Update

Update:

• We have finished the main content of our course ware already. Thing is, we think it looks a bit boring especially for elementary students so we're working on how to improve its appearance (more illustrations, nicer background, more colors, aesthetics stuffs). Here is how it looks like as of the moment:

• We've done a quiz for each topic as well but since we only used Hot Potato Quiz Maker, the quizzes are all multiple choice. The user will see his score every time he answer an item. If the answer's right, a trivia will pop out. Otherwise, the score will be diminished. We are now in the process of making "cooler" activities for kids aside from these quizzes.

• Tomorrow, we'll be having a new lay out, and more visual aids. We'll also be testing our courseware against the XO laptop although we already adjusted the resolution to 800 x 600, just to be sure. 
• Later on, we'll be adding new activities and we'll try to improve it further until deployment next year.
• We'll also be finalizing the paperworks for this project and we'll try to get sponsors.  

Evaluation

Papigura Group

    a. Did the group cover the scope/s they want to achieve?
             I think so. Also, I really like the idea of their project. It looks like it'd really be fun for the kids.

    b. What enhancement/s should the group include?
            The project is already great in my opinion. It is simple, fun, and really educational - the very purpose of our course. I am not sure weather it's already finished, though.

    c. Comments/Suggestions on specific items/parts of the project.
            I am not sure why they changed the main character from banana to mango, I actually prefer banana because of personal bias (and I do think Filipino kids are more familiar to bananas rather than mango fruit). But aside from that personal opinion, I am expecting that the result of their work would be good.

Update

Update:

• Preparation of courseware's content - done

Schedule:

• Encoding 
• Testing the course ware using XO laptop
• Final adjustments and modifications (if needed)
• Mon | Dec 13, 2010 - Submission of the course ware
• Deployment

An Update

Apologies for the "idle" moments here in our blog. Rest assured that we've been doing the project and finally, here's a new post! :)

Update:

• Revised Powerpoint Presentation of Science Story Board - done
• Revised Letter to the Sponsors - done
• Submission of drafts of deliverables - done
• First mock presentation - done
• Create a contact list of related companies (for sponsorship) - done

Schedule:

• Wed | Aug 4, 2010 --  Meeting with the group for labor distribution and preliminary discussion.
• Fri    | Aug 6, 2010 --  Second meeting for filling out deliverables.
• Sat   | Aug 7, 2010 --  Third meeting for filling out deliverables and finalization of story board.
• Mon | Aug 9, 2010  --  Presentation of Story Board.
• Mon | Aug 16, 2010  --  Submission of Deliverables.
• Contact the listed companies and give out sponsorship letters.
• Finalization of documents and forms.
• Finalization of the story board.
• Creation of a prototype.
• Creation of final powerpoint presentation.
• Group meeting and practice for the final presentation.
• Final Presentation.

Meeting Cancelled (08/07/10)

Update:

• Powerpoint Presentation of Science Story Board - done

Schedule:

• Wed | Aug 4, 2010 --  Meeting with the group for labor distribution and preliminary discussion.
• Fri    | Aug 6, 2010 --  Second meeting for filling out deliverables.
• Sat   | Aug 7, 2010 --  Third meeting for filling out deliverables and finalization of story board.
• Mon | Aug 9, 2010  --  Presentation of Story Board.
• Mon | Aug 16, 2010  --  Submission of Deliverables.

Minutes (08/06/10)

Update:

• Tentative Story Board - done
• Group Contract - done

Schedule:

• Wed | Aug 4, 2010 --  Meeting with the group for labor distribution and preliminary discussion.
• Fri    | Aug 6, 2010 --  Second meeting for filling out deliverables.
• Sat   | Aug 7, 2010 --  Third meeting for filling out deliverables and finalization of story board.
• Mon | Aug 9, 2010  --  Presentation of Story Board.
• Mon | Aug 16, 2010  --  Submission of Deliverables.

Minutes (08/04/10)

Update:

• Group Consensus for theme :::: NATURE

• Subject Matters to be Tackled:
• Math :::: Fractions
• Science: Life Cycles of Animals
• English:: Prepositions

Schedule:

• Wed | Aug 4, 2010 --  Meeting with the group for labor distribution and preliminary discussion.
• Fri    | Aug 6, 2010 --  Second meeting for filling out deliverables.
• Sat   | Aug 7, 2010 --  Third meeting for completion of deliverables and finalization of plan.
• Mon | Aug 9, 2010  --  Submission of deliverables.

Next meeting will be on Friday, August 6, 2010 for the finalization and signing of the Contract and the filling out of the deliverables.