Symposium on Future Classroom
教大未來教室工程 – 從規劃、設計到推行

2 December 2020 I 13:00 – 14:00
 

Chair
Dr CHENG Po Ying Sidney
鄭保瑛博士

University Librarian
The Education University of Hong Kong
香港教育大學 圖書館館長

Co-Chair
Professor KONG Siu Cheung
江紹祥教授

Director, Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology
The Education University of Hong Kong
香港教育大學 教學科技中心總監

Mr HUI Yan Keung John
許仁強先生

Chief Information Officer
The Education University of Hong Kong
香港教育大學 資訊科技總監

Mr LAU Wai Tat
劉偉達先生

Director of Estates
The Education University of Hong Kong
香港教育大學 物業處處長

Abstract

Initiated by The Education University of Hong Kong, the Future Classrooms@The Education University of Hong Kong Project is a large-scale initiative implemented with concerted efforts of Estates Office (EO), Library, Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology (LTTC) and Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) of the University. The Future Classrooms, tailored for future pedagogical models and needs taking advantage of the latest developments in the IT industry, aim to provide the environment for our students and faculty members to experience innovative learning and teaching. We envisage that with the successful experience of these state-of-the-art learning spaces and areas, pioneering teaching and learning models can be promoted and extended to the wider education sector. In this symposium, we will share The Education University of Hong Kong’s experience in pathing the way to accomplish the Future Classrooms@The Education University of Hong Kong Project and propose the underlying principles which have been steering the whole process of designing and constructing the Future Classrooms at The Education University of Hong Kong. The Heads of EO, Library, LTTC and OCIO will share their insights on physical constructions, renovating learning spaces, pedagogical designs and IT applications for enhancing learning and teaching experience, respectively.

內容：
(1) 設計未來教室的關鍵原則及AI人工智能的應用
(2) 未來教室工程 - 從規劃、設計到推行
(3) 善用科技支援混合式教學
(4) 結合圖書館與未來教室為學習中心

Symposium on STEM Education
COVID-19下STEM教育的發展

2 December 2020 I 14:00 – 15:00
 

Chair
Principal CHU Tsz Wing
朱子穎首席校長

Chief Headmaster of St. Hilary's Primary School
and VNSAA St. Hilary’s School
德萃小學及漢師德萃學校

Mr MA Cheuk Lun Alvin
馬卓麟老師

St. Hilary's Primary School
德萃小學

Abstract

This symposium will share up-to-date information and experiences about the promotion of STEM education in Hong Kong and other regions aiming to enlighten participants’ awareness of the importance of developing students’ capacity to innovate through promoting STEM education. It is also an opportunity for participants to strengthen the engagement of community partners in promoting STEM education as well as in providing hands-on experience for students to develop creative thinking skills and to groom innovative spirit.

內容：
(1) COVID-19下STEM教育的發展
(2) COVID-19相關的STEM學生作品分享
(3) 讓小學生認識AI

Implementing a Learning Framework to Promote Computational Thinking in STEM Education
STEM+C運算思維學習框架

3 December 2020 I 10:45 – 11:45
 

Chair
Professor KONG Siu Cheung
江紹祥教授

Director of Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology
Professor of Department of Mathematics and Information Technology
The Education University of Hong Kong
香港教育大學 教學科技中心總監

Principal Shirley DUTHIE CHUANG Sha Li
杜莊莎妮校長

The Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Primary School
香港教育大學 賽馬會小學

Principal ZHU Weilin
朱偉林校長

Fung Kai No.1 Primary School
鳳溪第一小學

Mr CHING Chi Cheung
程志祥副校長

Fukien Secondary School Affiliated School
福建中學附屬學校

Mr Daniel FUNG Long
馮朗老師

Sham Tseng Catholic Primary School
深井天主教小學

Abstract

A STEM Project titled “Computational and Design Thinking Focused STEM Education for Developing Problem Solving Capability and Digital Creativity of Junior and Senior Primary School Students” was initiated in Hong Kong. The project comprised of the development of a learning and evaluation framework, a pedagogical model for teaching, learning and teaching materials, and teacher development. The STEM Project aimed to advocate the integration of computing into STEM education and develop young learners’ computational thinking and digital creativity. Learners are empowered to create artifacts that solve real-life problems. This project developed a STEM Computational Thinking (CT) Framework that consists of concepts, practices, and perspectives. One of the key STEM Computational Thinking concepts is sensing-reasoning-reacting. We included several important practices for learners to develop during the STEM process such as causal reasoning, sequencing, conditional reasoning, and engineering systems thinking. Opportunities are provided for young learners to develop their interests in the learning process and hopefully learners are able to establish identity in this field. In this symposium, we will share the framework of the study and discuss the underlying principles which have been steering the whole process of designing and constructing the STEM CT Framework. Teachers implementing the STEM project will share their experience and reflection.

