Prof. P.C. Wong 黃寶財教授 The Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Education City Tel: , Fax: 數碼文明新一代 Hong Kong Education City

Page 2 Challenge “To make Hong Kong a leader, not a follower, in the information world of tomorrow.” Mr. C.H. Tung Chief Executive Hong Kong SAR Government 1997 Policy Address

Page 3 What Challenge?  Information Technology Age  IT for Information, Communications, Processing, and Collaboration  Basic Skills - Read, write, math, and IT (US)  Information Literacy Age  Effective use of IT for learning, problem solving, collaborating, and creating.  Five Years’ Strategy on IT in education (HK) Schools to become innovative learning institutions...

Page 4 20 yrs ago 30 yrs ago 10 yrs ago Now? Teaching and Learning We need more than just technology upgrade...

Page 5 Are we making students… zMore dependent vs. independent? zMore isolated vs. open-ended? zMore crying for help vs. self-motivated? zMore spoon-feeding vs. self-exploring? zMore conforming vs. critical thinking? zMore repeating vs. creating? zMore pride and arrogant vs. respect and humble? More than just fun or interesting...

Page 6 Effective Web-based Learning Collaborating Studying Teaching Creating Internet brings in a new dimension...

Page 7 Some Suggestions zSubject teachers submit interesting topics. zStudents form teams (2-4) to do these projects. zThey produce a learning website, and participate in Competition. zThe IT team support IT skills. zSubject teams contribute subject knowledge. zPresentation at the end of each team.

Page 8 Hong Kong Education City zDigital Generation 2001  Reading -> Learning  Writing -> Communications/Presentations  Math -> Problem Solving/Thinking  IT -> Creativity and Technology sense  Interpersonal -> Culture, being zActivities  Reading Club, IT Camp, Linux workshop  Digital Generation Carnival  Learning Worlds  MM Learning Site Competition.

Page 9 Enhanced Information Flow Information Center – News, calendar, time-table, activities, clubs, parents Teaching and Learning Center – Course pages, assignment, notes, guides, FAQ, quiz, etc. Communication & Collaboration Center – Q&A, personal sharing, collaboration projects, societies Creative Center – writing, artwork, stories, etc. Activity Center – Counseling, encouragement, voting, debate, training, etc. Web changes the way we get information...

Page 10 Enhanced Learning Study - Read an Internet page, play a CD game, do an experiment, finish a quiz or test Hot-list – Find 3 sites about Moon. Scrapbook – Develop a powerpoint about Moon. Treasure hunting – Given 3 sites, find answers. Collaboration - Discussion, debate, and exchange Project - Problem, Sources, Analysis, Solutions Internet changes the way we learn...

Page 11 Collection of Information (1) zSearch with a key term on Yahoo or small engines zEdit the search expression based on terms from initial search zAdvance to a larger index search engine (Excite, Infoseek, etc.) zRefine the search expression to filtering the irrelevant zCycle back and Advance Again zHarvest the results (print, download, and bookmarking)

Page 12 Resource Sites zEducation City ( zSoftware - Kids Tucows ( cable.tukids.tucows.com/) zProjects - Global School House ( zOthers  

Page 13 Collaboration (2) zLocal Collaboration  Student project teams  zLong distance Collaboration  ThinkQuest internatinal Contest  zCollaboration with Experts and Colleagues  Q&A page, mailing lists, peer groups  

Page 14 People Resources vs Static Resources zMore audience sensitive  adjust the content depending on the receiver zMore interactive  explain things in different ways according to feedback zMore dynamic  keep with the most updated information change zMore depth  get the history, how and why things happen

Page 15 Processing and Knowledge Building (3) zProblems  Reliability - Is the information accurate?  Credibility - Does the author have the credentials?  Perspective/Purpose - For what reasons it is published? zSimple Evaluation  and research the author and organisation  zGoal-based Evaluation  Why do you need the information? How do you use the information? What are you building based on the information?

Page 16 Information Evaluation zProject name zProject goal(s)  To affect readers’ believe, impression, decision, or knowledge zResource name and URL zAuthor’s Name, Organisation and its background zDate of Publishing and last revision zInformation Format zInformation zHow does the content help you accomplish your goal? Cite your resources. Ask for permission! Cite your resources. Ask for permission!

Page 17 Capture and Processing zDownload (Save As…, Save Image As, Save Link As) zCut-and-Paste Paragraphs Text zScreen capture and then edited with an image editor zDo calculations and observe trends zPut in tables, graphs, and charts for illustration zComparison, contrast, and knowledge extraction zDiscuss with colleagues on observations and findings

Page 18 Presentation & Publication (4) zPlanning  audience, goals & objectives, information, structure, results, conclusion zDesign  Clear goals and objectives  Good use of space, fonts, and figures  Information summarized through grouping  Highlighted with keywords for understanding  Be interactive and responsive in presentation process

Page 19 Value-Added Information Provider (VIP) Information Provider (IP) Goal and Direction Starting Point Roadmap Guide and Help Feedback Encouragement Assessment Confirmation Summary Teachers make the difference....

Page 20 URL:

Page 21 Hong Kong Education City (IRIS) Broadband School Network HKeducationCITY.net Platform University Projects Government Projects Commercial Projects Content, Applications, Interactions, Learning School Projects Services Interaction Resources Information

Page 22 Teacher Site “Information” Channel Teacher Site “Information” Channel Tools: Bookmark, recommendation 10 Information Channels

Page 23 “Professional Development” Channel

Page 24 “Resources” Channel Search for resources

Page 25 Education Resources Subjects, Types, Levels, etc. Education Resources Subjects, Types, Levels, etc.

Page 26 代教師找尋各科資源 Resources Q&A

Page 27 Video/Photo Gallery

Page 28 Video Clips Download Play/Stop Audio volume Select video quality

Page 29 Discussion Groups New discussion Teacher Discussions

Page 30 “iLearning” Channel – Subject discussion Select Subjects Search messages Messages

Page 31 Select articles “eWorks” Channel Submit

Page 32 Search for iHouses “iHome” Channel Registration

Page 33 Category of iHouses

Page 34 iHouse Facilities iHouse Facilities iHouse Main Page

Page 35 iHouse “Photo Album”

Page 36 iDesk Service Login/Registration

Page 37 “iDesk” Main Page Channel setting iHouse management Personal Tools Personal Tools

Page 38 「 English Campus 」 「 English Campus 」

Page 39 Why Preparaton? Interest Fun Curiosity Attention Depth Persistence Understanding/Skills Creativeness Self-initiated More than just fun or interesting...