Learning / Tech Tip
Time outdoors offers the opportunity to disconnect from electronics and reconnect with the natural world. While we definitely encourage plenty of screen-free time, we also recognize that sometimes the use of phones and electronic tablets actually boosts our ability to learn about what we’re seeing out there. In that spirit, here are recommendations for several apps that can support your outdoor activities and lesson plans...
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Learning / Tech Tip
Most of us would probably rather spend our workday out in the field instead of glued to a computer. Even so, digital media can offer an incredibly useful toolkit to help support the work we do outdoors, so it’s worth learning how to harness its power for good. Here, we offer some tips and tricks to help you navigate the digital waters. ASSESS YOUR CURRENT...
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Learning / Tech Tip
Your TYO profile is easy to complete and doing so will enhance your TYO experience. A complete profile serves as a networking tool, allows others to find and connect with you, and allows the TYO team to customize communications with you based on the information you provide. Let’s start with focusing on why the various fields are important! Location – By adding your location (city...
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About TYO / Tech Tip
While we spend much of our energy working hard to build outdoor communities for youth, it is easy to overlook the need for growing our own personal communities and networks. Building your network, while essential for professional growth, often gets put in the “to do when I have time pile.” Having a strong professional network can not only help your own professional growth but also...
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About TYO / Tech Tip
TYO’s most recent upgrade is the new Browse page. This page replaces the old “Topics” page. New members will be directed to the Browse page upon signing up and returning members will be able to find the Browse page in the left menu bar. This new page allows the TYO team to share Featured content and reorganize our Topics into categories making them even easier to find. We plan to update...
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Tech Tip
In addition to the comprehensive resource library of TYO, our subject matter experts have curated focused learning paths that offer step-by-step learning to give you the tools you need on a wide variety of topics. With a new school year around the corner, read our latest blog post about our learning path designed to help build after-school and adventure club programs. The After-School Programs /...
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Tech Tip
TYO is built on a platform designed by our partner, Pathgather. This online-learning platform is being used by companies such as Qualcomm, Walmart, and Twitter. We have spent a lot of time customizing the platform to provide our members with an easy to use site that provides you with best in class resources and materials to help you develop and improve your youth development outdoor...
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