vft2010summer

1—Introduction
UA TiM Summer Workshop Sites: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/Summer2010Workshops Virtual Field Trip Virtual Handout: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/vft2010 UA Tim Shared PowerPoint Resources: []

2—Agenda
9:15 – 9:30 9:30 – 10:15 10:15 – 10:30 10:30 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:30 11:30 – 1:00 1:00 – 2:00 2:00 – 2:45 2:45 – 3:00 || Arrival & Welcome What is a Virtual Field Trip? Types of Virtual Field Trips & VFT of VFTs Break Locating Pre-Made Virtual Field Trips Planning Your Own Virtual Field Trip Lunch Using Track Star to Create a Virtual Field Trip Creating Your Own Virtual Field Trip Sharing Your Virtual Field Trip & Conclusion/Evaluations ||
 * 9:00 – 9:15

3—What is a Virtual Field Trip?

 * 1) A virtual field trip (VFT) is a standards-based activity which allows students to visit a place of interest on the Web rather than to an actual place.
 * 2) You take a VFT using your computer and the Internet.
 * 3) The place can be near you physically or anywhere in the world.
 * 4) It can even be somewhere that would be otherwise impossible to go!
 * 5) VFTs are not just about websites – they’re about learning.
 * Students gain experiences and bring them back in a variety of formats, including photos, sounds, videos and text, which suit their learning styles.
 * Students are expected to assimilate their experiences and discoveries to transform the material into knowledge demonstrated through a final product.
 * 1) Use VFTs to introduce your students to new places, new people, new processes, etc.

4—Types of Virtual Field Trips

 * 1) We will take a virtual field trip to view several different types of virtual field trips.
 * 2) The field trip is located at [].
 * 3) This field trip was created using Track Star, which can be found at [].
 * 4) Track Star Tutorial: []

5—How do I get Started?

 * 1) To prepare a virtual field trip, a teacher must choose a destination, locate grade-level appropriate resources, construct a web page, create meaningful learning tasks, and create rubrics for assessment.
 * 2) It is important for the teacher to choose a destination that is aligned with state and national standards.
 * 3) However, the best way to get started is to examine some of the numerous VFTs that are already available on the internet. We will do this shortly.


 * A FEW MORE HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR GETTING STARTED**


 * 1) A few steps to help you in the process: []
 * 2) Free Virtual Field Trip Planning Kit: []
 * 3) Virtual Field Trip Wiki: []
 * 4) Wes Fryer’s Awesome Virtual Field Trip Wiki: []

6—Assignment Ideas
1) A good way to keep students focused during the VFT is by preparing a study guide to be completed throughout the trip.
 * Have a general outline and spaces to fill in the information they find
 * Make it look like a trip itinerary
 * Include destinations, places to visit, things to look for (like maps, food, money, climate, etc), and even dates

2) At the end of the VFT, have your students organize and assimilate everything they’ve learned. Have them create:
 * Travel brochures
 * Newsletters or newspapers
 * Posters or collages
 * Travel logs and/or journals
 * Simulated newscasts
 * Educational websites
 * Multimedia presentations

7—Resources/Collections of Virtual Field Trips

 * 1) Simple K-12 VFTs: []
 * 2) Alice Christie’s Virtual Field Trip Guide: []
 * 3) Free Tech 4 Teachers VFT Resources: []
 * 4) Internet 4 Classrooms VFTs: []
 * 5) Innovative Teaching VFTs: []
 * 6) UEN VFTs: []
 * 7) Tramline: []
 * 8) Virtual Field Trips & Web Museums: []
 * 9) Without the Bus-Virtual Field Trips: []
 * 10) Virtual Adventures: []
 * 11) Google Lit Trips: []
 * 12) Use a Google Search for the type of Virtual Field Trip you would like to use or Panoramic Photos

8—Tools for Virtual Field Trips

 * 1) Sqworl: [] or Delicious: []
 * 2) Google Maps: [] (Requires Google Account-Free!)
 * 3) Google Earth: [] (Free Download)
 * 4) Google Sites: [] (Free web site & wiki creator)
 * 5) Tramline: [] (Requires download-Not Free!)
 * 6) Track Star: []
 * 7) Wikis: [] or []
 * 8) E-Sheet Style with Word: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/e-sheet
 * 9) UEN Virtual Field Trip Template: [] (Requires Free Registration)
 * 10) PowerPoint: An Example - [] & Video Tutorial: []
 * 11) PowerPoint: Another Example - []
 * 12) Google Earth Lessons: []
 * 13) Copyright Friendly Photo Resources: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/picresources
 * 14) More Copyright Friendly Photo Resources: []
 * 15) Thinkfinity: [] (Good source for interactive resources and websites)
 * 16) Alabama Virtual Library: [] (Make sure to check out the Britannica Online School Edition Resources)
 * 17) ALEX Web Resources: []
 * 18) APTPlus - Learn360 Videos: http://www.aptplus.org (Requires APTPlus account)

9—Other Important Ideas

 * 1) Video Conference Virtual Field Trips/Electronic Field Trips (Usually Not Free)
 * 2) Skype: Connect with an expert somewhere else in the world
 * 3) Web Cams: Famous Places, Zoos, Museums, etc. often have these
 * 4) How Stuff Works
 * 5) APTPlus Videos (Insert into PowerPoint or Google Earth)
 * 6) Places that you can’t go…Inner Ear, The World of a Dust Mite or Virus, Virginia during the Civil War
 * 7) Have Students Create Virtual Field Trips: Project Based Learning/Higher Order Thinking Skills
 * 8) Make a VFT from your own travel photos