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Welcome to the Digital Learning Network

Experience out-of-this-world interactive learning with NASA's Digital Learning Network™!

Free, interactive programs allow you and your students to learn more about our home planet and the universe beyond through video-conferencing and Web casts. Students of all ages can participate in live events featuring NASA experts and education specialists. Take a look at our catalog of events and Web cast announcements to find lessons, activities, and presentations that meet your instructional objectives.

Announcements

Special Webcast: Former Apollo Astronaut Fred Haise to receive NASA Lifetime Achievement Award

Dec 2 from 1:15 - 2:15 EST, 12:15 - 1:00 CST: Join the DLN live from Gorenflo Elementary School in Biloxi, MS on Wed, to watch former Apollo Astronaut Fred Haise receive a NASA Lifetime Achievement Award from the current NASA Director, Charles Bolden. Mr. Haise will also receive an Ambassador of Exploration Award (Lunar Rock) as part of the ceremony, which in turn he plans to give the Lunar sample to Gorenflo Elementary School which started him on a lifetime of learning and achieving.

Join us here for the DLiNFocus series!

The series is aimed at middle and high school students to expose them to the variety of careers and research being done at NASA. Each Wednesday a researcher will talk about his or her work for 20 min. and career path for 10 min. Following the presentation, 5 schools will have the opportunity to ask questions about the speaker's research and career. All other schools are welcome to join passively. The series is featured every Wednesday at 10:00 PDT (1:00 EDT). Review the schedule below for topics.

Website: http://erc.arc.nasa.gov/dln
Registration: http://erc.arc.nasa.gov/dln

Questions: ca.dln.studios@gmail.com

Webcast: Sessions will be webcast at the following link: http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/webcast/ (no registration required)

Dec. 2 – Astrobiology - Dr. Tori Hoehler - Come learn about how microbiology is being used to look for life on other worlds.
Dec. 9 - Systems Engineer – Scott Richter - Learn about how the Ares 1 rocket interfaces with ground systems such as the launch pad.

Introducing the new Electronic Professional Development Network!

Are you a K-12 teacher of STEM disciplines?

Are you looking for a way to enhance your instructional skills, meet your professional development goals, or find new and exciting resources to use in your learning environments?

Then NASA Electronic Professional Development Network (ePDN) is for you!

NASA’s Learning Environments and Research Network (LE&RN) and the Georgia Institute of Technology have teamed up to create the ePDN, a new initiative dedicated to preparing teachers to engage their students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through the use of NASA-developed learning materials and resources.

The ePDN Offers:

• Certificate programs (52 hours) in robotics, mathematics, Earth/space science, and technology integration.

• Flexibility to take individual courses within a certificate or the entire certificate program, both for CEU credit.

• Resources that teachers can use in the classroom or for personal development.

Applications are now open for the Robotics certificate, which begins in January, 2010. To apply, please visit this link. http://www.nasaepdn.gatech.edu/certificates.php

For more information on the ePDN, visit www.nasaepdn.gatech.edu.

Don’t miss out on these great opportunities!

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