multimedia tasking 2.0 ( mmt 2.0) for the junior secondary english classroom
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Multimedia Tasking 2.0 ( MmT 2.0) for the Junior Secondary English Classroom. A ‘Seed’ Project developed by the Regional NET Coordinating Team, NET Section, CDI, Education Bureau. Project Aims. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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A ‘Seed’ Project developed by the Regional NET Coordinating Team, NET Section, CDI, Education Bureau
Multimedia Tasking 2.0(MmT 2.0) for the Junior Secondary English Classroom
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The project aims to engage English language teachers in designing culminating multimedia tasks for modules in the school-based English language curriculum at Key Stage 3 (S1-S3).
Project Aims
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The multimedia tasks will be directly linked to curriculum aims, objectives and modules/units, and will involve students in writing digitally and creating multimedia projects using computer software and web applications.
Project Aims
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Various strategies for teaching writing, such as shared writing, process writing and multimodal writing/creating will be considered in the co-planning sessions with the support of the Regional NET Coordinators (RNCs).
Project Aims
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For English teachers:• plan curriculum and design learning
tasks involving digital writing;• implement strategies for teaching
writing; and• use multimedia tools, e.g. computer
software and web applications in their teaching.
Summary of Objectives
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For students:• practise writing skills in a digital
environment;• collaborate on creating
multimedia products in English; and
• conduct self and peer assessment.
Summary of Objectives
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1. How can the teaching of writing be enhanced by the use of technology?
2. How can students’ writing skills be enhanced by the use of technology?
Research Questions
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Task: Photo Story PresentationLevel: S1Course book: Oxford New Treasure Plus 1ATheme: Unit 2 Dream SchoolTechnology Tool: Photo Story 3
Exemplar
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Language items:• vocabulary related to school facilities• simple present tense / ‘there is/there are’• prepositions of placeWriting skills: • mind-mapping / story-boarding• elaborating a description• revising, editing
Exemplar
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Task requirements: • Take photos of a facility/room in the school.• Create a digital story describing the photos.• Give one suggestion on improving the
facility/room. • Upload the digital story to Google+ and
give feedback to 3 classmates on their work.
Exemplar
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• Exploring online safety issues• Creating a personal profile for
Google+• Creating films with Movie Maker• Presenting tourist interviews with
Prezi• Analysing camera shots and angles
with Prezi• Writing a film review with Google
Docs• Surveying gaming habits with Google
Form
Other MmT Tasks
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Culminating Tasks• Pre-reading activities• While-reading activities
Reading
• Vocabulary building exercises• Practice with target sentence structures
Vocabulary and Grammar
• Reading and listening• Note-taking and speaking
Integrated tasks
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Culminating Tasks
• The multimedia tasks we design for MmT 2.0 will be culminating tasks that focus on writing and give Ss authentic practice with the vocabulary, language and skills they are learning.
• All other activities in the unit should support Ss in completing the culminating multimedia task.
Culminating Task
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MmT 2.0 is a refurbished two-year seed project.Emphasis will be placed on:• Teaching and learning of writing in a
digital environment using various strategies; and
• Authentic practice and application of newly learned language items.
Looking Forward
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2014-15 2015-16Aug – Dec 2014 Initial period of baseline lesson observations, professional development, routine setting up and collaborative planning
Aug – Dec 2015 One unit of work with a culminating multimedia task will be planned and implemented
Jan – May 2015One unit of work with a culminating multimedia task will be planned and trialled
Jan – May 2015One unit of work with a culminating multimedia task will be planned and implemented
Jun – Jul 2015Year-end reflection and data collection for evaluationCollaborative planning for 2015-16
Jun – Jul 2015Reflection and data collection for project evaluation
Implementation
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Schools participating for two years can choose from two implementation models in 2015-16.Consolidation Model
Progression Model
Implement the project at the same year level with a new cohort of Ss with refined materials and teaching strategies
Implement the project with the same cohort of Ss as they progress to the next year level to extend student learning with multimedia tasks
Example2014-15: All S1 classes2015-16: All S1 classes
Example:2014-15: All S1 classes2015-16: All S2 classes
Implementation
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• All English classes in one year level participate in the project. • Regularly scheduled meetings are
arranged for all teachers to co-plan lessons and instructional materials. The first co-planning meeting will be scheduled in June 2014. • Effective supervision and monitoring
are provided by the school senior management to ensure the success of the project.
Expected Participation
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• An MmT Coordinator (preferably a middle manager, e.g. Assistant Panel Chairperson) is appointed to assist with the implementation of the project.• Access to IT facilities, e.g. MMLC,
and support from the school IT technician(s) are provided. • Project reflection and evaluation
are conducted at the end of each school year.
Expected Participation
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• School-based professional development
• Regularly scheduled co-planning meetings
• Collaborative development of teaching materials
• Opportunities for co-teaching• Lesson
observations/demonstrations and debriefings
Support for School
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• Online platform for teacher collaboration and sharing, e.g. Edmodo, Google Communities
• Reflection and evaluation meetings
Support for School
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Application due date: 28 February 2014 (Fri)Please submit a detailed proposal about how the project will enhance learning and teaching at your school.Vetting meetings will be scheduled in March at prospective MmT 2.0 ‘Seed’ Project schools to discuss application proposals.
Application
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Mr William CHENG, SCDO (NET)Phone: 3549 8339Email: [email protected] Mr Stephen COOLEY, RNCPhone: 3549 8361Email: [email protected]
Contact Information