A practical approach to the teaching of internet programming and multimedia technologies

Authors:
Philip Tsang;Reggie Kwan;Vincent Tam;Paul Kwok;Steven Choy;John Wu;Kai Koong;Bob Fox;Jonathan Tsang
Affiliations:
Caritas Institute of Higher Education;Caritas Institute of Higher Education;The University of Hong Kong;The Open University of Hong Kong;The Open University of Hong Kong;The Open University of Hong Kong;The University of Texas;The University of Hong Kong;University of California, Berkeley
Venue:
ICHL'10 Proceedings of the Third international conference on Hybrid learning
Year:
2010

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Abstract

This paper describes a case study analysis of an implementation model that has been employed to enhance the currency and reputation of a key course in the ICT suite of subjects offered by a Hong Kong University. The model described is referred to as the Tripod Approach. The model is an enhancement of the iteration model of innovation and incorporates three critical components namely: A virtual laboratory environment, a self-paced guide book, and a portal for information dissemination and collegiality building. Implementation of the model was shown to be successful as demonstrated by statistical analysis and semi structured interviews. The Tripod Approach has resulted in a changed student mindset towards a traditionally difficult and unappealing ICT course. It is suggested that the model ought to be applied to other disciplines that are besieged by the problems of rapid change in content and technology.