Resources, Reports, Tools, Lists, and Full Text Documents Sensing Technologies--Research Guide
Source: Library of Congress, Science Reference Services Science Tracer Bullets Online: Remote Sensing
"This guide focuses on the technologies used for observation and data collection from a significant distance; satellite remote-sensing and imaging of the earth and other celestial objects. Major fields within which remotely sensed data are most frequently used include agriculture, archaeology, astronomy, climatology, engineering, environmental science, forestry, geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, and soil science. Also inextricably linked with remote sensing are the disciplines of cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), surveying, and geodesy. Remote sensing is used in surveillance of human activities for everyday security purposes, as well as in biology and medicine. Some resources on these related topics are included."
-- Teachers--United States--Professional Development
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Characteristics of Public School Teachers' Professional Development Activities: 1999-2000
"A majority of teachers reported receiving eight or fewer hours of professional development in either subject matter content or teaching methods. In terms of the format of professional development activities, 95 percent of teachers attended a workshop, conference, or other training session in the previous year, compared with 42 percent who participated in mentoring, peer observation, or coaching. Seventy-four percent of teachers participated in regularly scheduled collaboration with other teachers on issues of instruction." Full Report (PDF; 65 KB)
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