Having focused on Scratch / Makey Makey integration this term with St Mary’s, Swindon – we built a game called Squirrel Jeopardy – where the aim is to feed the hungry squirrels whilst avoiding prowling Pine Martens.
Regular video updates of those wonderful animals, and live feeds of the woodland in Northern Ireland, inspired us.
The woodland is filled with Spring life – which in turn is inspiring pupils in Primary, Secondary and Alternative Provision contexts.
Projects continue to be based on the monitoring of native species in their outdoor habitats in the Mountains of Mourne.
This takes place from within classrooms in and around Swindon.
The therapeutic benefits of live-linked learning, directly connected to the wild, are becoming increasingly evident – with engagement from otherwise reluctant pupils. This interest is being sustained and built upon each week.