Quotes: Praise for Instructional Broadcast Center productions 

Praise for DigIt! 

Comments from middle school students in Alaska

"Your computer effects were neat and your music had a good retro beat. The teenagers that hosted the film were hilariously funny and interesting to watch. I thought you made learning a fun experience."

"Garbage Girl was funny. My favorite part was the Attack of the Giant Electric Bill. It was funny and I learned a lot by watching."

"I really liked your show because it was colorful and not boring. I liked how you had younger people in it and not a bunch of adults...I also liked that fact that I could actually learn something."

"When I saw the kids helping with the milk cartons at lunch, it made me feel like doing something."

Conflict Resolution series

"These things really happen and students really act this way, whether they are in middle school or high school. Students and staff alike can learn from these programs. "

Sharon Green, Director of Educational Support Services, Seattle Public Schools

"Four powerfully visualized vignettes draw viewers into realistic situations in which lack of respect for personal property, privacy, and adults leads to student conflicts and teen-adult disputes. Sharp, oblique camera work and edgy editing capture an escalating lunch-time conflict, rumor-inspired clashes, classroom disruptions, and neighborhood antagonisms; interspersed are coolheaded comments from the protagonists, participants and bystanders. Pauses for viewer discussion are followed by the characters reflecting on their perceptions and actions, reconsidering their involvement, and suggesting alternative behaviors. Commanding dialogue and unobtrusive inclusion of timely racial, ethnic, and social tensions contribute to Seattle Public School's forceful two-part program, which can serve as an excellent foundation for conflict-resolution programs."

Booklist magazine, the American Library Association, 3/15/98

(from a review of Conflict Resolution, Part 4: Student to Student Harassment)

"In this live-action production, talented multicultural mixed gender high school age actors portray true-to-life harassment situations occurring in schools across the nation. The script is phenomenal, the youthful actors are believable, and the targeted age group will identify with their actions in both vignettes. The first scenario, "Crossing the Line," depicts Tina being sexually harassed by Jason and his friends. The second scenario, "It's My School Too!," shows a group of boys taunting Gary about his sexual orientation because he plays a violin. Each script is an accurate representation of what happens in schools today. Both scenarios will guarantee a spirited debate through instructor lead discussions using the designated pauses and the well-written questions in the teacher's guide. The technical aspects of the video are excellent, and the graphics will hold the attention of viewers. The program is designed for group participation, but it also would be effective for an individual student with instructor interaction. The well-designed teacher's guide, with excellent discussion questions and additional references, will assist teachers. A must purchase for all schools, youth groups, and public libraries with home school collections. "

Kathy Dummer, School Library Journal, 2000

(from a review of Conflict Resolution, Part 5: Crisis Intervention)

"When Rick breaks up with Jennifer, she is devastated. She loses her self-confidence, is obsessed with thoughts of him, and considers suicide. Comments to friends about dying and her giving away favorite possessions, clues to the extent of Jennifer's depression, are ignored by close friends who try to cheer her up. A teacher notices that she is upset but does not take the time to find out why. As Jennifer opens a bottle of pills, the film stops and the audience can discuss the problem, and consider what they would do in a similar situation. Good acting will maintain viewer interest."

Anitra Gordon, School Library Journal, 2000

New Tools: Teaching with Technology

"Even schools with limited resources should find these professionally polished, supportive titles a good starting point for learning how to benefit from using technology in the classroom."

-Booklist magazine, the American Library Association

"The educational experts and educators presented are easy to understand. These tapes are valuable tools for staff development."

-School Library Journal