Virtual+Field+Trips

=**Virtual field trips**= Interactive Web-based experiences prepared by teachers to guide students through an exploration of content about themes, such as a specific place or time. Organisations such as museums and art galleries set up online exhibitions that can be easily accessed by anyone with an Internet connection.

Mapwing
Build, share, and explore Virtual Tours. Use Mapwing to turn your digital photos into virtual tours that include interactive maps, images, and comments. www.mapwing.com/

Google Maps
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 * Create your own guides
 * Star and save places
 * Share local knowledge

**Starting out**

 * At **CMIS** you will find instructions and suggested software as well as links to examples of existing online field trips, some prepared by teachers, others prepared by museums and galleries
 * **Tramline**, at www.tramline.com/vft/ (or find link on above site) has a selection of VFTs, teacher notes and annotated trips. There is even a Permission Slip
 * **Internet4Schools**' Introduction to Virtual Field trips is another excellent place to begin. You will find guidelines here
 * (www.internet4classrooms.com/links_grades_kindergarten_12/virtual_field_trips_introduction.htm ) or explore available collections at www.internet4classrooms.com/vft.htm
 * **SimpleK12** at www.simplek12.com/virtualfieldtripfreepackage has a **Free Package** containing useful information, links and guidelines as well as a list of virtual field trips you can find online - You will need to register and sign in.
 * More hints and tips are at **Teacher Tap** (eduscapes.com/tap/topic35.htm) as are links to more online virtual field trips on science, literature, humanities and other subjects.

Examples
Go to the **Delicious examples**at @http://delicious.com/MarcellinLibrary/travel+virtualfieldtrip or explore the links below and create your own.