Educational Technology Presentation

Embedded below in this blog is our Educational Technology Presentation, which was created by Lexi, Jo, Kari, and myself about the use of technology to advance outdoor learning. Our inquiry question was “How can Educators engage students with the outdoor environment through the use of technology?”, which I found very interesting and had a lot of viable and accessible resources. We believe outdoor education is important in so many ways in the classroom, and with the rise of technology at home and in schools it is crucial (and much more engaging to some!) if we embed technological aspects into outdoor ed. In this presentation, we discussed the pros, cons, and risks of this as well, which included cost of technology, being able to present information without ruining habitats, access to technology, and more. After this, we researched some interesting websites and apps that could be used in a classroom, like different identification apps, and some competition and findings websites. In the video, we were able to showcase each website we found and how it can relate to students learning. We incorporated some other lesson plans we researched and thought of into this project as well, which are all free and as accessible as possible. Another interesting aspect of this was how relatable and intertwined this topic is with Indigenous Education. I believe by enabling students access to learning about this topic through experience in the natural world is key to bettering the understanding they have. Overall, I loved being able to learn more about this topic which I am passionate about, and how it can be accessible within my future pedagogies. I hope this video is beneficial for everyone else’s learning in regards to creating outdoor education and the coexistence of technology.