學生奬勵計劃
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TVNews獎勵計劃

TVNews provides online exercises based on local news videos (from News Archive) and other thematic videos for self-access learning and teaching. It is available to teachers and students in Hong Kong with their EdCity accounts.

Choose your level and start the challenges (modules). If you are new to TVNews, we recommend that you go to [Module 0 - Trial] to familiarise yourself with the format before you start Module 01.

IMPORTANT: If this is the first time you access TVNews in 2022/23, you must click on either button to enrol yourself to the right level. Or, click on any game on English Campus to get started.

Objectives

  • Encourage students to learn English via authentic multimedia online resources, enriching their English vocabulary and enhancing their listening skills
  • Increase students' awareness of social issues in Hong Kong
  • Broaden students' exposure in a wide range of areas, e.g. science, technology, culture
  • Facilitate students' self-directed learning

Target

There are two levels for students to choose from:

  • Junior Level: Suitable for P4-6 students
  • Intermediate Level: Suitable for S1-3 students
  • Senior Level: Suitable for S4-6 students

Students are encouraged to opt for a level that is suitable to their abilities.

Format

TVNews challenges are built on local news and other thematic videos, testing students' vocabulary and comprehension of the videos. The challenges are delivered through a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment).

There are 4 items in each challenge (called 'Module' in the VLE):

  1. Prep: Learn about the topic and useful words / phrases from the video.
  2. Vocab / Grammar Game: Test your understanding of the vocabulary / grammar items related to the video.
  3. Watch: View the video and answer related questions.
  4. Wrap-Up: Express your feelings and record any reflections.

There are marks allocated for different items in each module. Students with the highest marks in each phase and level will get awarded.

In the VLE, there is a trial module for students to familiarise themselves with the navigation and format of a challenge. Students' work in this trial module does not affect their overall results.

Students can also check their completed work and progress through 'Grades' in the VLE.

Thematic Videos

In addition to news videos, a wide range of thematic videos are included in the challenges:

  • science / nature
  • food
  • inspiration
  • sports
  • travel / culture
  • technology
  • books / literature
  • DIY

Teacher Reports

Teachers can refer to the school report for students' performances in each module.
Meanwhile, teachers also can view the practices as a student in the VLE.

News Archive

Local news videos in English and Chinese are available.

Go to News Archive

TVNews Award Scheme 2022/23 is in 3 phases:

Senior Level: Exercises are updated every Tuesday and Thursday.

Junior Level and Intermediate Level: Exercises are updated every Tuesday.

Detailed schedule:

Phase 1

3 October 2022 - 31 January 2023

Date

Senior Level

Junior Level /
Intermediate Level
4/10/2022
Module 1
Module 1
6/10/2022
Module 2
 
11/10/2022
Module 3
Module 2
13/10/2022
Module 4
 
18/10/2022
Module 5
Module 3
20/10/2022
Module 6
 
25/10/2022
Module 7
Module 4
27/10/2022
Module 8
 
1/11/2022
Module 9
Module 5
3/11/2022
Module 10
 
8/11/2022
Module 11
Module 6
10/11/2022
Module 12
 
15/11/2022
Module 13
Module 7
17/11/2022
Module 14
 
22/11/2022
Module 15
Module 8
24/11/2022
Module 16
 
29/11/2022
Module 17
Module 9
1/12/2022
Module 18
 
6/12/2022
Module 19
Module 10
8/12/2022
Module 20
 
13/12/2022
Module 21
Module 11
15/12/2022
Module 22
 
20/12/2022
Module 23
Module 12
22/12/2022
Module 24
 
27/12/2022
Module 25
Module 13
29/12/2022
Module 26
 
3/1/2023
Module 27
Module 14
5/1/2023
Module 28
 
10/1/2023
Module 29
Module 15
12/1/2023
Module 30
 
17/1/2023
Module 31
Module 16

 

Awards

Students and schools with excellent performances will be awarded.

Schools that have enrolled are entitled to win school prizes. Teachers can enrol online for the whole school with their EdCity teacher accounts by 20 August 2023.
The teacher-in-charge having enrolled will receive award notification for both student and school prizes.

Details

 

Best Performance Awards for Students

For each level in each phase, the 10 students with highest marks will get:

  • HK$150 book vouchers
  • A certificate

* If a student is eligible to be awarded at more than one level, they will get awarded at a higher level.
 

Best Participation Awards for Schools

For the whole year (Phase 1 + 2 + 3), the 10 schools with the highest participating rates will get:

  • HK$1,000 book vouchers

 

Result Announcement

Phase 1: 17/2/2023

Phase 2: 16/6/2023

Phase 3: 1/9/2023

Results will be announced on this website. Awarded schools and schools with awarded students will receive a separate notification through email. 

 

Here are the highlighted vocabulary items covered in TVNews:

Junior Level

Module

Vocabulary Items
Module 1 -  vegetarian disclosure worldwide billion crop
Module 2 -  sketch broadcast cooperation unexpectedly retain
Module 3 -  carcinogen margarine maximum pre-packaged remind
Module 4 -  luxury according to quarter country double
Module 5 -  livable hospitality identity stability infrastructure
Module 6 -  appreciate vehicle especially goal -powered
Module 7 -  disposable tableware straw ban plate
Module 8 -  controversy tournament decision welcome construction
Module 9 -  chameleon regulate intention pigment reflect
Module 10 -           
Module 11 -          
Module 12 -           
Module 13 -           
Module 14 -           
Module 15 -           
Module 16 -           

Intermediate Level

Module

Vocabulary Items
Module 1 -  sightseeing kid check out confused restricted
Module 2 -  debate coronation preside empire monarchy
Module 3 -  carcinogen watchdog consumption sample eyesight
Module 4 -  luxury according to statistics black data
Module 5 -  feature companion disabled convenient dose
Module 6 -  appreciate vehicle platform inspiration target
Module 7 -  disposable tableware cutlery prohibit implementation
Module 8 -  controversy tournament argue insist conservative
Module 9 -  condition border elderly consider cause
Module 10 -           
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Module 12 -           
Module 13 -           
Module 14 -           
Module 15 -           
Module 16 -           

Senior Level

Module

Vocabulary Items
Module 1 -  sightseeing kid restricted announcement designate
Module 2 -  one-off paracetamol in light of procurement prioritise
Module 3 -  unprecedented throne fractious abdicate upheaval
Module 4 -  hostel facility inspect convene occupancy
Module 5 -  carcinogen reproductive saturated blurry faded
Module 6 -  inflation physical expenditure relieve burden
Module 7 -  luxury according to compile staple driver
Module 8 -  solemnly uncover toddler independent penalty
Module 9 -  feature companion mandatory tighten suspected
Module 10 -  shrink fluctuate attribute downcast shed
Module 11 - appreciate vehicle greenhouse gas carbon footprint offset
Module 12 -  propose grassroots competitiveness flawed catering
Module 13 -  disposable tableware transfer reliant eco-friendly
Module 14 -  disappointed exemption inoculation stint adequate
Module 15 -  controversy tournament legitimate fair and square abuse
Module 16 -  confidence resilient eventuality maiden satirical
Module 17 -  condition border loosen measure judge
Module 18 -  stadium eye-catching atmosphere spectator reiterate
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Module 20 -           
Module 21 -           
Module 22 -           
Module 23 -           
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最新消息

2022-10-04

The first challenges of phase 1 are now available!

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