TriLi – Virtual travels: experience, learn, exchange, connect

Moderation-Deborah_Kunfermann

Welcome - Willkommen – Bienvenue !
Lernende reisen digital an ferne Orte und treffen Einheimische, mit denen sie sich live zu aktuellen Unterrichtsthemen (Geschichte und Politik) austauschen. Mit der Rikscha unterwegs tauchen sie in die Geschichte Nordindiens ein oder spazieren durch Bukarest. The exchanges started 2019 with our students presenting and discussing art works with international artists. Nous prévoyons également des échanges en collaboration avec des classes de français, qui feraient découvrir des sites historiques et la scène artistique contemporaine.

Referierende
Regula Willi, Lehrperson Berufsmatura, Berufsbildungszentrum Bau und Gewerbe Luzern

Datum
Montag, 8. Nov. 2021, 17:30 - 18:45 Uhr

Sprache
Trili (Deutsch, English, Français)

Durchführung
Online. Dies ist der Zugangslink zum Zoom-Meeting:
https://ehb-swiss.zoom.us/j/65922716663?pwd=azRZdjZmaTd5ODBMemlUaWpOTlhoQT09

Meeting-ID: 659 2271 6663
Kenncode: 028211

Anmeldung
Bis 7. November 2021 via Doodle. Die Anmeldung ist verbindlich und die Teilnahme kostenlos.

RegulaWilli

How could a virtual tour be integrated in your lessons? Wohin führt deine Reise und welche Unterrichtsthemen deckst du dabei ab? Comment organiser un tel voyage virtual?

Wir sind gespannt auf eure Antworten und freuen uns auf den Austausch heute Abend!

RegulaWilli

Last week we added another virtual tour to our program, here you find more details: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/regula-willi-93226b80_virtualtour-bmarteluzern-historylive-activity-6862322296443441152-P9TF

Gedi_BBW

Summary of discussion in group 1:
We consider the Virtual Tour to be a valid opportunity for various learner-centred activities.
In our opinion, the presented Tour to Cromford Mills, the world’s first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill, is an ideal place to “visit” as the industrial revolution distinctly relates with the history curriculum. In this context, we discussed the necessity of formulating clear learning objectives: What is the goal of the Virtual Tour?
We sketched out some ideas in which ways we would integrate this method in our daily lessons:
Physics:
A virtual excursion could be organized inviting a specialist for “renewable energy”. It could be a genuine alternative as it is much less time-consuming than travelling to a place.
Politics:
A member of the British parliament could be the tour guide when the Swiss bicameral system is explained (speed up net-working 😊!).
Culture:
Two classes (ideally with a class from another country) could present cultural characteristics of their place and “visit” each other. We liked the idea of students being the guides.
Thank you, Regula, for sharing this extraordinary experience with us.

Yvo-Wueest

Summary of discussions in group 3:

-select the partners on site carefully
-1-2 technical checks in advance
-be prepared for surprises
-Include time for exchange and reflection
-If possibly try to find local, reliable people through NGOs from Switzerland who maintain longtime-contacts with partner organizations (Caritas Switzerland, Interteam / Comundo Switzerland)
-Go from easy and simple simple to the complex: maybe practice first in Switzerland and commission a person (e.g. migrant who lives in another city like Lausanne or Geneva) with a virtual tour, later organize such a tour in another country.

Eva_Flueckiger

Summary of discussion in group 2:

Our group would prefer a visit to significant places rather than a tour all over the town, such as to landmarks, buildings and statues. The participants could ask questions and open discussions.

We should be aware that in different countries curricula of General Knowledge are nonidentical. For example, jurisdiction or insurance issues are treated differently in anglo-saxon countries than in our culture. So, rather than listening to experts, two classes of different countries could explain their traditions and cultural habits to each other.

This applies to vocational classes as well as to adult education.

We would like to thank Regula very much for her inspiring contribution.