Nature & technology survey

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How can Technology Enrich the Nature
Experiences and Outdoor Learning?
We must be concerned that children from all our schools do not experience nature as much as past generations
and moreover they encounter di culties in science classes. We believe this occurrence is the trend toward global
urbanization which caused the disappearance and fragmentation of natural areas, decreasing urban dwellers’
access to nature. Another common explanation for the increasing disconnect from nature cites the increased use
of technology such as iPhones, television, computers, video games and social-media.
Since technology is a must have of our society, we need to nd how could technology enrich the commitment with
nature of everyone.
We want to identify opportunities for digital technology to support children’s connectedness to the natural
environment, thereby encouraging positive environmental attitudes in children, as well as healthy physical play.
As schools, we have the duty to nd what motivates children to interact with nature and to gure how technology
may enhance this interaction.
Please read each question carefully and chose the most suitable answer for you.
Please answer each of these questions in terms of the way you generally feel.
There are no right or wrong answers.
Simply state as honestly and candidly as you can what you are presently experiencing.
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What country are you from?
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Italy
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Q1. How linked to technological devices are you?
Strong linked
Pretty linked
Not so linked
Not linked

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Q2 H did f l th l t ti f t h t h ?
Panicked and lost
Nervous
Worried
Relaxed
I'll survive
Q3. How does it feel going for a few days, or even one week or more, without
technology (Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone etc)
has positive merits
it is incredibly freeing
means digital detox
it is frustrating
very unhappy
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happy
Q4. How did you feel the last time you hadn't wi or internet on your devices
on a scale from 1 (very unhappy) to 5 (happy)?
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Enrich Nature Experiences through
Technology
As much as we blame technology for a multitude of failings, we rst need to remember that we are responsible of
our own preoccupations and of the way we spend our time. In fact “technology” comes in many forms - not only
on famous devices like computers, laptops, smartphones - but also on every thing we use in our daily lives.
Science & technology actually have actually helped inspire people to learn more about their environment and
connect them with the natural world.
Now, more than ever, we must all agree that technology helps us get a closer look at the natural world and feel
more connected with it and to see that technology actually has actually helped inspire people to learn more about
their environment and connect them with the natural world. Let's not forget about microscopes, binoculars, photo
camera, water quality investigation tools, GPS and other discoveries that makes our life easier.....they all mean
technology.
Today, we can collect and analyze data much more simply and effectively with or without internet.
Like it or not, another big issue in society is social media. It is here to stay. Many of our students spend a great
deal of daily time on it.
We cannot ignore that social media has a major role to connect people and to get messages out to the entire
Strongly disagree
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Strongly agree
2.1 Outdoor learning increases learner engagement and enhances
educational experience.
2.2 Learning in green and natural places of various kinds (parks, gardens,
wildlife areas, woods/forests) has the highest rates of enhancement of
‘challenge and enjoyment’
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree

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strongly disagree
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strongly agree
2.3 On a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree), do you believe
high tech tools could enhance outdoor experiences?
Strongly disagree
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly agree
2.4 On a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree), do you believe
high tech tools could worsen outdoor experiences?
2.5 Does your school utilize the outdoors facilities for learning?
Yes, very much
Yes, sometimes
Only with some occasions
Not so much
Not at all
I do not know
2.6 Learning outside the classroom is realistically achievable for schools in
your country?
Yes, in many schools

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Yes, but not much
No
I do not know
2.7 How much time do you spent outdoor during school program (except the
breaks)?
Every day during some lessons
Sometimes
Rarely
Not at all
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different clubs
sport competitions
science contests
community campaigns
scouts
trips
camps
other
2.8 What extracurricular activities does your school organize outdoor?

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enriching learning
affording active and collaborative approaches
stimulates creativity
encourage group working
2.9 Taking learning outdoors has the next effects:
2.10 Do you believe that digital learning content will totally replace printed
textbooks within the next 10 years?
Yes
No
Maybe
2.11 Do you think that technologies are a "must" of our skills?
Yes, certainly
No
I do not know
2.12 Do you use a digital device everyday?
Yes
No

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Computers
Laptops
Tablets
Whiteboards
Smartphones
Others
Photo cameras
Thumb/USB drive or other portable storage device
2.13 What are the most common digital devices used by you?
2.14 Do you have favorite technologies? If so, please explain
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2.15 Do you think that outdoor learning could be facilitated by the use of
technology?
Yes
No
Maybe
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2.16 What are the most common digital devices used in the classroom?

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Computers
Laptops
Tablets
Whiteboards
Smartphones
Others
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Videos
Applications
Websites
Games
PPTs
eBooks
Others
2.17 What are the most most commonly used digital learning materials for
teaching/learning?
2.18 At which age did you start using digital learning materials or devices?
< 3 years old
4 years old

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5 years old
6 years old
7 years old
8 years old
9 years old
10 years old
11 years old
12 years old
13 years old
14 years old
> 14 years old
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to learn much more in a easy and funny way
for entertainment
to develop skills for my future
personalize learning to my own levels and interests
to understand better what I learn
2.19 Which are the main reasons you acquire or want to acquire digital
learning skills

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Yes Maybe No
Too busy with other recreation
activities
Too expensive
Not interested
Do not have time
Places for outdoor recreation are
too far away
Afraid of getting hurt
Places for outdoor recreation are
poorly maintained
Other reasons
Less & not at all Not very much Very much
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Google+
YouTube
Instagram
Pinterest
Tumblr
Snapchat
2.21 What social media websites are you actively engaged in?

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Reddit
Flickr
Others
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High quality cameras
Edit Programs
Strong signal
Long lasting batery
Species ID Apps
Location & GPS
Internet connection
Other
2.22 Which are the 3 most popular ways for optimizing mobile phones for the
outdoors and nature lovers?
2.23 Name 3 mobile apps for initiating and rewarding outdoor challenges
Long answer text
2.24 Which things do you think represent barriers to increasing the use of
educational technology in the classroom or outside the classroom? Choose
all that apply.

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Lack of funds for schools
Lack of enough devices for each student
Internet connection is absent or too slow
Teachers have no training in this eld
The time is nor enough in the school program
It is di cult to integrate digital learning materials with current instructional content
I have no idea
Other…
2.25 Why do you need technologies?
To arrive at common locations with our GPS units
Share photos with friends
Expect news
Socializing
Learn & study