New Course · 6 Modules

Digital Future & Mother Earth

Rooted. Conscious. Future-ready.

For children and young people aged 8–16. Understanding and shaping technology – with both feet on the ground. Because the future needs people with roots and wings.

6 × 120 Min.

Ages 8–16

On-site (Nature + Room)

Certificate

Roots First, Then Wings

Rooted

Children who climb trees, work in gardens and feel the seasons develop inner stability – also for the digital world.

Competent

Understanding AI, seeing through algorithms, creating own digital projects – with critical thinking and ethical attitude.

Humane

Using technology as a tool for life's purpose – not the other way around. In the spirit of Amonashvili: The child as a spiritual being.

6 Modules – Nature Meets Technology

Each module connects a nature experience with a digital competency and concludes with a reflection.

Roots & Wings – Who Am I in the Digital World?

Nature Experience

Barefoot in the forest: sensory experience, grounding, silence

Digital Competency

My digital footprint: What does the internet know about me?

Reflection & Transfer

Journal: What defines me – online and offline?

How Does a Machine Think? – Understanding AI

Nature Experience

Observing ant colonies: swarm intelligence in nature

Digital Competency

Discovering algorithms: How does AI make decisions?

Reflection & Transfer

Comparison: Natural vs. artificial intelligence

Creative with Technology – Tool, Not Master

Nature Experience

Land Art: Creating artworks from natural materials

Digital Competency

AI as creative partner: generating stories, images, music

Reflection & Transfer

What can only humans do? What can AI do better?

Data Protection & Digital Sovereignty

Nature Experience

Tracking in the forest: Who was here? What do traces reveal?

Digital Competency

Digital traces: Cookies, tracking, passwords, encryption

Reflection & Transfer

My data belongs to me – rules for my digital life

Ethics & Responsibility – What Is Right?

Nature Experience

Ecosystem game: When one element is missing, everything tips

Digital Competency

AI ethics: Deepfakes, bias in algorithms, autonomous weapons

Reflection & Transfer

Ethics compass: My 5 rules for technology use

Shaping the Future – My Project for a Better World

Nature Experience

Planting a tree: A living sign for the future

Digital Competency

Final project: A digital solution for a real problem

Reflection & Transfer

Presentation: My contribution to a humane digital future

What Makes This Course Special

50% of course time takes place outdoors in nature

No screen under 10 years – everything developed analogically

Every digital unit is accompanied by a nature experience

Age-appropriate groups: 8–11 and 12–16 years

Final project: Digital solution for a real problem

Certificate from the Humanistic School Switzerland

Maximum group size: 12 children

Parent information evening before course start included

"A child who knows where their food comes from will also ask where their data comes from."

— Humanistic School Switzerland

Parents FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Balancing Screen Time and Nature

We understand your concerns. Here we answer the most common questions from parents about our approach.

How much screen time does my child have in the course?

A maximum of 40% of course time is spent on screens – always with a clear pedagogical goal. The remaining 60% is spent outdoors in nature, with movement, sensory experiences and hands-on crafting. Every digital unit is framed by a nature experience.

Does my child need their own device?

No. We provide age-appropriate tablets and laptops. This ensures all children have equal conditions and no distracting apps are installed. After the course, we provide recommendations for use at home.

My child already spends too much time on screens. Won't this make it worse?

On the contrary. We teach conscious use rather than bans. Children learn to use technology as a tool – not as an entertainment machine. Through direct comparison (observing an ant colony vs. programming an algorithm) they develop a natural sense of when screens are useful and when they're not.

What age is the course suitable for?

The course is designed for children and young people aged 8 to 16. We work in mixed-age small groups (max. 8 children), with tasks individually adapted. Younger children work more hands-on and playfully, older ones dive deeper into programming and ethics debates.

What makes this course different from regular programming courses?

Conventional courses teach programming as an isolated skill. We connect every digital competence with a nature experience and ethical reflection. Children learn not only HOW technology works, but also WHY and FOR WHAT PURPOSE it should be used – in harmony with nature and the wellbeing of all living beings.

How do you handle the topic of AI and children?

We demystify AI: children understand that AI is a tool – not a magical being. They learn to critically question AI results, verify sources and form their own judgments. At the same time, through nature observation, they discover that the most complex 'algorithms' have existed in nature for millions of years.

Does the course take place outdoors in all weather?

In principle yes – there's no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing! In extreme conditions (thunderstorms, storms) we move to our nature workshop. There we work with natural materials and connect the experience with digital projects. You'll receive an equipment list before the course starts.

How can I support the balance at home?

After each module, parents receive a 'Family Impulse' with concrete tips: shared screen-free times, nature rituals, age-appropriate media contracts and creative alternatives. Additionally, we offer an optional parents' evening where we deepen course topics and answer your questions.

Ready for the digital future – rooted in nature?

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Matching Textbooks & Materials

TreeoL Publishing – a brand of Klee Collection GmbH – offers accompanying materials that perfectly complement this course and deepen learning at home.

TreeoL Verlag

Humanistic Education

Foundational work for parents and educators – the philosophical basis of our course concept.

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TreeoL Verlag • New Release

Spuki Learns to Read

Learn to read playfully with Spuki – perfect complement for younger participants who love nature and stories.

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TreeoL Verlag • eBook

Gratitude Book for Families

Daily mindfulness exercises for the whole family – strengthens the connection to nature and conscious living.

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Voices from practice

How our materials help families in everyday life

“My son (9) was a typical tablet kid. Since the course, he voluntarily goes to the forest and explains to me why ants work like algorithms. We use the gratitude book together every evening.”

Sandra M.

Mother, Lucerne

“The book 'Humanistic Education' helped me understand that screen time isn't the problem – but the lack of guidance. Now we use technology consciously and together.”

Thomas K.

Father, Zurich

“My daughter (11) started with 'Spuki learns to read' and is now in the Digital Future course. The combination of nature experience and tech understanding is unique. She now programs her own nature blog!”

Anna R.

Mother, Bern

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For every booked course and every book sold, the Humanistic School Switzerland donates CHF 5 to selected humanitarian projects as part of our international initiative.

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