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Is Outdoor Learning the Solution to Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Jun 17, 20205 min read

Is Outdoor Learning the Solution to Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

This blog post examines the current research emerging globally on the novel coronavirus and links this to the context of outdoor education.

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Time to Eddy Out? Considering Outdoor Education in the Midst of the Novel Coronavirus.

Scott Schumann

Feb 5, 20204 min read

Time to Eddy Out? Considering Outdoor Education in the Midst of the Novel Coronavirus.

Coronavirus is making it difficult to confidently take students overseas where many outdoor education experiences happen.

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Forget Grades! Educate for Human Potential Instead.

Alex Moxon

Aug 6, 20192 min read

Forget Grades! Educate for Human Potential Instead.

The time has come to create tomorrow's changemakers with the skills and values to change the world for the better.

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Screen Time Linked to Depression in Teens, Study Says

Alex Moxon

Jul 21, 20191 min read

Screen Time Linked to Depression in Teens, Study Says

Being a teenager is tough already -- is too much screen time making it tougher?

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Jul 21, 20193 min read

When Do Teenagers Fall Out of Love With Nature?

We all know young children are easily engaged and fascinated by nature. But when do they fall out of love?

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A Brief Lesson in Human History and Child Development

Alex Moxon

Jun 14, 20193 min read

A Brief Lesson in Human History and Child Development

Everyday we expect children to sit in small boxes we call classrooms, and focus on learning through books and pencils indoors.

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How Big is My Ecological Footprint? Assessing the Sustainability of Our Lifestyles

Alex Moxon

May 28, 20194 min read

How Big is My Ecological Footprint? Assessing the Sustainability of Our Lifestyles

Having students calculate their ecological footprint gives them a concrete understanding of their own personal impact on Earth’s systems.

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"A Career in the Environment? But There's No Money in That!"

Alex Moxon

May 3, 20193 min read

"A Career in the Environment? But There's No Money in That!"

Children pick up on tiny cues from their parents, teachers and wider society. They are sponges constantly scanning their surroundings for...

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The Challenge to Be Optimistic in the Face of Environmental Disaster

Alex Moxon

Apr 28, 20195 min read

The Challenge to Be Optimistic in the Face of Environmental Disaster

This is a blog post I've been meaning to write for a long time, but I could never quite articulate it. For me, it was a dark feeling...

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There's a Buzz in the Air For Outdoor Education. But Are We Missing Something?

Alex Moxon

Apr 13, 20195 min read

There's a Buzz in the Air For Outdoor Education. But Are We Missing Something?

Outdoor education has a long history. But sadly it's not always received the kudos it deserves. For too long it's been sidelined as a...

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Balancing Planet, People & Profit: A New Lens for 21st Century Education

Alex Moxon

Apr 2, 20193 min read

Balancing Planet, People & Profit: A New Lens for 21st Century Education

Environmental and sustainability education encourages children to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape...

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Are You "Nature Smart?" How to Awaken Naturalistic Intelligence in Children

Alex Moxon

Mar 26, 20193 min read

Are You "Nature Smart?" How to Awaken Naturalistic Intelligence in Children

Multiple Intelligence Theory In 1983, Multiple Intelligence Theory was first put forth by Professor Howard Gardner in his ground-breaking...

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5 Simple Ways to Inspire a Love of Nature and the Outdoors Among Children

Alex Moxon

Mar 11, 20194 min read

5 Simple Ways to Inspire a Love of Nature and the Outdoors Among Children

Children need surprisingly little to develop a love of nature and the outdoors - essentially it's coded into their DNA. Children didn't...

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How to Instill a Love of Learning and Prepare Children for the 21st Century

Alex Moxon

Mar 8, 20191 min read

How to Instill a Love of Learning and Prepare Children for the 21st Century

Once called STEM, STEAM education is growing in popularity worldwide. It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and...

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10 Steps to Starting Your Own School Outdoor Education Program

Alex Moxon

Mar 7, 20193 min read

10 Steps to Starting Your Own School Outdoor Education Program

Imagine a world where every school has outdoor education built into the school fabric and ethos. Imagine a school where children are...

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Youth Everywhere Are Protesting for Urgent Action On Climate Change!

Alex Moxon

Feb 16, 20193 min read

Youth Everywhere Are Protesting for Urgent Action On Climate Change!

On 23rd January 2019, 16 year old Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg, addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In...

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Creating Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs through Outdoor Learning

Alex Moxon

Feb 14, 20193 min read

Creating Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs through Outdoor Learning

Children growing up in the 21st Century will need to be adaptable, dynamic and creative lifelong learners in a highly uncertain...

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Is Outdoor Education a Privilege of the Wealthy?

Alex Moxon

Feb 9, 20196 min read

Is Outdoor Education a Privilege of the Wealthy?

I've been thinking about this question for a while now, and I've come to learn the unfortunate truth. There is a burgeoning inequality in...

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"Nature is Boring. I Want My Smart Phone Back!"

Alex Moxon

Feb 4, 20195 min read

"Nature is Boring. I Want My Smart Phone Back!"

Sometimes the older children become, it seems the less interested they become in nature and the outdoors. As an experiential educator in...

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What Is the Future of Outdoor Education?

Alex Moxon

Jan 31, 20194 min read

What Is the Future of Outdoor Education?

The concept of modern outdoor education is nothing new. It owes its beginnings to separate initiatives. Organized camping was evident in...

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