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15/09/2023

《當千年不變的教學大業對上五百年一遇的大雨 》
~ 香港教育應對氣候變化刻不容緩，因極端天氣而實施新的教學方法
過去幾個星期五對香港來說是不尋常的一天。 對我來說，這一切從午夜開始，我睡得不是很好，貓主子們用它們毛茸茸的尾巴在我臉上左搖右擺，打擾了我。 搖尾巴不僅是貓咪的特性，也是颱風的。 兩場颱風連續的出現，颱風尾巴掃出了五百年一遇的漫天大雨，造成巨大的降雨量，山泥傾瀉、多處水浸和其他混亂。
在新冠疫情過後，網上學習在香港消失了，學校恢復正常的實體上課。 跟許多西方國家不一樣，亞洲國家對網上學習並不感到興趣。 根據哈羅香港國際學校文章的序述，主要原因是誤解太多*。
應對全球變暖導致的極端天氣而實施的翻轉學堂
研究表明，新的教學方法——翻轉學堂，可以提供一個完整的學習環境T。 香港教育局也記錄了這一點。 翻轉學堂方法提供線上和線下的學習環境。學生在網上學習時可以吸收知識，在學校時則進行練習和實踐理論。
隨著全球變暖造成不可預測的天氣，翻轉學堂應該再一次被推廣。 由於香港的教學體系以死記硬背為主，網上學習可以提供同樣的學習環境。 當學生回到學校後，他們可以專注於更具互動性和創作性的知識學習。
在暴風雨天，大部分學生都宅在家裡，沒有太多活動。 許多學校應該保持網上學習渠道暢通，尤其是為了DSE的學生們。

《Will the Rains Bring Back Online Learning? 》
~ Reasons for implementing an online learning approach due to unpredictable weather conditions
Last few Fridays were an atypical typical day for Hong Kong. It began at midnight, for me, with a restless sleep with my furry cats bothering me with their fluffy tails waving from left to right constantly. Waving tails is not just a specialty for cats, but also typhoons. With two typhoons back to back, their tails created tremendous record-breaking rainfall that created landslips, flooding, and chaos.
Online learning was extinguished after post-covid in Hong Kong with schools resuming back to normal. Asian countries weren’t thrilled about online learning, while many western countries have been adopting this change. The main reason is due to too many misunderstandings, as Harrow International School’s article* stated.
Revisiting the Flipped Classroom Due to Global Warming
Studies^ have shown that the new education method, the flipped classroom, can provide a holistic learning environment. This has been documented in the Hong Kong Education Bureau as well. The flipped classroom approach focuses on students learning materials online while exercise and practice will be done at school.
With global warming creating unpredictable stormy weather, this method perhaps should be reviewed again. As Hong Kong’s pedagogical system is primarily on rote memorization, online learning can provide the same learning environment. When students go back to school, they can focus on offline learning that is more interactive and creative.
During stormy days, most students are restrained at home and do not have many activities. Keeping online learning channels open should be a reasonable backup plan for many schools, especially for DSE students.
Sources:
^Facilitating higher-order thinking with the flipped classroom model: a student teacher’s experience in a Hong Kong secondary school https://telrp.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41039-017-0048-6
*The Misconceptions Around Online Learning
https://www.harrowschool.hk/the-misconceptions-around-online-learning/

This paper aims to discuss an exploratory study that a student teacher carried out on applying the “flipped classroom” approach in his information and communication technology (ICT) class. The study examined student perceptions of the new teaching approach and investigated whether it can help pr...

12/09/2023

《個人化的閱讀系統 1.0》
~如何真正入腦的讀書方法

許多人問我如何提高知識，尤其是英文。 我總說：“羅馬不是一天建成的。知識是通過不斷學習和吸收上文下理來積累的。” 今天我們就來說說如何入腦的讀書方法。

但是“讀書又難又無聊”，這是許多人點頭的一句話。 是的，我同意如果那本書不吸引你，讀書就會無趣又無聊。 除了作業是必須之外，閱讀是非常個人化的。 因此，找到自己的個人化閱讀系統並從中發展成為一個融會貫通的讀者是關鍵。 以下是我與許多人分享的步驟。

第一步：尋找意義
有些人喜歡魚子醬，有些人喜歡鱒魚。 書本上沒有對錯之分。你的首要原則是找到你喜歡的書並進行知識配對。

第二步：鹽與胡椒
食物加了調料味道更好，書也一樣。 賞心悅目的書籤、色彩繽紛的熒光筆和漂亮的封面可以提醒你“讀我吧！讀讀我吧！”

第三步：地點，地點，還是地點
位置是買屋的關鍵，讀書也是。 將書本放在你可以經常看到的位置。

第四步：複製貓
在學跑之前，我們首先要學爬。 如果不首先複製其他偉大的作品，你就不可能成為XYZ知識的大神。 我不是要求你僅僅複製後貼上。 我要求你複製風格、方法、理論等等，然後再慢慢變成你的。

第五步：共鳴註冊所
記憶是一門科學。 要將新知識存儲到長期記憶中，你必須學會與新知識建立一個你自己的個人共鳴。 它可以是與此消息相關的過去事件，也可以是你在新聞上讀到的悲劇。 個人事件或令人震驚的新聞往往會更好地存儲在你的長期記憶中，所以努力地共鳴吧！

《Personalize Your Reading Habit 1.0》
~How to read without just reading

Many have asked me how to learn new knowledge, especially English. I had told them endlessly and tirelessly, “Roma wasn’t built in a day. Knowledge accumulates by consistently learning and absorbing the context.” Today, we will talk about reading knowledge.

