The Virtual Tour
Virtual tours and electronic field trip tools are 3D simulations of an existing location. It is often used to promote real estate, or to advertise destination locations (memorials, monuments, hotels, famous landmarks, etc.) However, it can also be extremely helpful in the classroom.
How is it used in the classroom?
Because education funds are limited, and classroom hours are precious (there is never enough time to do it all), field trips are the first things to go. These trips are exciting and great experiences for students to see history (my content area) up close and personal. Getting to experience history is a lesson unlike any textbook or worksheet could offer. However, by using the virtual tour tool, students can see and hear about the sites and events that otherwise they would only read about. It’s a great way to navigate away from the “norm” and allow students to experience learning in a whole new way! Students and teachers will love the experience of the electronic/virtual field trip.
The Advantages
The Virtual Tour/Electronic Field Trip is the cheapest way (free of cost) for teachers and instructors to help their students learn by experience and visualization. It only costs class time, and preparation by the teacher. Students will love learning by visualizing great historical monuments, buildings, and events, while hearing the important information along with the great tours. When our schools are having to cut our field trips, teachers have to look for new ways to give our students an opportunity to see and learn about all these great historical places we have in our world! These tours are a great asset to every classroom!
The Disadvantages
Although the virtual tour tool is free and available online, many teachers may find it difficult to plan the use of this technology into their lesson. It will take time and planning which will take away from lesson planning. It will also require fast and efficient working technology which is not always available for every classroom. The biggest disadvantage is that although the tour does give students a 3D visual and information, it can’t really be compared to actually visiting the site itself. No virtual tour will ever compare to a firsthand experience. But when that experience is not possible, a 3D virtual tour is the greatest second option!
The Audience
I plan on using this tool in my high school classroom. However, I think if there is an appropriate tour, any teacher, at any grade level (from preschool to college level classes), can find ways to incorporate the Virtual Tour.
Want to know more?
Teaching History with Technology
Virtual tours and electronic field trip tools are 3D simulations of an existing location. It is often used to promote real estate, or to advertise destination locations (memorials, monuments, hotels, famous landmarks, etc.) However, it can also be extremely helpful in the classroom.
How is it used in the classroom?
Because education funds are limited, and classroom hours are precious (there is never enough time to do it all), field trips are the first things to go. These trips are exciting and great experiences for students to see history (my content area) up close and personal. Getting to experience history is a lesson unlike any textbook or worksheet could offer. However, by using the virtual tour tool, students can see and hear about the sites and events that otherwise they would only read about. It’s a great way to navigate away from the “norm” and allow students to experience learning in a whole new way! Students and teachers will love the experience of the electronic/virtual field trip.
The Advantages
The Virtual Tour/Electronic Field Trip is the cheapest way (free of cost) for teachers and instructors to help their students learn by experience and visualization. It only costs class time, and preparation by the teacher. Students will love learning by visualizing great historical monuments, buildings, and events, while hearing the important information along with the great tours. When our schools are having to cut our field trips, teachers have to look for new ways to give our students an opportunity to see and learn about all these great historical places we have in our world! These tours are a great asset to every classroom!
The Disadvantages
Although the virtual tour tool is free and available online, many teachers may find it difficult to plan the use of this technology into their lesson. It will take time and planning which will take away from lesson planning. It will also require fast and efficient working technology which is not always available for every classroom. The biggest disadvantage is that although the tour does give students a 3D visual and information, it can’t really be compared to actually visiting the site itself. No virtual tour will ever compare to a firsthand experience. But when that experience is not possible, a 3D virtual tour is the greatest second option!
The Audience
I plan on using this tool in my high school classroom. However, I think if there is an appropriate tour, any teacher, at any grade level (from preschool to college level classes), can find ways to incorporate the Virtual Tour.
Want to know more?
Teaching History with Technology
Example of a Virtual Tour
List of Great Virtual Tours
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