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Jun 17, 2020
5 min

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, 2020
3 min

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, 2020
6 min

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, 2020
4 min

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, 2020
1 min

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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Upgrading Education for the 21st Century to Create a Sustainable World

Alex Moxon

Jan 7, 2020
5 min

Upgrading Education for the 21st Century to Create a Sustainable World

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, 2019
5 min

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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#Anatomy of Action: How to Build a Sustainable Lifestyle & Achieve the UN SDGs

Matthew Cox

Nov 16, 2019
5 min

#Anatomy of Action: How to Build a Sustainable Lifestyle & Achieve the UN SDGs

The Anatomy of Action (AoA) aims to enable and encourage individuals to strive towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

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Sustainability Education in Action: Three Inspiring Case Studies

Alex Moxon

Oct 8, 2019
4 min

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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Forget Grades! Educate for Human Potential Instead.

Alex Moxon

Aug 6, 2019
2 min

Forget Grades! Educate for Human Potential Instead.

The time has come to create tomorrow's changemakers with the skills and values to change the world for the better.

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Screen Time Linked to Depression in Teens, Study Says

Alex Moxon

Jul 21, 2019
1 min

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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When Do Teenagers Fall Out of Love With Nature?

Alex Moxon

Jul 21, 2019
3 min

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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How Can Food Growing Benefit Outdoor Teaching?

Mike Edmondstone

Jun 25, 2019
4 min

How Can Food Growing Benefit Outdoor Teaching?

There are countless benefits of children growing your own food, from the nutritional value of eating fresh vegetables.

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A Brief Lesson in Human History and Child Development

Alex Moxon

Jun 14, 2019
3 min

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

Alex Moxon

May 15, 2019
4 min

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, 2019
3 min

"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, 2019
5 min

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 lurk...

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There's a Buzz in the Air For Outdoor Education. But Are We Missing Something?

Alex Moxon

Apr 13, 2019
5 min

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 "ni...

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Balancing Planet, People & Profit: A New Lens for 21st Century Education

Alex Moxon

Apr 2, 2019
3 min

Balancing Planet, People & Profit: A New Lens for 21st Century Education

Environmental and sustainability education encourages children to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape ...

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Are You "Nature Smart?" How to Awaken Naturalistic Intelligence in Children

Alex Moxon

Mar 26, 2019
3 min

Are You "Nature Smart?" How to Awaken Naturalistic Intelligence in Children

Multiple Intelligence Theory In 1983, Multiple Intelligence Theory was first put forth by Professor Howard Gardner in his ground-breaking...

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