Virtual Field Trips
Resource Guide
What is a VFT?
Virtual field trips (VFTs) are fun, interactive adventures that can help us ground our learning in new places! Easy-to-use online tools now allow students and teachers to easily create their own VFTs that can be shared with other people.Â
Scroll down to explore some example VFTs!
Add your spin to existing images or videos...
This VFT was created by middle-school students in rural Maine
... Or create something entirely your own.
This working draft VFT was created by educators at Stanford University
Why Virtual Field Trips?
VFTs offer visitors a way to explore the world through a variety of media. Tours can be used to transport someone to a faraway place, prepare someone for an in-person trip, or as an anchor for place-based learning. Creating VFTs offers authors the opportunity to dive into new technologies and hone their collaboration, feedback, and communication skills.
A middle school teacher shares about her experience after completing projects centered around student creation of VFTs
Ready to see what you can do with virtual field trips?
Contact us to learn more or get started!
For help with accounts and getting started, contact: virtualfieldtrips@stanford.edu
For technical support, contact: vftsupport@stanford.edu
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