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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: kobiology@gmail.comkobiology@gmail.comEdblog: http://edblog.hkedcity.net/koEdblog: http://edblog.hkedcity.net/ko