林奇賢 國立台南大學數位學習科技學系 linc@mail.nutn.tw

林奇賢國立台南大學數位學習科技學系

linc@mail.nutn.edu.tw

國際網路合作學習競賽活動

International Online Contest

Annual International Online Contest

1. Networked Collaborative Learning Program (Team)

2. ICT Cyber Camp (Team)

3. International Journalists (Individual)

February 17 ~ April 19, 2008

Platform & Hardware Requirements

1. M.S. Windows XP, IE 6.0

2. Headset or Microphone and Speaker

3. Webcam

PrerequisiteLearn with Friends

Form Teams at NCLP Homepage

(a) Money: Currency, Purchasing Power and Investment,

(b) Mallrats,

(c) Food Pyramid and Food Labels,

(d) Bacteria, Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance,

(e) A Day in Our School,

(f) Newspapers,

(g) Holidays and Vacations, and

(h) Weather and Natural Disasters.

There are eight independent learning projects in the networked collaborative learning program:

The Structure of Networked Collaborative Learning Project

Form Teams inside Projects

Who are Eligible in Your School?

Who aren’t Eligible in Your School?

Team Management: Delete Teams

Team Management: Update Memberships (1)

Team Management: Update Memberships (2)

Team Management: Print ID & Password (1)

Team Management: Print ID & Password (2)

Topic

Explore the A.C.A.

About your team

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

My Mall or Department Store

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

Shopping Spree!

Peer Discussion and Evaluation/Preparation for Virtual Conference

Virtual Conference

Final Evaluation

Grade Recommendation: 4-8

Everyone loves shopping. Where do you or your family go shopping? Where do you find bargain deals? What would you buy if you were given US$1,000? Let's compare the different malls or department stores at different countries. We will also exchanging stories or experiences of shopping. Convenient store can be an alternative site if neither malls nor department stores are near your school.

Topic

Explore the A.C.A.

About your team

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

Your holiday schedule

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

What you do during holidays?

Peer Discussion and Evaluation/Preparation for Virtual Conference

Web Conferencing: Talk about holidays!

Final Evaluation

Grade Recommendation: 4-8

Throughout the year there are many holidays that people celebrate in different countries. In order to teach other participants from other countries about the holidays in your country, you will be presenting information about those holidays and what you do when you have the day off of school because of those holidays.

TopicExplore the A.C.A.

About your team

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

My Money and What it Buys

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

Saving and Investing

Peer Discussion and Evaluation/Preparation for Virtual Conference

Web Conferencing: Prepare for Your Financial Future

Peer Evaluation and Discussion

Grade Recommendation: 6-10

Money makes the world go ‘round’, or so they say. In this activity, students will research and present information about topics related to money in their countries. From what your currency looks like and what banks are in your country, to topics such as buying a home and saving for college, students will begin to develop an understanding of the importance of money in their future lives. Please download the activity guide for information and specific questions to drive your research.

Topic

Explore the A.C.A.

About your team

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

Bacteria Basics

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

Antibiotic Resistance

Peer Discussion and Evaluation/Preparation for Virtual Conference

Web Conferencing: Solutions to the Problem of Antibiotic Resistance

Final Evaluation

Grade Recommendation: 10-12

Bacteria are everywhere, from in our intestines, to miles under the ocean. But, what are these microscopic creatures and how do they affect our lives? In this activity students will research and present information on bacteria, antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. These are important concepts because they will shape how we are treated at the doctor and how clean we keep our homes. This activity is for advanced students because of the English skills required and depth of research and citation.

Topic

Explore the A.C.A. and the Internet

About Your Team and Country

Peer Evaluation and Discussion

The Educational Culture of Your School

Peer Discussion and Evaluation and Preparation for Virtual Conferencing

Virtual Conferencing

Ideas for a Better Education

Peer Evaluation and Discussion

Wrap up and Final Grading

Grade Recommendation: All Grades

The goals of this project are to gain an understanding of educational culture in other countries. To accomplish this, the students must become more aware of their own educational culture and use the tools provided by APEC to learn more about schools from other countries. Education cultures of students in other countries will be compared and contrasted to your own, and the exchange of ideas and experiences will be emphasized. Appreciating and understanding cultural differences around the world is the most significant objective for this international collaborative learning project.

Topic

Explore the A.C.A.

About your team

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

Tell about and showcase your local newspaper

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

Current Events

Peer Discussion and Evaluation/Preparation for Virtual Conference

Web Conferencing: Differences and similarities in the news

Final Evaluation

Grade Recommendation: 4-8

Newspapers are an important part of the world today. They give the people of a country daily news and information and help keep the population informed. In this project, you will be examining newspapers from all over the Pacific Rim, including the newspaper from your city.

Topic

Explore the A.C.A.

About your team

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

The Food Pyramid and Reading Labels

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

Record Your Diet and Design a Healthy Menu with Recipes

Peer Discussion and Evaluation/Preparation for Virtual Conference

Virtual Food Conference

Final Evaluation

Grade Recommendation: 4-8

This unit introduces you to the food pyramids in different countries. A food pyramid provides recommendations for a healthy diet. In addition to learning how to read the nutrition labels, you will also record what you eat in the cafeteria and at home. The culminating project leads to the design of a healthy menu with recipes.

Topic

Explore the A.C.A.

About your team

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

Talking about the weather

Peer Discussion and Evaluation

Sever Weather/Natural Disasters

Peer Discussion and Evaluation/Preparation for Virtual Conference

Virtual Disaster Preparedness Conference

Final Evaluation

Grade Recommendation: 4-7

We live on a large planet that has different weather patterns across it. At the same time of the year, the weather in Australia can be much different than the weather in Minneapolis or Japan. APEC Cyber Academy is a great opportunity for students to learn about how the weather is different across the part of the planet known as the Pacific Rim. In this project, students will create web pages that discuss the climate in their region, and will report on their weather observation. Students will also report on severe weather and natural disasters that can occur in their region and come up with a preparedness plan.

Weekly Activity Guide

It’s a Must: Video Conferencing

Peer Evaluation

ACA Chat Room

Message Category in Forums

Evaluation Rubric for NCLP

• Peer Evaluation of Artifacts (20%)

• Expert Evaluation of Artifacts and Learning Behaviors (50%)

• Evaluation of Interpersonal Interaction (30%).

Reception in the Camp and The First Assignment

Team Profile (CP & EP Values)

Team Members

Progress in Learning Tasks

Request Alliance

The Game Tent

iHunter

iHunter: The Mission

Best Practice

Interview

The story about an office or institute of their using of ICT. Please use MS Word or Webpage to document the story.

Use video to demonstrate the story about a person how he/she is using ICT in his/her profession.

The Expo

Campfire Party

Campfire Party: The Video of Team Performance

Evaluation Rubric for ICT Cyber Camp

• Peer Evaluation of Artifacts (20%)

• Expert Evaluation of Artifacts and Learning Behaviors (50%)

• Evaluation of Interpersonal Interaction (30%).

Rich Content in International Journalists

How to Apply?

Evaluation Rubrics for International Journalists

• Peer Evaluation (20%)

• Expert Evaluation (50%)

• The number of Submitted (news) Stories (30%)

Weekly Video Chatting with Your Tutor

Install WuKong & XuangZang

Kids’ International ICT Summit

1. Visit 2 Cities (schools)

2. Hold an International ICT Summit

October, 2008

15 Teachers and Students from Overseas