Title :
New distance learning approaches to remote sensing education
Author :
Prior, Edwin J. ; Pinelli, Thomas E. ; Starr, Robert M. ; Massenberg, Samuel E.
Author_Institution :
Office of Educ., NASA Langley Res. Center, Hampton, VA, USA
Abstract :
NASA CONNECT, an instructional video series produced by the Office of Education at the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is designed to increase scientific literacy, improve the mathematics and science proficiency of students in grades four through eight, and increase the competency of mathematics and science educators. The 30-minute programs are broadcast on PBS stations nationwide and on various satellite and cable networks. Registered viewers include approximately 106,000 educators representing about 5.6 million students in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. NASA CONNECT also includes an Internet component that provides online activities, resources, and career information
Keywords :
distance learning; education; educational aids; educational courses; geophysical techniques; remote sensing; teaching; terrain mapping; Internet; NASA CONNECT; NASA Langley Research Center; Office of Education; distance learning; education; geophysical measurement technique; instructional video; land surface; mathematics; remote sensing; science educator; teacher training; teaching; terrain mapping; Computer aided instruction; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Engineering profession; Mathematics; NASA; Postal services; Remote sensing; Satellite broadcasting; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 2000. Proceedings. IGARSS 2000. IEEE 2000 International
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6359-0
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.2000.859711
