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 idea of virtual field trips does have its benefits especially to those schools that lack funding. The idea of being able to bring the museums to the classroom so that the school does not have to come up with the extra money is very beneficial. The interactive VFT would be really good especially historical sites. In a history lesson a teacher could use this to see historical sites on the east coast. The idea of being able to take kids in California to see the battlefields from the east coast would be extremely helpful. The virtual field trip idea for those museums that are in other states that might be of interest and now the teacher can show the students it from the classroom. However, Schools that have the funding, I think should still go on field trips because it gives the chance for some kids to go places they may never have the chance to otherwise. I also think that a field trip is better because the kids get a better close up view and fresh air out of the school setting.
Would schools have to spend any money for the VFT's?
About 30% of schools already have the equipment they would need to conduct these Virtual Field Trips. So those that don't would have to buy the equipment. The actual field trips can be accessed for a small fee, but if the equipment is already there then that is the only cost and it is less than a regular field trip.
Are the field trips geared toward a specific age?
As far as the article says there is no specific age group it is just for school age students. The subject area or type of field trip would be looked at the same way they are now as a regular field trip.
No comments:
Post a Comment