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Details:
  • ISDN (H.320), IP (H.323) or E164 connection capability
  • Point-to-point connections only at this time
  • All programs scheduled on-request at mutually agreeable times
  • Recording of programs not permitted
  • Program fees: $120 per 50-minute program + applicable line charges
  • Maximum 40 students per program

    • Not sure your classroom can connect with our programs? Check with your technology coordinator!

    Not familiar with the power of distance learning? Check out a recent story by CBS news.

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    Distance Learning

    WOLVES IN YOUR CLASSROOM…VIRTUALLY!

    Take your students on a trip to the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota without setting foot outside your own classroom! Using the latest technology, we offer engaging Distance Learning programs for a variety of audiences via two-way videoconferencing.

    All programs meet appropriate state and national education standards. Students participate in learning activities about wolf ecology and behavior, comparative literature, and more. Programs infuse science, social studies, language arts, math, and geography for a virtual field trip experience.

    All Distance Learning programs feature live wolf "guests" running, tussling, and possibly even howling in their naturalized habitat.

    "The presenter did a great job communicating with students on their level. The students talked about the program all day. The real wolves kept the students engaged. The presenter kept the students involved." Godley Intermediate School, Godley, TX

    DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS
    For more information or to register,
    or call 218-365-4695, ext. 31.


    WOLF ECOLOGY
    Grades 3 - 7
    Explore the world of the wolf! Using the wolf as a fascinating case study, students examine the important roles that predators, prey and scavengers play in three ecosystems where wolves live. Through an interactive simulation we will demonstrate the way energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem. All programs feature real-time observations of the International Wolf Center's resident ambassador wolves.
    Cost: $120  Length: 45 - 60 minutes

    WOLF TALES
    Grades 1 - 5
    Who's afraid of the "big, bad wolf"? In this interactive program, students explore the influential role that literature plays forming our views and attitudes towards wildlife. We compare and contrast two folk stories in which the wolf is a main character, then compare literary portrayals of wolves with the real thing! All programs feature real-time observations of the International Wolf Center's resident ambassador wolves.
    Cost: $120  Length: 45 - 60 minutes

    DISTANCE LEARNING DEMONSTRATION
    Teachers, Curriculum Directors, School Administrators, Librarians
    Dial in to the International Wolf Center's Distance Learning offerings! Let our educators provide a brief overview of our interactive programs, our organization's mission, and our charismatic resident ambassador wolves. We'll answer your questions and discuss how our programs fit or can be adapted to your needs.
    Cost: FREE  Length: 15-30 minutes

    CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS
    Let us do the work and design a program that best fits the needs of your audience! Let our educators provide an interactive experience for multi-age, secondary or high school participants based on our organization's mission, and our charismatic resident ambassador wolves. We'll answer your questions and discuss how our programs fit or can be adapted
    Cost: $150  Length: 45-60 minutes

    What people are saying about International Wolf Center distance learning programs...

    • "I really liked your presentation. You taught me a lot about a wolf. It was amazing how they howled. I liked MacKenzie because she looked nice and cozy. I learned that a wolf uses signals. Thank you." -Jamie, 4th grade
    • "Thank you for teaching us so much about wolves. My favorite wolf is the white one. I think the wolves are extremely cool. Here are some important things I learned. I learned that wolves can howl loudly, they would die if they couldn't eat meat, and that they sometimes kick wolves out of the pack. I liked talking to you." -Jake, 4th grade
    • "The opportunity to learn and see directly through the use of videoconferencing was not only a groundbreaking experience, but allowed us to visit places that would normally be out of the question. Virtual Fieldtrips has opened a wide variety of opportunities for our students to explore. It was a wonderful experience!" -Sherry Green, School Age Care Coordinator, MN District #197
    • "Our students haven't stopped talking about wolves. This program truly excited them and engaged them in learning. I am beginning my animal adaptations unit now and will am using this conference as a tool to introduce the unit since students are so interested in wolves right now." -Buda Elementary, Hays, TX
    • "The students were able to experience something that we otherwise would not get to experience in Texas. The students were completely engaged." -Fuentes Elementary, Hays, TX
    • "The students were able to observe the wolves from a variety of cameras. The ability of Andrea to pan around the enclosure and zoom in on features and wolves really made it a special experience for the kids. The program really made the animals more "real" to the kids instead of just being scary animals in books. The howling and the video from the enclosure were fantastic!" -Bailey's Elementary School, Falls Church, VA