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Best spanish virtual field trips for students .

Are you looking to enhance your students’ Spanish language skills while connecting them with new, unique, and vibrant cultures? 

Thanks to Kagumu’s digital innovation, we are transporting students to the enchanting destinations of Spanish-speaking countries through unique virtual field trips.

Here, we unveil the most popular virtual field trips for teachers to infuse their Spanish classrooms with excitement and cultural richness.

What is a Spanish virtual field trip?

A Spanish virtual field trip is a fun, immersive, and interactive experience for students that can be enjoyed from school or from home.

All students need is access to the internet and they’ll be able to enjoy an experience streamed from a native Spanish speaking country.

A good Spanish virtual field trip will enhance students’ language skills and allow them to interact with people from different countries.

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Explore the Majestic Ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru

Transport your students to the heart of the Inca Empire with a virtual tour of Machu Picchu, the awe-inspiring ancient city nestled amidst the Peruvian Andes. 

Via a live stream, Students will join a local guide in the archaeological site and wander through its stone streets, marvel at the intricate terraces, and soak in the mystique of this UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Kagumu’s Machu Picchu virtual experience will allow students to ask questions, interact with the guide and also tackle fun and engaging games along the way.

Cycle through Colombia’s “City of Eternal Spring” – Medellin

Explore the transformation of one of South America’s most vibrant and colorful cities – Medellin. 

Via high-res video, Spanish learners will saddle up (virtually) and follow our local guide to iconic sites like the Memory Museum and the sculptures of Fernando Botero. 

Students will engage with our expert leader through quizzes, polls and games. They’ll also discover local traits and learn to speak like a paisa (Medellin local) –  “ la buena pa todo ”

Learn to cook social gastronomy in Colombia

On this Spanish virtual field trip, students will learn from a group of women from Medellin how to cook simple yet delicious meals using locally-grown produce.

We will explore ways our consuming habits can dramatically improve the health of the planet, ourselves and also create positive social impacts. 

You will choose the recipe beforehand, prepare all the ingredients, and cook along with the native Spanish-speaking chefs! ¡Buen provecho!

Experience a Peruvian Quechua community immersion

Immerse students into indigenous Quechua life with this interactive virtual visit to a community in the Sacred Valley.

During this unique experience, students will discover how a community can live in a self-sustainable manner by working together and maintaining its traditional practices like traditional farming, house construction, and cooking underground – Pachamanca

Your students will engage meaningfully with their Spanish-speaking hosts throughout this memorable experience.

Learn how to rap and create street art from Medellin

Explore how a world-class street art movement helped transform Medellin into one of South America’s most vibrant and colorful cities. 

On this virtual field trip, students will join native Spanish-speaking graffiti artists and social leaders on a journey through the history of one of the city’s most infamous areas, Comuna 13.

Be prepared to sing, draw, and engage with our inspirational local guides throughout this unique experience.

Explore Colombia’s iconic Lost City 

Join us on this virtual field trip to one of South America’s most remarkable archaeological sites. 

Teyuna, or the Lost City, lies in the heart of Colombia’s La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and offers a first-hand insight into a pre-Columbian civilization whose traditions and sacred beliefs date back to around 200 A.C.

Our native Spanish-speaking tour leader will guide students through the Lost City using google maps, videos, and interactive games. We can also arrange a special experience led by the country’s leading archaeologist at special request.

Learn how to make world-class Mexican tortillas

Mexico is renowned for its world-class gastronomy and in our virtual experience, students can learn how to make tortillas and, of course, practice their Spanish along the way.

You will join a local family in their kitchen and discover what goes into making this iconic food that is famous around the world. 

Students will talk with the cooks along the way and we will challenge each participant to make their own version of the tortilla.

With these exceptional virtual field trips, you can transport your students to captivating destinations across Latin America. They will develop a deeper appreciation for language, culture, and history while improving their communication skills.

If you would like to learn more about Kagumu’s virtual field trips for your Spanish class, then click here for more information.

