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An exploration of children’s experiences of the use of digital technology in forest schools

Garden, A (2022) An exploration of children’s experiences of the use of digital technology in forest schools. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. pp. 1-15. ISSN 1472-9679

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Abstract

Forest schools are distinctive outdoor spaces that are often regarded as an alternative to mainstream education. Their increasing popularity in the United Kingdom is often attributed to a perceived decrease in children’s outdoor play, due to a concomitant increase in children’s use of digital technologies in the home; further compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic. This study explores how iPads can enhance outdoor learning activities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 Key Stage 2 children selected from two UK primary schools. The interviews explored the experiences and opinions of the children about the role of iPads in the forest school space using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Findings suggest that Forest School spaces can accommodate new technologies through accommodation of the outdoor environment and technology. Suggestions for future research include the meaningful integration of iPads into Forest School practice while considering the relative influences of space and place.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy; 1303 Specialist Studies in Education
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
L Education > LC Special aspects of education
Divisions: Education
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
SWORD Depositor: A Symplectic
Date Deposited: 21 Sep 2022 11:33
Last Modified: 22 Sep 2022 08:19
DOI or ID number: 10.1080/14729679.2022.2111693
URI: https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/17648
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