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Project TestDrive

Posted by jeremyl on 17th January 2008

Project Tomorrow is seeking 100 educators to participate in Project TestDrive, a national research study on the classroom effectiveness of the online K-12 science, technology, engineering and math resources from the National Science Digital Library .

The National Science Digital Library, funded by the National Science Foundation, is a free, online library for science, technology, engineering and math resources with links to 1 million resources from over 500 unique collections.


Why participate?Project TestDrive provides a unique opportunity to use innovative science, math and technology resources from a trusted source – the National Science Digital Library. During this project you will have the opportunity to try out the resources, free-of-charge and network with like-minded professionals as you:

  • Engage your students in learning through innovative science, technology, engineering and math resources.

 

  • Develop students’ critical thinking and problem solving skills.  
  • Share effective teaching practices with peers across the nation.


What’s required?It’s easy to participate, you will:

  • Identify, implement and evaluate 7-10 online resources from the National Science Digital Library.  
  • Participate in Just-in-Time training on the online resources from the National Science Digital Library.  
  • Secure Parent/Guardian Permission for your students to participate in the national research study.  
  • Collaborate with other K-12 educators through threaded discussions, seminars or conference calls.


The research project will be open between Dec 07 – Jun 08.Download and return the completed application today!


Learn more about the National Science Digital LibraryRight-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. ImageThe National Science Digital Library (NSDL) was created by the National Science Foundation to provide access to high quality resources and tools for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Here are a few examples: ·  Middle School Portal highlights instructional resources for science, math and technology. ·  Teachers’ Domain at WGBH provides multi-media resources for earth and space science, engineering, life science and physical science. ·  ComPADRE provides resources for teaching physics and physical science courses.Click here to visit the National Science Digital Library


We hope that you will consider joining the project, and/or encourage others to join. To learn more about visit Project TestDrive.

Or contact: Amanda Ford
Program Support Coordinator
aford@tomorrow.org
949 609-4660 ext 12

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Laurie Smith
Director, Research & Evaluation

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