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9 Distance Learning Resources for Spanish Class

May 28, 2020 by Devon 6 Comments

Distance learning has thrown everyone for a loop, especially teachers. You’re not alone to be looking for quality and engaging distance learning resources for your Spanish class. Your students have faced so much uncertainty, and so have you! Let’s take some work off your plate and give you a list of my Spanish teacher tested distance learning resources.

1. Record Remote Learning Lessons with Flipgrid

There’s no better way to still preserve interpersonal Spanish speaking and listening skills than with video. Flipgrid has you covered for this –it’s a free platform for educators where both students and teachers can securely record up to 5 minutes of videos. This is what I’ve been using all of distance learning and the students who participate love it and find it easy to use. Fair warning: you are not alone if you’re having trouble getting students to watch videos and post them. I recommend giving partial credit for watching and then full credit for posting responses.

2. Duolingo

I’ve been using Duolingo with students for five years now, and I highly recommend it. It feels like a game, easily keeps track of student scores (seriously, self-grading!) and they’ve made huge strides in incorporating SLA principles in their activities. Try Duolingo schools – you can assign specific topics and skills and it’s easy for students to join.  To make this a distance learning resource, I assigned weekly topics and allowed students to replace any other assignment with points on Duolingo if they were having tech issues or whatever else might pop up.

If you’re looking for a great way to review and prepare for the end of the year, or even something to assign over the summer, Duolingo is ideal. It comes in an easy to use app that vibes right with how students navigate the online space. From a communicative teacher perspective who values proficiency, I can’t say it’s perfect. But it’s the best dang thing you’re gonna get for free and I value what it can offer students with 0 teacher effort.

3. Free Professional Development for Teachers from ACTFL

This distance learning resource is for you, teach. You’re not going to believe all the distance learning resources that ACTFL – the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages – has opened up for us during this crazy school closure.

Hello, can you say…THEIR ENTIRE E-LIBRARY? Yes please. Time to finally check While We’re On The Topic off your reading list, Spanish teachers. Not to mention all the high-quality webinars and replays they have for us. They’re all focused on remote learning topics and my favorite ones so far have been “how to keep proficiency in distance learning” and “focusing on equity during remote learning”. Click here for a comprehensive list of free distance learning resources for Spanish teachers.

4. Distance Learning Assignment Planner

Are your assignments a hot mess like mine? My kids are doing assignments from two months ago and due three days from now, and emailing to ask what’s next…it’s a mess. Keep everything together with an editable typable version for you, and for your students! This is a lifesaver if you have multiple preps. I teach multiple languages, so I need to keep it all straight! Click here to get this free distance learning resource and organization tool.

5. Assign Authentic Spanish Songs

Now more than ever is the time to harness the power of music videos. These are so high-interest and will have kids drooling to learn the songs. I’ve got a curated playlist that I use -find it here and choose a song that works for your students and topic.

6. Free Voluntary Reading with Fluency Matters

Y’all, this website SAVED my life this semester. This is my favorite distance learning resource to share with fellow Spanish teachers for how hard-core they served our community during our time of need. I shared it from the rooftops on my instagram and insider email list – you can become a subscriber here to also find out about amazing resources like this – about how much I loved using the readers with my class. I had so little work on my plate while my students were using Fluency Matters readers , which gave me time to learn how to home school my four-year-old.

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7.Youtube Channels for Teaching Spanish

My favorite youtube channel for learning Spanish is Basho & Friends – plenty of videos with content for all age groups. They have short and contemporary music videos for all types of vocabulary subjects that stick in your head.

Have you ever thought of having someone else do the talking and teaching? That’s the power of finding the right video. Ima give it to you straight- I’m an addict when it comes to finding things from youtube to use in class. There’s so much great content out there! From great songs to stories read slowly in Spanish, you’ve got so many great choices.

This is my favorite channel for Spanish book readings (great source of slow and clear input) that honestly even work in high school. They don’t care as much as they say they do, trust me. Try Froggy se Viste if you’re learning clothing, reflexives, or past tense.

