In this episode we discuss the impact of digital mobile technology on Outdoor Education with Cultural Anthropologist Imre van Kraalingen. Imre's PhD research, via the Department of Teacher Education and Outdoor Life Studies (Friluftsliv) at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, aims to develop accounts of how mobile technologies form a part of contemporary teaching and learning experiences in higher outdoor education in Norway.  Also, hear some comparative insights about winter outdoor life in Florida and Norway and we discuss a listener's questions about integrating the outdoors into daily lessons. All that and a whole lot more! Please sens you questions & comments! Please share, subscribe, support and enjoy! Thanks for listening!

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Learn more about Imre's work here: https://www.nih.no/en/about/employees/imre-van-kraalingen/

Read Pathways to learn more about Outdoor Education and activities here: https://www.coeo.org/pathways-journal/

Timestamps:

00:00:50 Opening thoughts: Show updates, Comparative reflections on Winter in Florida & Norway

00:11:40 Imre van Kraalingen: Cultural Anthropologist, Research and International Super Volunteer

00:16:10 PhD Research in Outdoor Education with Adults

00:19:50 Connections & Controversy: Norwegian Outdoor Culture and Digital Technology

00:26:45 Understanding the nuances of technology use in Outdoor Education

00:36:10 Intentionality: the opportunity to adapt mobile technology to outdoor pedagogy

00:44:50 The accessibility gap to mobile tech around the world and it’s relevance

00:46:25 ‘’The Wall’’ of mobile tech as a classic challenge that Outdoor Ed is uniquely prepared for

00:49:00 Adaptability and Intentional use: the pedagogical use of tech in Outdoor Education

00:57:20 Further Research: Impact of Technology on Outdoor Experiences and International Online Outdoor Studies Forum

01:02:00 Reflections, Listener Question: How to get my student in touch with nature more regularly, Place Based Mindset, Adventure Around the Corner and more

Music Credit: 'Future' by Fazerklang