Outdoor/Environmental learning

Outdoor/Environmental learning


There is a general trend towards the use of outdoor for learning purposes. In short, more schools are looking for ways to get students and teachers outside to enrich and enhance the overall educational experience. We are in an era of experiential learning, where looking, feeling, and hearing as part of the educational process adds value to the lesson at hand. Lessons in this field teach children an appreciation of the earth and of its resources that the human population is quickly depleting – allowing students to get a better understanding of their surroundings. A better, hands-on understanding of nature also helps with science comprehension and gives students practical learning experiences.


Research has also found that holding classes in an outside environment, even for short periods of time improves attention span, student attitudes and overall health. In many schools teachers have always had the freedom to take students outside if they deemed it lesson-appropriate.

 

 

IPads in Education

IPads in Education

There are many benefits to using the advance of technology in the classroom. The opportunities include greater access to rich, multimedia content, the widespread availability of mobile computing devices that can access the Internet, the expanding role of social networking tools for learning and professional development, and the growing interest in the power of digital games for more learning.


The introduction of the iPad, with its easy to manipulate touch screen technology, allows every student to take advantage of its many benefits in the education space. Its portable format and fast load-up time has made it possible for them to be used easily in the classroom.


The use of iPads in the classroom brings education to life. Children have endless access to valuable information such as a dictionary and thesaurus, which previously were only available in printed format. Not only is access readily available, but children can also become more efficient in the work that they do and the way that they learn. Interactive technology makes learning more engaging and memorable. Tools such as audio and video recorders can change the way that learning takes place and homework is completed.


With every new investment with Eduhub Investment, we implement systems where the most advanced technological devices are used and being implemented in every school. There are a number of benefits that come with using advanced technology in classrooms to provide richer education to every student.