Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Becoming the best of both worlds: AI-enhanced Lesson Planning

Whether you like it or not, the era of AI has arrived and is reshaping the landscape of English teaching. Educators who have already mastered lesson planning are becoming more effective and efficient with the help of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, as well as one-stop AI platforms such as Tweek and Magic School AI. At the request of Prof. Miyuki from the English Department at NKNU, I had the honor of sharing my learning journey with aspiring teachers through this series of presentations. My goal is to facilitate the use of AI in lesson planning for authentic teaching scenarios.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Kuang-Ming Junior High (KMJH) - Iwaizumi High School (IHS) Video Call Session



How do Japanese high school students see Taiwan’s big companies like TSMC, Foxconn, and BenQ? Why do they still thank Taiwan even though the big earthquake in 2011 was so long ago? If 18°C feels cold in Taichung, how do they feel in Iwate Prefecture, where it’s only 0°C?

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Kuang-Ming Junior High - Ninomiya Nishi Junior High School Video Call Sessions








台湾の中学生との交流

KMJH ICE and Ninomiya Nishi Junior High School are scheduled for seven video call sessions, during which ALL students at Nishi will participate in breakout room conversations to share their hobbies and discuss school life.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

2024 Educational Visit from Kyungpook National University Middle School (KNUMS), South Korea, to KMJH






What is this sister school partnership leading both schools to? It’s a journey of mutual learning, with each educational trip becoming distinct and better than the last. This year’s exchange features a welcome ceremony, class participation, two-night homestays, and local experiences like enjoying Taichung’s sun cakes and ice cream.

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Reciprocal Sister School Partnerships: Second School Year






Imagine connecting with students from another country, not just through words, but through fun and creativity. This year, we kicked off our international exchange with a twist on introductions that sparked laughter and curiosity across continents(教育部國中小學校與國外姊妹校互惠機制計畫).

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Teaching English Through English Made Easy: HanLin B2U3 Which Painting Do You Like?

 





Ready-made plug-and-play activity ideas for teaching the use of 'which' and 'how much' questions to inquire about preferences or prices, including Canva slides and English activity instructions

Sunday, April 14, 2024

KNUMS Welcomes KMJH with Open Arms!








Our fleeting visit to Daegu, Korea, left us with lasting impressions and deep reflections. As we journeyed back to Taichung, we carried with us cherished memories and profound insights. This brief yet impactful two-day school visit has further solidified the bond between KNUMS and KMJH. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your warm hospitality and eagerly anticipate reciprocating the same during your visit to KMJH this October.