This Learning Object lists a step by step guide to using a list of Apps and websites to plan a journey.
(Note: This Learning object has been adapted from PDST Technology in Education, Ireland)
This is the proposed journey.
The following Travel apps may be used to plan the return flights:
Skyscanner:
https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/skyscanner/id415458524?mt=8
Aer Lingus:
https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/aer-lingus-new/id965854546?mt=8
British Airways:
https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/british-airways/id284793089?mt=8
Ryan Air:
https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/ryanair-cheapest-fares/id504270602?mt=8
The app XECurrency will be used to convert sterling to euro.
https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/xe-currency/id315241195?mt=8
Find
reasonable accommodation in Dublin city centre for this week on the following
dates 1st and 2nd December and a different hotel on the 4th,
5th, 6th and 7th. Use Trivago app to find accommodation.
Find cost in Sterling and Euro.
Trivago:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trivago-hotel-search-compare/id376888389?mt=8
While
in Dublin it is necessary to go to Cork on the 3rd of December and
return on the 4th. Decide on which method of transport is the
cheapest. Use www.irishrail.ie website, AA route planner website, Budget
rent a car website.
Report on cost.
Don’t forget to use the Trivago app once again to find the cost of the most reasonably priced three star hotel within 5km of Cork city.
Use the Visit Dublin website to find an event to attend on the 5th of December.
http://www.visitdublin.com/whats-on/
Please make note of the name of the event, location, time and cost of attending this event.
Using the app Keynote present your findings including costings and chosen mode of transport.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/keynote/id361285480?mt=8