Professional development seminars, workshops and sharing sessions are normally organized during the term break or study breaks. Both FT and PT academic staff are welcome to take part.
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| 1 | 18 Dec (Mon) 2:30pm – 3:15pm
Seminar | [Student Engagement] Embracing Diversity: Fostering Intercultural Learning (ICL) in the Classroom Amr Arafa Assistant Instructional Designer ALTO | University classrooms are getting more diverse and multicultural every year. Such diversity can be a challenge and an asset at the same time when it comes to teaching and learning. In this seminar, we will discuss intercultural learning among multicultural students as a way of embracing diversity in the classroom. Intercultural learning does not only mean learning about different cultures; it also includes developing empathy, adopting multiple perspectives, and managing cross-cultural communications which all can be applied in different academic and professional settings. | Download |
| 2 | 18 Dec (Mon) 3:30pm – 5:15pm
Seminar | [Learning Technologies] Enhancing In-class Participation: Blooket Francis Tsoi Instructional Designer ALTO | Are there any easy-to-use tools to engage students in class? You may have heard of Kahoot!, but there is also an exciting alternative called Blooket. In the first part of the workshop, the speaker will introduce what Blooket is, why it is useful, and how to use it. In the second part, participants will have the opportunity to experience Blooket firsthand and explore ways to incorporate it into their lessons. At the end of the workshop, a comparison of Kahoot! and Blooket will be discussed. Participants are required to bring their laptops. | Download |
| 3 | 19 Dec (Tue) 2:30pm – 3:15pm
Seminar | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Teaching Creativity in an AI Age Ross Vermeer Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | As we look into a future with ubiquitous AI, many educators agree: we need to help our students develop the qualities that make us distinctly human. 'Creativity' often tops that list. But what is creativity – and can creativity actually be taught? This seminar will critically address some ways we might help students 'be more creative'. We'll consider the role of risk in creativity, and evaluate some practical techniques for 'boosting creativity'. | Download |
| 4 | 19 Dec (Tue) 3:30pm – 5:15pm
Seminar | [OBE and Assessment] Leveraging Generative AI to Create Rubrics Caroline Leung Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | Do you find preparing rubrics tedious and time-consuming? Have you ever wondered whether AI could help with this? The good news is — it can! Find out how in this workshop. We will start with the basic elements of a rubric and look at examples of prompts which can help you to tailor your rubric to your assignment. After a discussion of the principles, it will be over to you to create and refine your own rubric for marking a specific assignment. Participants are required to bring their laptops. | Download |
| 5 | 20 Dec (Wed) 10:45 am – 12:45 pm
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Elevate Your Work Efficiency with Gen AI: A Path to Boosting Productivity [for REG administrative staff] Dr Eva Tsang ALTO | This talk consists of an informative seminar and workshop designed to equip administrative staff with essential skills and knowledge for increased productivity. It will explore the practical applications of ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly and CoPilot, which offer AI-generated images and PPT slides. Examples will be provided to demonstrate strategies for handling draft emails, responding to inquiries and complaints, managing regulations and instructions, performing translation tasks, creating promotional materials, and developing comprehensive handbooks and documents. Participants are required to bring their laptops. | N/A |
| 6 | 20 Dec (Wed) 2:30pm – 3:15pm
Seminar | [OBE and Assessment] Transforming your Teaching with OBE Dr Henry Choi Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | Many teachers do have some ideas of outcome-based education (OBE), but in practice, they might simply write learning outcomes for their courses, and no more. How can we actually put OBE into practice and help transform students' learning experience? This session will demonstrate with some examples how to transform a traditional lecture into an interactive lesson providing students with a more effective learning experience. | Download |
| 7 | 20 Dec (Wed) 3:30pm – 5:15pm
