Aligning Ed Outcomes with Student Travel

At Zoni Tours, we design educational travel experiences by educators, for educators. We know the importance of student learning and want to see students meet their learning goals while interacting with their environment. Research shows that educational travel leads to academic and social emotional growth in students, and we provide teachers with the resources to tie their travel into their curriculum so that students have the best possible outcomes for their trips.

One of Zoni Tours’ favorite things about educational travel is just how interdisciplinary it is. When students are out of the classroom, they are missing not just one class, but most, if not all, of their classes. It is important to us as educators to make sure that students are engaging with a variety of subjects as they explore their destination so that they don’t miss content during their time away. When you think about planning travel for students, we recommend taking an interdisciplinary approach so that you can support their growth in a number of academic subjects. Work with another teacher or another department to make sure that you can maximize the impact of the tour.

As you consider a field trip or educational tour, know that Zoni Tours’ Tour Directors are available to help you align your itinerary to standards. Start by identifying the learning objectives that you’d like to focus on while traveling. Educators know that good planning begins with the end in mind, and this ensures that we can work together to design an itinerary with clear educational value.

Next, select your destination. Your choice should match your learning standards and requirements, but we understand that various factors influence this decision. Elements such as proximity, budget, safety, individual interests, and other considerations all play a role. This is precisely why Zoni Tours provides an extensive array of destinations to cater to diverse preferences. If your desired location isn’t listed on our website, simply get in touch with one of our Tour Directors and share your thoughts with them.

Finally, let us create your itinerary. At Zoni Tours, we believe strongly in customization. We want to make sure that your trip is exactly what you need it to be so that you can meet your educational goals and appeal to your students' unique interests. All our itineraries are created by educators for educators, and we prioritize curriculum integration in our planning so that your tour or field trip will align with standards. The itineraries on our website are suggestions since each part of the trip can and should be customized for your specific group and learning objectives.

Discover the exciting educational adventures awaiting you and your students by visiting our Tours Page. Feel free to request a brochure or contact a Tour Director today to delve deeper into what we offer.