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Beyond the Classroom Walls: How Outdoor Learning Engages and Empowers Students

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Marine biologist and educator Connie Rasmussen joins Teachers Talkin' to discuss the transformative power of outdoor learning. She shares stories from her career—from counting alligators in the Everglades to helping terrified students touch snakes—and offers practical strategies for bringing nature into any curriculum to boost student engagement, reduce stress, and foster creativity.

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A practical outdoor-learning conversation that stays grounded in real classroom constraints.

Teachers Talkin' frames outdoor learning as something educators can actually use, not just admire from a distance. Connie Rasmussen, drawing on work as a marine biologist, seasoned educator, and advocate for outdoor education, grounds the discussion in examples that stretch from…

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Press play if you want outdoor learning ideas you can use in real classrooms.

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