“云游中国”，中国之行的文化预热 Virtual Tour of China, Get ready for your China trip

在海外传承中国语言和中华文化的努力实践中，“北美华文教育中心”的《远程教育》项目协同“张丹语言文化技能教育中心”共同推出专门为希望学习中华文化的继承语和非继承语学生打造的了解中国地理和风土人情的速成课：《云游中国》。《云游中国》通过带领学生云游中国的名胜古迹，让学生了解与这些名胜古迹相关的中国地理、地势、历史、风情等知识，为即将到中国度假、访问、就学、参加各种活动的海外学生甚至成人提供入门知识。尤其对于参加类似“寻根之旅”“归国扶贫支教”等有组织活动的继承语和非继承语学生来说，这是文化之旅临行前必要的“心理准备”和“文化预热”，是获得最大参与价值的最佳辅助手段，使得孩子在中国的所到之处都能有联想，感兴趣，有好奇，学知识，提升中国之行的价值和收获。课程将充分利用云技术，采用大量多媒体手段，使教学内容生动活泼，具备高层次的趣味性和知识性。我们向所有对中华文化感兴趣的家庭推荐这套速成课，使学生的中国之行超有所值，收获满满！

为使全球特别是北美各地的学生有机会参与课程，有机会师从有经验、口碑好的中文教师，本项目将使用云端技术开办远程教学。《云游中国》速成课采用实体和远程直面互动双模式实时教学手段，同时提供非实时课程选择，方便不在同一时间段或者不能按照我们安排的课时参加上课的家庭也能学习这套课程。《云游中国》的课程将以中文语种班和英文语种班开办系列讲座和针对具体目的地的单门讲座，以满足学生的各种需要。《云游中国》教学项目由”张丹语言文化技能教育中心“规划和主办，由继承语中文资深教师、中、英文兼能的张丹老师主持授课以及选拔和培训远程课堂教师。具体课程设置，选择，时间，方式，费用等信息，请到这个网点浏览（见DWC160级别的课号）。

In the effort to further the sharing and spreading Chinese language and culture, DW Center for Chinese Language, Culture, and Technology Education (DW C-Learning) jointly debut a special program, Virtual Tour of China. This program is especially created for students outside of China who are planning to visit China this summer. “Virtual Tour of China” introduces students to Chinese geography, typography, history, and customs via virtual visits to important sites of natural and historical significance as well as interest to tourists. This is an excellent opportunity for a China-bound traveler to gain a broad knowledge about China. For those students participating in “Root-Exploring Expeditions” or any cultural or educational trips in China, this program will serve as a pre-trip warm-up and a culturally broadening experience. The program will prepare China-bound travelling students with knowledge of what, where, and why and will make their trip much more interesting and educational. We recommend this program to all families interested in learning about Chinese culture.

“Virtual Tour of China” will utilize cloud technology in its unique Dual Mode learning method. Students can participate in-person or remotely. The program offers realtime and non-realtime course or seminar series, providing families with the widest possible options for participation. To ensure an opportunity to learn about Chinese culture from reputable and experienced teachers DW C-Learning will oversee the operation. The executive director of DW C-Learning, the highly recognized bilingual teacher and trainer in Chinese language and culture teaching will oversee the program development and operation. Dr. Wobus, will be in charge of hiring and training instructors participating in this program. To know more about the program such as dates and times, fees and registration, please see here (see DWC course listings at “160” level).