EdTrips Lets Educators Manage Curriculum-Relevant Educational Field Trips
Alyson Wyers — October 3, 2014 — Social Good
References: edtrips & springwise
Even though educational field trips are often a common occurrence in primary school, some school boards find it difficult to find places to take their students that lines up with their current curriculum so the experience can be as relevant as possible. EdTrips is an online management tool that exists to connect schools with appropriate venues.
Educators answer some questions about the type of educational field trips they're looking for, as well as the age range of the children and the school's location. A list of curated options is offered, including zoos, museums, galleries, exhibits and other related areas. EdTrips provides a plethora of information about the place like how long the students will be there for, cafeterias and facilities and even reviews. Teachers can book through the site and make payments there too.
Educators answer some questions about the type of educational field trips they're looking for, as well as the age range of the children and the school's location. A list of curated options is offered, including zoos, museums, galleries, exhibits and other related areas. EdTrips provides a plethora of information about the place like how long the students will be there for, cafeterias and facilities and even reviews. Teachers can book through the site and make payments there too.
Trend Themes
1. Curriculum-relevant Field Trips - The trend of curriculum-relevant field trips allows educators to provide students with hands-on learning experiences that directly align with their classroom curriculum, enhancing the educational value of the outing.
2. Online Management Tools for Educators - The trend of online management tools for educators, exemplified by EdTrips, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation by streamlining the process of organizing and booking educational field trips, saving time and effort for teachers and administrators.
3. Personalized Learning Experiences - The trend of personalized learning experiences through tools like EdTrips enables educators to tailor field trips to the specific needs and interests of their students, fostering engagement, curiosity, and deeper learning.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - The education technology industry can leverage the trend of online management tools for educators to create innovative platforms that facilitate seamless coordination of curriculum-relevant field trips and provide additional value-added features for teachers, students, and parents.
2. Travel and Tourism - The travel and tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of personalized learning experiences by offering specialized tour packages and interactive attractions that cater to the educational objectives of schools and educators.
3. Museum and Exhibition Management - The museum and exhibition management industry has an opportunity to embrace the trend of curriculum-relevant field trips by partnering with platforms like EdTrips to promote their venues as educational resources and integrate educational content into their exhibits and programs.
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