TOOLS OVERVIEW

There are a variety of software tools to create virtual field trips such as using Microsoft PowerPoint, Tramline's TourMaker and
Adobe Flash. All of these tools are excellent and range from simple to complex depending on the complexity of a
virtual field trip you want to design.

Here is a brief overview of each:

Microsoft’s PowerPoint 2007

Microsoft’s PowerPoint Microsoft’s PowerPoint is an excellent program to create virtual field trips for a variety of reasons.
First and foremost PowerPoint is easy to use and is widely available on most all computers. Virtual field trips are Web-based activities
and another asset of using PowerPoint is being ableto save a presentation as a webpage. Using PowerPoint to create virtual field trips
can provide students a dynamic interactive educational experience.

Article - Creating Animations in PowerPoint to Support Student Learning and Engagement.

TourMaker

TourMaker Software is software you can purchase for Tramline. It is relatively easy to use to create your own virtual filed trips.


Adobe Flash CS5

Flash CS5 is a tremendous application to create virtual field trips due to the programs outstanding web capabilities. Flash is a development tool that allows you to create compelling interactive experiences and is standard for web developers.

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