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5 Ways Outdoor Learning Will Evolve in the Future

Apr 26, 20233 min read

5 Ways Outdoor Learning Will Evolve in the Future

The future of outdoor learning will be shaped by factors including changes in technology, environmental concerns, and social trends.

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Alex Moxon

Apr 23, 20233 min read

What Is Nature Connectedness?

Connecting children with nature is an important aspect of outdoor learning. There are lots ways to develop a sense of nature connectedness.

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Alex Moxon

Apr 23, 20232 min read

10 Ways to Connect Children With Nature

It's more important than ever to help children connect with nature. Being outside has numerous benefits for physical and mental health.

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

Alex Moxon

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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Alex Moxon

Mar 6, 20203 min read

Why Build An Outdoor Classroom?

A great way to promote outdoor learning and play is to create an outdoor classroom on your school grounds or educational site.

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Experience and Reflection: The Two Halves of Outdoor Education

Alex Moxon

Feb 16, 20206 min read

Experience and Reflection: The Two Halves of Outdoor Education

Experience and reflection form two halves of any meaningful outdoor education activity.

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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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The Impact of One Hour of Outdoor Learning a Week for Children and Teachers

Alex Moxon

Feb 3, 20201 min read

The Impact of One Hour of Outdoor Learning a Week for Children and Teachers

As little as an hour a week of outdoor learning has tremendous benefits for children and also boosts teachers' job satisfaction.

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A New Education System for the 21st Century

Alex Moxon

Jan 7, 20205 min read

A New Education System for the 21st Century

What future do we want for our children and our society? Whatever the answer, education is the key.

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Charting the Path to Environmental Stewardship

Alex Moxon

Dec 13, 20195 min read

Charting the Path to Environmental Stewardship

Experiential education (or hands-on education) is one of the most powerful tools and approaches for creating environmental awareness.

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Sustainability Education in Action: Three Inspiring Case Studies

Alex Moxon

Oct 8, 20194 min read

Sustainability Education in Action: Three Inspiring Case Studies

Raising awareness of environmental issues and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (the ‘Global Goals’ or ‘SDGs’) is vital.

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The "Changemaker" Cycle for Meaningful Service Learning

Alex Moxon

Sep 29, 20194 min read

The "Changemaker" Cycle for Meaningful Service Learning

Taking action on sustainability requires building the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes necessary to create positive change.

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Part II: Rivers Are Perfect for Sustainability Education. Here's How.

Alex Moxon

Sep 13, 20194 min read

Part II: Rivers Are Perfect for Sustainability Education. Here's How.

This article follows on from Part I: Rivers Are Perfect for Teaching Sustainability. Here's Why! Background The living things found in a...

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Ecological Footprints: An Access Point to Sustainability

Alex Moxon

Aug 28, 20194 min read

Ecological Footprints: An Access Point to Sustainability

Calculating your ecological footprint is quite simple to do, and it serves as an ideal entry point for sustainability education.

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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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How to Apply Metacognitive Tools in Outdoor Education

Alex Moxon

May 22, 20194 min read

How to Apply Metacognitive Tools in Outdoor Education

This article looks at ways that meta-cognition can be used to maximize the outcomes and performance of children in outdoor learning.

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