Workshop | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Practical Tips for Lesson Planning Connie Chan Instructional Designer ALTO | A lesson plan is an essential tool for designing an effective teaching and learning experience. Just as a script provides actors with dialogue and actions to perform a scene successfully, a lesson plan provides teachers with teaching and learning content and activities to deliver learning effectively, which is particularly useful for novice teachers. This workshop will introduce some practical tips and steps for designing a lesson plan that aligns with the outcome-based approach. | Download |
| 8 | 21 Dec (Thu) 2:30pm – 3:15pm
Seminar | [Student Engagement] Effective Classroom Management Dr Henry Choi Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | Many novice university teachers devote tons of effort to prepare their lessons but they are frustrated in the end, simply because they cannot manage their class in an effective way. In this session, we will introduce basic classroom management principles and skills to facilitate a more effective learning and teaching environment. This session is especially suitable for new faculty members with little teaching experience, and those who want to enhance their classroom management skills. | Download |
| 9 | 21 Dec (Thu) 3:30pm – 5:15pm
Seminar | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Design Thinking: A Tool for Active Teaching and Learning Amr Arafa Assistant Instructional Designer Ronald Chow ALTO | Design thinking is a human-centered problem-solving approach to real-life problems. Thus, it helps students connect what they have learned to real-world challenges and fosters students' problem-solving, collaboration, and empathy skills for the future workplace. This workshop demonstrates to university teachers how to integrate design thinking into a variety of courses through the design thinking-project-based learning (DT-PBL) approach with examples. Finally, participants will have a chance to participate in a design thinking challenge. Note: participants are required to bring their laptops or tablets to co-create an artifact in the design thinking challenge. | Download |
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| 1 | 22 Nov (Wed) 2:30–4:00pm Workshop |
有特別學習需要大專生面對的挑戰及支援小貼士 College Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN): Their Challenges and Tips for Teaching Staff Language: Cantonese Dr. Joanne Chi-yan Wong Ms. Chan Mei Ling |
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Dr. Joanne Chi-yan Wong is a registered clinical psychologist and senior manager (clinical service) in SAHK. She has over 10 years' experience in serving adults with SEN. She and her team has developed different pioneer projects for adults with SEN over the years, including support service for high-functioning autism (HFA) which later becomes a subvented service in Social Welfare Department (SWD), Jockey Club Collaborative Project for Inclusive Employment – 'Diversity Works': Internship Portal for Youth with SEN, family-centered intervention for adults with HFA, and 'Transition Check-Up' for College Students with SEN. Dr. Wong and her team have been actively promoting professional development on SEN. They have written about SEN and related issues in international refereed and local journals. They also conduct seminars and training workshops in tertiary institutions, government departments, and corporates. Ms. Chan Mei Ling, a registered Social Worker and case manager at SAHK Youth Development Platform, has a keen interest in working with individuals with HFA. She completed her Master of Social Science in Social Work at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2021. Ms. Chan is dedicated to facilitating career development of young people with SEN through counselling, group work, and internship opportunities. She also actively expands connections with tertiary institutions and employers of different industries, as well as promoting awareness of SEN and support to assist individuals with SENs in transitioning from school to the workplace among different stakeholders. |
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| 1 | 15 Sep (Fri) 2:30–4:00pm Workshop |
[OBE and Assessment] Designing meaningful multiple-choice questions for Nursing Emilie Pavey Caroline Leung ALTO |
In outcomes-based education, the selection and design of assessment has a major impact on students' ability to fully demonstrate the scope of their learning. This session will focus on the multiple-choice question type. Contrary to popular belief, MCQs can be used to assess a range of outcomes, including higher-level cognitive skills of analysis and evaluation, but writing them well can be tricky. The session will contain practical guidance on how to craft effective MCQs for N&HS students, with hands-on activities on assessing MCQ suitability, and adapting/developing ones' own questions. | Download |
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| 1 | 28 Aug (Mon) Cantonese sessions: English sessions: Workshop |
iAttend Workshop Dr Eva Tsang Nelson Lee Goldcup Tsai ALTO |