8. Authentic Spanish Resources for Distance Learning

Here’s an example of how I’m using a highly engaging topic to make vocabulary meaningful.  My students are learning routines and reviewing school vocabulary, but this would be good for any Spanish 1-3 class right now.

How to Study in Quarantine Authentic Resource 

9. Google Slides Activities for Google Classroom

One of the easiest way to make distance learning resources do the work for you is to have students work directly in Google Slides. You can use this whether your school uses google classroom or not – all you have to do is assign the slides, and students can watch videos, type directly into the slides, and work both independently and interactively with their work.

Here’s an example of something from Spanish class for distance learning:

I found the best new quarantine daily routines from Hispanic students around the world and asked my students to interpret and respond to what they saw. It allows for cultural comparisons and plenty of input. Here’s the daily routine specialized vocabulary lesson with 3 examples of quarantine student life around the world:

Mi Rutina Diaria en Cuarentena Authentic Resource and Vocab Activities 

10. Virtual Field Trips for Spanish Class

Who’s ready for a bonus resource! Update as of 2021, I just recently discovered the power of virtual field trips to completely immerse students in a culture and teach empathy on a deeply impactful level – all virtually. Check out the full post on Virtual Field Trips for Spanish Class (with a full class on how to create your own and use them) here.

So tell me below..which distance learning resource for your Spanish class works the best for you? I can’t wait to see which one you choose. Before you go and try out these remote learning resources, you don’t wanna miss these other distance learning tips for teachers:

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Hang in there, summer is coming. And the fact that you’re here shows me that you’re an incredible Spanish teacher who cares about their students. They might not say it, but they’re thinking it – (so I’ll say it for them). Your work matters so much to your students.

Keep at it, and I’ll see you in the trenches.

P.S. – Have you ever wished the transition to proficiency were easier to do? Grab the FREE toolkit to learn the framework for updating your practice to comprehensible input – without all the overwhelm – and prepare for the challenges ahead. 

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If you’re ready to jump in and get started with proficiency and teaching with comprehensible input, I have another resource to help you on your journey below:

Sign Up for the  Next Practical & Comprehensible Free Virtual Conference!  Every year, I gather together the best and brightest in the field of world language to share with you how to switch to proficiency through comprehensible input.  All with practical ideas that you can use tomorrow . It’s a FREE virtual conference –  join the waitlist and find out more about the speakers here.

Reader Interactions

September 7, 2020 at 00:33

super interesante, muy buenos sitios de apoyo. Gracias.

October 25, 2020 at 19:11

Gracias Patsy 🙂

September 23, 2020 at 12:56

This is a fantastic post with great ideas! How do you use the music videos with your remote classes? I had lots of ways to use music in the classroom, but I am not sure how to use it when they are at home besides having them watch/listen.

October 25, 2020 at 19:12

I’ve moved my music video activities over to google slides activities so that they could interact with the material in a digital way. You can copy/paste lyrics onto a google slide and have students match them up or type in the lyrics while listening, visit the musician’s web page, etc. There’s a lot of options now that we’re digital

May 7, 2021 at 17:09

Thank you for all these ideas! I love your playlist but haven’t had time to go through each song/video. Are all the lyrics/videos on your playlist high school appropriate (private Christian school)? Thank you so much!

May 27, 2021 at 07:43

Hey Cari! As far as I know, they’re (pretty) appropriate. Think radio play. Although there are always slang words that are hard for me to catch and phrase differences between countries, but I played this in my own high school classroom every day. My golden rule, as flawed as it might be, is that if you didn’t catch it, your students definitely won’t.

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A cloze piece has full sentences used in the virtual field trip with blanks where students can write in the information that is missing. This task requires close listening to the trip in order to complete it.

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Write a story with Barcelona as the setting. The main character could be from another country (compare and contrast characters). 

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Virtual Field Trips to Spain for Kids

Getting to know different cultures can be the trickiest part of language learning. It’s expensive to travel, difficult to do so with kids, and (as I write this in May 2020) currently prohibited. Given the extent that kids are doing things online these days (virtually everything), it’s not a bad way to learn about Spanish speaking countries, too. To narrow down the overwhelming amounts of information available online, I’ve focused solely on one country -here are a few virtual field trips to Spain for kids.

