Looks like the Grand Canyon is going high tech with its new
Virtual Studio for Kids. The new studio allows environmental
education rangers to share the Grand Canyon with students who
live all over the U.S. A pretty impressive feat, if you ask us.
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – “Do you live hundreds or thousands of
miles away from Grand Canyon…? Why not let Park Rangers bring
Grand Canyon to your classroom?” So starts the National Park
Service’s brochure on Distance Learning Education Programs at
Grand Canyon National Park. Recently, the park unveiled its new,
high tech, Virtual Studio for Kids. The new studio replaces a
temporary one that had been in use since 2006. Improvements
include the addition of green-screen technology and an
integrated system that allows for high definition, live, multi-
camera video production. In addition, schools now have the
option of connecting via Skype or through a dedicated IP
address, allowing flexibility for those who would like to take
advantage of the programs offered. Using the stu