18 years of relentless innovation.

Mr. Vo Ngoc Ha Son, a computer science teacher at Vo Thi Sau High School (Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City), was honored with the 27th Vo Truong Toan Award for his numerous technological innovations and initiatives.

Fifty teachers and education administrators received the Vo Truong Toan Award, jointly organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training. Among them was Mr. Vo Ngoc Ha Son, a computer science teacher at Vo Thi Sau High School (Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City). This award aims to honor and appreciate the contributions of teachers and administrators on the occasion of the annual Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20th.

Mr. Vo Ngoc Ha Son, a computer science teacher at Vo Thi Sau High School, received the Vo Truong Toan Award.

We cannot stop creating and innovating.

That is Mr. Ha Son's teaching philosophy, because, according to him, information technology is a field that develops and changes every day. Throughout his 18 years of teaching, he has had many outstanding initiatives, notably "Applying Google Forms and Microsoft Forms in student assessment" and "Using Power Automate to deliver online tests via Microsoft Teams to accurately assess student learning outcomes," which were widely adopted by teachers during online learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I had been researching this software before the pandemic broke out. When we switched to online learning, I took advantage of the new features such as uploading files and images to tests, and integrated the Power Automate system to automatically send tests to each student, ensuring each student had a unique test code and set of questions,” Mr. Son shared.

This initiative has supported many teachers at Vo Thi Sau High School and other schools in assigning homework and testing students throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, both initiatives have been recognized and evaluated as outstanding initiatives in the education sector by the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Department of Education and Training, and are a highlight of this year's Vo Truong Toan Award.

"Teachers must be creative first."

Mr. Vo Ngoc Ha Son is a co-author of the 12th-grade computer science textbook, the "Creative Horizons" series, following the 2018 General Education Program. In this series, he is in charge of the web programming topic with an innovative approach to exercises: instead of answering theoretical questions, students will work on a series of web page creation projects, including one project to design a yearbook website.

The computer science assignment requiring students to design a yearbook website was the idea of ​​teacher Ha Son.

"The new program aims to cultivate creative thinking in students, so teachers must be creative themselves first to ignite their interest and passion for learning," the male teacher shared.

According to Mr. Son, the new textbooks should not only closely follow the curriculum but also update modern knowledge about technology and information to equip students with a solid foundation in the new era, such as the application of artificial intelligence and communication skills in cyberspace.

During his lessons, the male teacher often creates unexpected games and challenges to engage students. “Computer science is a subject that requires more practice than theory, so I often create puzzles and solve them together with the students. Learning together helps them focus and pay more attention during the process,” Mr. Son explained.

Training "fighting roosters" in all three classes, always in a state of readiness.

For many years, Mr. Vo Ngoc Ha Son has been a teacher who trains gifted computer science students from all three grade levels, preparing them for city-level competitions, scientific research, the April 30th Olympic Games, etc., contributing to many achievements and medals for the school. He always welcomes students interested in computer science, creating opportunities for them to develop their passion and skills.

Luu Vo Thien Phuc, a student in class 12A13, who has been accompanying Mr. Son in computer science competitions for the past three years, shared that he used to know nothing about programming or Pascal, but thanks to the dedicated guidance of his teacher, he won a bronze medal in the April 30th Olympic competition last school year. “Computer science is a subject that requires constantly updating knowledge and new technologies, so continuous learning and patience are the most valuable lessons I have learned from my teacher,” the male student expressed.

Students describe Mr. Son as a patient and enthusiastic teacher.

PHOTO: UYEN PHUONG LE

Ms. Tran Thi Thanh Nhan, Vice Principal of Vo Thi Sau High School, commented that Mr. Ha Son is a versatile teacher, always ready to support colleagues and students. “He is in charge of information technology, digital transformation, databases, and the school's equipment. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he actively and enthusiastically guided and supported older teachers who were not tech-savvy on how to teach, assign homework, and conduct online tests,” Ms. Nhan said.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thay-giao-tin-hoc-nhan-giai-thuong-vo-truong-toan-18-nam-miet-mai-doi-moi-185241119101154998.htm