TEACHING THE HUDSON VALLEY BLOG
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Learn How to Conduct a Virtual Field Trip With Skype |
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Posted by Susannah Renzi
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on July 21, 2011 |
 With field trip funds shrinking each year, teachers can consider virtual field trips as way of tapping resources outside the classroom.
Videoconferencing equipment (if your school has it) or free services
like Skype can give you the opportunity to visit places or meet people
virtually for little to no cost.
This Tuesday, July 26, I'm leading a workshop on virtual field trips at
THV's Place & The Digital Native: Using Social Media and Technology
to Teach the Hudson Valley.
During my session we will make a Skype connection with the Albany
Institute of History and Art. We will see a sampling of what they have
to offer regarding the Hudson Valley:
- Natural History and the Environment
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Arts, Culture and History
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Transportation
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Commerce, Industry and Trade
 To enhance the virtual experience, the Institute will be sending down a trunk of artifacts! If you want to learn more about this, please join us. Register online before Friday, July 22, and walk-ins are welcome.
Susannah Renzi is the educational resources staff specialist at Dutchess BOCES Model Schools Program.
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