StudyTXT in NZ

An interesting site that Dot has just texted to me is http://studytxt.com and I have also read some info on the Apple learning Interchange Thinking again of our Gamilaraay language project found these text messages for sending txt to your mobile Maori greetings - suitable for tourists. Aimed to be listened to again and again for revision.

Reading through the FAQ's it is encouraged as an adjunct to study... interesting :-)

Spoke to a teacher a few days ago in NEI who texts his Cert 3 building students as prompts for sessions etc... This is different as with studyTXT students seek the downloads just as they would download a new ringtone etc So the cost then goes to the students rather than from the educational organisation. Described as a 'Pull' system as opposed to 'push' Lecturers of Aukland's Uni have small packets of 150 character information.

Very interesting reflections and feedback eg sharing text amongst students to cut costs (some plans have free txting), engaging students back to their study books :-)
An interesting addition to the learning and as stated not for all.

M-Scape - CreateaScape - linking technology to the outdoors

Well early days for me exploring this one but it looks fascinating and I can see a lot of potential.

Create-A-Scape

Brings together PDA's to create a landscape with audio, graphics etc. Schools are using it as a collaborative project with all sorts of topics such as environment, history, exploring places, treasure hunts... I think you are only limited by your imagination on this one.

I could see brilliant potential for engaging with our Gamilaraay Language project here in Coonabarabran and Envirolearn - having been out last weekend at the Baradine Bird Route brochure launch, working in collaboration with our CMA (Catchment Management Authority) oooh very exciting potential for learning and education programs!

First I need to see how it works. I found my way to a Wizard on the site. I have created an initial file on my home property 'Maymukwunga' under a tool that enabled me to map out my project 'My Favourite Places' and I added 4 descriptions of 4 places.

At this point I am not going to take the step to downloading as I can see it compatable with XP but not Vista at this point. I wonder if my Palm is going to work with what is obviously a 'Hewlett Packard' site?

Great potential wonder what others are doing with similar hardware?