A new feature for taking attendance, iAttend, has been introduced in HKMU iBookcase app. iAttend makes use of iBeacon technology and is seamlessly integrated with the class schedule, providing you with a convenient way to conduct roll call. This workshop will guide you through the attendance-taking procedure using iAttend. | |
| 2 | 30 Aug (Wed) Cantonese sessions: English sessions: Workshop |
iAttend Workshop Dr Eva Tsang Nelson Lee Goldcup Tsai ALTO |
A new feature for taking attendance, iAttend, has been introduced in HKMU iBookcase app. iAttend makes use of iBeacon technology and is seamlessly integrated with the class schedule, providing you with a convenient way to conduct roll call. This workshop will guide you through the attendance-taking procedure using iAttend. | |
| 3 | 30 Aug (Wed) 4:15-5:30pm Workshop |
[Learning Technologies] Workshop for Building your Teaching ePortfolio Dr Eva Tsang ALTO |
This workshop aims to introduce the CELTICS ePortfolio Platform, with demonstration on how to build an ePortfolio on this platform. Award winners will be invited to share their experience on creating their Teaching ePortfolios. We then begin with an introduction about the Teaching ePortfolio, followed by some hands-on practice on the platform; such as setting up your profile information, creating an ePortfolio page with digital artifacts, linking multi-media to ePortfolios, building an attractive ePortfolio by using special features, and what makes a good reflection. Please bring your own laptop computer. |
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| 1 | 24 Aug (Thu) 9:30am Seminar |
Organizing your Teaching with Outcome-Based Approach Dr Henry Choi ALTO |
The outcome-based approach to teaching and learning has been widely adopted in higher education all over the world. This seminar will give you a brief introduction of what it is, why it is important, and how it facilitates your teaching and your students' learning. | Download |
| 2 | 24 Aug (Thu) 10:30am Seminar |
Effective Assessment and Constructive Feedback Emilie Pavey ALTO |
Assessment is how we measure the extent to which students have achieved a course's learning outcomes. This seminar explores strategies for designing assessment methods which can effectively measure student performance. Feedback also has an important role to play in students' academic progress so we will look at ways in which we can make our feedback more constructive in order to support student success. | Download |
| 3 | 24 Aug (Thu) 3:30pm Seminar |
Lively Lecturing Ross Vermeer ALTO |
You've planned an excellent lecture – full of solid content that's well-organized and systematic. And yet when you deliver it, student response is not what you'd hoped. This seminar will introduce some tools and tactics you can use regularly to make your lectures more engaging and high-impact. | Download |
| 4 | 24 Aug (Thu) 4:30pm Seminar |
Use of Third Party Materials in Teaching and Learning Connie Chan ALTO |
Third-party materials are widely used in HKMU teaching and learning materials to enrich students' learning experience. This session will provide an overview of the best practices academic staff should follow to respect intellectual property rights and avoid copyright infringement in their teaching activities and course materials. | Download |
| 5 | 25 Aug (Fri) 9:30-10:15am Seminar |
Planning Engaging Lessons Caroline Leung ALTO |
You are an expert in your subject area and you know the learning outcomes for the course you are going to teach. How can you plan your lessons effectively to impart that knowledge and empower students to achieve the learning outcomes? This seminar will consider the elements of a good lesson plan and how to design an engaging learning experience and sequence of lessons. | Download |
| 6 | 25 Aug (Fri) 10:30-11:15am Seminar |
Artificial Intelligence – from Concepts to Chatbots Ronald Chow ALTO |
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in everyday life in recent years, and different types of new AI technology have impacted many aspects of our daily routines, such as personal assistants, online recommendation systems, and medical diagnoses. To understand where AI is heading, we have to understand how it has evolved to the present day. The seminar will comprise three sections. The first section will introduce the historical development in the field of AI and some major milestones in relation to popular AI tools. The second section will delve into machine learning as the major implementation of AI. Different types of neural networks will be explored. The third section will extend the concept of neural network from the second section to chatbots. The working principles of generative pre- trained transformers (GPTs) will be introduced. | Download |
| 7 | 25 Aug (Fri) 11:30am-12:15pm Seminar |
Can I Outsmart AI? Ross Vermeer ALTO |
