Creative and Media Diploma students from South Leeds CLC used the portable iPod kit whilst on a research trip to Bradford Media Museum. The iPods were loaded with a video of what they had to achieve on each floor of the museum, students then used the iPods, microphones and digital cameras to record their notes and work for the day. Back at South CLC, they then gathered all of their research and turned it into a Website with blog to summaries what they had learnt. This all formed part of their Diploma coursework.
Not only did students comment on how much quicker and enjoyable ‘digital note taking’ was but several schools who were also in the museum commented positively.
“it meant I was able to spend more time looking at the exhibits instead of completing work sheets”, “Because I was recording my notes I had to actually read the signs and text so I think I learnt more than I would have done normally”, “I really enjoyed using all of the IT kit, it made the day feel much more special”
Even the minibus driver commented on how quiet and hard-working the group were, it is amazing how quiet a group goes when given iPods on a minibus!
To discuss using the portable kit, contact your wedge CLC.