Today in class, we went outside to scan QR codes at Finnerty Gardens, which showed us videos about its history. It was a lovely time, and I had so much fun! Getting to see the ducks was a highlight for sure, and it was so much easier to be engaged in learning when you could run between places! I can’t imagine how wonderful it would be to implement these teaching strategies into Elementary classrooms, especially for students who have trouble sitting still. (Which might be most students, actually).
Kirsten Pierce was our guest speaker, who talked about technology and the outdoors. I found it interesting when she emphasized;
“Children, when watching and learning about things very far away, they get a very glorified (and valid) appreciation of those animals. But it’s important that they develop an appreciation for the animals around them and a sense of place.”
Here are some photos I took during the walk!