Before getting started, have your kids learn some basic facts and geography by watching the following short, kid-friendly introductory videos to Spain.

Without further ado, the following virtual field trips to Spain for kids are geared towards Spanish language learners in elementary school -though you’ll find a few that are entertaining for all ages.

Museo del Prado

El Prado is Spain’s national art museum. They offer virtual visits on their website and Instagram account. But the fun part are their educational, art-centric online activities that are made just for kids.

Juegos Sonoros en Casa

Updated every Thursday in May, Juegos Sonoros en Casa pairs a work of art with a related activity to complete at home.

Juego Para Familias

In this massive scavenger hunt , kids download illustrated maps of the museum and are challenged to find a number of objects. Each room of the museum has its own map, list of objects to find, and answer key.

Both programs are great for all ages, but the instructions are in Spanish only. 

Casa Museo del Ratón Pérez

Ratoncito Pérez is the Hispanic version of the tooth fairy and Casa Museo del Ratón Pérez is a small museum dedicated to the tiny mouse. It’s primarily based on a story written by Luis Coloma, which stated that Ratoncito Perez lived in that very same building in Madrid. 

Coloma wrote the story for King Alfonso XIII, who was eight years old at the time and about to lose a tooth. It follows King Buby (the nickname for the king) as he catches Ratoncito Pérez while trying to exchange his tooth for a gift. King Buby then proceeds to accompany Ratón Pérez for the rest of the night.

While the museum’s website is pretty simple, you can take a quick tour of the museum by watching the YouTube video below.

Then watch an animated version of Coloma’s story.

Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes

Kids can take a virtual tour of Miguel de Cervantes’ birthplace. Cervantes is the author of Don Quixote -arguably the most famous Spanish book of all time.

The house is located in Alcalá de Henares (about 20 miles from Madrid) and decorated to look as it did in Cervantes’ time.

I’ve included it on this list, not because it’s geared towards kids. It’s not. But being able to snoop in a house that’s not yours, that’s decorated for its time period, and that distantly involves an oddball character like Don Quixote -is pretty interesting regardless of age.

The website and virtual tour are available in both English and Spanish.

Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya

Barcelona’s premier art museum offers a great selection of art-themed games , memory , coloring pages , puzzles , and virtual tours . The website and activities are available in both English and Spanish. 

For the youngest soccer fans, a virtual trip to Spain wouldn’t be complete without mentioning it’s two most prominent teams, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid . And, because I’m not about to get in the middle of which team is better, I’m going to talk about both. 

Even the youngest soccer fan can get lost on either website browsing player stats, game clips, and breaking news. Kids can check out Real Madrid’s Kid Zone and a 3D model of Santiago Bernabeú stadium seen from above. 

Meanwhile, Barça fans can enjoy some kid-friendly activities and games . As part of their #culersathome movement, kids can design a t-shirt , make Barça themed pizza , play who’s who , have ‘ electricity races’ , and more from the comfort of their homes. FYI, Barça fans are called culers .

Both teams offer their websites and activities in English and Spanish.

Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló is a house in Barcelona designed by famous architect, Antoni Gaudí.

Their website offers an all-access virtual tour , a 360 degree video experience , and a selection of Gaudí inspired arts and crafts for kids to complete at home -with instructions available in English.

360 Degree Tours

360 degree tours are a great way for kids to (virtually) manipulate their surroundings, explore at their own pace, and be the boss of their own adventure.

Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture has an overwhelming number of virtual tours for most any country, including Spain. In addition to 360 degree tours, it also has online exhibits, museum tours, cooking videos, and much, much more. 

Another great option for 360 degree city tours is Airpano . They offer only a few Spanish cities, so the choices are less overwhelming. But you can get great aerial views of major cities like Madrid and Barcelona.

