AiTLE TestBed Programme : TestBed 2 – detail and timeline

2015-01-18 - TestBed Logo

With the successful launch and trial of TestBed Programme 1, AiTLE and ETC would like to continue and expand the scope and support of the TestBed Programme. The new Programme is called AiTLE-ETC Educational Software / Apps TestBed Programme 2 (In short, is TestBed 2 / TB2).

With the great help of the following supporting organizations, the coverage and welcomeness of the TestBed Programme has increase a lot

  • Supporting Organization of TestBed 1 : HKEDCITY
  • Supporting Organization of TestBed 2 : HKEDCITY, UKTI, BESA

Below is the detail of the TestBed 2 Programme, including the Timeline, Information days detail, Product Catalogue, Software allocation priority, Giving Back, and confirmed forthcoming events

  • Timeline
    • 2015-02-13 (FRI) : Press Conference and Briefing Seminar
    • 2015-03-03 (TUE) & 2015-03-04 (WED) : TestBed 2 Software Information Day (detail below)
    • 2015-03-13 (FRI) : Deadline for submitting Software Selection Form
    • Late March : Confirmation of Software selection and notification to school
    • Early April 2015 : Software distribution to school with training arrangement
    • After Easter 2015 ~ School Year end Exam 2015 : Trial use of Software allocated
    • Mid June 2015 : Sharing Session at HKEDCITY
    • Sept 2015 ~ July 2016 : TestBed 2 Software usage at school
    • Jan 2016 : TestBed Exchange Tour to UK (BETT, UK Sch Visit, Edu Seminar / Conference)

 

  • TestBed 2 Software Information Days
    • Date : 2015-03-03 (TUE) & 2015-03-04 (WED)
    • Time : 15:00-17:00
    • Venue : Room G01, HKEDCITY, Sha Kok Estate, Shatin Wai, NT (Shatin Wai MTR Exit C)
    • TestBed 2 Software Selection form will be distributed there
    • Registration to attend the Information Days : https://testbed2productoverview.eventbrite.hk

 

 

  • TestBed 2 Registration Link 

 

  • Criteria for Software Allocation Priority
    • Active participation of subject teacher(s), with actual usage at lessons
    • Attend training from Software Developer(s)
    • Provide brief teaching plan(s) to show the software usage planning

 

  • Giving Back
    • Attend and share at sharing session(s)
    • Active feedback at HKEDCITY Forum
    • Help software to gather and organize teaching resources and reference

 

  • Confirmed Forthcoming Events – March to May 2015
    • Learn by Making +  Learning through Play
      • Date : 2015-03-18 to 20, Worlddidac Asia (Exhibition)
      • Time : 09:30 – 17:00 (daily)
      • Venue : Asia Expo Hall , AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong (Near the Airport)
      • Robotics softwares :
        • fischertechnik/Germany, celebrating 50 years anniversary in 2015
          • Technology in everyday life, Physics, Robotics
      • Dusyma/Germany:   celebrating 90 years anniversary in 2015
        • Educational toys
    • Teach Critical Thinking, Argument Mapping, Essay Writing through Rationale Online
      • Date : 2015-03-24 (Tuesday)
      • Time : 16:30 – 17:45
      • Venue : ETC Office, Room 1509, Cityplaza 4, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong
      • Trainer : Mr. Timo ter Berg, Critical Thinking Skills Bv / Netherland
      • Registration : https://rationalesaminar.eventbrite.hk
    • Anytime, anywhere reading and writing support with Read&Write for PC/Mac & Google (inside Google doc)&Making time for reading with Fluency tutor for Google (inside Google doc)
      • Date : 2015-03-27 (Fri)
      • Time : 16:30 – 17:45
      • Venue : ETC Office, Room 1509, Cityplaza 4, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong
      • Trainer : Martin McKay & Anita Larmour, TextHelp / UK
      • Registration : https://readwritefluency.eventbrite.hk
    • Letterland Phonics Teacher Training Workshop
      • Date : 2015-05-24 & 25 (Sun and Mon . Public holiday)
      • Time : 09:00 – 13:00 and 14:30 – 18:30
      • Venue : ETC Office, Room 1509, Cityplaza 4, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong
      • Trainer : Lesley White, Letterland / UK
      • Registration : http://letterland24may.eventbrite.hk