Bringing advanced Information Technology to the classroom is the main mission of the Office of Academic Technology's Center for Intructional Technology and Training--even when the classroom is a farm field or a set of offices scattered throughout the state.

IFAS extension faculty use a "field day" format to present information to growers and gardeners. Participants travel to a location to view demonstrations of growing methods and materials. Translating the field day to a web experience allows greater convenience for the participants and longevity for the presentation.

Virtual reality tours of the field day locations help to orient the viewer. Short videos of the presentations allow the viewer to see and hear everything clearly. The Web presentation has the added advantage of additional material which is available at the click of a mouse. Virtual Field Day launched May 15, 2006. Users will be able reach the site through the redesigned IFAS Solutions For Your Life web site. This project was developed jointly by IFAS Extension and the AT Center for Instructional Technology and Training.