Digital learning | 11.08.20
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We''ve learned a lot...so you can too!
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This autumn seems a world away from last September's return to school, but Vikings remain as popular as ever - in and out of the classroom - so let us share with you some of the remarkable ways that we support learning.
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Time-travel in the classroom
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Why not invite a Viking, medieval medic, or friendly archaeologist into your classroom this year..? With our new live, immersive and interactive sessions, you won't miss out on any of the fun of visiting our attractions, as we have adapted our award-winning school workshops for exclusive access online.
The virtual outreach encounters are available via Skype, Zoom and Google Meet, and we can even include children studying from home, meaning everyone in your class can stay connected as we explore the past together.
There's also a huge choice of sessions available: meet with the settlers living in the Viking city, marvel at goods from distant lands, or hear tales of warriors, gods and giants. See exclusive finds from York''s excavations and help to uncover the mysteries of some of the most significant sites in the UK. Or explore the tools of the trade for physicians, surgeons and other healers in the Middle Ages. |
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If you're home-schooling, or simply trying to encourage a positive learning environment at home for your child, a visit to JORVIK, DIG or Barley Hall is a great way of supporting their development in history, literacy, and science. There are also a huge range of helpful resources available for free online.
Did you know? Viking children did not go to school and would learn skills at home with their families. Poetry and storytelling would have been an important source of learning and amusement in Viking homes, and children might have also learned to play instruments as part of a tradition of performance and entertainment. |
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Guided by 'real-life' people from the past, with world-class collections, and exhibitions designed by leading experts, JORVIK is one of the best places in the UK to immerse yourself fully in history and archaeology, whatever your age. It's also great value: if you buy the Triple Ticket you can visit JORVIK, DIG and Barley Hall throughout the year, at one discounted price! Did you know? Viking society prized intelligence and cunning, and adults honed their talents by playing popular strategic board games, like hnefatafl. In the words of the saga-teller:
A better burden may no man bear For wanderings wide than wisdom; It is better than wealth on unknown ways, And in grief a refuge it gives. - The H?vam?l |
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If you're stuck with your studies, why not ask our experts on social media, or explore the Discover At Home pages on the website, packed with resources for the curious mind.
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If you''re a teacher or group leader, get in touch...
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School life will look a little different this year, but we want to make sure that students still have access to our nationally-important collections and shared heritage, giving them the opportunity to connect to the past, with all of the benefits it brings.
If you're a teacher - or part of a home-schooling network or group organiser -we really want to hear your thoughts! Please get in touch, by emailing schools@yorkat.co.uk, by joining our schools mailing list, or by completing the short survey on our website.
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The coronavirus crisis is causing unpredictable and significant concerns for JORVIK Viking Centre, our sister attractions and York Archaeological Trust as a whole. We have reacted to this challenge by developing a brand-new virtual engagement programme that will deliver similar on-line experiences to school classes, which we want to launch during the autumn term.
To help us create this valuable new offer for school children across the UK who cannot now visit our attractions, we need to purchase the technical equipment and learning resources to deliver it. We would be hugely grateful for your support helping us raise ?120,000 to cover the costs of developing and running this exciting and beneficial new project. |
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JORVIK Viking Centre is owned by York Archaeological Trust, a registered Charity in England and Wales (No. 509060) and Scotland (No.SCO42846).
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Copyright ? York Archaeological Trust 2020
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