Episode #44: Essential EdTech for Your Outdoor Classroom
In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:
- Outdoor Classrooms: What are they and why should you have one?
- EdTech for the Outdoor Classroom
- Lesson ideas that infused edtech with your Outdoor Classroom
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Segment 1:
What is an outdoor classroom, what are some common features, and why build one?
Check out the https://outdoorclassroomproject.org for more resources on how to create an outdoor classroom.
Look for grants from sites like Project Learning Tree: https://www.plt.org/resources/greenworks-grants/
Segment 2:
- PlantNet or PlantSnap or Google Lens for quick plant identification
- Starwalk for augmented reality info about stars and constellations – night time only
- GyroCompass – compass app. Teach kids about magnetic north vs. true north
- Civilisations AR – augmented reality historical artifacts become part of the background in any outdoor setting
- Xnote – virtual treasure hunt app
- Rockhound and SmartGeology – rock and mineral identification apps
- Audobon identification apps
- Metaverse – With the Metaverse app, students can play mobile games in augmented reality, go geocaching have location-based experiences, make puzzles, choose their own adventure and go on scavenger hunts. With the Metaverse studio, you can create your own interactive stories and breakout games for your students. Get a free account and discover how amazing this app is!
Segment 3:
- QR Code Scavenger Hunt.
- Latitude and longitude navigation with Google Maps.
- Geocaching with the Geocaching App.
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