my PDA eWorld

In the past couple of weeks the eKidz at BNPS have been buiklding Pocket Bytes. Pocket Bytes are mini PDA formatted websites built around a specific learning focus. Learners were offered a list of 30 topics on the topic of Light and Sound to build science based Pocket Bytes. The eKidz are building the Pocket Bytes using a template designed from earlier discussions about "what ingredients make for a great learning experience?" In essence a Pocket Byte caters for numerous learning styles. They contain:

1. Brain Zone and Alphabetical Bits: text content
2. Listen Up: an audio overlay
3. Cue graphic: for visual connect
4. ToonByte: Cartoon story about an aspect of the topic
5. Media Mash: Multimedia mini movie constructed about the topic
6. EduGamer: hyperlinks to websites containing Interactive content on the topic
7. Quizzer: short multiple choice self marking quiz on the topic
8. Puzzler: a easy quick puzzle to complete
9. Last laugh: light humour or cartoon skit
10. Feed Back: Invites users to negotiate and activity to reflect their learning and extended learning on the topic. (Based on Gardners Multiple Intelligences)
11. Hot Links to popular online search engines

Click here to view a sample Pocket Byte made by myself.

I expect the eKidz to complete their Pocket Bytes within the next 4 weeks.
So far, I've been wowed by their quiet and zealous approach to the building Pocket Bytes. I believe that the opportunity to produce knowledge/content gives a great value to the experience than just being a consumer/user of it. I am convinced that the variety of ways that the content can be constructed and communicated adds enormous engagement value to the learning experience for the producer.

Once completed, it will be interesting to see how a group of students (other than ekidz) will respond to using /completing a Pocket Byte. Stay tuned.

# posted by bnps_george @ 9:37 AM