The actual article that I found regarding Virtual Field Trips was found at "http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech071.shtml". This is an article published by Education World about the effectiveness and positive outcomes of virtual field trips.
Something I found insightful in this article was that the article suggested teachers and students together creating their own virtual field trips. I think it is a great idea as an educator to experience and go on a few virtual field trips with your students, and then encouraging them to help make our own field trip for other students to enjoy. Even if it is just a trip around the school. Many students in another state or region may not have access to the plants, agriculture, trees, or habitats that we have in our own backyards. As simple as it sounds, it could be a great learning experience for both sets of students.
This article also included testimonials from students in Maine, that state that they prefer virtual field trips as opposed to real field trips. I think a combination of virtual and real, hands on trips, would definitely benefit and keep student interested in learning about various topics such as environmental issues across the world, geography, outer space, and many many other mediums.
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