Educational Television

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Teaching Through Screen. Educational television uses TV programs to help people learn from home, whether it is a show about science, history, or how to read. This lets students study whenever they want instead of only in a classroom.

College at Home. Some educational TV programs are so serious that you can actually earn college credit by watching them and doing assignments, just like going to a real university. The BBC in the United Kingdom has been doing this for decades through their Open University programs.

PEG Channels in America. In the United States, special cable TV channels called PEG channels (Public, Educational, and Government) exist to teach communities without charging money. These channels let local schools and organizations broadcast their own educational shows.

Teaching All Ages. Educational television is not just for kids learning their ABCs. Adults can watch programs to learn new job skills, improve their knowledge, or earn degrees without leaving their home.

Learning Anywhere. Distance education through television makes it possible for someone in a remote village or a busy city to access the same quality education as anyone else, breaking down barriers that distance once created.