Summary of E-learning Week (sheng zhi)

I have learnt that to implement a computer lab-based lesson would first and foremost require a deep think through of implementation issues that might arise during the lesson and the solutions or preventive methods to these issues.
The problems of Mrs Xing are quite common in secondary schools, especially in neighbourhood schools where there could be a large discrepancy in computer literacy among the students. Some students may not even have a computer at home as they are in the lower economic bracket.
Few general points that we should always note are 1) we should study the environment of the computer lab beforehand. 2) Take note of the students’ computer literacy level. 3) Plan the lesson so that it flows without much interruption.
One issue I have learnt from my peers through their comments is time-management in the classroom. To ensure that the lesson is completed on time, it is essential to set time limits for the students to complete their work either through electronic timers or bells to signify time is up. The second issue is that peer editing should be used with caution or with specific instructions on what to look out for, otherwise students might reject the idea or get confused about it.