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Bring the Real World into the Classroom<\/h1>\n

Blurring the boundaries between the classroom and the real world doesn\u2019t only mean physically bringing learners outside the classroom walls. Equally important is bringing the real world\u00a0into<\/span> the classroom by connecting students with content experts, community members, or governmental organizations, or by using technology to go on virtual field trips.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bright Spots<\/span><\/h3>\n

Gain inspiration from authentic examples of this strategy shared by teachers who have used them with their learners.<\/p>\n

Creating your own Bright Spots? Let’s get them out into the world! Share yours here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Students Interview Experts<\/h4>\n

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Students in 4th grade at High Tech Elementary in San DIego conducted interviews over zoom with park rangers as they wrote and illustrated their national parks guide as a class. Read more about the project \u00a0here: “A Walk in the Parks”<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Know Your Neighborhood<\/h4>\n

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Students in Santa Ana Unified created a visual representation of all of the assets in their local neighborhood.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Career Path Interviews<\/h4>\n

\"\"Kindergarteners at Design39 in San Diego interviewed family and community members about their jobs and created a visual representation of their learning about different vocations and career paths.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Virtual Field Trips<\/h4>\n

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Source:\u00a0Ms. Knaupp on X\/Twitter<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Students in East Williston School District engaged in a virtual field trip to learn about what happens to slime in space!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Source: <\/span>Sheboygan Falls High<\/span><\/a> on X\/Twitter<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Students at Sheboygon Falls High School took virtual field trips to the countries they learned about during summer school.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Resources<\/h3>\n

Inspired?<\/strong> Use the resources below to bring this learner-centered strategy to your learning community.
\n\ud83d\udcd6 Using Community Experts to Extend Teaching and Learning<\/a>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 Bringing the Community Into the Classroom<\/a>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 The Nature Conservancy Free Virtual Field Trips<\/a>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 Middle School Students plan STEM Projects about Community Issues<\/a>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 List of virtual field trips by category (STEM, Social Science, Parks, etc)<\/a>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 40 Virtual Field Trips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Ready for More?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Want to explore more strategies?<\/strong> See the whole list here<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Need more support implementing this strategy?<\/strong> Check out our self-paced courses<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Are you implementing this strategy in your classroom?<\/strong> Share more to be featured in a bright spot here<\/a><\/u> or submit evidence for a micro-credential.<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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