1. NASA eClips 4D (June 28, 2017) Programmatics
PI/Institution: Shelley Spears, National Institute of Aerospace PI Period of Performance: 1/4/16-1/3/21 Summary Description: NASA eClips™ 4D is a multi-dimensional approach to improve student science literacy by addressing identified science misconceptions. Program attributes include: research-based approaches to teaching and learning; student-produced multi-media content; STEM career connections; field-testing within an under-served population; bi-lingual content development; broad dissemination network; established audience and reputation. NASA eClips™ is a widely utilized, proven and effective multi-media educational program. Developed by the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) over the past nine years, the suite currently contains 199 videos, 35 resources (educator guides, Guide Lites, and Engineering Design packets), and has ~88,000 web views and downloads monthly. Science Focus: Cross-cutting Audience(s): Formal, Informal, K-12, Lifelong Learner Region(s) Served: National initiative with global access to all online resources, including professional development. Website(s) if any: and
Current Partnerships Team Members and Institutions
Hampton City Schools
Arlington Public Schools (Career Center)
Newport News Public Schools
Promethean /Classflow
The GLOBE Program
Virginia Latino Higher Education Network (VALHEN)
NASA Museum Alliance
Shannon Verstynen, NIA – Co-I and Program Manager
Becky Jaramillo, NIA – Co-I
Sharon Bowers, NIA
Joan Harper-Neely, NIA
Victoria O’Leary, NIA

2. NASA eClips 4D (June 28, 2017) cont.
Evaluation Opportunities
The internal evaluator, Dr. Hilarie B. Davis and Dr. Bradford Davey of TLC Inc., is using a mixed methods approach (Frechtling, 2010).
Preliminary Findings Report on the Effectiveness of the NASA eClips 4D Program, a quasi-experimental study, with 9 science teachers and 300+ students has been compiled and shared with PI and SMD TO. Final study results will be completed in July.
Assessed: Interactive lessons, professional development, NASA eClips and Spotlite video segments, design of student-produced videos, and dissemination of videos and resources.
“Pilot teachers rated highly the usefulness of the NASA eClips video(s) by subject matter experts to elaborate on the topic (8.6/10).”
“Intervention group knowledge post-scores were significantly higher overall compared with the comparison group’s post-scores.”
“…media teachers reported they would recommend this video project to another teacher and would tell them, ‘This project is a great opportunity for students to gain a better understanding of the process of group or project based learning’ and ‘Students will gain a valuable experience working with NASA as they will learn about science, enhance the skills on the subject matter that they have learned in class and learn how to work with a client in a real-life setting.’”
Utilizing WGBH investigation data to inform program improvements.
New partnership opportunity with Nearpod (award-winning online engagement platform) to disseminate NASA eClips resources through its professional network.
Exploring new VA Department of Education initiative to develop supporting resources for core academic instruction and career counseling, which may be a potential audience of SME2 videos. Awaiting DOE staff restructuring to move forward.
Leveraging NASA eClips assets, such as Solar Images activity, to support total solar eclipse awareness and understanding through regional and local outreach.
Updating NASA.gov website with improvements and new content.
Continue to work with Collective partners to leverage content and products to increase usage and reach including design challenges in partner curriculum/program.
Implementing new format for NASA eClips videos as informed by current research (i.e., length of video, graphic usage, etc.)
Provide resources to be used in the Challenger Learning Center’s Flipped Classroom.
Partnering with NASA ePD to deliver webinars during the school year.
Risks/Areas of Concern
Potential schedule delay in future Spotlite production due to partner school division personnel changes.
Potential delay in release of the educator guides based on IGES review.

3. NASA eClips 4D Monthly Status (June 28, 2017)
Measurable Achievements/Accomplishments
Received preliminary findings from internal evaluator, showing positive effects of the NASA eClips 4D Program on student understanding of concepts often misunderstood.
Received concurrence (with minor suggestions) on new NASA eClips Video Style Guide from internal evaluator, WGBH, and NASA 360 team. (Note: data supports previous format remains effective as educational media product.)
11 Spotlite videos produced by digital media students from three school divisions.
20 SME2 drafts produced by Newport News Telecommunications Program students; exemplar videos will be posted on website.
Arlington Public Schools digital media students attended a culminating event with Goddard Space Flight Center’s Science Visualization Studio (SVS). Students received professional feedback from NASA staff on their Spotlite video production and interacted with SVS staff.
Converted interactive lesson plans to several online platforms to meet a variety of teacher and student needs. Platforms include Nearpod, Classflow, LiveBinder, and Google.
Upcoming 2017 Outreach and Conference Plan
July Summer Reading Program at four Hampton Public Libraries, Hampton, VA (up to 800 students, sharing resources related to the total solar eclipse)
July Virginia Technology and Engineering Education Association (VTEEA) Annual Conference, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Aug 1-4 VALHEN Hispanic College Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (sharing resources related to the total solar eclipse, highlighting NASA eClips video segments, and running a focus group to determine what teachers would like to see in the Spanish vocabulary lessons)
* Alignment with SMD Conference Calendar in progress

4. NASA eClips 4D Monthly Status (June 28, 2017)
Need(s) or Areas to Watch Updates/Changes
Resource allocation between new product development and dissemination of new and existing NASA eClips suite.
New format, length, and audience of our video products in progress.
Continued implementation of Dissemination Plan.
Look Ahead Cross-Collaboration Status/Opportunity
Review quasi-experimental evaluation results from pilot groups. Use data to reinforce effective practices, identify new opportunities, and inform Year 2 evaluation plan.
Implementation of Product Dissemination Plan designed to increase successful roll-out of new products and increase usage of existing resources.
Production of NASA eClips video segments utilizing updated Style Guide:
#5 Our World: The Sun’s Position
#6 Real World: Cubesats
Completion of interactive lessons for new Spotlite topics based on IGES Review feedback:
Seasons (Grades 3-5)
Heat and Temperature (Grades 3-5 and 6-9)
Effects of Gravity on Falling Objects (Grades 3-5 and 6-9)
Development and field test Engineering Design Guide to support scientific discovery.
Spotlite Production Workshop for high school students to learn how to effectively communicate Science content through video production.
Dissemination of new resources for Back-to-School teaching and learning.
Populating PBS Learning Media with NASA eClips content; and continued sharing of research and best practices with R. Connelly (WGBH) to inform new production and resources.
WGBH (and NASA 360) review of NASA eClips Video Style Guide for concurrence and feedback.
Weekly collaboration with the Challenger Learning Center and Museum Alliance to provide supporting resources for electronic network dissemination.
Explore opportunities with Collective to share exhibit space at upcoming conferences and events.
Aligning NASA eClips resources with NISE toolkits.
NISE team will provide video footage for future SME2 videos.
Collaborating with A. Davis (NASA Earth to Sky) on potential resource content.