Contributing NSTA K-16 Content to the NSDL Metadata Repository

In this project, funded by the NSF National Science Digital Library program, NSTA and the Ohio State University will connect NSTA’s substantial storehouse of vetted materials and resources to the NSDL, extending both the number of educators it can serve and the number and kinds of resources it offers. NSTA and Ohio State will prioritize resources to be connected to the NSDL and Pathways; develop an e-publication model; establish adequate metadata for all resources; and build the infrastructure and software needed to create, sustain, and provide access to the collection of resources. All of these activities will be designed to support interoperability, reusability, and persistence. At the same time, NSTA and Ohio State will investigate new ways of selecting, describing, and cataloging digital resources, contributing to the long-term expansion and improvement of the NSDL.

NSDL Middle School Portal - http://msteacher.org

The NSDL Middle School Portal is an evolving site tailored to the needs of mathematics, science, and technology educators. The site offers a middle school view into excellent online materials from the National Science Digital Library (NSDL). In the first phase of the project, teachers can examine several electronic publications in which content specialists spotlight superior digital resources and offer teaching tips for important topics. Teachers can also access augmented NSDL catalog records organized in subject browse lists.

Federal Education Resources Digital Library

The Federal Education Digital Resources Library (FEDRL), funded through the NSF National Science Digital Library, features a collection of high-quality science and mathematics digital resources for the K-12 education community. Digital resources materials that were developed with U.S. Department of Education or National Science Foundation funding make up the majority of this collection. These materials include applets, lesson plans, animations, magazine articles, and more. There are resources for student learning, materials for teachers' professional development, and even items that families can use at home.

The Gender and Science Digital Library (GSDL)

GSDL was a collaborative project between the Gender and Diversities Institute at the Education Development Center (EDC) and the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse. The initiative served as a dissemination outlet for a high-quality, interactive library of gender and science resources for use in K-12 schools, higher education, women's studies, and teacher preparation. Another goal of the project is to assist educators in promoting and implementing gender-equitable science education in both formal and informal settings.

Innovative Curriculum Online Network (ICON)

The International Technology Education Association (ITEA), in partnership with the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse, developed a comprehensive digital library collection to promote K-12 technological literacy.

The Ethnomathematics Digital Library (EDL) - http://www.ethnomath.org

The EDL project was designed to preserve and affirm the rich cultural and mathematical heritage of indigenous cultures and to ensure worldwide access to this heritage. The Pacific Ethnomathematics Collections Network (PECN) developed the collection. PECN is made up of representatives from the University of Guam, the University of Hawaii, the University of the South Pacific, the Australian Academy of Science, and the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL). The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse provided technical assistance and on-going support to PECN.

The Learning Matrix

The first digital library project funded through the NSF National Science Digital Library program was The Learning Matrix, a collection of resources to improve the preparation of math and science teachers by supporting faculty who teach mathematics and science courses in two- and four-year colleges. The web site contains information about and examples of best practices in undergraduate teaching.

The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education

The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC), funded by the U.S. Department of Education from 1992 through 2005, created the largest collection of K-12 mathematics and science curriculum resources in the nation. ENC’s mission was to identify effective curriculum resources, create high quality professional development materials, and disseminate useful information and products that improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning.

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For information about the Digital Library Projects at The Ohio State University contact:
Kimberly Lightle, Ph.D.
1929 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 688-3485
lightle.16@osu.edu

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