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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Alex Moxon
May 15, 20194 min read
How Good Really Are You? The Importance of Self-Efficacy Beliefs as Educators.
Over-inflated self-efficacy beliefs among educators can result in delayed skills development or inappropriate acceptance of risk.
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