Teacher Resources for creating a Virtual Field Trip

http://www.coe.ufl.edu/courses/eme5405/activities/strategies/virtualfieldtrip

http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/jan99/vfieldtrip/index.html

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech101.shtml

http://www.field-guides.com/trips.htm#teacher

http://surfaquarium.com/vftguide.htm

Bellan, J.M. & Scheurman, G. (1998). Actual and virtual reality: making the most of field trips. Social Education, 62(1), 35-40.

Krupnick, K. (1998) Dog Sleds On-line: Creating a Virtual Fieldtrip. Social Studies Review, Fall/Winter, 43-46.

Examples of Virtual Field Trips

http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/jan99/vfieldtrip/index.html

http://www.louvre.fr/louvrea.htm

http://www.goals.com/Index.htm

http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/welcome.htm

Helpful tips for creating a successful Virtual Field Trip

-Either Netscape Navigator/Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 4 or later of either. Click on the browser names to be taken to their download areas.
-Check for the latest version of the Quicktime plug-in, currently version 5. Click here to check your browser for Quicktime. Click here to go directly to the Quicktime download page.
Recommended:
-A fast internet connection, such as a cable modem, DSL, or T1.
-Closing other programs to make all memory available to your browser.
-A screen resolution of 800x600 or greater.
-A Macintosh with G3 (or faster) processor or PC with Pentium III (or faster) processor.