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Build Virtual Campus Culture with Live Virtual Field Trips

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Session description

Virtual school leaders explore how live virtual field trips can build campus culture through engaging synchronous activities. We'll address challenges like low student engagement and limited social interaction, showcasing the partnership between Florida’s BOLD and Banyan Global Learning. Learn how these trips incentivize participation, foster connections, and build school culture.

Outline

1. Introduction and Session Overview (10 minutes)
Content: Overview of common challenges and successes in building virtual campus culture and engaging students in synchronous activities.
Engagement: Brief discussion and live poll to gauge participant experiences with student engagement and successful strategies.
Process: Participants share personal experiences with engagement issues and successes in their virtual schools.

2. Partnership with BOLD and Banyan Global Learning (5 minutes)
Content: Presentation of the experimental partnership between BOLD and Banyan Global Learning, focusing on how virtual field trips address specific challenges and enhance virtual campus culture.

3. Live Exploration of a Virtual Field Trip (15 minutes)
Content: Demo of a live virtual field trip, highlighting its role in creating social connections and addressing specific challenges mentioned in the introduction.
Engagement: Interactive participation in the virtual trip demo, followed by group reflection on the experience and its potential applications.
Process: Real-time engagement with virtual guides and breakout discussions on integrating this approach into their own settings.

4. Collaborative Strategy Design (15 minutes)
Content: Participants work together to create actionable plans for integrating live virtual field trips into their schools to build culture and engagement.
Engagement: Hands-on collaborative activity to design strategies, with emphasis on creating engaging synchronous experiences.
Process: Small-group work in breakout rooms, followed by brief presentations of immediately implementable plans.

5. Measuring Success and Iteration (5 minutes)
Content: Discussion on how to measure the success of implemented strategies and iterate for continuous improvement.
Engagement: Quick brainstorming session on success metrics and potential adjustments.
Process: Whole group sharing of ideas.

6. Q&A and Wrap-Up (10 minutes)
Content: Final thoughts on building virtual campus culture through live virtual field trips and open floor for questions.
Engagement: Open Q&A, reflection, and sharing of implementation intentions.
Process: Peer-to-peer interaction through Q&A and brief sharing of action plans.

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Supporting research

This resource highlights the benefits of virtual field trips in fostering engagement and building school culture, particularly in remote or hybrid learning environments. https://virtualfieldtrips.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Research-Supporting-the-Many-Uses-for-Virtual-Field-Trips.pdf

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Presenters

Seth Fleischauer

President

Banyan Global Learning

Mandy Perry

Principal

Pinellas Virtual School

Session specifications

Topic:

School Culture and Climate

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Counselor, School Level Leadership, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Elementary/Multiple Subjects, Social Studies or History

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Equity and Citizenship Advocate

Model the use of technology in inclusive, healthy ways to solve problems and strengthen community.

For Educators:
Collaborator

Use collaborative tools to expand students’ authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globally.

For Students:
Global Collaborator

Use digital tools to connect with peers from a variety of backgrounds recognizing diverse viewpoints and broadening mutual understanding.

TLPs:

Cultivate Belonging, Ensure Equity

Disclosure:

The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session