Games + Learning + Society Conference Proceedings

Over the past two years, educators have turned to digital technologies and media more than ever to meet the needs of students amidst a global pandemic. While many edtech tools enable educators to create interactive materials with digital media (e.g., Nearpod, Kahoot!, Quizizz), educators more often seek existing digital resources to supplement their curriculum rather than create them from scratch (National Center for Education Statistics, 2021). Interactive Lessons (ILs) on PBS LearningMedia, produced by GBH Education and fellow PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) member stations, provide teachers with free, standards-aligned, classroom-ready resources. This panel will discuss how GBH Education develops ILs and the IL authoring platform, including findings from research studies on IL usage. Two educators will also discuss how they participate in IL development and integrate ILs into their classrooms to support diverse learners.