International project

Knowledge Forum is a computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) platform in which knowledge advancement is facilitated with collaborative effort amongst mainly students. It was invented by The University of Tornoto, Canada. Schools of over 20 countries are now using Knowledge Forum as a learning platform for their students to inquire knowledge collaboratively.

In Hong Kong, it is a learning innovation with the support of Centre for Information Technology in Education, The University of Hong Kong.

“World Healer 3″ 2010-2011

It is the third year of this Hong Kong – Barcelona collaborative knowledge building project on the topic of ecological footprint, sustainable life style and eco-invention.

For details, please visit http://worldhealer3.wikispaces.com

Nov 2010 – Jan 2011 Inquiry of ecological footprint and reflection of our own lifestyle

16 Feb 2011 Video Conference for ecological footprint and local issues
http://worldhealer3.wikispaces.com/Video_Conference_1

Feb – May 2011 On-line knowledge building on eco-invention
http://worldhealer3.wordpress.com

3 June 2011 Video Conference 2 for dissemination of eco-invention

Lam, P.H.C. (2011). Stretching learning space: Exploring students’ perception of e-learing to enhance their capacity. Paper presented at he CITE Research Symposium 2011 “Building Communities for Technology Enhanced Learning”, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 30 June 2011. (Student presentation)

Lam, P.H.C. (2011). Empowering the gifted learners: leveraging their learning motivation with Web 2.0 technologies and international collaboration. Paper presented at the 19th Biennial World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) World Conference 2011, Prague, Czech, 8-12 August 2011.

Knowledge Forum (KF) 2008-09

Barcelona – Hong Kong collaboration

on-line discussion for knowledge building
video conferences

A. “World Healer”: Nov 2008 – April 2009

Participating schools:

Hong Kong: Hop Lap College ( Grade 8 )
Barcelona: IES Les Corts ( Grade 8 )

Details or http://worldhealer.wikispaces.com
Wikis; On-line discussion on Knowledge Forum; Video conferences; Barcelona Tour in June 2009

Nov 08 – Jan 09: Ecological footprint studies, cultural exchange and video conference
Students’ video conference at Ho Lap College (19/1/2009):
http://worldhealer.wikispaces.com/VideoConference1
Feb – April 2009: International collaboration on formulation of a sustainable lifestyle
Late April 2009: video conference
http://worldhealer.wikispaces.com/VideoConference2

B. Alternative Energy: Jan – May 2009

Participating schools:
Hong Kong: Shatin Tsung Tsin School (Grade 5)
Barcelona: Ceip Pau Romevia; Escola Projecte (Grade 5)
Feb-Mar 2009: In-house inquiry of alternative energy (corn, solar, wind, HEP and nuclear)
April 2009: International collaboration of future energy

International collaborators’ visit (6/3/2009):
http://www.stts.edu.hk/eng/event_detail.php?eve_id=174&school_year=2008-2009

Students’ video conference at Shatin Tsung Tsin School (6/3/2009):
http://www.stts.edu.hk/eng/event_detail.php?eve_id=175&school_year=2008-2009
Presentation at The University of Hong Kong Symposium (7/3/2009):
 HKU CITERS 20090307 IP patrick Ho Lap.pdf
http://www.stts.edu.hk/eng/event_detail.php?eve_id=173&school_year=2008-2009

C. Food and Nutrition: Dec – May 2009

Participating schools:
Hong Kong: Shatin Tsung Tsin School (Grade 5-6 English Ambassadors)
Barcelona: Escola Pia Sarria (Grade 4); Escola Projecte (Grade 4)

D. Barcelona Knowledge Building Tour 26/6 – 6/7 2009

- Cultural exchange, school visit, continuous knowledge building, excursion
- Presentation at The 16th International Conference on Learning about the international knowledge building experiences in 2009

Knowledge Forum (KF) 2008

A. Hong Kong – Barcelona – Quebec Network

Network 1: Hong Kong – Barcelona Network (in English)
Network 2: Barcelona – Quebec (in French)

Safari Project at Grade 4

Details or go to the link “Int’l KB Project 1 2008″ on the left column.

 Quebec Catalonia HKG collaboration plan 20080129.doc

B. Hong Kong – England – Inuit – Dubai Network

Network 1: Hong Kong – England Network

Wildspaces Project at Grades 5-6

Details or go to the link “Int’l KB Project 2 2008″ on the left column.

C. Toronto Tour: knowledge building with Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 technologies

Details or go to the link “Mobile learning 2008″ on the left column

Knowledge Forum (KF) 2006-07

Phase 1: Dec 2006 – March 2007 HKUGA Primary School

Knowledge Building (KB) among 6A students on “How well does technology solve the problems of (energy crisis/ ageing/ overpopulation/ global warming/ animal extinction) ?” at their own interest. Group presentation and individual essay were assessed and peer assessment was conducted.

 Application of KF in HKUGA P6A 2006-07.pdf

Phase 2: April – June 2007 HKUGA Primary School and international collaboration

HKUGA’s 6B and 6C students (Hong Kong) and Ceip Pau Romeva’s students (Barcelona, Spain) critically reviewed and summarized 6A’s database. An invention/ improvement of current technology is made afterwards.
HKUGA Primary School students were given an opportunity to construct knowledge with the students of Pau Romeva, a primary school in Barcelona, Spain.
On-line KB and video conferences for sharing are conducted. During the 11 weeks, students and their teacher (Patrick Lam) meet once a week for an hour. It is also known as “KB Talk” (KB stands for knowledge building). The content can also be obtained below. A video conference for students’ exchange was also organised.

 HK Spain collaboration 20070507.pdf
 Lesson plan of Lessons 1 to 5.pdf
 Video Conference 21 May 2007.pdf