tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post7432121574550585124..comments2024-02-20T04:43:47.934-08:00Comments on Eco-novice: From Tech-Lover to Nature-Lover: Using Technology to Connect Kids with NatureBetsy Escandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-3146975998640961242016-02-09T00:57:30.457-08:002016-02-09T00:57:30.457-08:00I enjoyed the information lot. Thanks for sharing ...I enjoyed the information lot. Thanks for sharing this information.<a href="http://www.showmesnowgeese.com/duck-goose-hunts-south-east-missouri/" rel="nofollow">guided duck hunts</a>calvinewershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577240595558024291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-14688232197872416472015-12-08T10:33:16.796-08:002015-12-08T10:33:16.796-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Peter Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532264814565369687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-87231928575605534472015-10-04T12:53:47.892-07:002015-10-04T12:53:47.892-07:00We found that as soon as we locked our devices our...We found that as soon as we locked our devices our kids went back to being "normal" and doing the activities we were pushing for. By not enabling the couch potato behavior, our kids went back outside and were playing more. They got back on their bikes and went back to exploring. We now endeavor to use the electronic devices as tools to answer questions. Questions like how many Saturn's fit inside the sun, what kind of wasp is that, etc...<br /><br /><a href="http://agreenleafhome.com/teach-children-to-be-green/" rel="nofollow">A Green Leaf Home</a>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14672194713095730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-75562368844728016752015-06-30T07:03:43.476-07:002015-06-30T07:03:43.476-07:00Thank you, Clare! I'm pleased you found the in...Thank you, Clare! I'm pleased you found the information useful.Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-64441642162090115112015-06-30T05:20:02.097-07:002015-06-30T05:20:02.097-07:00I'm normally in favour of keeping kids away fr...I'm normally in favour of keeping kids away from screens, but you raise an absolutely valid point about harnessing their obsession for good. <br />Although I use a birding app, there are many apps on your list that are new to me. (And I've even discovered that there is geocaching on my little island, which is great!). <br />Thanks for a great resource which I'll share.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17758599587409185189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-65509917520025582042015-06-23T00:11:35.728-07:002015-06-23T00:11:35.728-07:00Thank you for sharing information. it is new and u...Thank you for sharing information. it is new and useful to me..<br /><a href="http://www.kimmcmillan.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.kimmcmillan.com/</a>BrendaPalmerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413601920483928620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-50457653268768000292015-06-11T21:41:34.199-07:002015-06-11T21:41:34.199-07:00Such a great list! I didn't know about most of...Such a great list! I didn't know about most of these, and love ways we can connect kids while also appealing to their interests in tech. Isn't it neat how these apps allow us to engage in different ways?! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895936218332085837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-60517270730562743342015-06-11T19:24:16.906-07:002015-06-11T19:24:16.906-07:00I need to read this book! We geocache our way thro...I need to read this book! We geocache our way through the US and abroad. Such a fabulous way to help the kids enjoy travel.Lori Popkewitz Alperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301404966359342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-33557361196362111792015-06-11T13:32:02.204-07:002015-06-11T13:32:02.204-07:00Geocaching is my fave nature technology hack!Geocaching is my fave nature technology hack!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461056006775610905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-79661773309357134552015-06-08T14:53:48.602-07:002015-06-08T14:53:48.602-07:00That sounds like such a good book! I'm hoping ...That sounds like such a good book! I'm hoping to try Geocashing with my boys this summer.Mindful Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571301448394532484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-54760503676484434302015-06-08T12:27:43.467-07:002015-06-08T12:27:43.467-07:00Anne, most of the nature apps work offline! Of co...Anne, most of the nature apps work offline! Of course it's nice to be completely unplugged from all tech from time to time too : )Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-6488039554922795192015-06-08T12:27:02.686-07:002015-06-08T12:27:02.686-07:00Loved the book. Will be posting more about his ide...Loved the book. Will be posting more about his ideas soon : )Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-10855630663639499482015-06-08T12:24:01.959-07:002015-06-08T12:24:01.959-07:00The irony of some of these nature-tech combos is t...The irony of some of these nature-tech combos is that in many places where you might still hike or bike out in the wilds these days, you can easily lose all cell phone or wifi service. So, it helps us unplug as I think we all need to...Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14081413395907915739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-65561824718781465032015-06-08T12:00:55.423-07:002015-06-08T12:00:55.423-07:00This is awesome. I am totally saving this list. I...This is awesome. I am totally saving this list. I have tweens who like "nature" but not hiking, walking in nature or many other things. I actually just bought the Wild Child book but have not had a chance to read it yet. Glad to hear that it is worthwhile! Green Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133847111288382381noreply@blogger.com