CHAPTER 8:INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS & DISPLAYS

INTRODUCTION Learning centers Instructional modules Manipulatives Printed materials Display boards Exhibits

FIELD TRIPS

Photo by Jan-Erik Finnberg, Creative Commons Copyright, http://www.flickr.com/photos/wheany/2233392126/

SUE & DIANE

PRINCIPAL

TEACHER

VFT

VFT DO’S• Select an appropriate trip• Parental permission slips• Plan ahead• Write the lesson plans• Consider a time limit• Consider group configuation• Follow through

VFT DO NOT’S• Allow wandering• Skip previewing the site• Skip preparation and follow up• Use VFTs as filler for free time

YOUR ASSIGNMENTCreate lesson plan(s) that will work for

your class to include a VTF with proper preparation and follow up. Further guidelines and rubrics will be posted.

CREDITSFinnberg, Jan-Erik, http://www.flickr.com/photos/wheany/2233392126/

McKenzie, Walter, Innovative Teaching, Virtual Field Trip Guidelines, http://surfaquarium.com/IT/vftguide.htm

Smaldino, Sharon E., Lowther, Deborah L., Russell, James D., Instructional Technology and Media for Learning.