Virtual Field Trip Resources

An article by Darin Wagner    No Comments

Originally published in the August 2008 issue of eSchoolNews, here is a partial list of virtual field trip resources. With anticipated budget cuts for schools year because of the current economic situation, it might be worth the time to consider using some of these resources, or others like them, in the future.

• Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration
• Tramline
• California’s Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students
• National Park Service Distance Learning Opportunities
• The National Zoo
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• The Louvre
• Florida Virtual School

• Kathy Schrock’s Virtual Tour Evaluation
• Walter McKenzie’s Surfaquarium
• TANDBERG Connections Program
• Michigan State University Museum’s Virtual Outreach Program
• Education World’s Tips and Tricks for Virtual Field Trips
• MiddleSchool.Net’s List of Virtual Field Trips and Exhibits

If you travel over the summer, consider creating your own virtual field trip! And if you know of other related resources, please post them. Thanks!