It's probably happened to you already: you suspect a student of using ChatGPT or other AI to generate unacknowledged material for an assignment or exam. TurnItin or other AI-powered detectors may flag this material, but are all of these applications equally trustworthy and up to date? And are there ways you might recognise AI-produced text on your own? In this seminar, we'll consider the basics of how AI detection works, and how this affects our interpretation of AI detector results. We'll also see if there are principles we can use ourselves to 'flag' suspicious content. You'll learn that if you've been trying to avoid 'burstiness' and 'perplexity' in your life, you may want to change the way you think — or at least the way you write! | Download |
| 8 | 25 Aug (Fri) 2:30-4:00pm Workshop |
Exploring GPT in Higher Education: Applications, Use Cases and Limitations for Educators Francis Tsoi ALTO |
Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) are rapidly gaining popularity in education, with increasing educators and students exploring various ways in which GPTs can enhance teaching and learning. While some GPTs are not yet officially available in Hong Kong, some of our students are already using these AI tools in their learning. This workshop will consist of three parts. The first part will introduce some popular Generative Pre- trained Transformers (GPTs), such as ChatGPT, New Bing Chat, Poe.com, and Notion AI. The second part will explore various ways in which GPTs can be applied to enhance the teaching and learning, and assist educators in their work. The third part will provide hands-on experience for participants to try one of the GPTs and explore the opportunities and limitations of GPTs in assisting their work. Participants are required to bring their laptops. |
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| 1 | 6 Jun (Tue) 2:00pm – 3:00pm Seminar |
[Learning Technologies] Podcasting in higher education Ross Vermeer ALTO |
In this seminar you'll learn the basics of podcasting, including what podcasts are, and why they've become so popular, what makes for an effective podcast, and how podcasts can be used in higher ed courses. We'll also explore some sources of podcasts that may be suitable as course material, and you'll get a few tips on producing your own podcast. | Download |
| 2 | 6 Jun (Tue) 3:15pm – 4:15pm Seminar |
[Learning Technologies] Metaverse: a new learning space for higher education Francis Tsoi ALTO |
The Metaverse can be a valuable tool to create immersive and interactive learning experiences for students. This interactive seminar will consist of two parts. The first part will introduce some use cases of Metaverse in higher education, and discuss its potential benefits and limitations for teaching and learning. The second part will explore the possible research areas and methodology in using Metaverse. | Download |
| 3 | 6 Jun (Tue) 4:30pm – 5:30pm Seminar |
[Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Why educational research? From action research to SoTL (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning) Dr Henry Choi ALTO |
Though not trained in educational studies, many faculty members engage actively in various educational research. Such educational research can not only enhance their teaching and students' learning in class, but also generate publishable academic works. Could educational research also be your cup of tea? The first part of this seminar introduces the idea of action research and how it can be used to enhance our own teaching. The second part further explores other types of educational research in higher education and the possibility of developing your own SoTL. | Download |
| 4 | 7 Jun (Wed) 2:00pm – 3:00pm Seminar |
[Student Engagement] Igniting the spark: Exploring strategies for motivating our students Caroline Leung ALTO |
Motivation breeds success and we would all like a class of highly motivated students. Are some students inherently more motivated, or are there actions we can take to ignite the motivation spark in our students? This seminar will introduce motivation theories such as Self-Determination Theory and Expectancy Value Theory. Building on these theories, we will explore the practical applications for creating a motivational learning environment. | Download |
| 5 | 7 Jun (Wed) 3:15pm – 4:15pm Seminar |
[Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Enhancing learning and memory with cognitive strategies Connie Chan ALTO |
The ability to retain and recall information is key to learning, however, it can be challenging when information overload occurs. This is where cognitive strategies come in. Cognitive strategies can improve our ability to acquire, store, and retrieve information more effectively, thus enhancing learning and memory. In this seminar, we will introduce some major cognitive strategies that have been shown to enhance learning and memory. | Download |
