Starting Thursday, December 1st

Introduction to Computer Animation
The principles of animation are emphasized through lecture and the use of 2D and 3D software tools. Students learn historical perspective, the animation production process and industry trends.

Presented by Sacramento City College.

Program #30
Thurs., Dec. 1st, 6:00-6:56pm

Program #31
Mon., Dec. 5th, 6:00-6:54pm

Program #32
Mon., Dec. 5th, 6:54-7:45pm

Program #33
Thurs., Dec. 8th, 6:00-6:52pm

Program #34
Mon., Dec. 12th, 6:00-6:56pm

Program #35
Mon., Dec. 12th, 6:56-7:51pm

Program #36
Thurs., Dec. 15th, 6:00-7:00pm

6:56 - 7:26pm

Destination Tomorrow
This 13-part series is designed for educators, parents and lifelong learners by NASA Langley's Office of Education. This educational, informative program builds on the premise that much of NASA's aeronautical research focuses on creating today's knowledge to solve tomorrow's problems.

Program #12
A special edition of Destination Tomorrow looks back at the first century of powered flight. See how two relatively unknown bicycle makers from Dayton, Ohio beat many of the world's foremost thinkers to become the inventors of the airplane. Correspondent Jennifer Pulley speaks to researchers who are working on new designs that could change air travel.   New aircraft shapes, cleaner burning fuels, and new materials could be the first steps in the next revolution of aircraft design.
Mon., Dec. 12th, 7:51-8:19pm

Program #15
Destination Tomorrow looks at one of Saturn’s most fascinating moons called Titan. Learn about how this moon that has one of the best chances for life to exist in its hazy, thick atmosphere.  NASA is working on a unique technique called Aerobraking to slow spacecraft into orbit around distant planets. And Johnny Alonso finds out how advanced materials including Kevlar can stop a bullet in its tracks.
Mon., Dec. 19th, 8:30-9:00pm

Program #19
Learn about the redesign of the national airspace; an airplane which may fly in the Martian Atmosphere; how the Wind Shear Detection program helped save countless lives; and the Hypersonic X-43 aircraft.
Thurs., Dec. 1st, 7:26 - 7:55pm
Mon., Dec. 5th, 8:15 - 8:44pm
Thurs., Dec. 15th, 7:58-8:27pm
Mon., Dec. 19th, 8:00-8:30pm
Mon., Dec. 26th, 6:30-6:59pm

Program #21
earn about the redesign of the national airspace; an airplane which may Program 21 consists of four exciting segments about NASA's Aviation Safety Program. In the "Behing the Scenes" segment, viewers will learn about the Single Aircraft Accident Prevention Program; in the next segment, viewers will learn about crashing airplanes for safety at the Impact Dynamics Research Facility; in the next segment viewers find out about a unique Icing Research Wind Tunnel; and viewers find out Turbulence Detection in the final segment.
Thurs., Dec. 1st, 6:56-7:26pm
Mon., Dec. 5th, 7:45-8:15pm
Mon., Dec. 26th, 6:00-6:30pm

Tech Ed 2002

Speeches by Robert Muller & David Cavallo
Thurs., Dec. 1st, 7:55-9:00pm
Thurs., Dec. 8th, 7:52-8:51pm
Thurs., Dec. 15th, 7:00-7:58pm
Mon., Dec. 26th, 6:59-8:00pm

Education Technology: Preparing Students and Parents for the Digital Age
This broadcast will explore questions such as: How can advanced technology be integrated into the curriculum to help students prepare for the digital age? How can parents stay involved in their child’s education through the use of technology? How does technology shape student perceptions about school, home and the world? How does this impact their learning? What resources are available to help kids use computers and the Internet safely and responsibly?

Rebroadcast:
Mon., Dec. 19th, 6:00-7:00pm
Thurs., Dec. 22th, 6:00-7:00pm
Mon., Dec. 26th, 8:00-9:00pm

Women are Surgeons
This program highlights the careers and personal lives of three women surgeons and encourages students who are interested in medical careers to make proper cirriculum choices.

Rebroadcast:
Thurs., Dec. 15th, 8:27-8:53pm

Science Education: Preparing Students for the Global Economy

Presented by: U.S. Department of Education

This broadcast will discuss the following questions: What comprehensive strategies are elementary, middle and high schools using to increase proficiency levels in science and science-related coursework for all of their students’? What strategies do effective teachers use to focus on science skills across the curriculum? How does No Child Left Behind address science instruction and teacher qualifications? What innovative practices have been successful in improving student performance on science assessments? What is the administration’s plan to improve both science education and the number of high school graduates that go on to pursue careers in science- and math-related fields? What efforts are being made by industry and community leaders to encourage more students to enter high-tech, high-need science-related fields? What resources are available to parents to help foster an interest and aptitude for the sciences in their children?

Wireless Technology on Campus Part 2: Wireless Technology in the Classroom
This session will focus on factors to consider when implementing new wireless technology to improve classroom teaching and research. The proper implementation of these technologies offers an opportunity to enhance the learning environment and make new teaching strategies available to the classroom teacher. We will discuss selection, configuration, and deployment of wireless mobile labs, wireless laptops, tablet PCs, and PDAs. In addition, you will learn what changes are required in the role of the instructor and the design of classroom spaces, such as lighting, student desk space, and power/network distribution. Finally we will address the impact of using notebooks in the classroom to enhance the teaching/learning process, such as student writing, internet research, and group collaborative projects.

Reforming High Schools, Career, and Technical Education
This program will feature interviews with department officials and guests on how the landmark No Child Left Behind Act is helping advance the quality of instruction in high schools, improve teacher preparation and prepare students for college and careers.