Specialized-Online-Resources
Specialized Online Resources |
Web-based resources for online learning and use in the classroom are multiplying rapidly. Among them are specialized resources that allow students to experience virtual worlds without ever leaving their seat, and many are free. Virtual experiments, online expeditions, and online museums offer a world of virtual reality simulations for students. For this discussion, you will each spend some time exploring these resources as assigned below:
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Order Paper Nowa. If your last name begins with A-G, you will explore virtual experiments.
o Go to University of Readings’ Virtual Experiments and explore the ten experiments available.
b. If your last name begins with H-N, you will explore online expeditions.
o Go to NASA PlanetQuest and explore the free interactive activities.
c. If your last name begins with O-Z, you will explore online museums.
*** Explore the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Panoramic Virtual Tour – http://naturalhistory.si.edu/VT3/
**These resources use Java, which is not supported by the Chrome browser. Please use the Firefox or Internet Explorer browsers to access these resources.**
**You will be exploring option C, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History**
Next, share your experience using the assigned resource. Critically reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of your assigned resource versus a comparable real-world experience. Finally, explain when and if you would recommend its use in a learning environment.