NSS Learning and Teaching Strategies for the biology Curriculum The use of ‘Edblog’ 29-1-2010 Mr. KO Ka Ho Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School.

NSS Learning and Teaching NSS Learning and Teaching Strategies for the biology Strategies for the biology CurriculumCurriculum

The use of ‘Edblog’The use of ‘Edblog’

29-1-2010 29-1-2010

Mr. KO Ka HoShau Kei Wan East Government Secondary

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Outline of sharingOutline of sharingBackground of KOBLOGUse of KOBLOG in learning and

teachingExperience on writing a good

articleTips and Tools

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Background of KOBLOGBackground of KOBLOGteaching biology and junior sciencehost blog at Hkedcity - Edblogwriting Edblog since Mar 2009

KOBLOGhttp://edblog.hkedcity.net/ko

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Background of KOBLOGBackground of KOBLOGfocused on science issues (esp.

biology)articles include:

biology, science, liberal studies, science-related activities/ news, personal sharing

target readers: Ts~Ts Ss+Ts Public

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Use of KOBLOG in learning and Use of KOBLOG in learning and teachingteachingA. Before the lessonAs a reading material

e.g. 澳洲鳥類變小，不是縮小電筒，是人類的惡果 !

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Use of KOBLOG in learning and Use of KOBLOG in learning and teachingteachingA. Before the lessonAs a quick revision/ overview

e.g. 邵逸夫獎 2009

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Use of KOBLOG in learning and Use of KOBLOG in learning and teachingteachingB. During the lessonAs a teaching material

(e.g. animation, image, video)e.g. 渡渡鳥與塔斯曼尼亞虎

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Use of KOBLOG in learning and Use of KOBLOG in learning and teachingteachingB. During the lessonAs a teaching material

(e.g. online powerpoint)e.g. Illusion 錯覺

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Use of KOBLOG in learning and Use of KOBLOG in learning and teachingteachingB. During the lessonAs an alternative to experiment

e.g. 參觀「臥虎藏龍」基地 II

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Use of KOBLOG in learning and Use of KOBLOG in learning and teachingteachingB. During the lessonAs a SET/ conclusion

e.g. 光之大師 The Masters of Light

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Use of KOBLOG in learning and Use of KOBLOG in learning and teachingteachingC. After the lessonAs an extended task of learning

(discussion/ reflection on hot topics, suggestion on exhibition & activities)e.g. 深切哀悼藍鰭吞拿魚之死

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Use of KOBLOG in learning and Use of KOBLOG in learning and teachingteachingC. After the lessonAs a quick revision

e.g. 阮司珍和布小順的滴血驗親

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Use of KOBLOG in learning and Use of KOBLOG in learning and teachingteachingC. After the lessonAs a good reference for senior

classes e.g. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2009

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Experience on writing a good Experience on writing a good articlearticle

No single formula / recipe for success

Each blog has its unique style & target audience

Here is my consideration before writing!

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Experience on writing a good Experience on writing a good articlearticleConsider CAR

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CompetenceAutonomyRelatedness

(Motivation: Self-determination theory)

Experience on writing a good Experience on writing a good articlearticleCompetence

- categorize articles into levels- use Chinese and simple wordings- use visual aids: image, video, animation, concept map, flow charts, flash games

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Experience on writing a good Experience on writing a good articlearticleAutonomy

- able to choose reading or not(appreciate students’ contribution)- able to read higher level contents- responses from passive/quiet students

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Experience on writing a good Experience on writing a good articlearticleRelatedness

- current issues/ hot topics- common misconceptions/ myths- well-known science events- related to TV programs/ commercials- my personal activities/ views/ sharing

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Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tips- Design:

Theme (configurable themes)

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Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tips- Design:

Layout (sidebars, plugins)

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Clips from Youtube.com

Booklist from anobii.com

Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tips- Content:

Image, Video, Link, Reference,Category, Article tag

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Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tools- Sidebar(plugin):

Booklist - www.anobii.com1. Register to get a free account

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Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tools- Sidebar(plugin):

Booklist - www.anobii.com2. Create your booklist (ISBN/ Book name)

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Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tools- Sidebar(plugin):

Booklist - www.anobii.com3. Create booklist (設定 > 建立 blog貼紙 )

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Tools- Sidebar(plugin):

Booklist - www.anobii.com3. Create booklist (設定 > 建立 blog貼紙 )

Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

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Tools- Sidebar(plugin):

Booklist - www.anobii.com4. Insert code to Edblog (外觀 > 版面配置 )

Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

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Tools- Sidebar(plugin):

Booklist - www.anobii.com4. Insert code to Edblog (外觀 > 版面配置 )

Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

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Paste code and save!

Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tools- Sidebar(plugin):

COP15 - www.greenpeace.org/china/ch/cop15/

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Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tools- Content:

Video(Youtube) - www.youtube.com

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Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tools- Content:

Profile picture - www.faceyourmanga.com

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Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tools- Content:

Presentation/ Album - www.issuu.com(Register > Upload file > Share)

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Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tools- Content:

Google Form - docs.google.com

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Tips and ToolsTips and Tools

Tools- Facebook Notes (RSS)

subscription:

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Thank you!Thank you!Look forward to your Look forward to your comments!comments!

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KO Ka HoKO Ka HoShau Kei Wan East Government Secondary Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary SchoolSchoolEmail/ MSN/ Facebook: Email/ MSN/ Facebook: [email protected]@gmail.comEdblog: http://edblog.hkedcity.net/koEdblog: http://edblog.hkedcity.net/ko