May 2, 2007

Web seminars: try one out!

NSTA Web Seminars NSTA Web Seminars are 90-minute, live professional development experiences that use online learning technologies to allow participants to interact with nationally acclaimed experts, NSTA Press authors, and scientists, engineers, and education specialists from NSTA government partners such as NASA, NOAA, FDA, and the NSDL.

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Here's what makes NSTA Web Seminars such unique professional development opportunities:

  • Seminars are conveniently scheduled to allow educators from all U.S. time zones to participate!
  • Travel is not required-the program takes place at your desktop!
  • Get real-time answers to your questions from content and pedagogical experts!
  • The programs are live and interactive -all online tools are provided!
Educators use online tools that allow them to mark-up and annotate presenter's slides or share desktop applications in addition to engaging in chat with others online and answering quizzes and poll questions. Seminars may be archived and available for viewing after the live event has occurred.

Web Seminars Schedule Spring 2007: A new series of NSTA Web Seminars is scheduled between September 2006 and June 2007. Topics include: nutrition and food safety, the Moon, the ocean's role in weather and climate, living and working in space, force and motion, energy, and the International Polar Year!

Recent NSTA Web Seminars: Read about the topics covered, download the PowerPoint presentations, and see archived programs from the comfort of your own office or home!

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