- Introduction to the module
- Technology affordances
- Changing physical and virtual learning environments
- Technology supported pedagogical approaches
- Blended learning, e-learning, flexible learning, cloud-based resources and classroom integration of technology
- Factors and formulation of policy for technology integration
Activities
Write a 200-300 word profile of yourself and your professional interests relevant to this module and program Reflect on successful uses (or not) of technology that enhance teaching or learning. Include some reflection or comment from a parent, employer/ employee, teacher, student perspective about their views of how technology affordances support or impede learning. Publish these series of reflections on WIKI.
Our Profiles & Interests
Wang Zhen's
Hello! My name is Wang Zhen.I got my bachelor degree in Chinese language and literature in 2014.After granduation,I have worked in an adult English training institution(World International English ) as a teaching assistant for 6 months.During that time ,I found that the use of information technology could help students learn a foreign language better.For example,before the formal class,we asked students to do a preview by using man-machine interaction English learning software which not only exercised the students’ listening and pronunciation ,but also help beginners overcome the psychological barrier of face-to-face communication with people in English.I also found that most of students who preview the software could communicate with teachers in English confidently and show more active classroom performance.Besides, In the teaching management,the institution also use a dynamic tracking system to recording students`learning progress and share teaching information.
I realize that,nowadays,we could get more rich and more convenient learning resources by using information technology.And these advance technologies are quite helpful to improve learning interest and learning efficiency.Therefore,I hope ,in this class,I could know the development process and prospect of use of information technology for teaching and learning,and know more successful typical cases about it.I believe it will be very useful for me to improve the quality of my teaching ,if I become a teacher in the future.
Hello! My name is Wang Zhen.I got my bachelor degree in Chinese language and literature in 2014.After granduation,I have worked in an adult English training institution(World International English ) as a teaching assistant for 6 months.During that time ,I found that the use of information technology could help students learn a foreign language better.For example,before the formal class,we asked students to do a preview by using man-machine interaction English learning software which not only exercised the students’ listening and pronunciation ,but also help beginners overcome the psychological barrier of face-to-face communication with people in English.I also found that most of students who preview the software could communicate with teachers in English confidently and show more active classroom performance.Besides, In the teaching management,the institution also use a dynamic tracking system to recording students`learning progress and share teaching information.
I realize that,nowadays,we could get more rich and more convenient learning resources by using information technology.And these advance technologies are quite helpful to improve learning interest and learning efficiency.Therefore,I hope ,in this class,I could know the development process and prospect of use of information technology for teaching and learning,and know more successful typical cases about it.I believe it will be very useful for me to improve the quality of my teaching ,if I become a teacher in the future.
Joyce’s
Hello, this is Joyce (Jialing) Zhu. I have just graduated from Nanjing Normal University and with no working experience till now except internships. My bachelor majors in Information System and Management and it is relevant to ITE to some degree. I am confused when I try to find what I really would like to do and want to do - that's why I choose this program for further studying. I used to learn Java programming, database languages (Oracle, SQL Server) , management methods and so on. And also, I have tried to make one easy APP on Andriod and one system, but I still don't master them.
In mainland China, especially in some schools and universities, I find that teachers and lectures seldom use IT in teaching and assessment. As a result, I want to learn more about how to create the multimedia environment for education, how to effectively use ICT for teaching & learning, as well as, know more about the wide range of multimedia design tools. My specialist is Learning Technology Design, so I will pay more attention on the multimedia and design.
As for why I choose this course, it is the compulsory module for ITE, but the most important reason is that - it is an excellent chance for me to know more about education and learning because I never learn something in education field. It can provide me more introductions of ICT supported environments for teaching and learning. And I believe I can learn more and do well in this course.
Hello, this is Joyce (Jialing) Zhu. I have just graduated from Nanjing Normal University and with no working experience till now except internships. My bachelor majors in Information System and Management and it is relevant to ITE to some degree. I am confused when I try to find what I really would like to do and want to do - that's why I choose this program for further studying. I used to learn Java programming, database languages (Oracle, SQL Server) , management methods and so on. And also, I have tried to make one easy APP on Andriod and one system, but I still don't master them.
In mainland China, especially in some schools and universities, I find that teachers and lectures seldom use IT in teaching and assessment. As a result, I want to learn more about how to create the multimedia environment for education, how to effectively use ICT for teaching & learning, as well as, know more about the wide range of multimedia design tools. My specialist is Learning Technology Design, so I will pay more attention on the multimedia and design.
As for why I choose this course, it is the compulsory module for ITE, but the most important reason is that - it is an excellent chance for me to know more about education and learning because I never learn something in education field. It can provide me more introductions of ICT supported environments for teaching and learning. And I believe I can learn more and do well in this course.
