Development of an adaptive eLearning platform for Chinese

「學『適』中國語文」電子學習計劃 Development of an “adaptive” e-Learning platform for Chinese Language learning Dr CHOW Chi-kin Principal, Sacred Heart Canossian School Sharing on e-Learning Development @ EDB’s PDP April to May 2014

e-Learning Pilot Scheme Government EDB Local Primary Schools SHCS CLCT Educational Service Provider (ESP) Kan. Han Technologies Ltd.

Main Features of 「學『適』中國語文」電子學習平台 http: //dev. kanhan. com/elearning_demo/index. html

Observations of a Primary Four trial-out Chinese Language e-lesson • High engagement throughout the lesson – Personal writing become observable – Extended learning by pps – Peer support become a norm of classroom – Facilitate sharing among classmates – Direct and Instant feedback (T pps) Paper印刷本 • Single單獨 • Mono單向 Electronic電子化 ↑ Interactive互動 ↑ Collaborative協作

Challenges in development of 學『適』中國語文」電子學習平台 (practical aspects) • • • Pedagogy of e-Learning (flow of an e-Learning lesson) Choice of Curriculum Content & interaction (Sch---ESP) Printable (fixed) vs Electronic (flexible) materials Safe & health issues Current limitations & new development of technology OS • Technology (e. g. , 手寫辨析) • Machine • Misuse/misunderstanding of technology

Challenges in development of 學『適』中國語文」電子學習平台 (research agenda) from: • “Teachers' instructional planning for computersupported collaborative learning: Macro-scripts as a pedagogical method to facilitate collaborative learning” – Raija Hämäläinen, Päivi Häkkinen • Finnish Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Challenges in development of 學『適』中國語文」電子學習平台 (research agenda) • Students did not enter conflict situations in virtual environments as easily as in face-to-face discussions (Baker, 2003), which sets a challenge for the future design of learning environments. • The challenge is how to design environments that can trigger cognitive conflicts, which at their best can enhance high-level learning (e. g. , Howe & Tolmie, 1999)

Challenges in development of 學『適』中國語文」電子學習平台 (research agenda) • This study demonstrates that macroscripts support collaboration by introducing the reason for interaction and by helping students solve learning tasks. However, macro-scripts do not guarantee high-level collaboration.

Challenges in development of 學『適』中國語文」電子學習平台 (research agenda) 1. Teachers' pedagogical activities 2. Technology-enhanced learning environment 3. Tripartite collaboration and relationship Teachers Pupils Parents EDB School ESP

• Future Learning (Social Media Award 2013 EDU Innovation) http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Qnn-fe. Q 5 qg 8&feature=share&list=PL 0 dw. Am. P 3 x 2 U 0 F-Ed. E 2 Nf. V 3 Y_vz 3991 DTY&index=95 1. Reading comprehension 2. Information search & retrieval skill 3. How to believe

Sustaining pp. 72 -89 • Signature pedagogy 1. Collaborative practice 2. Mediating layers 3. Architecting tomorrow

Open (by David Price) • Pedagogy – instructional learning • Andragogy – self-directed learning • Heutagogy – self-determined learning

IOS • Infrastructure – Furniture; Mobile Devices • Object of learning – Content is the king • Sources (open) available – Creative use of technologies – Partnership with service providers

Thank you! & Have a great e-Learning development at your School!