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QR codes can be a quick and convenient way to store a web address, image or other form of digital media into a neat package. (QR code; sample Google Forms quiz) (QR code; sample Google Slides presentation) (QR code; sample YouTube video)

Usually when someone mentions 'summative assessment', I could not help but think back to the time when I was in primary and secondary school, when most (if not all) summative assessments were carried out with pen and paper. This is not to say that form of assessing students' academic performance is antiquated and out of touch with reality; I don't believe I am experienced enough on the matter to make such a comment just yet. However, this does leave room for innovation and new methods that can achieve more or less the same goals that traditional assessment methods aspire to achieve. One of such examples is Google Forms, for which I have created a sample quiz linked here . (screenshot of the sample quiz)

During my limited time and experience in teaching, I have tried implementing a number of digital media into my lessons in an attempt to diversify the means by which knowledge can be acquired and moreso than that, to enhance students' interest throughout the lessons. One of the more frequently used media I use is Padlet; it serves as a forum of sorts where students and teachers alike can create personal posts and customize them with images, GIFs, videos etc. to accompany their text. Included here is a link to a sample forum I built for one of my lessons. (screenshot of the Padlet forum)

Expanding upon my previous blog post (see Section 2.1 ) about preferring to use PowerPoint, I think it packs more features and allows me to fine-tune the visual and technical aspects of my slideshows in much greater detail than what Google Slides currently offers. EVIDENCE (extract of a microteaching session using MS PowerPoint, December 2021) (screenshot from said microteaching, featuring the use of the highlighter function)

While I do prefer using MS PowerPoint when designing slideshows for lessons and learning materials, I admit that Google Slides is much more convenient to share my projects and allow other people to comment or collaborate with me. EVIDENCE (title slide) (main body #1) (main body #2) (speaker notes) (Q&A panel)

Hello! My name is Mr Kwong. I was born in Hong Kong and studied at local primary and secondary schools. I am most fluent in English but I can speak both Cantonese and some Mandarin. I am admittedly a bit anxious sometimes, but I am willing to give anything a try. I have taught English for small classes   in the past  and helped produce a number of learning materials, such as e-books and animations . Additionally, I have actively participated in a number of English theatre productions and organizations for over ten years. Nowadays I like to watch documentaries, go running and game with my friends when I have the time. (photographed January 2021) In particular, during my studies I have noticed a lot of my classmates and friends struggle with English because they were afraid of being 'incorrect'. This will most likely be true for all my future students, too, but I hope to let them know that it does not have to be that way; learning English allows people to access a wide range of...