a sample of e-learning

a sample of e-learning

by MICHAEL WONG

Poll

In the past twenty years, how much has technology changed your way of life?

• 0-3

  not much

• 4-6

  some changes

• 7-8

  lots of changes

• 9-10

  nearly every aspect of life

Poll

How much has technology changed the way of your teaching?

• 0-3

  not much

• 4-6

  some changes

• 7-8

  lots of changes

• 9-10

  nearly every aspect of my teaching style

​The Rise and Fall of education technology

• ​90s - hardware: Desktop + Projectors / Software: PPT, Office

• ​​00s - hardware: internet connection + interactive whiteboard /

• ​Software: IE, Media Players, online homework (Everyday a Piece)

• ​Mid-00s - hardware: laptop + broadband / Platforms: YouTube, Social Media, web-based English learning platform (e.g. English Builders)

• ​10s - hardware: AppleTV + iPad / Apps: Kahoot!, Quizizz, Nearpod, Mentimeter, Schoology, GoFormative, Edpuzzle, Seesaw...

​21st century ed-tech (NOT online learning!)

• ​mobile

• ​connected

• ​interactive

• ​instant

• ​autonomous

• ​promote self-exploration

• ​promote creativity and innovation

Open Ended

What are your concerns (or worries) while conducting lessons with mobile devices?

​It takes more than a giant leap

• ​school support (e.g. MDM)

• ​hardware support (no wifi signal?)

• ​re-think your way of teaching

• ​classroom routine (practice, practice and practice)

Multiple Choice

What kind of apps should I choose when I design an elearning activity?

• It offers thousands of ready-made materials to choose and save my preparation time.

• It offers thousands of ready-made materials and gives me the liberty to edit the materials.

• It offers interactive activities but it takes a long time for me to design one.

• Some features of the app seem fascinating but it always stops at certain point for money.

Multiple Choice

What are the criteria for an app to be used in class?

• fun and motivating;

  interactive

• user friendly

• enhance teaching & learning;

  show instant feedback;

• all of them

​a short summary

• ​21st century ed-tech is different (You connect your classroom to the internet)

• ​Guiding, facilitating, NOT teaching

• ​always have a back-up plan

• ​make a list of good and bad apps

• ​The Future is now. Why not make a change?