Academic Learning Experiences - Field Studies are courses and activities offered in the New Albany School District featuring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  These courses are designed to support the idea that students are self-directed learners capable of expanding their world-view and developing international perspectives. The course environment, activities, projects and assessments are redesigned to emphasize problem based learning and 21st Century skills such as communication, research and inquiry skills, critical thinking and self-assessment. As global citizens, students will have access to teachers at the university level, scientists currently doing research in the field, current technology and a classroom that has no walls.