| 6 | 7 Jun (Wed) 4:30pm – 5:45pm
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[Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Enhancing students' employability through inquiry-based learning in Metaverse Ronald Chow ALTO |
This workshop starts with an introduction to inquiry-based learning Then, it will introduce how teaching staff can utilize the features of Gather Town to design engaging lessons using the inquiry-based learning approach. In the workshop, participants will have hands-on experience in setting up customizable virtual environments, creating personalized avatars, conducting real-time discussions using proximity-based audio, and conducting video conferences on Gather Town. Finally, we will provide scenarios where they can integrate Gather Town into the inquiry-based learning approach. Please bring your own laptop computer. |
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| 7 | 8 Jun (Thu) 2:00pm – 3:00pm Seminar |
[OBE and Assessment] Objective Questions Ross Vermeer ALTO |
Student experiences of online education are enhanced by frequent interaction and formative assessment with immediate feedback. Objective, 'right-or-wrong' questions can fill this need, so our first instinct is to turn to MCQs. But a little variety might also be good! True-and-false questions, matching questions, and fill-in-the-blank questions are all objective, too, yet we may feel a bit guilty if we use them: are they 'too easy' for university students? And are they really easier to write than MCQs? In this seminar we'll assess the strengths and weaknesses of 'non-MCQ' objective questions, consider their optimal uses, and learn some strategies for designing them. | Download |
| 8 | 8 Jun (Thu) 3:15pm – 4:15pm Seminar |
[Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Developing students' metacognitive skills Emilie Pavey ALTO |
Students with a strong capacity for metacognition — the ability to think about one’s own thinking processes and to monitor and regulate one’s own cognitive activities — are stronger and more effective learners. This seminar will explore why this is the case and how teachers can promote students' metacognitive awareness through a range of strategies for lesson design and in-class activities, including the use of AI apps for metacognitive development. | Download |
| 9 | 8 Jun (Thu) 4:30pm – 5:45pm Workshop |
[Learning Technologies] Workshop for building your teaching ePortfolio Dr Eva Tsang ALTO |
This workshop aims to introduce the CELTICS ePortfolio Platform, with demonstration on how to build an ePortfolio on this platform. We will begin with an introduction about the Teaching ePortfolio, followed by some hands-on practice on the platform; such as setting up your profile information, creating an ePortfolio page with digital artifacts, linking multi-media to ePortfolios, building an attractive ePortfolio by using special features, and what makes a good reflection. Please bring your own laptop computer. |
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| 10 | 9 Jun (Fri) 2:00pm – 3:00pm Seminar |
[Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Designing blended learning courses Dr Eva Tsang ALTO |
This seminar will explore effective strategies for combining traditional classroom instruction with online activities and digital resources in agile approach. Discuss how to design engaging, hybrid curriculums that cater to diverse learning styles, foster collaboration, and leverage technology for enhanced learning outcomes. It will also illustrate the best practices in course design, assessment, and facilitation for blended learning experience followed by examples. | Download |
| 11 | 9 Jun (Fri) 3:15pm – 4:15pm Seminar |
[Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Evaluating and improving teaching and learning through TPACK Connie Chan ALTO |
With teaching and learning increasingly taking place in a technology-driven environment, are you looking for a more effective way to evaluate and improve your teaching practices and student learning? TPACK – a model that helps educators integrate technology into their teaching practices – could be the answer to your question. In this seminar, we will briefly introduce the concept of TPACK and discuss how it can be used to evaluate and improve teaching and learning. | Download |
| 12 | 9 Jun (Fri) 4:30pm – 5:45pm Workshop |
[Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Teaching with case studies Caroline Leung ALTO |
Theory is only theory until we can see how it applies in different contexts. Case studies are a tried and tested method for enabling students to apply knowledge to solve realistic problems. Using hands-on examples, this workshop explores the characteristics of a well-written case study and how to adapt a case to increase its teaching value for your course. Please bring your own laptop computer. |