“Reading is difficult and boring,” is a phrase that many nod their heads to instantly. Yes, I agree reading is boring if the materials aren’t attracting to you. Aside from assignments, reading is extremely personal. Hence, finding your own reading sense and developing from there, is essential to being a reader who can read and absorb the context. Below are the steps that I’d shared with many.

Step 1: Finding Your Own Match
Some prefer caviar, some prefer trout. There is no right or wrong in books. Finding what you like and matching it with what you need should be your first principle.

Step 2: Salt and Pepper
Food tastes better with seasoning, so does book. An eye-pleasing bookmark, some colorful highlighters, and a nice looking cover can remind you to “read me!”

Step 3: Location, location, and location
Location is the key to buying property, and so does book. Put it in the most convenient location where you will be able to access it easily and see it often.

Step 4: Copy Cat
Before we run, we first need to crawl. You cannot be the great of xyz knowledge without first copying other great works. I am not asking you to just copy and paste. I am asking you to copy the style, the method, the theory, and such. Then elaborate on your own.

Step 5: Eternal Registration
Memory is quite a science. To store new tidings in long-term memory, you must learn how to make a personal connection with them. It can be a past event that’s related to this tidying or a tragedy that you read on the news. Personal events or shocking news tend to be stored in your long-term memory much better. Hence, link it with the new tiding you want to save in your brain.

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08/09/2023

《從錯誤中學習》
~從足球頒獎禮中窺探就業需所的軟技能
如果你還記得2022年世界杯頒獎禮上曾發生過詭異的對比。在十幾名隊員的簇擁下，梅西笑容燦爛地捧著世界杯冠軍獎杯。相反，姆巴佩則獨自落寞地捧起世界杯金靴獎。經典的劇情橋段往往是現實生活中的寫照。
個人的成就不如團隊的成功有價值。這是許多在職的真實情況。因此，領導力已成為了幾代人的重心討論話題。
領導力是我們許多人最常了解的軟技能之一。隨著人工智能技術帶我們進入人類在職轉型時代，許多年輕人將會面臨我們從未經歷過的挑戰。根據全球教育科技公司 (Cengage Group)的一項調查*，超過一半的年輕人認為自己尚未做好就業準備。因此，在求職之前學習領導力會有助提高個人能力和增強就業的信心。這是人工智能技術尚未掌握的技能，但在工作中仍然十分需要的軟技能。
哈佛商業評論* 最近發表了一篇有關領袖行為的文章。它提到領導力涉及宏觀焦點、在職關係管理和明智的執行力。
宏觀焦點：當你攀登管理層的階梯時，你需要優先考慮的是長期規劃而不是短期任務，不斷尋找新的機會，並確保你的團隊為未來做好了準備。
在職關係管理：作為管理層，在肩負重任時，你都需要避免忽略了工作關係的重要性。此外，你還應該了解如何管理人們的期望、部門的衝突等等。
明智的執行力：越多權力的管理層越會樂觀地看待目標的可行性。但作為管理層，你應該通過海量的數據、魔鬼的細節、不同的觀點以及腳踏實地的可行性而去行動。
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*原文網址:
Nearly half of college grads feel unqualified for entry-level jobs, poll says
https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/education/3514494-nearly-half-of-college-grads-feel-unqualified-for-entry-level-jobs-poll-says/ #:~:text=Enrichment%20Education-,Nearly%20half%20of%20college%20grads%20feel%20unqualified%20for%20entry%2Dlevel,listed%20in%20a%20job%20description.
3 Ways Our Brains Undermine Our Ability to Be a Good Leader,
https://hbr.org/2023/07/3-ways-our-brains-undermine-our-ability-to-be-a-good-leader?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedinnewsletter&tpcc=linkedinnewsletter

