1 teacher. 1 world. Eco-friendly. EdTech-friendly. Classroom-friendly.Teacher-friendly. Kid-friendly. Parent-friendly. Planet-friendly. Sustainability. Innovation. What can we do to increase the likelihood that this one li'l world will be here eons from now? Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or just someone who firmly believes that every tiny bit helps, let's all be part of the solution rather than adding to the problem, knowing that innovation along the way is the way to make that happen!
Since I have geocaching on the brain, I couldn't help but share this find.
Affiliated with www.geocaching.com, Geomate, Jr. is the pre-programmed, pint-sized version of a GPS reciever made specifically for geocaching. Programmed with 250,000 pre-loaded geocaches, it's ready to rock and roll when you are. According to the website, at 250,000 geocaches, you could do one a day for 164 years!
Also, they're pretty easy to come by at Target, Amazon.com, Rei, and more. For a mere $70, they're decently affordable on one level, but definitely a high-tech price tag for the 4-10 year old set. Given that,it might be the kind of thing where your youngster saves up for awhile in his/her piggy bank, or it becomes a special bday/holiday gift. But, then again, it could be way cheaper than a reservation at next summer's summer camp.
For more info on Geomate, Jr, including some more informative videos, click the title above or go to http://mygeomate.com/.
The mission of Green Team Gazette is to environmentally educate, to promote positive examples of "green" living (both in & out of the classroom), to inspire its readers to pursue more sustainable choices, and to encourage teachers to embrace technology in their classrooms as a way of capturing student creativity, collaboration & innovation. It is through engaging teaching practices both inside and outside of the classroom that our future leaders will flourish.
I know that it's not always easy being green, but I'm pretty relentless in my pursuit! A lot of times, going EdTech will get you there! Just don't forget to go outside!!
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Affiliated with www.geocaching.com, Geomate, Jr. is the pre-programmed, pint-sized version of a GPS reciever made specifically for geocaching. Programmed with 250,000 pre-loaded geocaches, it's ready to rock and roll when you are. According to the website, at 250,000 geocaches, you could do one a day for 164 years!
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