Teachers

Information Literacy in Gr.3

June 3, 2010

I was in a Grade 3 classroom the other day helping students to add sound track and voice recording to their keynote.  They want to add music to their slide show to demonstrate their understanding of art from around the world.  As I think of the importance of teaching our young students about information literacy, [...]

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Social Networking

April 4, 2010

Social networking can be defined as “Internet- or mobile-device-based social spaces designed to facilitate communication, collaboration and content sharing across networks of contacts.” -digizen.org As teachers and parents are beginning to recognize the benefit of social networking in learning, they are equally concerned about young children facing cyberbullying and inappropriate content online.  Thus, teaching children [...]

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Mind Your MacBook

April 4, 2010

Students in the 1:1 MacBook programme need to learn to take care of their MacBook all the time.  Here are some tips to remember: 1. Clean regularly 2. Carry gently and carefully 3. Don’t leave anything on keyboard when closing 4. Use a secure bag with separate compartment for charger 5. Keep liquids out of [...]

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Apple Regional Training Center

January 6, 2010

Apple Regional Training Center On Dec. 10th, 2009, a group of upper school teachers from the Macau Hou Kong School came to visit us and learn with us in our Apple Regional Training Center.  Besides learning about some Mac basics, they also explore ways to integrate the presentation software Keynote in their subject areas.  They [...]

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