1. 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

2. Field Trips DISCUSSION Pros Cons

3. 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

4. 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

5. Sample Field Trips Environmental VFT VFT – Columbia Wine Making Field Trip Water treatment facility field trip http://www.google.com/about/datacenters/in side/streetview/ (NewsJournal, 10/18/12, p. A15) http://www.google.com/about/datacenters/in side/streetview/ Univ Utah-How To – (Link provides templates, directions, etc.)

6. Small Group Exercise Virtual Field Trip Topics Use in your Classroom Benefits ? Student Engagement ? Report Out Topics