The Lantern
Stop Reinforcing the Disconnect: Coming Clean on the New Buzzword in Outdoor Education.
Have you heard the new buzzword in Outdoor Education? My ears burn every time I hear it. The simple phrase forces me to feel the striking disconnect. It is the
Does the Term “Outdoor Education” Belittle The Value, Scope and Impact of What We Do?
It’s striking to me that the term “outdoor education” still insinuates to many people that it’s solely about learning outdoor skills. Just the other day a parent emailed to ask
Finding Depth In The Shallow End
Don’t take the simplest actions for granted. What drives a person to get up a little earlier, be a little braver and love a moment of uncertainty? Everyone is faced
Who is Lady Jane Franklin?
As the delayed spring finally opens its doors, a short walk in the woods quickly brings to focus the sleepy world that was living quietly below the snow (or more
Reignite your passion for teaching: Five books to help refocus our teaching and learning.
School is back in session. Reignite your focus, spend time refreshing your own ideas and approaches to teaching and learning with these five books. They are sitting there filed neatly
ALIVE Instructors Embark on a 2600km Arctic Paddle Dream.
In the summer months of 2016 ALIVE instructors Jackson Moores, Emily Cole, Benjamin Scott and Julie Bremner will embark on a sea kayak expedition traversing the Western Canadian Arctic. The
Lighting The Lantern: Inspiring Ideas
It is all in the imagery – a flickering light standing out in the darkness drawing in your gaze and captivating your attention. Is it the lantern’s glow or possibly