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 | 16 Dec (Mon) 11:00am –12:00nnSeminar (A-101, MC) | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] SoTL: Opportunities, Impact, and Support Prof. Ricky Kwok Vice President (Research and Institutional Advancement) ALTO | 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. | |
| 2 | 16 Dec (Mon) 2:30pm – 3:30pmSeminar (A-101, MC) | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Common research design for SoTL Dr Henry Choi Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | Many educators in higher education are interested in applying the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) to address challenges in their daily teaching practices. However, as non-specialists in education, they often encounter difficulties in selecting appropriate learning theories and research designs that suit their needs. This seminar aims to introduce common research designs for SoTL, accompanied by authentic examples, to help educators effectively implement SoTL research in their teaching. | |
| 3 | 16 Dec (Mon) 3:30pm – 4:30pmSeminar (A-101, MC) | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] SoTL and Cognitive Load Theory Mr Ross Vermeer Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | If you're looking for a theoretical foundation that can help you design, implement, evaluate, and research improvements in your teaching practice, cognitive load theory is a good place to start. In this seminar you'll learn the basics of cognitive load theory, and see how it can be applied in your courses. We'll also survey examples of SoTL research projects that adopt this approach. | Download |
| 4 | 16 Dec (Mon) 4:30pm – 5:30pmSeminar (A-101, MC) | [Learning Technologies] Leveraging AI tools to streamline your SoTL research Mr Francis Tsoi Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | A typical SoTL research involves five iterative steps: (1) conducting a literature review, (2) generating a research question, (3) designing the study, (4) collecting and processing data, and (5) presenting and publishing the SoTL project. (adapted from Bishop-Clark & Dietz-Uhler, 2012). In this seminar, we will follow these five steps of the SoTL process and explore how AI tools can potentially accelerate each step of your SoTL project. Demonstrations, examples, applications, and practical tips for these tools will be presented, along with a discussion of their challenges and limitations. | Download |
| 5 | 17 Dec (Tue) 2:30pm – 3:30pmSeminar (A-101, MC) | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Frameworks for assessing student motivation in SOTL projects Mrs Caroline Leung Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | Planning a SOTL project? Wondering if your teaching intervention has a real impact on student motivation? This seminar introduces some of the motivation theories and tools you could use to structure your study and measure student motivation. We will look at Self-Determination Theory, Expectancy Value Theory and tools such as MSLQ and LASSI for measuring motivation. Real studies will be used to illustrate how these theories and tools can be used to construct a framework for a research study. | Download |
| 6 | 17 Dec (Tue) 3:30pm – 4:30pmSeminar (A-101, MC) | [OBE and Assessment] Role of assessment in Learning and Teaching Ms Crystal Cheng Assistant Instructional Designer ALTO | This session examines the role of assessment in higher education and introduces its three types, including Assessment of Learning, which evaluates student performance at the end of units; Assessment as Learning, which promotes student reflection and self-assessment; and Assessment for Learning, which provides formative feedback to improve learning outcomes. Moving beyond, the session also covers formative and summative assessments, as well as norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments. Applications of assessment will be provided through some studies and examples from different disciplines. | Download |
| 7 | 17 Dec (Tue) 4:30pm – 5:30pmSeminar (A-101, MC) | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Learning Theories Meet Technology: Practical Frameworks and Applications in Technology-enhanced Learning (TEL) Mr Francis Tsoi Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | This seminar will explore a range of practical frameworks and theories commonly used in SoTL research on TEL themes, including the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), Communities of Practice (CoP) theory, the Theory of Practice Architectures (TPA), Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT), and TPACK. Examples of these frameworks and theories in action will be provided, illustrating how they guide research and practices in the SoTL, particularly in adopting, integrating, and evaluating TEL innovations to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes. | Download |