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《Learning from Mistakes》
~ A glimpse of the needed soft skill for employment through a football ceremony
If you recall in the 2022 World Cup final, there was a conflict during the ceremony. Surrounded by over a dozen team members, Messi is holding the FIFA World Cup championship trophy with his biggest grin. On the contrary, Mbappé is holding his World Cup Golden Boot award in the side corner by himself. A classic comic’s conflict is a reality in play.
An individual’s achievement has less value than a team’s success. This is a veracity in many workforces. Hence, leadership has become the talk of the town for generations.
Leadership is one of the most common soft skills that many of us understand; its worth and its significance. With AI technology taking us into a workforce transformation, many young people will be facing challenges that we have never experienced before. More than half of the young population do not believe that they are ready for the workforce, according to a recent survey done by Cengage Group*. Hence, it is crucial to learn how to be a good leader before applying for jobs. A skill that AI technology has not yet comprehended and is still in high demand at work.
Harvard Business Review* recently published an article about leadership behaviors. It mentioned leadership is about inclusive focus, people management, and sensible ex*****on.
Inclusive Focus: As you climb the ladder, prioritize long-term planning over immediate tasks, constantly scanning for future opportunities, and ensuring your team is prepared for the future.
People Management: As a leader, you need to avoid overemphasizing strategy over working relationships as you accumulate responsibility. Also, you should comprehend in managing people’s expectations, department conflicts, and whatnot.
Sensible Ex*****on: Leaders with more power tend to be more optimistic about achievable goals, but it's crucial to stay grounded by considering data, details, and employees' perspectives.
To learn more about leadership and other soft skills, please visit www.genzhub.org

Sources:
Nearly half of college grads feel unqualified for entry-level jobs, poll says
https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/education/3514494-nearly-half-of-college-grads-feel-unqualified-for-entry-level-jobs-poll-says/ #:~:text=Enrichment%20Education-,Nearly%20half%20of%20college%20grads%20feel%20unqualified%20for%20entry%2Dlevel,listed%20in%20a%20job%20description.
3 Ways Our Brains Undermine Our Ability to Be a Good Leader,
https://hbr.org/2023/07/3-ways-our-brains-undermine-our-ability-to-be-a-good-leader?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedinnewsletter&tpcc=linkedinnewsletter

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05/09/2023

《告別淘汰賽》
~ 成為軟技能的人生贏家

正如前財政司司長曾俊華*所說，我們需要更好地裝備自己的軟技能，才能繼續與科技比賽，不被淘汰。工業化時期，我們的勞動力從人力為主轉向機械為主。為了適應這種變化，我們人類從製造業轉向服務業。如今，在科技時代，我們必須改變並適應這種人工智能轉型。
遠在天邊，美國很多工會都罷工了*，因為電影公司正在用AI技術取代他們，包括編劇、背景人物等。
近在眼前，香港有廣播公司最近推出了人工智能天氣預報員*。 這些對新一代都有直接影響。

防止新一代未有工先失業
軟技能可分為溝通、管理、領導力等。 GENZHUB 提供這些計劃來增強我們社區對抗人工智能的能力。 除了這些項目之外，GENZHUB 還提供免費的美國學習指南、教育內容、助學金和競賽。 請點擊 www.genzhub.org 並註冊以獲取相關信息。

*原文網址:
開學｜道爾頓學校收生人數飆10%　校董曾俊華︰教導學生軟技能 | 香港01 https://www.hk01.com/article/935559?utm_source=01articlecopy&utm_medium=referral
Artificial intelligence is making the union movement’s case–and even ChatGPT knows it
https://fortune.com/2023/07/20/artificial-intelligence-making-union-movements-caseand-even-chatgpt-labor-strikes-edward-smith/
港台推 AI 女主播 Aida 今日起週一至週五負責天氣報告
https://unwire.hk/2023/06/26/rthk-ai-weather-program-host-aida/life-tech/

《Let’s put you back in the game》
~ Soft skills as a game changer
Like Mr. Cheng* said, we need to better equip ourselves with soft skills to continue our race with technology’s advancement. During industrial period, we change our labor force focused from man-labor to machinery. To adopt this change, we, people, moved from manufacturing industry to service industry. Now in technology era, we must change and adopt for this AI transformation.
Far from us, many USA unions* went on strike because film companies are replacing them with AI technology, including screenwriters, background characters, etc.
Close to us, Hong Kong has recently introduced AI weather announcer*. Those have a direct impact to the new generation. Preventing the new generation from unemployed, come and learn more on how to improve the soft skills.
Soft skills can be categorized as communication, management, leadership, and others. GENZHUB provides those programs to enhance our community’s ability to fight against AI. Aside from those programs, GENZHUB also offers free USA study guidelines, free educational content, grants, and competitions. Please click www.genzhub.org and register to receive free materials that can help fighting in this technology era.
*sources:
開學｜道爾頓學校收生人數飆10%　校董曾俊華︰教導學生軟技能 | 香港01 https://www.hk01.com/article/935559?utm_source=01articlecopy&utm_medium=referral
Artificial intelligence is making the union movement’s case–and even ChatGPT knows it
https://fortune.com/2023/07/20/artificial-intelligence-making-union-movements-caseand-even-chatgpt-labor-strikes-edward-smith/
港台推 AI 女主播 Aida 今日起週一至週五負責天氣報告
https://unwire.hk/2023/06/26/rthk-ai-weather-program-host-aida/life-tech/

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11/08/2023

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