Suggested Places to Visit

If the mere quantity of places to see on Airpano and Google Arts & Culture seems like too much, here is a smaller list of my personal favorites.

• Alhambra : A large palace and fortress, located in Granada, which is in the South of Spain. You can take a virtual tour here or here .
• Anything by Gaudí : I mentioned Casa Batlló earlier, but you’ll also want to check out Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia and Park Güell for more colorful, intricate, and interesting designs.
• Alcázar de Segovia : It’s a castle ! And, yes, there are castles all over Spain, but this is one of my favorites. Kids can take the virtual tour and imagine what it might have been like to live there.
• Sevilla’s Plaza de España : Nearly every major city in Spain has a Plaza de España, but none of them live up to Sevilla’s. Plus, several movies have been filmed here, including Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones .
• Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences : Because it literally looks like the future. It has also been a shooting location for Tomorrowland , Doctor Who , and Westworld .

Virtual Field Trips to Spain: At Home Activities

Every country on this planet has a rich culture with plenty of interesting sights, museums, and landmarks. Spain is no exception. Thankfully, the internet is here for the win with plenty of virtual field trips to Spain for kids.

If you would like to incorporate additional activities into your kids’ or students’ Spanish learning adventures, you (or your kids) can create a scavenger hunt, checklist, or bingo game card of places in Spain you’d like to visit. The beauty of virtual field trips are that you (or your child) get to be the boss!

¡Buen viaje!

If you enjoyed my virtual field trips to Spain for kids and want to continue learning about Spanish culture check out, How to Make Tortilla de Patatas With Your Kids . 

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These 5 interactive , virtual field trips for Spanish Class take students to a variety of locations. Students will complete interactive Google Slides and jump into a 360 map on Google Tour Builder ! Incorporate culture and fun with virtual field trips for kids !

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• 7 Wonders of the Hispanic World
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• Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul
• ANY country - student choice!

You can use these for distance learning, socially-distant learning in the classroom, or in-person project-based learning.  They will navigate through stops on a virtual Google Tour Builder map , which provides a 360 tour of the stops. Pictures and novice high/intermediate level Spanish descriptions are provided. Students will take screenshots and respond to Scavenger Hunt and reflection questions on an interactive Google Slides.

Each comes with Google Slides, you can easily share the template with your class, and they will stop at each of the stops, jump into the maps with Street View, read short descriptions of each stop, and look at still images/videos.

Students of intermediate levels (or novice high) of Spanish are best-suited for these field trip.

There are step-by-step instructions on the slides for students to follow as they add pictures and text to their memory book of the field trip, including an instructional video!

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Interested in trying a virtual field trip with your students? Check out 5 tools to create virtual field trip s, pros/cons to each one, things to consider when picking a tool, and of course, my recommendation! Virtual field trips don’t have to be complicated, so let’s talk through step one together – picking which platform to use!

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Here are some options:

• Google Slides
• Google My Maps
• Google Earth

Each of these tools have their pros and cons, and there are a few things to consider, so let’s talk about them a little more.

Choosing the Best Tool for your Virtual Field Trip

Now that we’ve talked about those tools, let’s talk about how to pick the best tool for your classroom. Here are some things to consider:

• Student device capabilities
• District allowed access
• Ease of use for you

When you consider each of these categories, everyone will have their own favorites for tools. For example, if you’re a Microsoft school district, you’re more likely to use Powerpoint than any of the Google tools I have listed!

Another thing to consider is that if your district doesn’t even allow access to tool, you probably won’t choose it. If you have to fund it out of your own pocket, you might choose a free option instead. And, finally, if you’re feeling a lot of tech overwhelm, it’s probably best to stick with a tool you’re familiar with, over a brand new site to learn!

The Best Tool for Creating Virtual Field Trips

Like I said, everyone will have their own favorites. My personal pick every time is Google My Maps! This is because it’s free, easy to use, within the Google Suite, and has a little more *wow* factor than Google Slides, which we tend to use almost daily. It’s also not so fancy that the student devices can’t keep up with it, which is something I’ve experienced with Google Earth.

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