TeachLive has great outcomes for the teachers and schools involved.
Earthwatch believes the benefits of TeachLive are three-fold with teachers and schools gaining educational, social and environmental skills, techniques and understanding.
Educational Outcomes
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- Teachers equipped with the latest techniques in science and ICT
- Inspired teachers who have the skills and motivation to implement environmental programs within schools
- Improved teacher moral and retention
- Students with a deeper understanding of the environment and the role of science in conservation
- Students proficient in the use of ICT, equipping them with valuable skills for their future
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Environmental Outcomes
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- Improved understanding of the role of scientific research in conservation
- Improved understanding of threatened species and habitats and the processes that affect them
- Insight into the importance to communities of a healthy environment both economically and culturally
- Skills and techniques in how to design, implement and monitor environmental programs
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Social Outcomes
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- Students exposed to new and varied personal and professional role models providing them with new possibilities for their future and positive images of what they can achieve
- A network of TeachLive alumni which provides important support and advice
- Teachers and students who value volunteering and know the benefits of working in a team to achieve a common goal
- Students are able to meet peers safely online and see what activities other individuals, schools and communities are doing around environmental sustainability
- These three fold outcomes work to improve the long-term sustainability of communities by building on their capacity to support and enhance the aspirations of their youth.
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