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T hree out of31 sub-projects have won the Outstanding CLI Sub-project Award. The objective of this award is to recognize the contribution of sub-project
leaders as well as to raise the awareness of the CLl teaching innovations project within and outside
the HKUST teaching community.
All-round development of science students through project courses
Award winner: Prof KYM Wong (PHYS) Website: http://physics.ust.hklgenphysl
A ccording to Prof Wong, one unique element ofthis project is that students had the chance to present to the general public; for example, secondary school students and as a result, they have to express their ideas in a clear and interesting way. In the project, students had the opportunity to improve themselves in
four ways: to investigate, integrate knowledge, collaborate and communicate with group members. For Prof Wong, this project is part of his continuous effort in improving teaching and helping students to have an all-rounded development. This project' gives him a chance to reflect on the relevance of Physics, and what it means to the general public, and to people's daily lives.
Project title: Enhancing learning through online audio communication
Award winner: Prof David Rossiter (COMP)
Website: http://www.cs.ust.hklgong
Prof Rossiter stressed that the components of this project are
essentially a piece of software which can be used by teachers and students to record their voice and have it stored on the Internet. Teachers can play back the recordings and give feedback online while students can listen to the feedback. The alliteration process can then begin
whereby the process of learning is enhanced. He believes that the CLI project
has been a very rewarding experience; and by providing clear and
concise instmctions, CELT has helped him deliver a good product.
Source: video interview available at
http://celt.ust.hklceltvideo/0805IDavid _ Rossi/erO 1.asx
Project title: The language of business cases
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Award winner: Ms Elsie Christopher (LANG)
Website:http://lcms01.ust.hk/lbc/website/
In her course "The Language of Business Cases",
Ms Christopher integrated subject-specific language learning skills with higher level learning skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students were enabled to enhance their English language within a framework which adopts elements of both Problem-Based Learning and the Case Study
Methodology. She expressed that the CLI project
has been a very rewarding experience for her.
Source: video interview available at
http://ce/t. ust. hklce/tvideoI0805IE/sie _Christopher. asx
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My
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Saving Time in Staying Ahead of the Knowledge Explosion
in Your Field Learnshop
Nick Noakes (CELT) and Ed Spodick (Library) delivered a seminar on 25 November 2005 to show faculty how to save time in staying ahead of the
knowledge explosion in their field by
bringing tailored information' to their
electronic desktops,
According to the presenters, "we arc all too aware that in all fields knowledge is being created at an exponential rate in an expanding variety of formats. As a consequence, there are increasing demands on our attention and keeping current within
our field is becoming an increasingly insurmountable challenge". The speakers introduced the idea of "My Info My Way" to overcome this challenge and demonstrated how to use RSS-related technologies to receive information that fits one's own working style.
During the seminar, participants shared their current approaches to gathering information in order to keep up-to-date with their field and learned new time-saving methods and tools for tailoring the delivery of relevant content including text, audio, and video to their desktops. The seminar on these time saving tools and tips was followed up by hands-on sessions on the request of the participants. RSS-related technologies, such as, searching and subscribing to new sources of information related to disciplines or research areas and receiving automated delivery of the information, were further explored.
These 'Learnshops' will be repeated next year. But in the meantime, if you are interested in bringing new relevant information to your electronic desktop, you can take a look
at the workshop materials at http://celtrss.nol/ong.com You
will find useful information and links including what can be brought to your desktop, how to identify afeed, specific tools, how to find a feed using different directories, search engines, and library subscriptions.
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"Information provided i.e. monitor this is very useful".
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Tech Camp 1
TECH CAMP 1 was conducted during the Shldy break
from 8 to \0 December 2005. With the theme, Travel Around the World, the three-day camp aimed at developing teaching staff's skills with some basic information and communication technologies (lCT) in a fun
and relaxing environment. After the camp, teaching staff could then incorporate their enhanced lCT skills into their instmction. Throughout the camp, participants learnt how to prepare multimedia materials and develop web-based materials using built-in tools built-in Microsoft Office built-includbuilt-ing MS
Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Frontpage. They have acquired techniques such as basic image creation and editing, video shooting and editing; developing simple animation and interactive presentation; basic website creation etc.
The camp not only equipped participants with technological fluency but also connected the acquired skills with their pedagogical needs. It was well-received by participants.
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"I really appreciate the effort you all put in preparing the workshop and the materials are really helpful." "We have been given ample time to play around and really tried out the tricks (of using ppt)."
"Useful commands to save time when organizing PPTs."
"On the whole, the workshop is a success. The instructor is very clear about the instructions.
She makes sure everyone follows. Thank you Also, the helps are great. They always stand-by to help with patience and knowledge. Thank you teachers:)."
"Warm up activities are enjoyable. Instructions and handouts are very informative and easy to follow. Thanks for the fantastic flights!"
Student Learning Support
Learning Support
At the end of the Fall semester, a learning support survey was given to students enrolled in our general education lifelong learning courses. The purpose of the survey was to find out what additional learning support would help students further improve their learning skills. A list of learning support was rated and the results showed that the students felt strongly positive towards the following:
technical skills for presentation workshops self-development workshops
online resources with learning tips guest lectures
one-on-one consultation virtual games or simulations
peer-mentorship with social activities
In addition to the list provided, a number of students mentioned the need for enhancing their information research skills. Some Year I students also expressed the need for online support including the availability of materials for different courses and past exam papers with solutions. Looking at the responses, it appears that students are aware of the importance of personal development and the need to improve learning skills, particularly presentation skills. As well, they seem to like the convenience of having learning resources online and being able to learn from a variety of means.
To further support our students, our new General Education course GNED008 Eureka! Information Skills for Lifelong Learning will be offered this Spring by the Library. This course takes a problem-solving approach to introduce key databases and sources in different subject areas. Students will learn general searching principles and particular techniques to help them find the appropriate information. Looking ahead, CELT is exploring the possibility of providing lifelong learning skills workshops, online learning tips, open guest lectures, and one-on-one help sessions. We look forward to collaborating with you to create a better learning environment for our students.
Upcoming
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As a continuous support to the TA community, the Spring TA Induction Programme will be held from 2 Feb to 6 Mar. For details, please go to http://celt.ust.hk/ta/news.hlm. TA Optional workshops will again be offered as a part of the training and registration for workshops will begin on 2 Feb.
Mini Tech Camp coming this Spring: 18-19 Apr (MS PowerPoint); 18-19 May (MS Frontpage - website creation). For details, please go to http://cell.usl.hk.
