This presentation was for the Fall NETA in Kearney, NE on Oct. 8, 2015.

1. FALL NETA
KEARNEY, NE
Oct. 7-8, 2015

2. Full STEAM Ahead
https://goo.gl/gXxQ97

3. Molly Aschoff
Distance Learning Coordinator/Media
Specialist
Educational Service Unit #8
Neligh, Nebraska
molly.aschoff@esu8ne.org
@mollyaschoff

4. Photo credits: firstflips.com

5. Interactive Virtual Field Trips
The Virtual Field Trip (VFT) offers an
opportunity for your class to participate
in a close-up, two-way videoconference
with an expert, a museum, or a vendor
to learn and explore in a new and
unique way.

6. What does this look like?

7. Teacher Testimonial
Molly,
We had the rock VFT this morning. It was good. They sent
a huge box of specimens. The kids were in groups of 3-4
and each had samples to handle and examine. I wish you
could have seen the presenter. She was probably in her
50's with a big gray mohawk. She was engaging and the
kids liked her. Thanks so much!!
Jana (Orchard-Clearwater Schools)

8. Who Would You Connect With?
Where Would
You Go?
http://padlet.com/maschoff/STEMVFT

9. Technology used
The value of Virtual Field Trips
How to make them relevant
Where to find them

10. Equipment

11. The Value of the Virtual Field Trip
Saves time and money
You don’t have to be the expert in everything
Takes kids where they wouldn’t normally get
to go
Engages students
Expands student’s interests
Showcases careers

12. “Field trips provide students with a window to the
real world that they don't get in the classroom,
and they can help students understand real-world
applications of seemingly abstract topics in math
and science. For example, engineers may often
use formulas taught in Algebra II, calculus, and
chemistry classes.”
~U.S. News and World Report: Education
Teachers: Don't Overlook Value of Field Trips

13. Nepris www.nepris.com
Nepris is a web-based platform that makes it easy for
teachers to connect with industry professionals while
providing companies a way to scale education outreach.

15. CILC.org
Center for Interactive Learning and
Collaboration (CILC) To support, advance and
enhance lifelong learning through the use of collaborative
technologies and innovations.
Create a free account in order to view the
pages I have linked to.

16. https://www.smore.com/z7kgb-connect2texas?ref=email

17. http://goo.gl/1nKe0U

18. http://goo.gl/xOssrX

19. Amon Carter Museum of American Art
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art offers a variety
of interdisciplinary, activity-based student programs based
on Texas and national teaching standards, featuring topics
such as art museum careers, exploring biomes through
photography, cowboys, painters and place, African-
American history, reading comprehension strategies, and
creative writing. Most of the videoconferences originate
from our gallery space using original works of art.
https://www.smore.com/vq9v3-connect2texas?ref=email

20. CA State Parks - PORTS Project
FREE
Units of Study
Online Resources
EDUGATOR
http://ports.parks.ca.gov/

21. NASA
NASA's Digital Learning Network provides free, interactive
video- and web-conferencing events for educators
interested in enhancing their STEM classes by connecting
directly with NASA education specialists and subject matter
experts. (Go to Event Catalog)

22. Opportunities in Nebraska
Durham Museum - Omaha, NE
Homestead National Monument - Beatrice, NE
Joslyn Art Museum - Omaha, NE
MONA - Museum of Natural Art - Kearney, NE
Morrill Hall (Elephant Hall) University of NE - Lincoln, NE
Henry Doorly Zoo - Omaha, NE
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument - Harrison, NE
**NE State Capitol** - Not Live
Live From Wahoo - ESU 2 & Wahoo Public Schools

23. http://cliparts.co/
● What could work in
your class?
● What might hold you
back from doing a
VFT?
● Who can you share
this with in your
school?

24. EXPERTS

25. Seek and You Shall Find!

26. Google+ Communities

27. Additional Resources
Nebraska Farm & STEM
DISCOVERY ED
· Technology, Soil Science and More Bomke’s Farm Springfield, IL
· Manufacture Your Future Alcoa in Davenport, Iowa
o Free resources
· Inspiring Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow, CEO of Chobani Greek Yogurt
BALL STATE – Electronic Field Trips (EFTs)

28. Additional Resources
Sir Isaac Newton & kinetic Energy https://vimeo.com/104359163
Challenger Learning Center – DNA-eLabs https://vimeo.com/69566779
e-Missions http://www.e-missions.net/
Robot Garage http://cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=4299
Engineering for Animals: Exibit Design and Beyond Minnesota Zoo
https://vimeo.com/70791588

29. Questions

31. Pro Football Hall of Fame

32. http://new.livestream.com/accounts/546200/events/3532915/videos/71523453

34. Molly Aschoff
Distance Learning Coordinator/Media
Specialist
Educational Service Unit #8
Neligh, Nebraska
molly.aschoff@esu8ne.org
@mollyaschoff