Microsoft takes classrooms on virtual field trips for Canada 150

In celebration of Canada's 150 anniversary of Confederation, Microsoft has launched a campaign that gives Canadian students the opportunity to explore their country without having to leave their classroom. Students across the country now have access to visit and learn about Canada's landscape and history from coast-to-coast. Explore. Teach. Build. is an education program that teachers can work into their curriculum and connect one-on-one with researchers, scientists, curators and others who will guide them in real-time at no cost through the power of Skpe. 

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