Smart Tools

Delivering Content

1. Run a Virtual Field Trip

If a location is out of reach due to logistical issues, you can simulate a virtual trip by buying a Google Cardboard for less than $15.

There are apps you can use to explore famous buildings, such as the Empire State Building, and natural phenomena, such as the Great Barrier Reef.

You may ask: “How will this connect with a learning objective?” You could visit a foreign landmark, holding a mock conversation in that country’s language. Or, you could study the area itself from a geographic perspective.

Co-ordinate Live Video

You don’t have to limit yourself to pre-recorded videos, as conferencing technology can allow subject matter experts to deliver lessons.

Whether it’s a contact from another school or a seasoned lecturer you reach out to, bringing an expert into your classroom will expose your students to new ideas and can lighten your workload.

You can add the person as a contact on Skype or Google Hangouts, delivering the lesson through the program. Skype even has a list of guest speakers who will voluntarily speak about their topics of expertise.

Ask your students to prepare questions, helping them enjoy — and fulling participate in — this modern take on traditional lessons.