The National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) is partnering with Nortel LearniT to develop and implement a pioneering model to prepare our nation's educators for a 21st century approach to teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM.) By focusing on the use of 21st century skills and strategies to meet the needs of our millennial students, NIA and Nortel LearniT train teachers to use experiential, inquiry-based teaching. Coupling NIA expertise in science, engineering, and mathematics with Nortel LearniT's technology integration resources creates a powerful environment for teachers to build their 21st century teaching skills.

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e-Teaching and e-Learning Information

Educator resources have been gathered to help you deepen your understanding of the challenges, needs and strategies required to inspire 21st century learners. Each resource page provides direct access to ready-to-use technology integration resources, including videos, PowerPoint® presentations, documents, PDFs, URL's, and wiki references.

Application of the Six Principles of 21st Century e-Teaching in meeting 21st century learners' needs is addressed throughout. To extend this, the pivotal role of technology infusion in effective use of the Nortel LearniT implementation of the 6ES constructivist model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate, Extend, and Standards) is treated in a section devoted to that topic.