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ERIC Number: EJ654712
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0309-8265
International Virtual Field Trips: A New Direction?
Stainfield, John; Fisher, Peter; Ford, Bob; Solem, Michael
Journal of Geography in Higher Education, v24 n2 p255-62 Jul 2000
Traces the evolution of virtual field trips and discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of the virtual field trip. Explores three approaches to improving the interactivity of virtual field trips (interactive field exercises, generic software, and student-centered Web sites). Includes references. (CMK)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Benefits, Field Trips, Geography, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Social Studies, Virtual Classrooms, World Wide Web
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Web Sites
Note: JGHE Symposium: International Perspectives on Learning and Teaching Geography in Higher Education. Journal of Geography in Higher Education is a refereed journal.