Choose Your Own Adventure, Explore Synchronous Virtual Field Trips

Purpose & objective

Participants will learn where to find synchronous virtual field trips resources that meet the needs of various grades, disciplines and ability. They will understand what technology is needed and what they need to do to get their students prepared for the virtual field trip or collaboration. They will understand how to use the various options such as synchronous virtual field tips, collaboration or global awareness days to teach students how to become global citizens. Participants will walk away with collaboration ideas, and a curriculum map to plug into the new school year.

Outline

Introduction:
Introduce Panel Members
What are Synchronous Virtual Field Trips?

I. Audience Members Decide the Top 3 Topics of the 6 below to discuss.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Technology Needed
Connection to ISTE Standards
How to Find Opportunities
Global Issues
Types of Connections

II. Topic 1 Audience Choice
Lead Panel Member will talk about how they address this topic along with feedback from the attendees on what they are looking for.

III: Topic 2 Audience Choice
Same as Topic 1 with new Panel Lead

IV Topic 3:
Same as Topic 2 & 3 with last Panel Member being the Lead

Conclusion:
Next steps for Educators to get started using distance learning in their school.

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