KnowledgePacket Method

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The KnowledgePacket® Method is an innovative method developed by the Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute in the early 90s on behalf of CYBER KIDS. It was used as the formula for the development of every lesson plan[1], [2]



Example of a simple lesson plan.
Example of a simple lesson plan
The structure of a Knowledge Packet
The structure of a KnowledgePacket

A KnowledgePacket® is composed of:

  1. The actual know-how and data to transmit to receiver/learner
  2. The Method of Delivery/Transmission and/or Lesson Plan
  3. The Tools to use in the process
  4. The Mental Development that will take place during the learning process
  5. Real-life applications of the specific knowledge
  6. Social value and importance of the specific knowledge"
  7. Author of the KnowledgePacket
  8. Owner of the KnowledgePacket


References

  1. Laouris, Y., & Eteokleous, N. (2005). Experiences from the application of knowledge packets as means for educationally, mentally, and socially balanced instruction. Recent Research Developments in Learning Technologies. 485-489. On line: http://www.formatex.org/micte2005/195.pdf.
  2. Laouris, Yiannis (2014). Teams construct knowledge during project-driven social interactions. Educating in Dialog: Constructing meaning and building knowledge with dialogic technology, 24, 111.