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VR/Distance Learning K.Lodes. Google Expeditions (free app from phone) Used as part of a unit on Ocean Acidification. Planting Science (Power of Sunlight module) Students run through activities to address misconceptions on photosynthesis and then plan an experiment in teams to find out
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VR/Distance Learning K.Lodes Google Expeditions (free app from phone) Used as part of a unit on Ocean Acidification
Planting Science (Power of Sunlight module) Students run through activities to address misconceptions on photosynthesis and then plan an experiment in teams to find out more for themselves while communicating with a scientist on a secure, on-line platform https://plantingscience.org/
Joides Resolution Skyping with Jennifer Magnusson • Skyping with scientists or programs • Sending Styrofoam cups on an expedition • SOCCUM float https://www.mbari.org/products/southern-ocean-carbon-climate-observations-modeling-soccom/ /NOAA buoy
Overall The Good • Can “visit” places and interact that are unavailable locally • Exposes students to a much bigger world and job opportunities • Excites students (and teachers) Areas to grow • Need to make sure the activity/experience fits into the learning objectives • Sometimes the wow factor interferes with the learning objective • Technology issues