Monthly Archives: August 2017

Build It And They Will Come – New Homes For Wildlife

Posted on August 22, 2017 by devongeography

As someone born and bred in rural Devon, I find it  shocking to read articles like this one that appeared in the Daily Telegraph recently: It outlined how out of touch adults have become with nature and the countryside, with … Continue reading →

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Making Classroom Displays With ‘Photo Mapo’ App

Posted on August 21, 2017 by devongeography

This is the time of the year when teachers begin to think about getting their classroom ready for the new term. Here is a useful app that I have discovered that might be helpful with class displays – as well … Continue reading →

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Mapping Fieldwork Routes With Phone Apps – Strava and Relive

Posted on August 15, 2017 by devongeography

Some of my cycling friends have persuaded me to make use of the excellent Strava app to record my leisurely trips through the Devon countryside. I have also found it to be a great tool to support fieldwork exercises – … Continue reading →

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Where Has The Summer Gone? Blame It On The Jet Stream!

Posted on August 14, 2017 by devongeography

Another wet summer – blame it on the jet stream! After a great spell of sunny weather in late May and June, the summer holidays have been a real disappointment so far. As a geographer, you may be asked to … Continue reading →

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