Zanetis, J. (2010). The Beginner's guide to interactive virtual field trips. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25443&DirectListComboInd=D
The article “The Beginner’s Guide to Interactive Virtual Field Trips” by Jan Zanetis is about using Virtual Field Trips in the classroom. These field trips “are conducted virtually, over the internet and/or videoconferencing equipment”. Though the equipment needed for this tool is expensive there are several ways to get access. Some districts already have the equipment. If districts do not have the equipment there are grants that teachers can apply for to get the equipment. Virtual field trips are a great new innovated way to take inexpensive trips. There are virtual field trips for all subject areas. The purpose of these field trips is to make far away places closer to students this way students are not confided to places that are in their surroundings. The learning barriers of students are knocked down.
How can I incorporate Virtual Field Trips into my classroom?
I think I could use VFTs when introducing a lesson. Instead of boring students with a lecture about the day’s lesson I would take them on a Virtual Field Trip where they will learn the basics of the subject.
Why is this important?
This is important to know because it gives us teachers a tool that we can use to engage students. It is also important because it is an alternative to field trips that are expensive to participate in.
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