
Adapt & Innovate
During the summer, I took a three-week European trip. Two friends traveled with me for most of the trip, and along the way, we had to modify and innovate when we faced challenges. These obstacles pushed us out of our comfort zone but made us more resilient and...
The Power of School Trips: Fostering Connection Among Students
By Barb Mock of Travel With Barb, a SYTA tour operator that specializes in student group trips, with a staff who has over 500 years of combined teaching experience. Educators are entrusted with the profound responsibility of not only imparting knowledge but also...
Exploring the World: The Educational Joys of Student Travel
By Barb Mock of Travel With Barb, a SYTA tour operator that specializes in student group trips, with a staff who has over 500 years of combined teaching experience. Embarking on a journey beyond the confines of our daily routines can be an enlightening experience,...
Using Maps to Transform Perspective and Encourage Higher Order Thinking
Maps can already be found in the geography classroom, but used creatively, they can also be embedded across content areas in ways that enhance learning and encourage higher order thinking. They are also crucial to an educational travel program before, during, and...