Based on the core belief that learning should not just take place in a classroom, BeED Journeys is designed to support a learner’s educational process anytime, anywhere using their preferred mobile device. Through its first-of-a-kind mobile delivery inclusive of a location-based mapping feature, Journeys allows users to take their lessons on the go even without Internet connectivity. Users can choose to learn independently or with a facilitator at any place beyond the classroom to help make the connection between academic knowledge and real-world relevance.
1.3.1 BeED Tools for Excursion/Outdoor Activity Management
BeED offers a wide variety of tools you can use to manage your learners through BeED Journeys, whether it be for an excursion or an extracurricular workshop.
Hubs
Hubs are mobile, simplified classroom systems built to manage groups of learners,
teachers as well as organize what lessons will be distributed to learners.
For more information about hubs, click here.
Itinerary
The Planner is a versatile scheduling tool that enables Educators or event planners to set schedules for classes, field trips, and events, complete with important information such as contact information, location, etc.
For more information about itineraries, click here.
Concierge Services
BeED also offers concierge services to help you plan exciting EduTrips around the world. To learn more about our services, or about our new Virtual Trips, contact us or click here.
Connect
BeED Connect is a module open to both our Journeys-only or LMS clients to create a conducive learning environment for both learners and educators to participate and interact with academic discussions. Furthermore, with an integrated messaging feature, learners and educators can private message each other as well as create messaging groups.
1.3.2 BeED Journey’s Interactive Mapping Feature
One of BeED’s most flexible feature is the interactive mapping feature, available for use in lesson builders.
Through this customizable feature, educators can create map images for various uses, such as a navigation map for excursions.
An outdoor learning map of Peranakan Houses in Koon Seng Road, Singapore
An outdoor learning map depicting the Bali Botanic Garden
As shown above, the interactive mapping feature opens up the opportunity for educators to fit in an outdoor map location to guide learners through a specific location. To learn how to use this feature in a lesson, click here.
1.3.3 BeED Tools for Learners in Excursion/Outdoor Activities (App)
BeED also offers several learning tools opening up more possibilities for learners to dynamically interact with your outdoor lessons! To gain access to these features, learners simply have to download the BeED App. Scroll on below to have a look at what features may be useful for planning your lesson.
Offline Learning Capabilities
The BeED app allows learners to download their lessons before any excursions or activities in situations where there is no connectivity to the internet. This lets you plan your lessons out without worrying about any connection issues that may occur.
To find out how learners can go offline through the BeED App, click here.
Photo Editor
The photo editor lets learners edit photos snapped using the app. Learners can choose to add labels, stickers or even draw on their photos before uploading it as an answer!
For detailed instructions on how the photo editor works, click here.
Journal
The Journal is a unique BeED feature that enables you to keep records of your daily reflections, either through the browser or the app. You can choose to include text, audio, images or even videos in your journal to keep track of your thoughts, or for learners to track their learning progress.
For more information about Journal, click here.