Virtual Field Trip... !

Just learnt about the concept of the Virtual Field trip (http://www.simplek12.com/virtualfieldtrips ) from @SimpleK12 on Twitter.

The concept is simple. Instead of the real location show the a series of websites about the place. Perhaps in the near future with virtual reality the children can even experience the place.

For now though I have mixed feelings about this concept. Most of (children included) are glued to one or the other screen (TV, PC, Mobile, Gaming Console etc.). An actual attempt at going to a place in reality is so much better than just surfing websites.