內容：
(1) 闡釋STEM+C運算思維學習框架，探討背後學理
(2) 如何運用框架進行學習活動
(3) 由嘉賓分享理念及實踐的經驗和反思

Flipping in the Virtual Education World - Sharing of Pedagogies and Practices

3 December 2020 I 11:45 – 12:45
 

Chair
Dr CHEUNG Ka Luen

Department of Mathematics and Information Technology
The Education University of Hong Kong

Dr WAN Lai Yin Sarah

Department of Psychology
The Education University of Hong Kong

Dr YEUNG Chi Ho

Department of Science and Environmental Studies
The Education University of Hong Kong

Abstract

The Flipped Classroom (FC) is a well-recognized educational model that promotes student-centered learning by assigning lectures outside of class and devoting class time to a variety of learning activities. In a FC, students are encouraged to be active shapers of their own learning and problem solvers, with the aid of technology. Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has given the world a great online learning experiment, and conducting synchronous online teaching on Zoom and keeping students engaged in virtual classes are major challenges shared by many The Education University of Hong Kong teachers in the past few months. To address these problems, this symposium will introduce a new pedagogical approach, the Virtual Flipped Classroom (VFC). The VFC is an integration of two concepts: FC and Virtual Classroom. It enables teachers to reformulate the time spent in a virtual classroom in which active learning activities needed to achieve the best learning levels are implemented while keeping students engaged. Teachers from Department of Psychology (PS), Department of Mathematics and Information Technology (MIT), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies (SES) will share their experience of implementing FC and or VFC in their own disciplines and challenges that they have met, as well as disseminating good practices in this symposium.

Beyond the e-portfolio: Connectivity and Communities of Learning in a Virtual Environment

3 December 2020 I 15:00 – 17:15
 

Co-Chair
Dr Julie CHEN

Associate Professor (Teaching)
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Bau Institue of Medical and Health Sciences Education
Faculty of Medicine
The University of Hong Kong

Co-Chair
Professor KONG Siu Cheung

Project Co-Leader
Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology
The Education University of Hong Kong

Co-Chair
Dr Pauline LUK

Lecturer
Bau Institue of Medical and Health Sciences Education
Faculty of Medicine
The University of Hong Kong

Dr NELSON Wat

Honorary Clinical Associate Professor,
Department of Medicine and Department of Family Medicine & Primary Care,
Faculty of Medicine,
The University of Hong Kong

Dr MASAYO Kotaka

Senior Lecturer,
School of Biomedical Sciences,
Faculty of Medicine,
The University of Hong Kong

Professor LEUNG Pui Wan Pamela

Director,
School Partnership and Field Experience Office,
The Education University of Hong Kong

Ms WONG She Lai Shirley

Honorary School Partnership Advisor,
The Education University of Hong Kong

Mr IP Sing Piu Anthony

Project Consultant (Administration & Development),
Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong;
School Partnership Advisor,
The Education University of Hong Kong

Mr CHAN Ho Russell

BEd(S)-Maths Year 5
The Education University of Hong Kong

Miss CHAU Cheuk Lam Esti

BEd(S)-ICT Year 5
The Education University of Hong Kong

Miss HUI Lam Ching Vanessa

BA(LS) & BEd(EL) Year 3
The Education University of Hong Kong

Miss HUI Pui Yee Betty

BEd (History) Year 5
The Education University of Hong Kong

Miss LAU Ka Shun Michelle

MBBS Year 5
The University of Hong Kong

Mr WONG Chi Yeung Joseph

MBBS Year 4
The University of Hong Kong

Miss LI Yan Kiu Beatrice

MBBS Year 3
The University of Hong Kong

Abstract

The project titled “Beyond the e-portfolio: connectivity and communities of learning in a virtual environment” is a UGC-funded project led by the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of The University of Hong Kong and collaborated by the Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology of The Education University of Hong Kong, which aims to enhance students learning experiences through innovations and provide opportunities for students from the two universities to exchange ideas and collaborate. In this presentation, students from the two universities will share their off-campus learning experience throughout this year and how the use of virtual environment and collaborative tasks enhance their learning experience and reflections on generic skills. Tutors from the two universities who serve as group mentors will also share their experience and challenges encountered guiding the students during the panel discussion.

Alternative Assessment in Reality

4 December 2020 I 09:30 – 10:50
 

Chair
Dr Theresa KWONG

Assistant Director of Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning
Hong Kong Baptist University

Mr Dean C K COX

Department of Journalism
Hong Kong Baptist University

Dr LAM Wai Man Winnie

Department of Mathematics and Information Technology
The Education University of Hong Kong

Dr LI Kristen Yuanxi

Department of Computer Science
Hong Kong Baptist University

Dr YEE Ting Sum Lydia

Department of Psychology
The Education University of Hong Kong

Abstract

The Education University of Hong Kong (The Education University of Hong Kong) and Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) launched a project entitled “Towards A Paradigm Shift for A New Model of Alternative Assessment” in July 2020 to examine the inter-relatedness of summative assessment and formative assessment and explore new possibilities of developing rubrics that document and assess the learning processes with digital technology support. The current COVID-19 pandemic makes this exploration timely and relevant, as Academic/ Teaching staff members continue to juggle with the complications caused by moving away from traditional means of class operations and the inadvertent interruptions in continuity of teaching. While the literature has documented the positive impact of assessment for learning, there is limited shared examples of how theories about could translate into practice, particularly at the course level and with a mix of delivery modes. In this symposium, frontline Academic/ Teaching staff members from both universities will share their joys and pains in re-designing assessment plans for their courses amid special class arrangements during the COVID-19, as well as how they gather new impetus for broader application of alternative assessment in their teaching.