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| 1 | 31 May (Wed) 2:30–3:30pm Seminar (A1217, MC) | [Learning Technologies] Artificial Intelligence – from Concepts to Chatbots Ronald Chow Instructional Designer ALTO | Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in everyday life in recent years, and different types of new AI technology have impacted many aspects of our daily routines, such as personal assistants, online recommendation systems, and medical diagnoses. To understand where AI is heading, we have to understand how it has evolved to the present day. The seminar will comprise three sections. The first section will introduce the historical development in the field of AI and some major milestones in relation to popular AI tools. The second section will delve into machine learning as the major implementation of AI. Different types of neural networks will be explored. The third section will extend the concept of neural network from the second section to chatbots. The working principles of generative pre- trained transformers (GPTs) will be introduced. | Download |
| 2 | 31 May (Wed) 3:45 – 5:15pm Workshop (A1217, MC) | [Learning Technologies] Exploring GPT in Higher Education: Applications, Use Cases and Limitations for Educators Francis Tsoi Instructional Designer ALTO | Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) are rapidly gaining popularity in education, with increasing educators and students exploring various ways in which GPTs can enhance teaching and learning. While some GPTs are not yet officially available in Hong Kong, some of our students are already using these AI tools in their learning. This workshop will consist of three parts. The first part will introduce some popular Generative Pre- trained Transformers (GPTs), such as ChatGPT, New Bing Chat, Poe.com, and Notion AI. The second part will explore various ways in which GPTs can be applied to enhance the teaching and learning, and assist educators in their work. The third part will provide hands-on experience for participants to try one of the GPTs and explore the opportunities and limitations of GPTs in assisting their work. Participants are required to bring their laptops. | Download |
| 3 | 1 Jun (Thu) 10:00–11:00am Seminar (A1217, MC) | [Learning Technologies] From Turing to GPT: Venturing into the AI Renaissance and Experiencing its Impact on Human Literacy and Innovation Prof. Ricky Kwok Vice-President (Research and Student Development) PO | When faced with AI as profoundly transformative as today’s, we often react in polarized ways: warding off, shutting down, or embracing it. These moments of choice provoke our self-reflection, prompting both rational analyses and emotional reactions. Yet we frequently overlook the fact that most AI applications still heavily rely on human input to become meaningful tools rather than soulless mimics. In this talk, the speaker will delve into the role that generative AI can play in shaping purposeful teaching and learning experiences. He will share how AI, educators, and students can work in partnership with a view to bringing about interactions that empower an impactful loop, steering us towards innovative paths where we excel at what humans do best. | |
| 4 | 1 Jun (Thu) 11:15am–12:15pm Seminar (A1217, MC) | [Learning Technologies] Can I Outsmart AI? Ross Vermeer Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | It’s probably happened to you already: you suspect a student of using ChatGPT or other AI to generate unacknowledged material for an assignment or exam. TurnItin or other AI-powered detectors may flag this material, but are all of these applications equally trustworthy and up to date? And are there ways you might recognise AI-produced text on your own? In this seminar, we’ll consider the basics of how AI detection works, and how this affects our interpretation of AI detector results. We’ll also see if there are principles we can use ourselves to ‘flag’ suspicious content. You’ll learn that if you’ve been trying to avoid ‘burstiness’ and ‘perplexity’ in your life, you may want to change the way you think — or at least the way you write! | Download |
| 5 | 1 Jun (Thu) 2:30–5:00pm Workshop (A1217, MC) | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Rethinking Outcomes-based Assessment in the Era of AI – Challenges and Opportunities Dr Henry Choi Senior Instructional Designer Emilie Pavey Instructional Designer ALTO | HKMU's position statement recognizes the potential of Chat GPT as a learning tool whilst stating that it should not be relied upon solely to complete assignments. In this context, teachers will need to reconsider the feasibility of traditional forms of assessment, especially essay writing and other written tasks. Many teachers may seek out alternatives, but are there any guidelines?
