A ground-breaking educational technology milestone occurred when LEARNZ conducted the first recorded virtual field trip via audioconference.
Two teachers and two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, interactively connected with researchers in Antarctica, enabling students nationwide to participate in a live, remote learning experience.
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LEARNZ conducted this first recorded virtual field trip via audioconference. These virtual field trips allow students to interact with individuals and learn about locations remotely using technologies like videoconferencing and audioconferencing.
LEARNZ specifically used this method to facilitate students asking questions to scientists in Antarctica, mining staff underground, and even electrical engineers on top of wind turbines.
Virtual field trips have gained popularity since the early 2000s, with LEARNZ being a prominent player in the field