Technology Needed for Virtual Field Trips

For grades K-12

• internet connection – test your internet speed here
• teacher laptop with camera
• projection system with speaker & microphone
• an external microphone is helpful, but not required

For grades 6-12

Secondary teachers have the option for students to connect to the meeting on their individual devices.  This is a good option for classes that prefer to communicate with each other and their facilitator in written form instead of verbally.  For this option, you’ll need:

• internet connection – test your internet speed here
• device for each student
• headphones for each student or the ability to turn off all student speakers & microphones

Virtual Meeting Link

The museum will provide a Zoom link for your VFT.  If your school or system does not use Zoom (or if you already have a virtual space that your students are familiar with) your facilitator will gladly join your virtual space.  Please make sure to provide the link and ensure that your facilitator is not blocked from joining with a non-school system email address.

Test Calls Available Upon Request

If you are concerned about your technology, we will gladly meet with you for a test call.  Contact ncmavft@gmail.com to schedule a test call.