This combined seminar and workshop session will invite participants to explore key issues of outcomes-based assessment in this new context. Through practical activities, participants will consider and reflect on:
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| 25 Apr (Tue) 2:15–6:00pm Lu Sin Leature Theatre(D0309), Jockey Club Campus |
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AI & ChatGPT for higher education
Dr Sean McMinn,
Director of Center for Education Innovation(HKUST)
Prof. Ricky Kwok,
Vice President (Research and Student Development)(HKMU)
Prof. Janet Wong,
Dean of School of Nursing and Health Studies(HKMU)
Dr Kevin Hung,
Head of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science cum Associate Professor, School of Science & Technology(HKMU)
Mr Fred Sheu,
National Technology Officer (Microsoft Hong Kong)
Mr Mike Cheung,
Account Technology Strategist (Microsoft Hong Kong)
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| 1 | 25 Apr (Tue) 2:15–6:00pm Lu Sin Leature Theatre(D0309), Jockey Club Campus | AI & ChatGPT for higher education Dr Sean McMinn, Director of Center for Education Innovation (HKUST) Prof. Ricky Kwok, Vice President (Research and Student Development) (HKMU) Prof. Janet Wong, Dean of School of Nursing and Health Studies (HKMU) Dr Kevin Hung, Head of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science cum Associate Professor, School of Science & Technology (HKMU) Mr Fred Sheu, National Technology Officer (Microsoft Hong Kong) Mr Mike Cheung, Account Technology Strategist (Microsoft Hong Kong) | |
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| 1 | 16 Feb (Thurs) Cantonese session: English session: A1217, MC | Use of OLE for Teaching and Learning Dr Eva Tsang, Mr Nelson Lee, Mr Goldcup Tsai, ALTO | This seminar will first introduce features of OLE and iBookcase app, including dashboard, assignment online submission, class activities, polling features, use of Turnitin, Grade Mark features, Rubrics features, and self-study materials on iBookcase app. Tips and tricks will also be shared when using OLE features. Finally, we will also recommend some useful tools for learning engagement that teachers can effectively use to complement their teaching strategies. (This seminar will be conducted in Cantonese at 9:15am, and English at 2:30pm, the content of both session is the same. Please register for one session only.) | |
| 2 | 16 Feb (Thurs) 11:00am–12:00nn A1217, MC | Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL): Opportunities, Impact, and Support Prof. Ricky Kwok | Generation and dissemination of knowledge are two major contributions of a university. Scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) is precisely about the nexus between these two contributions. Specifically, an enthusiastic teacher (read: someone who is willing to go the extra mile to design and implement innovative pedagogies so as to enable more effective learning) should be encouraged and supported to publish his/her insights and experiences in teaching. Indeed, from a SoTL perspective, teaching becomes sort of like a “makerspace,” providing loads of opportunities to generate new knowledge about how to better disseminate knowledge. The impact of such research results should not be underestimated. In this talk, the speaker will share his thinking about SoTL and also advocate wider participation in this genre of research. He will also discuss possible institutional measures to support colleagues in pursuing SoTL. |
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| 1 | 09 Jan (Mon) 3:00pm–5:00pm
Workshop | [Learning Technologies] Teaching with Digital Tools in HKMU Francis Tsoi Ronald Chow ALTO | This workshop aims to introduce various digital tools which are available for your teaching in HKMU. We will begin with an overview of the affordances of those available tools, followed by hands-on practice on three of the widely-used tools, namely Kahoot!, Miro and Office 365 suite. The workshop will also showcase some examples of how those tools are used in other universities. Please bring your laptop computer. | Download |
| 2 | 10 Jan (Tue) 2:00–4:00pm
Workshop | [OBE and Assessment] The Outcome-based Approach and Effective Assessment Emilie Pavey Connie Chan ALTO | Like many universities worldwide, HKMU adopts an outcome-based education (OBE) approach which integrates course content, activities and assessment to facilitate quality learning. This workshop is designed to build on previous introductory sessions on this topic. We will recap the key features of OBE with a focus on how different assessment modalities can be aligned with learning outcomes. Participants will then put these ideas into practice by evaluating and developing learning outcomes and considering effective assessment strategies for courses in their field. | Download |
| 3 | 11 Jan (Wed) 10:00am–12:00nn
