In this episode, I share ten ways to take your students around the world through virtual field trips and global learning with AI. You’ll also hear about practical tools and sample prompts for creating tours, videos, reading activities, and creative projects connected to places around the world. If you want to make global learning with AI feel approachable and easy to bring into your classroom, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for How to Take Your Students Around the World with AI
- Start with one AI virtual field trip idea that connects to an upcoming lesson.
- Add details like grade level, subject, and location to get more useful AI-generated results.
- Mix formats like slides, audio, video, reading, and creative projects to support different learners.
- Give students opportunities to ask questions, explore global topics, and share what they learn.
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- Gemini Canvas (Write, code, & create)
- Adobe AI Study Tools (Student resources)
- Google NotebookLM (AI-powered research & note-taking tool)
- Suno AI (AI-powered music tool)
- Canva’s AI Magic tools (Design, coding, & more)
- Diffit (AI curated teaching resources)
- Monica’s remixable Diffit lessons
- Jotform (Online form builder)
- Adobe Express for Education (Free creation tools)
- Book Creator (Ebook creation tool)
- Mixing and Matching EdTech Tools for Student Projects with Heidi Samuelson (Podcast Episode)
- 4 AI Chatbot Tips for Teachers to Go Beyond the Basics (Blog post)
- Quick Strategies for Making Classroom Infographics with AI (Podcast episode)
- Promote Critical Thinking with Virtual Reality Discussion Prompts (Blog Post)
