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 virtual field trips to crafting your own immersive learning experiences. With these modules, you’ll be able to learn and explore at your own pace and build engaging virtual field trips for your students.
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 but, of course, we encourage you to play around in Tour It as you go through the modules.
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 tinkering.
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.
Looking for More? Join our Upcoming Live Training Sessions!
Once you’ve mastered the basics, get ready for the next level of training, where we’ll focus on making your virtual tours even more engaging, inclusive, and accessible for all learners. In this advanced training, you’ll learn to:
Incorporate place-based learning strategies to create more meaningful connections to place and boost learning outcomes.
Develop a plan for your virtual tour and stay organized so you can be intentional with your time and energy.
Capture and gather media that will serve as the basis for your virtual tour. We’ll cover Creative Commons licensing here too!
Refine your tour - make your tours more inclusive by designing with accessibility in mind, inviting all students to participate in the experience.
Check out our events page to see when these live sessions are happening next, and join us to take your virtual tours to the next level!