STEMscapes: Crafting Immersive Virtual Field Experiences
Overview
In this course, you will create an interactive virtual field trip that connects students with real-world STEM concepts. Using Tour It, a browser-based tool, you will apply place-based learning strategies to build engaging, multimedia-rich experiences. This course will guide you through developing a clear vision for your virtual field trip, organizing content effectively, and gathering the right media. Additionally, you’ll learn proven strategies for evaluating and refining your experience to ensure accessibility and maximize student engagement.
See Tour It in action: Explore an example virtual field trip.
| Designed For | Teachers and educators;System leaders and administrators |
| Topics | STEM; Instructional planning and strategies |
| Platform | Canvas |
| Source | ASU's Center for Education Through Exploration (ETX) - Infiniscope |
Learning outcomes
- Identify a specific need for a STEMscapes tour that identifies a specific use case, audience and STEM learning objective.
- Design a tour that is exploratory and applies place-based learning strategies.
- Evaluate a STEMscapes tour for pedagogical approach and technical quality and reflect on the building process to identify areas to change or continue.
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