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Online teaching resources at English Campus and HKEdCity. English Channels. English Campus Secondary English iWorld Primary English iWorld Boundless English Campus (Board + Web + Lesson Plan) [ http://eiworld.hkedcity.net/secondaryenglish ]
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English Channels • English Campus • Secondary English iWorld • Primary English iWorld • Boundless English Campus (Board + Web + Lesson Plan) [http://eiworld.hkedcity.net/secondaryenglish] • 5 issues on Sept 08, Nov 08, Jan 09, Mar 09 and May 09
Projects @ English Channels WEBLA • WEB-basedLanguageAwareness learning package for English teachers • 3-levels Level 1: develops teachers’ language awareness of different modes of writing (description/narration/exposition/persuasion) and their corresponding language features. With such knowledge, teachers are encouraged to identify possible reading strategies for effective reading. Level 2: enhances teachers’ appreciation of the richness of language features used in various types of written texts; how writing techniques are skillfully employed to achieve the writing purpose of each mode of writing; and how efficient readers may process different text-types accordingly. Level 3: consolidates teachers’ knowledge of “language awareness” by inviting them to create relevant activities for their own learners using pre-set templates.
Projects @ English Channels Objectives • To propose a theoretical framework for creating language awareness activities using authentic texts • To introduce English teachers’ to the richness of language features used in various written texts • To demonstrate how specific language features are skilfully employed in achieving the writer’s’ purpose • To introduce English teachers to effective reading strategies • To allow teachers learn through the package on a self-directed basis
Tools • Resources Depository • Edblog
Schemes • TVnews • Boundless • English Teachers Circle (ETC) • Teaching Resource Award Scheme 2008
Teaching Resource Award Scheme 2008 Organized by HKEdCity, ATETA and HKACE
Aims • Encourage teachers to share high-quality teaching resources through on-line platform to promote resources sharing culture • Demonstrate the good practice of using IT and digital teaching resources in enhancing learning and teaching process • Establish online teacher professional groups through the online platform with share of teaching experiences and resources.
Boundless English Campus Scheme 08/09 • Quality School-based Practices by Language Learning Support Section