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.
10. 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
11. “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
12. 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 request VFTs
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.
14.
15. Skype in the Classroom
Skype inspires learning, discover a free teacher
community, learn more here about Skype in the
classroom and Mystery Skype.
Follow on Twitter
@SkypeClassroom
@MysterySkype
#skype2learn
18. Agate Fossil Beds - Harrison, NE
During the 1890s, scientists rediscovered what the
Lakota Sioux already knew—bones preserved in one of the world's
most significant Miocene Epoch mammal sites. Yet, this place called
"Agate" is a landscape that reflects many influences—from early
animals roaming the valleys and hills, to tribal nations calling the High
Plains home, to explorers passing through or settling in the American
West.
http://www.nps.gov/agfo/index.htm
19. 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)
20. 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
Dig into Mining, Geologist and Mine Planning Engineer
BALL STATE – Electronic Field Trips (EFTs)
21. 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
22. Additional Resources
KaHoot user guide
Google + Connected Classrooms https://connectedclassrooms.withgoogle.com/#
STEM - Works Home Virtual Field Trips
28. Molly Aschoff
Distance Learning Coordinator/Media
Specialist
Educational Service Unit #8
Neligh, Nebraska
molly.aschoff@esu8ne.org
@mollyaschoff
Editor's Notes
it is a zero in the URL
Ask if they took field trips in Elementary School & where? Middle School & where? High School & where? College & where?
Ask them what VFTs they have done, how did it go?
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.
Standards Connections - searching options - Professional Development
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
Who here uses social media professionally? Who uses it with their students?
Alvis 10:00-10:15
Roger Storm, DLN Coordinator NASA Glenn Research Center 10:15-10:30