Teachers may obtain in-service points and college credits by participating in these programs which address current educational topics to stimulate professional development and personal growth. Brain Compatible Learning in the Next Century Interaction in staff development programs is enhanced with the implementation of on-line chat groups through web conferencing. Participants have the opportunity to communicate with presenters and colleagues during the broadcast and for up to two months after each program.
Students often have an opportunity to interact with experts in a particular field of study.
Distance Learning programs originate from sites around the world, and the resulting electronic field trips provide the students with challenging and meaningful enrichment at all grade levels. Support materials are provided for many of the programs. These Web sites provide in depth information about the satellite program providers, and may be used to obtain additional support materials for distance learning programs. Extend the electronic field trip experience into a world of on-line learning with games, contests, and quizzes to make learning fun. Young people have an opportunity to meet artists, public servants, explorers, discoverers an entrepreneurs who will inspire and motivate with their unique stories of success.