Connected Learning. because the right connection at the right time can make a world of difference. If you have enrolled students in USDLC student courses or registered for any of the USDLC professional development options, you have access to all e-Field Trips / e-Forums throughout the year. USDLC Subscribers: USDLC Sites Login on the USDLC home page using your USDLC ID/Password (These are sent to the site coordinator by email after enrolling students in courses or subscribing to any of USDLC’s Professional Development) Go to e-Field Trips / e-Forums and click the link to open. This is your one convenient location for: additional program details, registration links for free support materials; and links to discussion boards, scheduled live chats, or email addresses to send questions.

September EstuaryLIVE (Live, Interactive Electronic FieldTrip to North Carolina Estuaries). [Central focus is on Science but the project is interdisciplinary.] * Telling Stories: Linda Sue Park,(Grades 4-8) (Newbery Medal Winner talks with students about her newest book) [From The Kennedy Performing Arts Series presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.] October – The Great Shoebox Glider Challenge, Part 1 (Professional Development for Teachers with NASA’s Digital Learning Network) [Science is central focus but the project is interdisciplinary] * Connections: History and Musicwith the NSO(Grades 4-8) (An ensemble of National Symphony Orchestra musicians brings to life the history and music of colonial Jamestown) [From The Kennedy Performing Arts Series presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.]
America’s Rain Forests (Grades 5-8) (An electronic field trip to the Caribbean National Forest in Puerto Rico and the Tongass National Forest in Alaska) (An introduction to these fascinating ecosystems will be available prior to the live field trip) [Presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.] China: Shanghai Song and Dance Ensemble (Grades 4-8) (Demonstration and performance for a deeper understanding of the Chinese culture) [From the Kennedy Performing Arts Series presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.] November The Great Shoebox Glider Challenge, Part 2 (Conference to Introduce Students to the Challenge) Connections: Science and Music (Grades 4-8) (Exploration of scientific and musical concepts in acoustics, medicine, computer science, and psychology) [From the Kennedy Performing Arts Series presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.]
December The Great Shoebox Glider Challenge , Part 3 (Conference in which outstanding student teams present) Students Inspired to Fly Their Dreams by North Carolina Astronaut Bill McArthur The best way to encourage young people to make their dreams come true is to introduce them to someone who has. Thats the mission of the Partners in Flight Fly Your Dreams Project, and the successful dreamer to receive the award this year is North Carolinas own Commander of the International Space Stations Expedition 12, Bill McArthur. Commander McArthur will receive the award at the Great Shoebox Glider Challenge Celebration and Air Show to be streamed live from the Education Building in Raleigh on Friday, December 16th, from 10 to 12:30. Five teams will present their shoebox glider research to NASAs Challenge Master via 2-way videoconferencing. Teams presenting will be from Franklinton Elementary School, Franklin County Schools; Columbia Middle School, Tyrrell County Schools; Piney Grove Middle School, Stokes County Schools; and Southern Alamance High School, Alamance-Burlington School System. Gary Stephenson, News 14 Carolinas Chief Meteorologist, avid pilot, and first recipient of the Fly Your Dreams Award will present McArthur the award and serve as host for the air show. Accepting the award for McArthur, currently serving six months on the International Space Station, will be his wife, Cindy McArthur, a North Carolinian who works with NASAs Education Program, and other friends of Bills at NASA. For details about participating in this event via the webcast, contact Cris Crissman at 919.807.3582 or ccrissma@dpi.state.nc.us For more information about the Partners in Flight program, visit: http://video.dpi.state.nc.us/eforums
January Author Conference , Part 1 (Professional Development for Teachers on Web Tools for Teaching Writing and Literature) [Focus is on English Language Arts for Upper Elementary and Middle School] * Jazz and the New Generation II (Grades 7-12)* (Young performers share their thoughts on the future of jazz and add their interpretation to the music of jazz piano legend, Dr. Billy Taylor) [From the Kennedy Performing Arts Series presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.]
February The 2006 Printz Challenge (Teen Book Clubs Discuss Their Favorite Books of the Year) (Focus is on English Language Arts for Middle School and High School) * Flying Around America – NSO: Young People’s Concert (Grades 3-6) (Program showcases American composers and their music, from Leroy Anderson in the 1940s to present favorites by John Williams) [From the Kennedy Performing Arts Series presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.]
March Author Conference, Part 2 (Culmination of Project with Participating Teachers and Students Meet Via Videoconferencing and Webcast with the Author) * Musical Theater: Mame (Grades 9-12) (Meet members of the cast of Mame as they discuss the production, perform selections, and offer students insights into the professional world of musical theater) [From the Kennedy Performing Arts Series presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.] Telling Stories: Christopher Paul Curtis (Grades 5-8) (African-American author Christopher Paul Curtis is widely recognized for his historical fiction books for students. Mr. Curtis discusses his award-winning books.) [From the Kennedy Performing Arts Series presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.]
April EstuaryLIVE (Live, Interactive Electronic FieldTrip to North Carolina Estuaries) * Country Music: Styles and Traditions (Grades 7-12) (Students learn about the history, styles, and traditions of country music from noted country music celebrities.) [From the Kennedy Performing Arts Series presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.] Hip Hop to ‘Da Head (Grades 7-12) (Meet Kwikstep, Rokafella, Buttafly, Stretch, and the rest of the crew as they break, lock, pop, and uprock until you stand and cheer) [From the Kennedy Performing Arts Series presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.]
May Musical Theater: Stephen Schwartz (Grades 7-12) (Meet Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz as he talks about some of his many musicals, including Godspell, Pippin, Working and Rags.) [From the Kennedy Performing Arts Series presented in cooperation with Prince William Network.]