In this course with Dr. Nick Fuhrman, also known as “Ranger Nick”, learn the difference between teaching and presenting and discover the many similarities between amphibians, reptiles and great teachers. Nick introduces the concept of finding your inner edutainer — blending education and entertainment to captivate students and reduce distractions. He highlights the use of teachable moments, such as introducing animals and using surprise to spark critical thinking. Through storytelling, personal connections and fostering a warm learning environment, Nick guides educators on transitioning students from awareness to action, emphasizing the power of feedback and real-world evaluation methods to strengthen classroom dynamics and impact.
Training Modules:
Find Your Inner Edutainer | Remove Distractions | Observe Nonverbals | Get Them Up | Tell Stories | Use Surprise | Relay Feedback | Talk About Others | Link with Their Life | Evaluate Your Teaching
Dr. Nick Fuhrman is known affectionately by his students and TV viewers as “Ranger Nick.” A nationally known expert in teaching methods, he is famous for using live animals in his classroom and keynote addresses. Dr. Fuhrman’s professional background is in environmental education. He worked as an environmental interpreter and naturalist for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for seven years using injured, non-releasable birds of prey and reptiles as teaching tools in presentations throughout the mid-Atlantic. He is currently a Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Georgia. Dr. Fuhrman’s research interests are in nonformal teaching methods, program evaluation and the use of live animals as teaching tools.
