Technology Needed for Virtual Field Trips
Here, elementary students engage with a museum educator through their teacher’s projection.
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
Here, middle school students use their own laptops to join the teacher’s Google Meet.
What to expect during your VFT
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
Please test your AV connection before your scheduled VFT. If you like, we will gladly meet with you for a test call. Contact CBrown@ncartmuseum.org to schedule a test call.
What to do if your audio is not working properly
Click the caret (triangle shape) next to the microphone icon. A dropdown window will appear with a check next to the microphone and speaker that you are using. Try checking a different one on the list.
General Information About Virtual Field Trips