Dartmouth Events

Designing Outdoor Learning Experiences

In this hands-on session, participants will design outdoor learning experiences for their upcoming courses with guidance from DCAL and the Outdoor Programs Office.

4/30/2026
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
DCAL (Baker 102)
Intended Audience(s): Faculty, Postdoc, Staff, Students-Graduate
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Registration required.

As a follow-on to Tips for Teaching and Learning Outdoors, this session will engage participants in designing outdoor learning experiences—activities, assignments, or assessments—for their upcoming courses. This will be an active, hands-on session! DCAL’s Elli Goudzwaard will provide a simple design framework and individualized planning support to participants. The Outdoor Programs Office’s Katie Colleran and Dan Pfistner Krahn will offer guidance on design decisions, logistics, and available resources. Previous attendance at Tips for Teaching and Learning Outdoors or review of the resource 10 Tips for Teaching and Learning Outdoors is encouraged! Lunch will be provided.

Register here.

For more information, contact:
Elli Goudzwaard

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.