Founded on the principles of experiential learning and anchored instruction, Virtual Field Trips utilize state-of-the art technologies to create immersive, multi-sensory, interactive experiences with real world environments. Virtual Field Trips are designed to be an integral part of a technology-enabled educational system to teach targeted material and motivate students.
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