Reflection on Week 12 Reading

I think no one will doubt that computer-based testing is much more convenient for the test designers to run a test when compared with a paper-and-pencil based test. Different test setters can do the test at the same but not necessarily at the same place. With the aid of computer program, it can generate the real time reporting showing the marks of the test takers. However, there are some constraints when running a computer-based test. For instance, many test setters set the paper based on a paper-and-pencil one so there might be no big difference in terms of the design of the test and the test type may be restricted to MC, gap-filling or matching. The computer cannot make personal judgment so open-ended questions might not appear in a computer-based test.

Reflection on Learning Management Systems (LMS)

I do agree that most often learning takes place accidentally. In other words, learning takes place even though we do not notice it. With LMS, learners can select specialized tools to achieve learning goals and learning takes place instantly as it provides a place for content interaction.

Reflection on Week 10 Reading-revised

I think I made a mistake before. When we pair up students, we should choose 2 students learning different languages as their second language. In our context, we can pair up a student with Cantonese as their first language and English as their second language, with another student learning English as their first language and Cantonese their second. In this way, they can exchange their ideas in both languages.

Reflection on Week 10 Reading: Learner Autonomy and Tandem Learning

I quite like the idea of tandem learning. By practicing it, two learners of complementary L1 – L2 combinations are brought in a pair. In our context, we can bring any 2 students in a pair as their first language is Cantonese and second language English. Through CALL program, they will learn from each other through interactions via email, msn or video-conferencing. I think it is definitely possible in Hong Kong and students can learn in a more relaxing way.