable in the Classroom’s award-winning online learning experiences also informs all learners about the powerful educational advantages of broadband and multimedia. www.ciconline.com
About Bright House Networks
Bright House Networks is the nation’s 6th largest MSO with over 2 million customers in several large markets including Bakersfield, California; Birmingham, Alabama; Detroit, Michigan; Indianapolis, Indiana; Orlando, Florida (Central Florida Division) and Tampa Bay, Florida along with several other smaller systems in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Bright House Networks customers have Digital Phone, high-speed data (HSD), Video-on-Demand (VOD), Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) and the immensely popular, Digital Video Recorders (DVR) available to them. Since its introduction, HDTV has achieved impressive acceptance with Bright House Networks customers who are equipped to receive the signals.
Exceptional customer service is the company’s cornerstone of its business and top priority across all operating units. Bright House Networks local, customer service centers are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, including holidays. Public affairs, social responsibility and community involvement continue as major initiatives for the company as an ongoing commitment to the families and communities Bright House Networks serves. This includes long-term commitments to education and to what matters in the lives of Bright House Networks communities.
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