Bring the tech along on the field trip
"Nature is the perfect inspiration for truly disruptive innovation. It is where we can find examples of both exquisitely simple, and complex, designs anywhere we turn." Shawn Parr I can confidently proclaim as a educator leading field studies for the past two decades: solitude and joy in nature is by far the best way to deepen students feelings for the natural world. One would assume you should leave the distracting gadgets at school; but, like many things in life, it is imperative to go against convention and mix things up. After a pilot field trip a few years ago with tablets on a field study, I witnessed only positives in regards to student learning and genuine engagement. No matter what size of the journey, here are some ideas of using that tech so students can extend learning. Enhancing Fieldwork To be able to enter real-time data in the field is key for researchers, a few organizations are making this a priority in schools. Enhancing Fieldwork Learni