The Past
What is your own experience of using e-Resources in learning English as a student? Did e-Resources help you improve? And - if so - how? Provide your answer in the comment section of this post. The minimum length of your comment should be 50 words.
The Present
The state of using e-Resources in education is undergoing rapid change. While change in the use of technology is nothing new, it is the pace of change that is increasing dramatically. The present state is characterized by diversity, uncertainty and trial-and-error efforts. At the same time, the community of educators with successful stories to share is increasing.
"The future is already here -- it's just not evenly distributed.
The Economist, December 4, 2003"
-William Gibson
The Economist, December 4, 2003"
-William Gibson
The Future
Many English teachers in Hong Kong were students and pre-service teachers in the 20th century. Today, walking into a classroom can be like travelling in time back to 1986. Yet many teachers have kept up with the rapid changes through professional development programs, collaboration with innovative colleagues and proactive self-development. One way to prepare for the changes in education is to envision them.
Discussion Question:
What will Hong Kong English education be like in the year 2046, less than thirty years from now? Discuss your vision with a group of four classmates, and write your answer in the form below. Begin your essay with the sentence, "Learning English in Hong Kong in the year 2046 won't be like when we were young, back in 2016." Answers should be at least 100 words in length.
