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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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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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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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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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How Good Really Are You? The Importance of Self-Efficacy Beliefs as Educators.

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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"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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Part I: Rivers Are Perfect for Teaching Sustainability. Here's Why!

Alex Moxon

Apr 23, 20193 min read

Part I: Rivers Are Perfect for Teaching Sustainability. Here's Why!

River systems are perfect for children to study how their day-to-day actions can have wide-reaching impacts on a river's water quality...

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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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