Distributed Testing
Sept 2024 - June 2025
Want to help us improve learning outcomes? Volunteer for distributed testing! We are currently looking for members to help us test our Phases of the Moon, Tilt Our World, Fate of the Plates, Nitrogen Cycle, and Our Changing Oceans experiences. Sign up
Gathering Premade Media for Your Virtual Field Trip
January 16, 2025
This session, originally offered as part of our Tour It 102 Training, focuses on gathering media. There is no shortage of premade media available online but not all of it is suitable or licensed for your use. In this session, you'll learn how to recognize and source media that you can use in your VFT. Register
Capturing Quality Media for Your Virtual Field Trip
January 23, 2025
This session, originally offered as part of Tour It 102 Training, focuses on capturing quality media. Whether it's 360 images, videos, or closeups, you'll learn how to capture quality media that can be used in your VFT. Register
Refining Your Virtual Field Trip with Tour It
February 20, 2025
This session, originally part of out Tour It 102 Training, focuses on the finer details of building your virtual field trips. We'll talk about sequence and flow and give some pointers for designing with accessibility in mind. Register
Past Events
Planning Your Virtual Field Trip
October 24, 2024
This session, originally offered as part of our Tour It 101 Training, focuses on the logistics of planning your virtual excursion. You'll discover that there's a lot more to making a tour than you might think. But don't worry, by the end of this session, you'll know exactly what you'll want to consider and prepare before you get started. Register
Predicting Space Weather with Computational Models
October 23, 2024
Maya Levisohn, from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, will share how she uses computer software to study how solar activity affects the Earth’s magnetic field. These solar interactions can create currents in the ground that might disrupt power grids, pipelines, and other important systems. By using computer models to understand and predict these effects, Maya's work helps us better understand and predict potential disruptions, ensuring the safety and stability of essential services we rely on every day. Register
Ignite Curiosity with Infiniscope's Free Resources
October 22, 2024
Infiniscope is a NASA-funded project focused on sparking curiosity, fostering exploration, and delivering digital content and tools that transform the learning experience. Join us for an introduction to our classroom-ready content, virtual field trip creator and adaptive lesson builder. Register
The Phenomena of Auroras
October 17, 2024
Vincent Ledvina, known as the "Aurora Guy," will share how he takes stunning photographs of the Northern Lights and explains the science behind these beautiful displays. You’ll also learn how you can get involved by sharing your own aurora photos, attending public events, or participating in citizen science projects. Register
Earth's Magnetic Shield: Protection from Natural Hazards
October 9, 2024
Dr. Cristian Ferradas Alva, from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, will talk about how Earth’s magnetic field interacts with the ionosphere, a layer of our atmosphere that carries electricity. Understanding this relationship is important because it affects the functioning of GPS and communications systems. Register
Using Mathematics to Map the Sun's Magnetic Field
October 3, 2024
Dr. Nat Mathews, from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, will explain how he uses advanced computer techniques and mathematical models to map the Sun’s magnetic field. These maps help us predict space weather events like solar storms, which can affect our satellites, phones, and power systems.
Exploring Placed Based Learning with Tour It
September 26, 2024
This session, originally offered as part of our Tour It 101 Training, focuses on how including elements of place-based learning in your virtual tours can improve student engagement and learning outcomes. You'll discover the meaning of "place", Five Design Elements to root your tour in place-based learning, and how to evaluate tours with the provided rubric.
Mars Sample Return - Members-Only Event
September 19, 2024
This talk will discuss the challenges and innovations that enable Mars Sample Return, and will explore the questions that could be addressed by future scientists, including whether life may have once existed on Mars. Bring your classes! This will be an interactive talk with an activity and time reserved at the end for Q&A.
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Spark Curiosity with Infiniscope's Free Resources
September 17, 2024
Infiniscope is a NASA-funded project focused on sparking curiosity, fostering exploration, and delivering digital content and tools that transform the learning experience. Join us for an introduction to our classroom-ready content, virtual field trip creator and adaptive lesson builder.
Artemis II - Members-Only Event
September 12, 2024
Join us as Artemis II Scientist, Dr. Caitlin Ahrens, talks about how the mission will scout out the lunar environment to prepare for future astronaut activity and the variety of challenges the Moon presents. Bring your classes! This will be an interactive talk with an activity and time reserved at the end for Q&A.
Not a member? Join our community! It's free and gets you access to all of our content and educator tools.
Tour It Training
June & July 2024
New Tour It Training Program! It's summer and we understand that you've got plans. That's why we're streamlining our training sessions and offering multiple training dates, making it easier for you to find a time that fits your schedule. Check out our Tour It Training page for more details and to register.