In the world of budget cuts and streamlining expenses in the classroom, this article opens the window for new possibilities in expanding the horizons of our students. I like the way that this article illustrates how learning can become real for the students by communicating with actual students and locations around the world. This moves the student past the paper and pencil traditional learning and provides a purpose that might otherwise get lost in the mass of words on a page. The part that interests me most is the implication of the thousands of virtual field trips that my students can attend without having to worry about the expense of getting enough buses and chaperons. This opens new doors for me and my students and provides additional opportunities to catch the attention of those students who might otherwise give up on learning.
Nancy
