Teachers will receive everything they need to take their students on "immersive virtual journeys that bring their lessons to life." A "Google Expedition" allow students to go on virtual field trips and bring world travel to their classroom. Students will have a chance to see outer space, the depths of the ocean and various countries.
A Google Expeditions Team Leader will visit Immaculate Conception School in Annandale on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Pictured, students use Chromebooks to complete assignments in their classroom. (courtesy photo)A Google Expeditions Team Leader will visit Immaculate Conception School in Annandale on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Teachers will receive everything they need to take their students on "immersive virtual journeys that bring their lessons to life." A "Google Expedition" allow students to go on virtual field trips and bring world travel to their classroom. Students will have a chance to see outer space, the depths of the ocean and various countries. The teacher will select destinations through using an app and then leads students on the virtual field trip.
"This supplemental education experience will truly make learning exciting for our students," comments ICS Principal, Cynthia C. Kitts.
Immaculate Conception School is honored to be among the few schools selected for the Google Expeditions Pioneer Program. The Google platform was introduced and implemented throughout ICS this current school year using shared folders, Google docs, Google forms, Chromebooks, and now "Google Expedition."
These 21st century learning programs and resources prepare ICS students to succeed in high school and beyond.
A 2013 Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence, Immaculate Conception School, welcomes children preschool through eighth grade. For more information or to take a tour, contact the school office at 908-735-6334 or visit www.icsannandale.org.