What is enframing (Heidegger, 1977)
Experiencing nature with our human senses
cyborg – defenition
using technology, or rather being human through technology
has led to humans being called a “cyborg”
geotagging –def,
apply, examples;
Posting a photo online with a specific location for where that photo is. Can lead to high traffic in some locations if pictures get lots of views and want to visit the same spot
Pros of technologies in outdoor learning
- Increased motivation and engagement
- Deeper learning
- Encourages exploration of the outdoors
- Develops practical skills
- Can help gather data
- Can take notes and visually capture the experience
Cons of technologies in outdoor learning
- You need tech skills to use these tools
- Failing equipment
- Places a barrier between the lerarner and the environment
- Avalability and costs
- Tech doesn’t always align with educational objectives
Kraalingen (2023) strategies for tech in the outdoors
Mitigation, intentionality, adaption
What is Mitigation
Limit use of technology to that which clearly aligns with the lesson plan
What is Intentionality
Evaluate what underlying messages the use of equipment will convey to the participants and what the implications are for the learning process
What is Adaptation
Adapt technology for use in outdoor recreation and learning
