Fast-Tracking e-Learning Enablement Project

Project Summary for Chiu Sheung School, Hong Kong

Background of Chiu Sheung School, Hong Kong

Chiu Sheung School (CSS) is an aided primary school located in Pok Fu Lam. CSS has 12 classes in 6 class levels, with a total of 300 students. It is a Non-native student designated school since 2007, with a majority of non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students. Home countries of the students and their parents include India, Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal, etc.

Quick Start from Ground Zero and End with Great Achievements within 2 Months

To have a quick start, CSS engaged WebOrganic for a 8-week pilot project. After the project, teachers become confident in new ways of teaching. TA / TSS are trained to support mobile learning devices and Social Network communication. School identifies the detail requirements for infrastructure upgrade. School’s e-Learning roadmap is drafted. The key outputs are:

1. With 30 iPad and 1 Cisco AP, a stable e-Learning environment was created at CSS for 4 weeks.

2. 30 Maths and English lessons were conducted using iPad, within a 4-week try-out period. Involved 3 teachers and 2 class levels.

3. Seamlessly integrate lesson plans with 10 iPad apps through 4 co-plan and training sessions.

4. Received 160+ YouTube pageviews and 140+ Facebook “Like” from students, parents, teachers, alumni, and general public. (as of 7th May 2012)

5. School board approved funding proposal for e-Learning infrastructure upgrade and acquisition of e-Learning devices. A 3-year e-Learning roadmap is created.