ICT MEETS FOREST SCHOOL

This year in Forest School I have found two pieces of equipment essential. The first is a waterproof camera. I have been using a Canon PowerShot D10. Simple to use, robust enough for the children to carry round the site and take pictures. The options with modes are great too with a video record function for added flexibility. Its tough waterproof case has meant I haven’t had to worry about all the rain either.

The second has been the iPad. I must admit I was really worried about using this outdoors but finding the Griffin Survivor Military Duty Case with Stand took away any worries. It has survived all the rain and the odd bump or too as well, great protection. The only drawbacks have been the flap over the camera which means the edge of a finger gets into the picture and back in the classroom while the charger will fit in the display cable won’t which means taking the case off  every time you want to connect to a projector.

This does not get in the way of the benefits as children have been able to record their learning, make movies and even Tweet as we are just in range of our wireless network.