International Virtual Field Trips: A New Direction?.

Stainfield, John; Fisher, Peter; Ford, Bob; Solem, Michael

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ERIC Number: EJ654712

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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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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