Online and Distance Learning

This page lists online courses and other opportunities for teachers that might be of interest. This page is not a complete list nor is it intended to endorse any of the opportunities listed. This list is provided to make you aware of these opportunities should you choose to take advantage of them.

• 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.
• American Museum of Natural History
• Mississippi State Geosciences
• Montana State University National Teachers Enhancement Network
• University of Maryland Life Sciences Program-online Master of Life Sciences
• Annenberg Media   
• PBS Teacherline
• American Chemical Society online course:  Chemistry through Inquiry
• The JASON project

More Information About PBS TeacherLine

WFYI/PBS TeacherLine offers over 90 six-week online professional development courses, many of which are in science, as well as instructional strategies. These courses are funded by the U.S. Department of Education and are approved by the Indiana Division of Professional Standards. TeacherLine courses can fulfill professional growth points, CRUs, and teachers can elect to receive graduate credit from Indiana University as well. TeacherLine courses are designed to help school districts meet NCLB "Highly Qualified Teacher" requirements and are offered at all grade levels.

For further information, contact Tammy Anderson, WFYI TeacherLine Coordinator, at 317-715-2011 or email her with your questions.