Education Channel (Audio)
The Education Channel is a partner to educators, a resource for parents, and a way for students across the lifespan to continue learning and growing. Our evolving lineup of programs is designed to support educational goals and encourage creativity during the pandemic and beyond. Supported by the Department of Education and Community Outreach at UC San Diego Extension. Visit: uctv.tv/education.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 200
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Helping Young Children Develop Pre-Reading and Pre-Writing Skills
Listening, talking, reading, and writing are all parts of early literacy learning. Donna Mojarro, lead teacher at UC San Diego's Early Childhood Education Center, shares how you can set up literacy …
00:10:00 |
Fri 26 Nov 2021
Creating Community and Finding Connections in College with Jalene Hernandez
Jalene Hernandez shares her experience as a first gen college student. She talks about the research opportunities she found in the field of aerospace engineering as well as the social connections she…
00:23:30 |
Thu 25 Nov 2021
From College to Career with Gabby Herencia
Gabby Herencia knew that to achieve her goals, she needed to attend college. Wanting to be close to home, she found herself at UC San Diego. On campus she found community through student organization…
00:17:50 |
Wed 24 Nov 2021
How a First Gen Transfer Student Found Her Path - Natalia Avina-Ochoa
Natalia Avina-Ochoa came to UC San Diego as a transfer student looking to find her place in the world of STEM. She talks about the differences between community college and a four year university, ho…
00:13:25 |
Tue 23 Nov 2021
Finding Your Future at UC San Diego with Blanca Meléndrez and Mark Patterson
Blanca Meléndrez and Mark Patterson came to UC San Diego to achieve their academic dreams. Along the way, they bonded over their shared love of Spanish literature and found themselves planning a futu…
00:20:32 |
Tue 23 Nov 2021
Family Perspectives/Perspectivas Familiares - The Hernández Family
Yosira Hernández's parents immigrated from Guatemala to the United States for a better future. As the oldest of three children, Yosira was the first in her family to apply to college. Yosira sits dow…
00:23:44 |
Fri 19 Nov 2021
Supporting Your K-12 Student - A Parent Perspective with Myrna Ortiz
Navigating the school system can be challenging - especially for parents who do not speak English. Myrna Ortiz explains the challenges she has faced as a parent communicating with teachers. She discu…
00:29:30 |
Thu 18 Nov 2021
Family Perspectives/Perspectivas Familiares - The Chávez Family
UC San Diego graduate Adán Chávez speaks with his mother Maria Chávez about his experience as a first generation college student and how it impacted their family. Adán credits his parents for instill…
00:18:54 |
Thu 18 Nov 2021
Who Are You? Identity and Colonialism with Daphne Taylor-Garcia - Mi Camino
Official forms often asks us to pick from limited categories to define who we are - white, Black, American Indian, or Asian. This narrow view of identity has deep impacts on Indigenous and Latinx com…
00:09:40 |
Fri 12 Nov 2021
Campus Resources to Create Opportunities and Community with Mariana Carrola
Mariana Carrola was able to experience a taste of college while still in high school through programs such as Summer Bridge and Academic Connections. This early connection to college not only helped …
00:21:35 |
Thu 11 Nov 2021
A Transfer Student's Perspective: Family Physics and Finding Community in College with Natalia Henriquez
Natalia Henriquez grew up in the San Fernando valley knowing that a college education would be in her future. After attending community college in the LA area, she transferred to UC San Diego to purs…
00:12:37 |
Thu 11 Nov 2021
From Venezuela to UC San Diego with Ronny Vasquez
Ronny Vasquez moved from Venezuela to attend college. The culture shock was often overwhelming but when he transferred to UC San Diego he discovered a community of students with similar backgrounds w…
00:19:18 |
Wed 10 Nov 2021
From Scholar Athlete to Author with John Saintignon
John Saintignon leveraged his skills on the basketball court to gain a world class education. He shares what he learned on and off the court during his time as a first generation college student. He …
00:27:34 |
Tue 09 Nov 2021
Creating Change with a College Education with Andrea Bravo
Andrea Bravo is passionate about supporting her community and always knew that education would give her the tools she needed to make changes in the world. When she got to UC San Diego, she joined a s…
00:14:48 |
Tue 09 Nov 2021
From Chiapas to UC San Diego with Oscar Vazquez-Mena - Mi Camino
Oscar Vasquez-Mena, PhD, shares his story of growing up in the Mexican state of Chiapas and how he found his passion for science and engineering. He believes that the university should provide a sens…
00:18:11 |
Sat 06 Nov 2021
How to Pay for College
What does college really cost and how do you pay for it? Financial aid is available to many students but you need to know how to access it. Rashinda Hutchinson walks you through how to determine cost…
00:11:26 |
Fri 05 Nov 2021
My Career in Physics with Julio Barreiro Guerrero - Mi Camino
Julio Barreiro Guerrero grew up in a public housing project in Acapulco de Juarez. Inspired by a junior high teacher, he found his passion for science. Through hard work and focus he found himself th…
00:13:59 |
Thu 04 Nov 2021
What Do I Ask? Who Do I Ask? Answers for Parents of School Age Children
How can parents and caregivers best support their K-12 students? Gloria Corral of the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) answers common questions about helping your student thrive, connect…
00:17:26 |
Wed 03 Nov 2021
Preparing High School Students to Apply to College - The Road to College
How can students and their parents make sure they are on the right path to apply to college? High school counselor Isela Medina shares how to access resources, the support systems available, and more…
00:42:00 |
Tue 26 Oct 2021
The Transition from High School to College: A Guide For Parents
There are so many unknowns when sending your child off to college. How much will college cost? What is dorm life really like? How will our family stay connected? Elizabeth Zamudio from the Parent Ins…
00:14:46 |
Mon 25 Oct 2021
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