Course ID	EI0020080248
Course Title	Using Social Network Sites (SNS) and Ultra Mobile Personal Computers(UMPC) in Project-based Learning
Organising Division	Education Infrastructure Division
First Issue Date and Time	2008/11/13 15:05
Latest Issue Date and Time	2009/01/07 14:16
Events(s)	Event (ID)   Session   Date   Time   No. of Hours   Venue   Speaker(s) / Facilitator(s)   Max. no. of participants   AA  1    2009/01/10 (Sat)    10:00 - 12:30    2.5    Room E419, East Block, 4/F, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong (Exit E, Kowloon Tong MTR Station)   Seconded teachers of IT in Education Section, EDB and teachers from Rosary Hill School (Primary Section) & Li Cheng Uk Government Primary School   50
	Event (ID)   Session   Closing date for   Remark   Applicant   Recommending / Approving Officer   AA   1   2009/01/07      This is a new programme. Event Code: PIT08011
Participant Group	All Primary School Teachers  Remarks:
Background	The WebQuest Focus Working Group of the IT in Education Section, EDB launched a pilot project on using Social Network Site (SNS) and Ultra Mobile Personal Computers (UMPC) in project-based learning in September 2008. The project aims to explore using mobile devices and the web environment for collaborative learning. School participants in this project will share their findings and outcomes in the first stage of the project in this seminar.
Objective(s)	This seminar aims to share the frontline teaching experiences in using SNS and UMPC to conduct project-based learning outside school.
Programme Description	1. Introduction to the pilot project on using SNS and UMPC in project-based learning; 2. Experience sharing on planning and implementing the project in schools; 3. Experience sharing on the outcomes observed in the first stage of the project.
Language Medium	Cantonese
CPD Elements for Teacher	CPD Mode: Structured Learning CPD Hours: 2.5   Hour(s) Domain: I. Teaching & Learning
Content Area	Information Technology in Education (V)
Attendance required for successful completion	100 %  Training & development data will be revealed in Teacher's Personal Profile in e-Services Portal upon successful completion.
Enrolment	Enrolment Method: Web enrolment Number of Nominees from Each School/Unit: 2 Requiring School Priority: Yes Maximum No. of Event(s) selectable: 1 First-Come, First-Served: Yes
Evaluation	Paper evaluation
Enquiry	Contact Person(s): Ms. Cherie LO Enquiry Telephone No: 36983582 Email Address: cherielo@edb.gov.hk
Remarks	1. Heads of schools are requested to submit the online application to the Information Technology in Education Section on or before the closing date of nomination. Nominations will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis whereas considerations will also be given to allow more schools to participate. Prior application is required and walk-ins will not be entertained. 2. Accepted or rejected applicants and the respective school heads will be notified through the e-Service Portal Account at least 7 days before respective event commencement. Successful applicants attending the course should bring along their notification letters for the course and are advised to use public transport. No parking spaces are available at the venue. 3. In the event of public announcement by the Education Bureau that all schools are to be closed as a result of adverse weather conditions (e.g. tropical cyclone or rainstorm), the course scheduled on that session (A.M. or P.M.) will be cancelled. 4. Being late or early leave for more than 30 minutes without prior consent will not be counted as achieving 100% attendance. 5. Details of IT in Education Professional Development Programmes for teachers can be accessed at the IT in Education Section's website: http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeid=5815&langno=1.
Modification Highlights	2009/01/07 14:16 The closing date is delayed to 7/1/2009