How It Works
At KQED Teach, we offer award-winning courses for K-12 teachers to integrate media literacy into core curricula. These courses come with the added benefit of helping you increase your income with university credits.
- Explore Courses: Browse KQED's free courses covering media analysis, source evaluation, implementing and assessing media projects, and integrating video, audio, infographics, cartoons, and photo essay projects.
- Engage & Learn: Enroll in a course or courses. Dive into rich, interactive content—empowering yourself with new strategies, curriculum and teaching practices.
- Earn Credits: Complete courses on KQED Teach and submit your course completion certificate with a per-unit fee to purchase graduate credits from either the University of San Diego or the Teachers College of San Joaquin.
Why Choose KQED Teach?
Expertise in Media Literacy and Education:
KQED is a nonprofit, public media station with 70 years’ experience in education. Our focus is on supporting educators and their students to gain the skills and knowledge required to evaluate information quality, communicate effectively using a wide range of media and be better prepared to join the civic conversation as adults.
Flexibility & Accessibility:
Access our courses anytime, anywhere—fitting seamlessly into busy schedules. All of our courses are offered free of charge—ensuring there are no financial barriers to media literacy education.
Based in Real-World Classroom Experience:
Benefit from the expertise of seasoned educators and industry professionals guiding you through engaging, practical content. Learn from educators who have successfully integrated media literacy into their daily routines, assessments, digital portfolios, and projects.
Partner Universities:
Many school districts and educational institutions offer salary increments or advancement for teachers who accumulate graduate units, rewarding a dedication to ongoing learning. Upon completion of a free KQED Teach course, educators have the option to purchase units from either the Teachers College of San Joaquin or the University of San Diego.
***Please check with your district to ensure they accept these units before purchasing.****
Courses and Credit
Complete FREE courses on KQED Teach. Then submit your course certification of completion to the accreditation partners to purchase graduate units.
These free courses take approximately 8 hours to complete to earn .5 units:
- Analyzing Media Messages: Bias, Motivation and Production Choices
- Assessing Student Media Projects
- Evaluating Online Sources: Checking Facts and Identifying Misinformation
- Implementing Student Media Projects
- Inspire Creative Science Communication with Media Projects
These free courses take approximately 15 hours to complete to earn 1 unit:
- Making Audio to Inspire Learning
- Making Infographics to Inspire Learning
- Making Photo Essays to Inspire Learning
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Making Video to Inspire Learning
Questions? Reach out School District Partnerships Manager, Tamatha Hauskens at [email protected].