Zhao Meng’s
Hello, I’m Zhao Meng. My undergraduate subject is English and I just got a Bachelor’s degree in June this year. Since I graduated from Qufu Normal University which provides students teaching certificate after they finished their study, so my job prospect is to be a teacher. This winter holiday, I got a job in New Oriental Institution, and I found that their online grades recording system is effective and highly targeted. Every test’s grade can be saved in its own database and relevant analysis of every student creating automatically. And then online system will send messeges to studnts’ parents to inform them the weakness of certain chapter, after that, students can download the correspondig vadio to enhance or review. Information technology has showed its giant influence in many aspects, and IT education starts emerging its importance as well. But in many cities of China, people have no idea how ICT can benefit the learning process, so I hope to use my professional knowledge to explore this field and find a dream job.
My university study lets me put my toes on information technology education, which interests me to learn this major in Hong Kong. I am looking forward to know more about ICT from this course and be able to apply it to practice.
There are too many conventional teaching pedagogics, the spread of ICT will witness a great success in the future. I want to learn this course because I am eager to innovate my teachig skills and study methods. I believe that information technology will help me improve my ability.
Hello, I’m Zhao Meng. My undergraduate subject is English and I just got a Bachelor’s degree in June this year. Since I graduated from Qufu Normal University which provides students teaching certificate after they finished their study, so my job prospect is to be a teacher. This winter holiday, I got a job in New Oriental Institution, and I found that their online grades recording system is effective and highly targeted. Every test’s grade can be saved in its own database and relevant analysis of every student creating automatically. And then online system will send messeges to studnts’ parents to inform them the weakness of certain chapter, after that, students can download the correspondig vadio to enhance or review. Information technology has showed its giant influence in many aspects, and IT education starts emerging its importance as well. But in many cities of China, people have no idea how ICT can benefit the learning process, so I hope to use my professional knowledge to explore this field and find a dream job.
My university study lets me put my toes on information technology education, which interests me to learn this major in Hong Kong. I am looking forward to know more about ICT from this course and be able to apply it to practice.
There are too many conventional teaching pedagogics, the spread of ICT will witness a great success in the future. I want to learn this course because I am eager to innovate my teachig skills and study methods. I believe that information technology will help me improve my ability.
Zheng Shudan’s
My name is Zheng Shudan, born and raised in mainland China. Last year when i graduated from college, i felt a need to find out where my career is . So i gave myself a “gap year” to try different jobs and see which one suits me well. Ignoring the salary, i took the career prospects and my interests into consideration. Actually it took me a few months to realize the ICT(Information and Communication Technology) in education sector is going to be a hot trend in mainland, since the MOOC and many other forms of e-learning had been potentially spread in our daily life. That’s why i chose MITE in HKU for further education in this field.
Luckily the HKU chose me too, so that i can go deep inside of the ICT world, and someday i will design my own program for more efficient learning. In my opinion, class 6024C is the most important precondition of actual operation. It equips our brain with basic theories, which determine where we go. And the methods of evaluation help us to know how far can we go. What’s more, the introduction of ICT supported environments will open our eyes to see and learn how experts did their jobs. All of above are what i badly need and interested in. And i believe i’m going to enjoy this new pattern of teaching and learning by sharing my thoughts online with Dr Lu and other students.
The ICT is going to lead a more efficient way in teaching and administration and so on. As the main force of new generation, we have the duty to creative a better life for human beings. And maybe this is one of the ways will do.
My name is Zheng Shudan, born and raised in mainland China. Last year when i graduated from college, i felt a need to find out where my career is . So i gave myself a “gap year” to try different jobs and see which one suits me well. Ignoring the salary, i took the career prospects and my interests into consideration. Actually it took me a few months to realize the ICT(Information and Communication Technology) in education sector is going to be a hot trend in mainland, since the MOOC and many other forms of e-learning had been potentially spread in our daily life. That’s why i chose MITE in HKU for further education in this field.
Luckily the HKU chose me too, so that i can go deep inside of the ICT world, and someday i will design my own program for more efficient learning. In my opinion, class 6024C is the most important precondition of actual operation. It equips our brain with basic theories, which determine where we go. And the methods of evaluation help us to know how far can we go. What’s more, the introduction of ICT supported environments will open our eyes to see and learn how experts did their jobs. All of above are what i badly need and interested in. And i believe i’m going to enjoy this new pattern of teaching and learning by sharing my thoughts online with Dr Lu and other students.
The ICT is going to lead a more efficient way in teaching and administration and so on. As the main force of new generation, we have the duty to creative a better life for human beings. And maybe this is one of the ways will do.