Interested in learning how to create virtual field trips with Tour It?
We’ve designed self-paced training modules to guide you through the basics of using Tour It—from understanding what makes a virtual field trip effective to crafting your own immersive learning experiences. These modules are a great way to get comfortable with the tool and start experimenting with virtual field trip design.
What are the modules?
These training modules are interactive digital lessons. There are three modules that make up our Starting with Tour It training series. Each module can be completed in less than 15 minutes, though we encourage you to spend time exploring and tinkering in Tour It as you go.
Module 1: What is a Virtual Tour?
Explore a virtual tour made with Tour It and learn what makes a virtual tour an effective educational tool.
Module 2: How Do I Use Tour It?
Learn what you’ll need to access Tour It, how to navigate and use its many features, and create a tour to start experimenting.
Module 3: How Do Virtual Tour Designs Impact Learning?
Compare and contrast informative and explorative tours and understand the impact of different virtual tour designs on student learning and engagement.
How to Access the Training
Ready to dive in? Click below to begin your Tour It training journey.
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Have a quick question? Visit the Tour It Wiki for guidance.
Looking for More? Continue with the STEMscapes Course
The Tour It training modules are designed to help you get started and build confidence with the tool. If you’re interested in going deeper—planning, designing, and refining your own virtual field trips—STEMScapes: Crafting Immersive Virtual Field Experiences is the next step.
Live Tour It training sessions will not be offered in 2026. Instead, STEMScapes is now the primary pathway for advanced Tour It training.
STEMscapes is a comprehensive online course that builds on the foundational skills you developed in Tour It and guides you through the full process of designing high-quality virtual field trips. The course focuses not just on how to use the tool, but on how to design intentionally—from shaping a strong guiding vision to refining the details that make a virtual experience meaningful and accessible.
In the STEMscapes course, you’ll learn how to:
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Plan and organize your virtual field trip so the experience is purposeful and manageable
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Apply place-based learning strategies to create stronger connections between content and place
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Gather and capture media to support exploration and inquiry
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Refine your virtual field trip with attention to flow, accessibility, and learner engagement
The course includes examples, guided activities, and supporting resources to help you move from an initial idea to a polished virtual field trip that’s ready to use with students.
If you’re looking for structured guidance, deeper design support, and the flexibility to learn on your own schedule, sign up for the STEMScapes course today!
👉 Learn more about the STEMscapes course or enroll now