The document discusses the integration of field trips into online learning environments, emphasizing that traditional perceptions of online courses often overlook the potential for real-world experiences. It suggests that field trips can be adapted for online education through various means, such as service learning or community engagement. The author advocates for active learning and the blending of teaching tools to enhance student participation and collaboration.

1. HEY, JUST BECAUSE IT IS ONLINE DOESN'T MEAN WE CAN'T HAVE FIELD TRIPS, RIGHT?

2. Learning Environments I VisitedMiller Valley School (many times)NAUASUUof ASouthwestern College in Winfield, Kansas Caborca, Mexico

3. The Result

13. Yeah, but, ah, that was a small high schoolCollege is Different* more students* less money* basic skill courses* they get field experience later

15. In Your Online Class, StudentsRead Textual InformationWrite Textual MaterialSee ImagesWatch Video FormatListen to Audio ContentWhat Else Do Your Students Do?Write it down on paper provided

16. Field Trips and Online Learningcan the two co-exist?photo by fvaldes

17. The AssumptionMost Online Courses (like many courses) Lack Field Trips of Any Kindphoto by fvaldes

18. WHY?Instructors are Tied to TextbooksToo Much Time to Plan ThemThey Cost Too Much, Hard to Assess by dcolson5201

19. WHY NOT?Easier to Organize in Online CoursesStudent Participation (maybe engagement)Projects, Community, “real Life,” Serviceby dcolson5201

20. Defining the “Field Trip”Not Out of a BookNot at the ComputerNot on Your iPodby nrtphotos

21. For Example!It can be as simple asA phone call (required) to converse with the course instructor!

22. At Yavapai Collegeservice learning component available to all instructors

23. Other Exampleshuman sexuality bookstore visityoga class trip to studiosbusiness class to local businessa study group meeting at library

24. The Obvious Good in OnlineDiversity in Student Generated Demonstration of AbilityCollaboration In and Out of Classroom & Broader Audience The Usual:Anytime

25. Anywhereteaching the way you were taughtwill not work online

26. Blending of the Available Tools

27. What Do We Tell Online Instructors?Active Learning, EngagementElement of Community ServiceOffer “Real Life” Experiences