My main thought from this class was about how technology can be used reciprocally in outdoor environments. I think the QR code activity was a great way to show this. The QR codes were low/no impact to the environment as they were removable and posed no threat to the plants/trees they were attached to. In doing so, we were able to learn about the plants around us and some ways we can use technology in the classroom. The exploration of the species in Finnerty gardens was a natural byproduct of our curiosity once outside in an environment rich with plants both familiar and unfamiliar. I was struck by the conversations we had as peers too, with discussions of previous travels, family traditions, and personal preferences being unearthed by simply being in the environment. I also found it funny, while using the plant identification feature through my phone’s camera, that they mistook a wisteria bulb for a bug.
Below is a QR code I have created, linking to a guest house that I used to work at that had beautiful Wisteria plants, as well as other gorgeous garden garnishes.
