my PDA eWorld

At Balwyn North PS the eKidz have begun building their first Pocket Byte. The eKidz contributed to the design and content elements. So, they were keen to construct their first one.
A Pocket Byte is in essence a small multi media website or learning module about a specific topic. Level 4 students are currently studying light and sound in science, so most of the Pocket Byte topics have this focus.
A Pocket Byte contains the following elements:

• One clear graphic to visually cue the topic
• Brain Zone to introduce the topic leading to>
• More details or Alphabet bits with a max of 10 bullet points of interesting knowledge and hyperlinks to websites of value
• Listen Up: Short audio intro using Audacity
• Toon Byte: cartoon using www.dfilm.com
• Mini movie for Pocket PC using Windows Movie Maker
• EduGamer: with hyperlinks to websites that have games and activities about the topic
• Quiz: Self marking using www.discoveryschool.com
• Last Laugh: Humour (jokes, cartoons) about the topic
• Feedback: This section is static, and offers students who undertake the Pocket Byte via their PDA to choose a method (prompted by Gardners Multiple Intelligences) to feed back to their teacher.

Click here to enjoy a sample Pocket Byte (Put your headphones on)

Pocket Bytes are constructed using MS Publisher 2003 in webpage format.

It will be interesting to track the eKidz journey via their blogs.

PDA's are great for creating multi media learning activities.

Click here to visit a PDA based activity aimed at using several PDA features and revealing the Gold Toonie winner!!