How ICT can be used in Outdoor activities?

When we talk about ICT it’s easy to think only of computers, however, some ICT applications can encourage playing and being outdoors, therefore, technology can be used just as purposefully outside as it can in, with careful planning.  As we know that ICT can help to make connections in their learning and support and extend ideas.

 
 How ICT can be used in outdoor activities?

ICT can be incorporated into many aspects of physical and outdoor play. For examples, metal detectors, walkie-talkies, CD players, remote controlled cars can all be used outdoors. Digital stopwatches and heart monitors help children to see the effects of exercise on their bodies.

 

 

These are the examples of using some of the ICT application,

 

• Cameras can be used to find out more at outdoors. Children could photograph the wildlife, plants or flowers in outdoor area or create a piece of artwork using natural materials. Then, with educators support, they can print and laminate the photographs for displays or picture books in the classroom as one of the teaching materials.

 

• With digital recorders, children can record and play back themselves and others talking or singing. Educators can link the recordings to photographs as inspiration for storytelling and story-making activities, or use them to make observations of developing language skills to share with parents.

 

• CD players can be used at outdoor.  Children could have music and movement session at the garden and allowed them to use their creativity and imagination to move their body accordingly.

• Use the microscope to examine objects (e.g. minibeasts) and make stories.  

• Provide metal detectors in places such as outdoors or the sand tray.

 

• Use of walkie -talkie and this compact two-way communication devices can be used to stay connected with family and friends during indoor and outdoor activities.

• Use of portable projector at outdoor can have speech and drama activity with the children, and this will enhance their language development.

With ICT used in outdoor play activities can involve real learning.  A teacher can take any area of her curriculum and adapt it to the outside activities.