Workshop | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Active learning strategies in your class Dr Henry Choi Francis Tsoi ALTO | Active learning has been long discussed among teachers in higher education and it is generally believed to be able to enhance students' learning. However, some experienced teachers believe that a notion like active learning is just a gimmick to catch students' eyes. This workshop will start with an introduction of the idea of active learning and explain why it is essential for ALL learning. Basic considerations and strategies of active learning in higher education will also be discussed. The second part will be a workshop. Participants will have a chance to design a lesson making use of the active-learning strategies introduced. | Download |
| 4 | [Rescheduled] 11 Jan (Wed) Seminar | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Learning through experience: Experiential Learning Caroline Leung ALTO | It is often said that the best learning occurs outside the classroom. Experiential learning places value on what students learn from the experiences they encounter, whether through service learning, field trips, simulations, internships, study abroad or performances. Through experiential learning, HKMU's core values of integrity, fairness, perseverance and innovation can be nurtured. This seminar examines the pedagogical principles behind this approach, and the role of the instructor in cultivating a deeper learning experience. | Download |
| 5 | 11 Jan (Wed) 3:45pm–4:45pm
Seminar | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Which e-tool? Pedagogical considerations for selecting appropriate teaching technologies Caroline Leung ALTO | In recent years, the choice of apps, software and other technologies for enhancing teaching and learning has exploded. The interactive e-tools available can engage students in deeper learning, encourage collaboration and liven up the lecture theatre. Still, effective teaching requires thoughtful selection of the right tool for the right task. In this seminar, we will explore the pedagogical considerations behind the use of different technologies, with a focus on Mentimeter, Miro, Perusall and Kahoot! | Download |
| 6 | 12 Jan (Thu) 10:00am–12nn
Workshop | [Learning Technologies] Workshop for Building your Teaching ePortfolio Dr Eva Tsang ALTO | This workshop aims to introduce the CELTICS ePortfolio Platform, with demonstration on how to build an ePortfolio on this platform. Award winners will be invited to share their experience on creating their Teaching ePortfolios. We then begin with an introduction about the Teaching ePortfolio, followed by some hands-on practice on the platform; such as setting up your profile information, creating an ePortfolio page with digital artifacts, linking multi-media to ePortfolios, building an attractive ePortfolio by using special features, and what makes a good reflection. Please bring your laptop computer. | Download |
| 7 | 12 Jan (Thu) 2:30pm–4:30pm
Workshop | [OBE and Assessment] How to develop effective rubrics Ross Vermeer Emilie Pavey ALTO | This workshop is designed as an introduction to or refresher on rubrics and their uses. It will overview a rubric's constituent elements, assess the strengths and weaknesses of using rubrics, and provide guidelines for rubric development and adaptation. Workshop activities will include evaluating existing rubrics and developing a rubric for an introductory-level course. | Download |
| 8 | [Cancelled] 13 Jan (Fri) Seminar | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL): Opportunities, Impact, and Support Prof. Ricky Kwok | Generation and dissemination of knowledge are two major contributions of a university. Scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) is precisely about the nexus between these two contributions. Specifically, an enthusiastic teacher (read: someone who is willing to go the extra mile to design and implement innovative pedagogies so as to enable more effective learning) should be encouraged and supported to publish his/her insights and experiences in teaching. Indeed, from a SoTL perspective, teaching becomes sort of like a “makerspace,” providing loads of opportunities to generate new knowledge about how to better disseminate knowledge. The impact of such research results should not be underestimated. In this talk, the speaker will share his thinking about SoTL and also advocate wider participation in this genre of research. He will also discuss possible institutional measures to support colleagues in pursuing SoTL. | N/A |
| 9 | 13 Jan (Fri) 2:15pm–3:15pm
Seminar | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Advanced Lecturing Skills Ross Vermeer ALTO | Many of us have been lecturing for years, and we know what we're doing. But there are always ways to improve. This seminar will examine aspects of lecturing that are easy to put aside in the day-to-day rush of university teaching, but that may subtly – yet significantly – affect lecture quality. We'll consider 'big picture' issues such as integrating lectures with course outcomes, assessment, and overall learning environment. We'll also think about balancing instructional, interactive, technological, and even social factors to optimize lecture efficiency. | Download |
