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Molly AschoffDistance Learning Coordinator/Media
SpecialistEducational Service Unit #8
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Interactive Virtual Field TripsThe Virtual Field Trip (VFT) offers an
opportunity for your class to participate in a close-up, two-way videoconference with an expert, a museum, or a vendor to learn and explore in a new and unique way.
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Teacher TestimonialMolly,
We had the rock VFT this morning. It was good. They sent a huge box of specimens. The kids were in groups of 3-4 and each had samples to handle and examine. I wish you could have seen the presenter. She was probably in her 50's with a big gray mohawk. She was engaging and the kids liked her. Thanks so much!!
Jana (Orchard-Clearwater Schools)
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Who Would You Connect With?
Where Would You Go?http://padlet.com/maschoff/mlk
http://padlet.com/maschoff/STEMVFT
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Technology used
The value of Virtual Field Trips
How to make them relevant
Where to find them
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Equipment
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The Value of the Virtual Field TripSaves time and money
You don’t have to be the expert in everything
Takes kids where they wouldn’t normally get to go
Engages students
Expands student’s interests
Showcases careers
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“Field trips provide students with a window to the real world that they don't get in the classroom, and they can help students understand real-world applications of seemingly abstract topics in math and science. For example, engineers may often use formulas taught in Algebra II, calculus, and chemistry classes.
~U.S. News and World Report: Education
Teachers: Don't Overlook Value of Field Trips
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Nepris www.nepris.comNepris is a web-based platform that makes it easy for teachers to connect with industry professionals while providing companies a way to scale education outreach.
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CILC.org
Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) To support, advance and enhance lifelong learning through the use of collaborative technologies and innovations.
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https://www.smore.com/2433h-spooktacular-special-events?ref=emailhttps://www.smore.com/8ngv1-connect2texas?ref=email
https://www.smore.com/wx961-connect2texas?ref=email
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NASANASA's Digital Learning Network provides free, interactive video- and web-conferencing events for educators interested in enhancing their STEM classes by connecting directly with NASA education specialists and subject matter experts. (Go to Event Catalog)
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CA State Parks - PORTS Project
FREE
Units of Study
Online Resources
EDUGATOR
http://ports.parks.ca.gov/
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Opportunities in NebraskaDurham Museum - Omaha, NEHomestead National Monument - Beatrice, NEJoslyn Art Museum - Omaha, NEMONA - Museum of Natural Art - Kearney, NEMorrill Hall (Elephant Hall) University of NE - Lincoln, NEHenry Doorly Zoo - Omaha, NEAgate Fossil Beds National Monument - Harrison, NELive From Wahoo - ESU 2 & Wahoo Public Schools
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NVIS - Nebraska Virtual Instruction Site
Site where you can access Nebraska or related VFT sites. You need to subscribe to this site to get announcements about available programs.
http://nvis.esucc.org/
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● What could work in your class?
● What might hold you back from doing a VFT?
● Who can you share this with in your school?
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EXPERTS
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Seek and You Shall Find!
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Google+ Communities
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Molly AschoffDistance Learning Coordinator/Media
SpecialistEducational Service Unit #8
Neligh, Nebraskamolly.aschoff@esu8ne.org