Online learning
In many schools, teachers already deliver and manage learning activities using online tools, such as G Suite and Office 365. We all have to adjust accordingly to adapt to our new online learning spaces. Here are some online learning tips:
Moving to a virtual classroom
Depending on your school, home based learning will be organised as follows:
Just the facts:PS4 & xbox
Your humble console is getting a new purpose.
William, a pupil at Brichgrove Comprehensive School, Wales wrote a step-by-step guide on how to access online learning through Microsoft and Sony’s gaming platforms.
Digital Notebook
Create a virtual jotter in Google Classroom to share work with your teacher, click on VJ Step-to-step Guide.
Use a Slidemania Digital Notebook. You can use it as is in Google Slides or PowerPoint or you can duplicate as many pages as you want or need, then save the file as PDF and use it with apps such as GoodNotes, Notability or any PDF reader that supports handwriting with a stylus.
How to Type Chinese characters
打字dǎ zì in Chinese characters is essentially recognising and reading. Use these guides to get you typing in 中文.
Typing in Chinese is as easy as ABC
A note about video conferencing
It is likely that teachers will be using video conferencing as a way to have synchronous communication with you throughout this period of school closure. Below are some common tools and information about how to use them.
Tools: Google Meet , Zoom, Microsoft Teams
Enjoy the freedom to design your own daily learning schedule 自制课程表zì zhì kèchéng biǎo!
Use this online learning opportunity to develop specific approaches to learning skills so that you are empowered to tackle your online learning engagement more effectively and productively. 加油！Jiāyóu！