Engagement Services

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The SCETV Education team is delighted to welcome students from across South Carolina to the SCETV studio in Columbia for free standards-aligned tours and field trips.

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Invite ETV Education to your event!

ETV Education staff are happy to participate in a variety of educator, student and community events across the state. 

We offer trainings and presentations for educators, learning activities for students, and resource booths for communities.

Sample events we regularly attend include:

  • Educator conferences and school training events
  • Career and STEM days at schools
  • Summer Learning events
  • Back to School events
  • Community events

Send your request for our participation with the event details to etveducation@scetv.org. 

*For Career Day events, please complete this form.

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Engage your students in the world of television and digital production!

Our new MediaSCape Studios is a state-of-the-art creative tech space designed to enhance educational experiences and foster student creativity.

Learning opportunities include standard-aligned activities for all grade levels, technology simulations and training, and screening events.

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MediaSCape is a dynamic learning environment

MediaScape Studios is equipped with the latest technology, including:

  • professional podcasting and audio production equipment
  • a green screen and mini Tricaster
  • a 6 ft. by 13 ft. LED display wall
  • storage and monitors to support multi-platform production
  • flexible furniture for adaptable learning setups
Request a session to engage your students

Submit your request to etveducation@scetv.org.

Learn more

MediaSCape Studios is poised to play a critical role in strengthening South Carolina's future media and journalism workforce. By serving as a focal point for SCETV’s on-site field trips, it guides students in exploring the various career opportunities available in public media.

With growing interest in content creation and gaming among students, MediaSCape Studios offers a valuable platform for engaging students in media production. This space supports teaching learners about the strategies and techniques involved in creating the media they consume, fostering both media literacy and production skills. Additionally, the studio functions as an experimental space for new and emerging instructional technologies.

To support fiscal responsibility, SCETV will host demo and simulation workshops, allowing educators and district leaders to test educational technologies before making procurement decisions. This functionality ensures informed investments in technology and enhances the overall educational experience.

MediaSCape Studios is funded by the K-12 Technology Initiative. In addition to SCETV, this unique public/private partnership includes the South Carolina Department of Administration, Department of Education, State Library, Education Oversight Committee, and the private sector represented by AT&T and the South Carolina Telecommunications and Broadband Association. The K-12 Technology Initiative oversees the distribution of funds appropriated by the Governor and General Assembly, collectively addressing schools' needs for software, hardware, connectivity, digital content, instructional technologies and professional development.

The creation of MediaSCape Studios aligns with SCETV's mission to amplify voices, provide educational experiences and strengthen communities. By engaging and empowering youth voices, SCETV aims to foster a deeper connection within the community and ensure that more South Carolina stories and perspectives are heard. Showcasing the stories produced by students and educators, SCETV gains insights into their interests and concerns, contributing to a more vibrant, stronger and informed digital community in South Carolina.

 

ETV Education Character Requests

Would you like to book Smart Cat for your event? Are you interested in booking a PBS KIDS character? 

Download the Character Request Form and email your request to characters@scetv.org.

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College students: 
Volunteer and work with our professionals while discovering a career path that aligns with your interests and passions. 

Learn skills that look great on resumes and may lead to future job opportunities.

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Engage with us on our research efforts.

South Carolina educators, take our 2025-26 educator survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NLWN6KL.

You may complete the survey anonymously or opt-in to our prize drawings with an email. Prize winners will be announced via a Facebook Live event on July 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at facebook.com/scetveducation and also notified via email.