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]– 5 issues on Sept 08, Nov 08, Jan 09, Mar 09 and Ma

y 09

Projects @ English ChannelsWEBLA • WEB-based Language Awareness 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 ChannelsObjectives• 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.

Project DetailsOrganizers: HKEdCity, ATETA and HKACE

Timeline： Application ： 1st September, 2008

Deadline and submission ： 31st March, 2009

Target： All Primary and Secondary in-services and pre-services Teachers

Groups： Two groups with in-services and pre-services Teachers

Project DetailsParticipation:

•Teaching Resources Design based on the work content of the Curriculum Guide by Curriculum Development Council.

•When participants submit the entries, you can specify note on the teaching ideas, classroom application and reference record for lesson.

Details of the scheme:

Please go to HKEdCity EdBlog “Teaching Resources Awards Scheme 2008”

URL: http://edblog.hkedcity.net/tras

Application: Teachers can participate with individual or groups. Participants can download the application form through HKEdCity EdBlog (http://edblog.hkedcity.net/tras ) to join the scheme. Send fax or e-mail to the Hong Kong Education City.

Enquiries: E-mail: tras@hkedcity.net Tel: 2624 1022 Fax: 2624 1088 Contact: Mr. Tony Chim

• Boundless English Campus Scheme 08/09

• Quality School-based Practices by Language Learning Support Section