Human Trafficking: Pittsburgh Fights Back
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery with people used for labor or forced to sell sex. See how Pittsburgh is fighting human trafficking in our area and helping survivors. If you suspect human trafficking, report it at: Pittsburgh FBI Trafficking Hotline 412-432-4122 National Human Trafficking Resource Center -- Call 1-888-373-7888 or text BeFree (233733
Human Trafficking: Pittsburgh Fights Back aired on Jan 23, 2014.
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Digital badging provides an opportunity for learners of all ages to acquire skills and credentials in a variety of settings both within and outside of the classroom. This episode of iQ: smartparent shares ways that digital badges are being used by parents, students, teachers, and in the workplace.
Original airdate: Nov 13, 2014
Educators are finding innovative ways to modernize learning spaces and incorporate technology into their teaching practices. This episode of iQ: smartparent explores the Flipped Learning approach and what parents need to know about re-designed classrooms.
Original airdate: Nov 13, 2014
This web extra includes conversation recorded in the WQED studios after the televised iQ smartparent episode on "Digital Badging."
Original airdate: Nov 13, 2014
This web-extra includes conversation recorded in the WQED studios after the televised event o the iQ smartparent episode on "Flipped Learning."
Original airdate: Nov 13, 2014
The best medicine could be a drug - or a dog. For years, doctors have known the value of therapy dogs - but until recently the reports have been largely anecdotal. Now, with new research, funding and clinical trials, animal assisted therapy is on the rise. This documentary shows how man's best friend is being utilized in Western Pennsylvania to help hospital patients, teenagers traumatized by a school tragedy, and even stressed-out college students cramming for finals.
Original airdate: Nov 06, 2014
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay was eight years old when his mother was murdered, the result of domestic violence. WQED's Michael Bartley brings you this compelling documentary that explores Will's troubled childhood, and shows how embracing survivors and speaking out against domestic violence brought him happiness and inner peace.
Original airdate: Oct 30, 2014
