The document discusses virtual field trips (VFTs) and their value in education. It provides examples of how VFTs can connect students with experts from around the world through interactive videoconferencing. Examples of potential VFT connections include museums, zoos, and national parks. The document also lists resources for finding and scheduling VFTs, and emphasizes that VFTs can engage students while saving time and money compared to physical field trips.
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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.
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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)
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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
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“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
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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.
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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)
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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
Live From Wahoo - ESU 2 & Wahoo Public Schools
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NVIS - Nebraska Virtual Instruction Site
Site where you can access Nebraska or related VFT sites. You need to subscribe
to this site to get announcements about available programs.
http://nvis.esucc.org/
What do you do when there is NO money to put gas in the bus to take your students on field trips? The answer is Virtual Field Trips (VFTs)! Come learn how you can expand what you are doing in your classroom through video conferencing. Connect to Authors, experts, or theme based specialists. Bring a zoo, farm, or forensic expert into your classroom without leaving the school parking lot. The world is the limit.
Survey the crowd to see how many elementary teachers, middle school, high school, specials?
Ask if they took field trips in Elementary School & where? Middle School & where? High School & where? College & where? What do you do when there is NO money to put gas in the bus to take your students on field trips?
Who has done a VFT before? Where did you go? How did your kids like it?
You don’t have to leave school, no gas or lunch money! Sometimes it is just a regular teacher that has become the HAL instructor. Kids (families) don’t get to go places like they once did.
Sign up for Free you get one connection! For $149 a teacher has unlimited access for a year. You get VFT, mentoring or evaluation sessions. Video on next slide. You put in your topic and who you would like to connect with and they find the industry. 3 weeks notice needed. They connect with Zoom
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