Electronic Field Trips

An electronic field trip, also known as a virtual field trip, is a live, interactive enrichment opportunity where students utilize videoconferencing to exchange knowledge and experiences with others located around the world.

Featured Field Trip

Dancing Along the River Niger

CESA 7 ILS is excited to be able to announce a new electronic field trip offering called "Dancing Along the River Niger" The program is being offered by Marc Kotz, who you may recall has offered his "Voyageur Songs and Dances" and "Mexican Fiesta Dances: Day of the Dead" programs, both of which have received rave reviews from teachers and students who've participated in them.

The program is designed for students from 3rd-12th grade. Primary disciplines with which this program will fit are: Gifted & Talented, International, Performing Arts, Social Studies/History, Multicultural, Black History.

If you have teachers that are interested in booking a program (cost is $125 for a one hour program-time can be adjusted if needed), please register online.

More information can be found online at the CILC website. You can also request this program on this site as well.

Field Trip Directories

Educational Technology Services, CESA 10
Electronic Field Trips

Interactive Learning Services (ILS); CESA 7
Electronic Field Trips

SWING
Get Connected Resources

TRITON
Virtual Field Trips

WWLEARN
Video Field Trips

WIRED
Wisconsin Resources for Educational Partnerships

WADEN Networks
Recommended Virtual Field Trips (doc)

AT&T
Education First Videoconference Adventures

Pacific Bell
Videoconferencing Collaboration Collage

SouthwestNet Distance Learning
Tips for an Effective VC Program

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