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June 30, 2010. BYOP does not mean Bring Your Own Pop!. What does BYOP and these other acronyms stand for?. BYOP DNF FTF TFTC TNLN TNLNSL. ~ Bring Your Own Pen or Pencil ~ Did Not Find ~ First to Find ~ Thanks For The Cache ~ Took Nothing Left Nothing
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June 30, 2010 BYOP does not meanBring Your Own Pop!
What does BYOP and these other acronyms stand for? BYOP DNF FTF TFTC TNLN TNLNSL ~ Bring Your Own Pen or Pencil ~ Did Not Find ~ First to Find ~ Thanks For The Cache ~ Took Nothing Left Nothing ~ Took Nothing Left Nothing Signed Log
What is geocaching? www.geocaching.com The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site.
Term Paper Geocaching: An Engaging, Collaborative and Challenging Online Instructional Activity.
Background Questions • What is Distance Education? • What is the profile of a distance learner? • What are effective instructional strategies to implement in online learning environments? • What motivates students?
Geocaching • What is geocaching? • Why use GPS technology and geocaching in the classroom? • How might GPS technology and geocaching be used to motivate students to provide them with opportunities to learn about content, collaborate and develop a sense of community?
Links to Curriculum • How do the skills and knowledge that are used in geocaching align with the goals and learning outcomes outlined for our students by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education?
GPS and Geocaching Classroom Activities Geocaching in the Garden www.governmenthouse.gov.sk.ca