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=Welcome to Exit the Classroom!= We can all agree that students many times would rather be anywhere doing anything but sitting in the classroom. So open your door without leaving the classroom. No packing, no bus, no permission slips or money to collect. Turn your students into world class travelers. Open their eyes to a new experience, improve their media literacy, this isn't just a movie of the month club, we are talking 21st Century learning skills being introduced. Video Field Trips can enhance your objectives for the day, enliven your curriculum and engage all levels of students. So let's take a Video Field Trip with restless students and make them feel like they are there!

Getting Started

 * This wiki site is for our Peer Pedagogy Project for ECI 475 - NC TEACH
 * Collaborating on this project are Angela Langley and Ashlin Owen
 * Our objective was to research Video Field Trips available for the middle and high school math and science classrooms
 * We have collected information regarding this tool and have identified resources for you so you can use them in your classroom
 * You will find examples of how to use Video Field Trips on this site and in our presentation

Where Are We Going Today?

 * How many times do you get the question..."What are we going to do today?" Let us help you change that question in your classroom to..."Where are we going to go today?"
 * Exit your classroom for real world applications - see actual people using math and science in these project based real world videos
 * Stimulate discussions that motivate students to think of career opportunities in new technologies in a globalized world - true 21st Centruy Skills
 * This is a link to our in-class presentation loaded as a pdf due to size of presentation. The videos are not embedded again due to size of files.
 * Textbooks make their eyes glaze over.....lecture does not hold attention.....the topic is far removed from daily life....
 * media type="file" key="YouTube- Boring Economics Teacher.wmv" width="506" height="328"
 * You must actually show them how to apply the information to their daily life, show them significance - this is when the information sticks.
 * Don't ignore solutions that exist outside the walls of your classroom!
 * **Let our presentation show you how:**
 * [[file:Using Video in the Classroom for posting.pdf]]
 * //Due to the limited size of this wiki and the large size of the Alligators Up Close video it is not posted but you can access the video via the web page of the publisher.//
 * A copy of our student response sheets for - Alligators Up Close:
 * [[file:Student Resource for Alligators Up Close.pdf]][[file:Alligators TE.pdf]]
 * A copy of our student grading rubric for - Alligators Up Close:
 * [[file:Alligators Up Close Rubric.xlsx]]
 * [[file:Alligators Up Close Rubric.xlsx]]

Let's Get Going!
Less reliable, not very "seamless" || larger movie files (with better resolution) can be used || Many Web movies are not directly downloadable / savable || Requires extra software || May require additional hardware ||
 * You will need at least one computer with Internet access
 * Bookmark your pages while preparing for the lesson
 * Lessons generally require 1 - 2 class periods
 * **Option for Video Field Trip** || **Requires Internet Access**
 * during Presentation** || **Advantages** || **Disadvantages** ||
 * Hyperlink to a Web Clip || Yes || Easy and fast || Requires Internet access,
 * Save and Insert a Web Clip || No || Reliable,
 * Screen-Capture a Movie Clip || No || May be the only way to include an offline copy of a Web movie || Time-consuming,
 * Digitize a Movie Clip || No || Provides the most control over movie properties/quality || Time-consuming,

**Check out our resources for your journey**

 * [|http://www.si.edu]
 * This is the Smithsonian Institution site. Take your students on a virtual tour of the museum in Washington, D.C. or allow them the opportunity to explore at a pace established by you.
 * Students can use math and science skills while on their tour. Great way to bring in 21st Century Skills to their world by exposing them to global exhibits.
 * Check out [] for lesson plans
 * Check out [] for organizers for student scavenger hunt "Exploring the Smithsonian"
 * This will work great in the math and/or science classroom. Great to divide students into teams, pass out the scavenger hunt questions and have the teams compete for the most complete and accurate results. Some of the example questions include "What percent of the aircrafts in the National Air and Space Museum collection are displayed at the Paul E. Garber facility?", "What is the ratio of the amount of protein you get from a potato to the amount of protein you get from wheat?", and What is the area of the Star Spangled Banner flag that currently hangs in the museum?". As you can see you've got to do the calculations from the data you collect.
 * [|http://www.tramline.com]
 * This is a great one stop resource. Virtual Field Trips are listed by subject area and grade range. Each trip has the URL listed and a short "Why Visit Here?" synopsis
 * Get your passport stamps ready for these trips across the globe
 * Visit Antarctica [] to explore the native species, research efforts that are ongoing, and incorporate a geography lesson along the way with science
 * Many of these also have associated resources such as class projects for you to use or to spark an idea for extension activities
 * [|http://www.thefutureschannel.com]
 * This site was created to connect students with scientists, engineers, and explorers. Truly real world!
 * Many publishers connect with The Futures Channel for their 'real world application' videos to enhance their math and science programs
 * Definitely one of the best to show students how what they are learning in the classroom is connected to a real world career
 * You need a subscription to have access to all videos, but the best news is that every two (2) weeks they feature one or more videos for FREE! Sign up for the free newsletter to get the weekly updates.
 * You will find lesson plans, project ideas, and student resource sheets (even rubrics at times) connected with the videos.
 * The videos are also available to be purchased on DVD if you find a favorite
 * YES, WE LOVE THIS SITE! We are not linking to a particular video for this site due to the fact that the FREE videos change every two (2) weeks. However, log on and you will find this site very easy to navigate.
 * []
 * Technology article " Get Outta Class With Virtual Field Trips"
 * This article gives you tips for creating your own virtual field trips and tailoring them to the grade you teach
 * You will find articles, technology guides (check out the quick reference grid above we found) and resources as well as lesson planning ideas
 * This is a great springboard to find the trip that fits your class - get your passports ready!
 * []
 * Other resources you should check include your text book. Many publishers offer DVDs and website opportunities for videos that link your text book to real world opportunities for your students. If you can not find them, don't hesitate to contact your local sales rep for access codes or materials. One source we used from a publisher, [|www.thinkcentral.com] . We did have a password and login for this Science site.
 * To access our test account follow these steps: Open a web browser and enter the URL [|http://eval.thinkcentral.com] . Enter our email address alangley@rockymountprep.org and press "Continue". This account expires on October 5, 2011.
 * []
 * This is a great website to pull researcher interviews, video field trips, and blogs.
 * Travel along with researchers to a research site, collect data, graph your results, and interact as a team of scientist to draw conclusions.
 * Show your students why science is "COOL".
 * Create your free login to download and order materials to supplement your journey
 * Students can also create an account