Bring your class outside!
An Outside Play Tool for Teachers
Have you thought about taking your class outdoors?
We’re here to help!
Have you thought about taking your class outdoors?
We’re here to help!
Many digital series now utilize "vlog-style" or "tour-guide" formats, making the viewer feel like they are part of the journey rather than just a passive observer. Technical Standards in Digital Video
When multiple creators or public figures collaborate, it often results in a significant boost in engagement. These collaborations allow for a blend of different styles and energies, creating a well-rounded experience for the audience. By leveraging combined fanbases, production companies can reach wider demographics and set new benchmarks for digital production quality.
Modern entertainment often focuses on the "lifestyle" aspect, where creators share their daily routines, travel experiences, and professional journeys. This trend has been fueled by: Many digital series now utilize "vlog-style" or "tour-guide"
Audiences today are more likely to follow specific creators who provide a unique perspective or specialized talent.
The use of the .mp4 format has become the industry standard for digital distribution. This format is preferred because: The use of the
Understanding the intersection of technology and entertainment is key to seeing how digital media continues to evolve in the modern era.
It is supported by almost all modern devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. The Rise of Lifestyle Content
It allows for high-definition visual quality while maintaining manageable file sizes, which is essential for streaming and mobile viewing. The Impact of Collaborations
Exploring the world of digital media and entertainment often leads to discussions about high-definition video formats and the rise of lifestyle-driven content. The evolution of online video has changed how people consume entertainment, shifting from traditional television to personality-based digital experiences. The Rise of Lifestyle Content
In this 16-part video series created as part of the Teacher Tool, we explore themes and modules with educators across Canada who have deep experience in outdoor play and learning.
Find the conversations under the second tab - labelled “Resources” - of each individual module. For example, Creating Yes! Spaces – Megan Zeni in conversation with Frances McCoubrey.
Collaborate with your colleagues to discuss modules in a study group or lunch and learn format
Outdoor play is different from indoor play as it tends to involve children feeling more freedom, being more physically active, moving their bodies in different ways, and playing differently than they would inside. The outdoors can offer more variety of play environments and loose parts (e.g., sticks, rocks, buckets, sand, crates) to move around, allowing their imagination to shape their play. Children need daily outdoor play opportunities for their development, physical health, and well-being.
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Best-selling author of Dirty Teaching and Messy Maths. Juliet is a pioneer in the outdoor learning field, an early adopter of curricular learning outdoors, and prolific contributor to policy documents across Europe. Learn more about the history and intent of outdoor play and learning in schools from a legendary teacher, whose work this tool is built on!
