Virtual Field TRips Frantz Lucien, Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum Charissa Ruth, Gulliver’s Gate
Session Goals ● Participants will experience the feel of a virtual field trip ● Participants will walk away with strategies for how to implement their own field trips or to improve already existing ones ● Participants will understand how this format can be extended for additional public programming
Ice Breaker Directions: 1.) Think back to when you were in school and a field trip you took with your class or school. Please write this memory on your notecard. The memory can be good or bad, doesn’t matter! 2.) Once you are finished, find someone to share your memory with or your whole table can share together. 3.) For those that feel comfortable, please share with the whole group.
What were some of our perceived benefits of field trips?
Let’s Experience a Virtual Field Trip!
Virtual Field TRips at the Intrepid Began May 2016 ● Fueled through the Skype in the Classroom website ● Intrepid offers three Virtual Field trips: ● Space Science ○ Aviation Science ○ Water Science (NEW!) ○ Since 2016: ● < 225 Virtual Field Trips ○ < 8,300 students ○ 4 Continents ○ < 361,000 virtual miles ○
Challenges of Virtual Field Trips ● Physical Distance ● Time Difference ● Language Barrier ● Technical Difficulties ● Access to Technology ● Funding
Benefits of Virtual Field Trips ● Connects with core standards ● Fieldtrip without the buses ● Cultural experience ● Break in the day ● Broadens the mission of education
Reflecting on Field Trips “It was an excellent learning experience from beginning to end. We enjoyed everything (speaker, artifacts, history, etc.) about the tour. Thanks for taking the time to meet with students far away from your local area. It was so valuable!” Sarah Teeselink Teacher Robert Blue Middle School Eagle Grove, Iowa
Reflecting on Field Trips “What more could a teacher ask for? I was excited for this one, and had pretty high expectations for it. Blown away is all I can say. Thanks again for a great experience. I worry that many of the kids in my class will never have the chance to travel in their lifetime. Just leaving Kansas may feel like a dream to them. You helped show them that there is much more to see out in the world and they aren't just stuck in the middle of the country.” Joe Lilley Teacher Appanoose Elementary Pomona, Kansas
Reflecting on Field Trips “You were speaking to Spanish-speaking kids who were able to follow you all through thanks to your fantastic connection to them. You make a great teacher and leader. We'll always be so grateful for this experience. What a great image of the museum and the people of your country you've left.” Laura Sole Education Director CADII Centro Argentino de Idioma Inglés Salto, Argentina
Must haves for a virtual field trip (Museum) ● Working internet connection (preferably WIFI for portability) ● iPad or tablet (if not, a computer with webcam) ● Working Skype or Zoom Account ● Noise Canceling Headphones w/microphone
Must haves for a virtual field trip (Teachers) ● Working internet connection ● Computer ● Working Skype or Zoom Account ● Webcam ● Projector (or Smartboard) ● Speakers ● Microphone(If possible)
Q & A
Contact info Have questions? Want to talk more? You can reach us at: Frantz - flucien@intrepidmuseum.org Charissa - charissa.ruth@gmail.com
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