Cutting edge tech continues to infiltrate K-12 classrooms, & California State Parks is leveraging the latest in video conferencing to treat students to virtual field trips via PORTS – their distance learning program. Utilizing hardware from partner Belkin International, park rangers can interact with kids in real-time, studying kelp forests, redwood ecology, butterfly migration & other unique experiences. Discover the delight & impact of virtual learning firsthand, park ranger demo included!

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