Learning through Interactive Videoconferencing Experiences
Communicating NASA Knowledge to Colleges and Universities
NASA LIVE (Learning through Interactive
Videoconferencing Experiences) represents a new dimension in communicating
knowledge and educational outreach. Hosted by NASA Langley's
Center for Distance
Learning in Hampton, VA, NASA LIVE is a series of FREE videoconferencing
programs for colleges and universities.
NASA LIVE is designed to (1) communicate NASA
knowledge to faculty
and students in order to increase mathematical, scientific, engineering,
and technological literacy; (2) increase faculty and student interest and
participation in NASA and related
programs; (3) provide faculty and student with a network of NASA mentors
and colleagues working on programs, projects, and research in aeronautics,
space technology, atmospheric science, and related fields; and (4) support
the mission of the various collegiate and professional organizations by
establishing a link between NASA and university community.
NASA LIVE connects
faculty and students to NASA in an interactive, virtual setting. Faculty
and students across the nation will have
the unique experience of visiting NASA experts via videoconferencing
without the inconveniences and expenses associated with extended travel
and time spent away from the classroom.
Faculty Goals:
1. Enhance faculty research by providing
contacts with NASA LaRC researchers, facilities, and projects;
2. Provide access to NASA research results;
3. Help model the
effective use of technology and develop a professional strategy for
integrating technology
in the classroom; and
4. Raise awareness of
and interest in NASA's LaRC faculty support programs (i.e., ASEE,
ICASE,IPA,JIAFS,and NRC Post-doctoral); and
5. Foster faculty/NASA LaRC researcher
collaboration by facilitating the two-way
exchange of ideas,
information, and knowledge;
Student Goals:
1. Foster student/NASA LaRC researcher
collaboration by facilitating the two-way
exchange of ideas,
information, and knowledge;
2. Enhance student research by providing
contacts with NASA LaRC researchers, facilities,
and projects;
3. Provide access to NASA LaRC research
results;and
4. Raise awareness of and interest in NASA's
LaRC student support programs (i.e., co-ops,
internships, LaRSS, GSRP,
and employment).
