Cramster - a viable concept for 'out of school' teaching and learning?
I'm always on the look out for interesting ideas in the Web 2.0 world, and am intrigued by the concept behind Cramster, a free online study community (portal) that claims to bring together those who want to learn and those who want to teach. It appears to be targeted at the advanced end of U.S. High School / college. Having explored it from the outside, it provides online resources, some aimed at supporting specific text books, and an opportunity to live chat as well. The site even provides an applet for Facebook!
Its too new to offer opinions, but the concept could be adapted to provide local 'out of school' community portals that could be shared between schools across an area such as a Local Children's Service Partnership (Cluster in old money). I think the name 'Cramster' is uncomfortable as it smacks of last minute learning for a test. I also think it could be mis-used and in its present form is too risky for children. But I like the concept ...take a look and let me know what you think!