Learning English with Little Leaf: Digital Storytelling, Animation and Self-directed Language Learning for Hong Kong Primary Students

Overview

This open lesson introduces 'Learning English with Little Leaf,' a multi-modal, interactive platform designed for primary-aged English language learners. This adaptive platform offers engaging activities that allow students to learn English in diverse ways. Teachers can integrate the platform into classroom settings or assign self-guided activities for independent learning.

This open lesson includes demonstrations of video, music, and e-book activities, showcasing content that is relevant, fun, and flexible. The content aligns with the primary English curriculum, addressing core language modules, values education, and varied learning modalities to meet young learners’ needs.

Additionally, the open lesson will present results from a pilot project in local primary schools, highlight platform functions for teachers and students, and preview features of the upcoming enhanced platform ('Season Two'), including advanced progress-monitoring tools for teachers and AI-enhanced character bots for speaking and writing practice.