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Virtual Field Trips. To Infinity & Beyond -- Never Leave the Classroom !. Presented by: Dr. Tish Gallagher, Adjunct Professor Colleges of Health Professions & Education – Doctoral Program Nancy Doody
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Virtual Field Trips To Infinity & Beyond -- Never Leave the Classroom! Presented by: Dr. Tish Gallagher, Adjunct Professor Colleges of Health Professions & Education – Doctoral Program Nancy Doody Asst. Director – Faculty Development & Support/Assistant Professor – College of Business
Field Trips DISCUSSION • Pros • Cons
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP ?? • Guided exploration using the web • Collection of pre-screened, thematically based webpages • Structured online learning experience. • Instructor Created • Found on Web
Virtual Field Trips – Higher Ed • What the research indicates: • Different forms of interaction • Allow us to present students with complicated real-world situations, with which to practice critical analysis skills • Increase interaction among students • Allow a range of ‘visits’ at almost no cost
Sample Field Trips • Environmental VFT • VFT – Columbia • Wine Making Field Trip • Water treatment facility field trip • http://www.google.com/about/datacenters/inside/streetview/(NewsJournal, 10/18/12, p. A15) • Univ Utah-How To • (Link provides templates, directions, etc.)
Small Group Exercise • Virtual Field Trip Topics • Use in your Classroom • Benefits ? • Student Engagement ? • Report Out Topics