Catching On, According to Herald
THe Miami Herald recently reported on geocaching in GPS-based geocaching catching on world over (free reg. required)
‘’I think this shows kids the connection between technology and real life,'’ says Kimberly Coldicott, a Monroe County extension agent and 4-H coordinator who is trying to recruit children for a local club. Chapters in Washington State, Oregon, and Missouri are already teaching kids how to geocache.
Excellent point, Ms. Coldicott! Too often we tach kids about the tools of their world (mathematics, logic, technology, history, science) without giving it a context. Not only do kids enjoy learning more when they are engaged, but they retain more when they can apply with they have learned.
Geocaching does provide an opportunity for kids to see an application of pretty advanced technology, and that is only one of the many side benefits it offers.