A virtual field trip is a guided exploration through the Web that
organizes a collection of pre-screened, thematically based web pages
into a structured online learning experience. (Foley, 2003)
Find your own.
Put the key words along with the words "virtual field trip" or
"online field trip" into an advanced search on any search
engine. You will be amazed at all the places you and your
students can travel.
Create your own.
Cyberhunts & Internet
Scavenger Hunts An Internet Scavenger hunt is a
short inquiry-oriented activity.
Students complete questions to develop their knowledge of a topic by
using information from the Internet. They then answer a big question
or complete a task that requires them to utilize higher level
thinking skills. It should include:
* syllabus links
* an introduction
* three to ten questions
* a big question or task
* Internet resources.
(NSW Department of Education & Training)
Find your own.
Put the key words along with the words "internet scavenger hunt"
or "cyber hunt" into an advanced search on any search engine.
Create your own. Preview a few so you get the idea and then create one
that meets your specific needs or have your students create them
for each other.
