Working in conjunction with a host of primary schools, the BBC has launched an interactive guide to the Thames which uses a range of digital media to explore the history, sociology, ecology and attractions of the famous river.

The project is part of 21CC, the BBC’s digital learning program, which is tasked with developing ‘creative ways of using multimedia and new technology in teaching and learning across the curriculum’.

“21CC has united 15 primary schools and 17 of the key attractions along the River Thames path, working with them to create animations, films, podcasts and radio dramas, in response to facilitated workshops at the attractions.

Working in partnership with RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) London, BBC 21CC has united a further 4 primary schools, 4 architects’ practices and 3 Thameside institutions to design 3 audiovisual pods to house the content, as well as a walking route to connect the pods.”

The finished project, Tide and Times, is not only a good example of the use of multimedia in elearning but also how engaging students in the development of materials, produces content that is likely to resonate with them.

What are your thoughts?

(NB: Unfortunately the BBC are not very good at making their content particularly sharable. It would be nice to see the option to embed the videos and animations.)

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