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This lesson plan trains teachers on using Google Expeditions, a virtual reality app that allows guided tours and 360 views of places around the world. The training aims to introduce the app to increase student engagement in social studies classes. After participating in the training, teachers will write reflections in their professional learning community folder on the effectiveness of using Google Expeditions. The training and app support learning standards around using technology to model digital work, collaborate, engage in professional growth, and facilitate student-centered learning.

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Google Expeditions: Lesson Plan For

This lesson plan trains teachers on using Google Expeditions, a virtual reality app that allows guided tours and 360 views of places around the world. The training aims to introduce the app to increase student engagement in social studies classes. After participating in the training, teachers will write reflections in their professional learning community folder on the effectiveness of using Google Expeditions. The training and app support learning standards around using technology to model digital work, collaborate, engage in professional growth, and facilitate student-centered learning.

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Lesson Plan for

Google Expeditions
Teacher(s)
Name M. Thomason

Position Teacher
School/Distri
ct West Hall High School

E-mail Mark.thomason@hallco.org

Phone 706-892-6195
Grade
Level(s) 9-12

Content Area Social Science

Time line 1 day


Standards

NETS*T Standards:

3. Model digital age work and learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a
global and digital society.

b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and
resources to support student success and innovation 


5. Engage in professional growth and leadership

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit
leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use
of digital tools and resources.

b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision
of technology infusion, participating in


shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and
technology skills of others 


c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to 
make
effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning



d. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self- renewal of the teaching profession and of
their school and community 


6. Facilitator
Educators facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement of the ISTE Standards for
Students. Educators
a. Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in
both independent and group settings.
Overview

Teachers will participate in a Google Expeditions training. This training will be used to introduce an
app that will increase student engagement in social studies classrooms. This app allows guided tours,
shows 3D images, 360 views of places around the world. The teachers will write reflections about the
effectiveness of this training in their PLC folder.

Essential Questions

How can VR promote student engagement?


What benefits does Google Expeditions offer my students in class?

Assessment

Formative Assessment – Presenter led question and answer.


Formative Assessment – Observation of teachers using application and VR headsets.
Formative Assessment – Teachers will review presentation in PLC monthly notebook for department
head and principal to review.

Resources
Technology supports learning by:
Virtual field trips, student engagement, tearing down the walls of the classroom, putting students in charge
of their learning, and many more.
Necessary digital tools and resources:
Internet connection VR headset
(Can be used on smartphones as AR application)

Technology skills necessary:


Teachers will need to know what sites are offered by Google Expeditions and also know how to access the
guide option. The guide option allows teachers to guide students through sites and ask them questions
along the way.

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