Virtual+Tourist

Virtual Tourist
 * = ==General Description == ||= Virtual Tourist is a large source of user-generated world travel content. Real travel tips, reviews and photos from real people who have actually been there and done that; and this is what makes the travel content on Virtual Tourist so useful. In an education standpoint it is a good resource to add that extra touch on students learning about remote locations. The reviews cover all corners of the globe. There are hundred of thousands (//yes, that many)// of pictures, reviews, and videos that are available to view. The review feature allows a first-hand review of the area. As an unbiased site, these reviews can be both negative and positive. This gives the student a less scripted and genuine view of the area that they are researching. The site also gives accurate data and important information regarding the location ||
 * = ==Teacher/Student Use == ||= This is another site that is best utilized as a research site. There is a lot of information available on the site. As a teacher, it is important to explain to students that it will take some searching to find the information that is necessary. I would select a destination going into the lesson, unless your goal is a simple exploration by the student. ||
 * = ==Things to Know Before You Go == ||= Note that this is a user-generated resource. There is going to be vastly different points of view of each location. This can be good and bad. I did not find any content that would be questionable in a public school setting, but there is a potential that it could be present. This site would need some scrutiny if students were in a general search lesson. Also, if students want to post or comment it requires a log-in. The other issue is that websense may block this at school. I have experienced it being both blocked and available. ||
 * = ==Technology Standards == ||= 8.2.2.B.2

8.2.4.A.1

8.1.4.E.1 || WM 05/29/11