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Does Team-Building Work? Show Me The Proof…
I could point to dozens of examples which demonstrate the efficacy of adventure-based teambuilding programs, and the impact they appear to have on individuals and groups. However, almost all of it is...
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Three Question Activities To Connect Students
Edutopia is a wonderful resource for educators, no matter what field you practice. I stumbled across an article – originally posted on Maurice Elias’ blog – which provides three simple activities which...
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The Dice Game – Fun Table Activity
I don’t get many opportunities to be a participant, but I took advantage of US-based facilitator, Jim Cain‘s workshop tour of Australia this month to learn some new games. It already features in Jim’s...
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Scattered Points, by Karl Rohnke
Here’s another game involving dice direct from one of the true pioneers of adventure programming – Karl Rohnke. Mentor, player, good friend, and one of the true pioneers of adventure programming in the...
View ArticleProject Wild Thing – MUST SEE movie trailer
While MC-ing the Asia Oceania Camping Congress this weekend, I saw a wonderful preview for a soon to be released movie called Project Wild Thing, by David Bond. I won’t say much more than – watch this...
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Tell Me Who You Changed, Not What You Invented
In a world with a seemingly endless supply of ‘innovations,’ what I really care about as an educator is IMPACT. I could care less for the latest gadget, brilliant group initiative or insightful...
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A Definition of Play
I make a very simple request at the start of all of my professional development & training workshops – I invite my group to play. No matter how serious or recreational my program outcomes are, I...
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Play is Essential to Human Development
Adding to my post a few days ago, I offer this further understanding of the benefits of integrating ‘play’ into your curriculum. Extensive research has shown that play: Builds skills like confidence,...
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Fun Is The Magnet To Keep Kids Fit
You can never have enough fun games, and I mean FUN games, up your sleeve to encourage young people (indeed, all people) to be and keep active. In fact, I strongly believe this to be the key to...
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Choosing Is An Attitude
More and more I have come to the conclusion that one of the most powerful attributes of success for an individual or a group is their ability to CHOOSE. This concept is powerfully reflected in the...
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Tell Me A Story
As a kid, I loved listening to stories, especially those read to me at bed-time by my parents. Today, as a parent myself, I love re-living this magic as I read stories to my 14 month old son. Stories...
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5 Learning Strategies That Inspire Curiousity
Stumbled across this post from Terry Heick, a US-based educator focused on social improvement through learning innovation, and Director of Curriculum, TeachThought He argues, these five key learning...
View ArticleHave We Under-Estimated the Value of Play?
There is no doubt that we have under-estimated the value of play in our educational ‘systems.’ You only have to look at the stereo-typical classroom to understand that most of the play our students...
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Five Simple Questions To Ask Your Students
It’s better to teach students how to think, rather than what to think. This approach leads to enquiry, rather than rote learning. An atmosphere of ‘what is possible’ versus ‘this is what you need to...
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Tell Me Who You Changed, Not What You Invented
In a world with a seemingly endless supply of ‘innovations,’ what I really care about as an educator is IMPACT. I could care less for the latest gadget, brilliant group initiative or insightful...
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A Definition of Play
I make a very simple request at the start of all of my professional development & training workshops – I invite my group to play. No matter how serious or recreational my program outcomes are, I...
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Play is Essential to Human Development
Adding to my post a few days ago, I offer this further understanding of the benefits of integrating ‘play’ into your curriculum. Extensive research has shown that play: Builds skills like confidence,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fun Is The Magnet To Keep Kids Fit
You can never have enough fun games, and I mean FUN games, up your sleeve to encourage young people (indeed, all people) to be and keep active. In fact, I strongly believe this to be the key to...
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Choosing Is An Attitude
More and more I have come to the conclusion that one of the most powerful attributes of success for an individual or a group is their ability to CHOOSE. This concept is powerfully reflected in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tell Me A Story
As a kid, I loved listening to stories, especially those read to me at bed-time by my parents. Today, as a parent myself, I love re-living this magic as I read stories to my 14 month old son. Stories...
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