Share Paper: NASA STEAM Innovation Initiatives: Technology Resources for Teacher Educators

  1. Carolyn Ng, NASA GSFC/ADNET Systems, Inc., United States
  2. Lani Sasser, NASA GSFC/ADNET Systems, Inc., United States
  3. Bryan Stephenson, NASA GSFC/ADNET Systems, Inc., United States
  4. Paul Mirel, NASA GSFC/Hexagon US Federal, United States
  5. Gerald Knezek, University of North Texas, United States
  6. Rhonda Christensen, Institute for the Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning, University of North Texas, United States
Tuesday, March 30 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Room 1

Abstract: Several NASA technology-based initiatives well-positioned to assist in infusing scientific literacy and STEM career interest into preservice and inservice teacher education programs are described in this paper. Example activities utilizing virtual reality, 3-D printing, mobile sensors and augmented reality are introduced as innovative and available tools that typically incorporate problem-based learning, that are ready to be introduced to preservice teachers. This paper accompanies a panel presentation focused on prospects for infusing awareness and access into teacher preparation programs.