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.