In this course, educators will explore place-based education and learn how to integrate virtual field trips into their teaching. By connecting students to local communities, environments, and cultures, virtual field trips offer meaningful, real-world learning experiences. Educators will gain the skills to use virtual field trips to enhance student engagement, improve learning outcomes, and foster a deeper connection to the world beyond the classroom.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Integrate Place-Based Education: Explore place-based learning and use virtual field trips to connect students with local communities, environments, and cultures.
• Explore Virtual Field Trips: Explore existing virtual field trips that align with curriculum standards and real-world learning.
• Enhance Engagement and Critical Thinking: Foster active student participation and inquiry through interactive virtual field trip activities.
• Design a Virtual Field Trip: practice using Infiniscope to create your own virtual field trip -selecting relevant locations or events, incorporating interactive elements, and aligning the experience with specific learning objectives and curriculum standards.