Follow these steps to start your own Virtual Field Trip.

1. Peruse this site and read some examples of Virtual Field Trip to get a feel for the Virtual Tour process and types of inquiries. You could also participate in the Virtual Field Trip Online Learning Course available through the Learning Place, or contact Jan Spruce, your VFT Coordinator.

2. Select a place or area that is the designation for the Virtual Field Trip. Consider:

• Curriculum and learning outcomes
• Student needs, skills and interests
• Technology requirements
• Uniqueness, challenge and sense of fun

3. Develop a curriculum idea which involves an inquiry or investigation around the area.  The quality of the information and media you provide and your inquiry is critical to a successful VFT. The investigation has to be interesting, open ended, deep and allow research and substantive conversation. 

4. Complete the VFT Request Form.
Please read the form advice before you fill it out as you will be required to provide educational significant information about your proposed Virtual Field Trip. Once the form is submitted it will alert the Virtual Field Trip Coordinator of your request.

Approval will be based on these criteria:

• VFTs must support student learning outcomes and have clear curriculum links.
• VFTs are collaborative in nature running across more than one school. 
• Project content is educationally appropriate and current.
• Project owners (ie Owner Teachers) have the support of their Principal and understand the dynamic nature of the COP space and are able to give regular time to support their project participants and project COP web space.
• Projects are non-profit.

5. When your Virtual Field Trip is approved you will receive an email and support from your Project Coordinator.  Before you apply for your own Virtual Field Trip it would also be desirable for you to have some experience with implementing this style of project by either completing a Virtual Field Trip online course through the Learning Place; or participating in a Virtual Field Trip as a partner.