| 8 | 18 Dec (Wed) 2:30pm – 3:30pmSeminar (A-101, MC) | [Learning Technologies] A guided tour of generative AI in higher ed in Hong Kong and beyond Mr Ross Vermeer Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | The shocking advent of generative AI is now years, not months, in the past. After a period of intense adjustment – in which responses ranged from blind optimism to unfounded dread – where do we stand now? In this seminar, we'll survey the integration of ChapGPT and other generative AI tools in the higher ed sector, focusing on Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. We'll consider reactions from students and faculty, and address rising issues such as the ethics of AI use, academic integrity, technology gaps and resource allocation, and more. | Download |
| 9 | 18 Dec (Wed) 3:30pm – 4:30pmSeminar (A-101, MC) | [Course Development] Making the most of ChatGPT in DL course development Mrs Caroline Leung Senior Instructional Designer ALTO | Uncritical overreliance on ChatGPT for writing course materials only leads to stilted, repetitious study units. Yet judicious use of ChatGPT's affordances can help us with a number of tasks related to course development. This session will suggest some simple tips and tricks for using ChatGPT in course development and maintenance to increase our efficiency, help us brainstorm new content, align activities with learning outcomes and improve the consistency of our course materials. | Download |
| 10 | 18 Dec (Wed) 4:30pm – 5:30pmSeminar (A-101, MC) | [Learning Technologies] AI Tools for Teaching and Learning Dr Eva Tsang Director ALTO | This seminar introduces selected tools across 8 categories: research, multimedia creation, assessment, chatbots, speech processing, language learning, tutoring, and office assistance. Participants review the strengths and weaknesses of these tools and integrate chosen ones into teaching to enhance student learning. This overview assists participants in understanding how AI can enhance their research and teaching, streamline administrative tasks, and create dynamic, interactive educational environments. | |
| 11 | 19 Dec (Thu) 2:30pm – 3:30pmSeminar (E0311, JCC) |
*Cancelled*[OBE and Assessment] OBE in higher education: its core features and impact on students learning Dr Henry Choi Senior Instructional Designer ALTO |
Outcome-Based Education (OBE) has become increasingly prominent in higher education institutions around the world. This seminar is designed to explore the essential features of OBE and assess its impact on student learning through the examination of empirical studies. By the conclusion of this session, participants will gain a better understanding of OBE and its implications for various disciplines in higher education. | |
| 12 | 19 Dec (Thu) 3:45pm – 5:15pmWorkshop (E0311, JCC) | [OBE and Assessment] Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Handbook Workshop Mr Amr Arafa Assistant Instructional Designer ALTO | This workshop aims to introduce the updated practical OBE handbook developed by ALTO to empower faculty members to apply OBE in their teaching practices, courses, and programs. The workshop will use reflections and activities to demonstrate the applications of philosophy, knowledge, and strategies proposed in the handbook. Participants will have the opportunity to rethink their courses from OBE’s perspective and share insights with their peers on how to develop and improve courses accordingly.
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| 1 | 12 Oct (Sat) 4:00pm –5:00pm Seminar (ZOOM) | [Learning Technologies] Building your Teaching ePortfolio Dr Eva Tsang Director ALTO | This ZOOM seminar aims to introduce the CELTICS ePortfolio Platform, with demonstration on how to build an ePortfolio on this platform. We begin with an introduction about the Teaching ePortfolio, followed by a step-by-step guide on 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. Attendees will also receive valuable tips on creating a professional Teaching ePortfolio, equipping you with the skills needed to participate in the President’s Awards for Excellence in Inspirational Teaching. |
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| 1 | 23 Sep (Mon) Cantonese Session 2:30pm – 3:30pm English Session 3:45pm – 4:45pm Workshop | [Learning Technologies] Workshop for iAttend and OLE Mr Nelson Lee Mr Goldcup Tsai ALTO | This workshop will introduce iAttend, a feature within the iBookcase app designed for taking attendance. iAttend leverages iBeacon technology and integrates with class schedules, offering a convenient method for taking roll call. During this workshop, you will be guided through the attendance-taking process using iAttend. The workshop will also cover some key features of the OLE:
Moreover, useful tips and tricks will be shared to optimize your experience with OLE features. |
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2 | 25 Sep (Wed) Cantonese Session 9:00am – 10:00am English Session 10:00am – 11:00am Workshop | [Learning Technologies] Workshop for iAttend and OLE Mr Nelson Lee Mr Goldcup Tsai ALTO | This workshop will introduce iAttend, a feature within the iBookcase app designed for taking attendance. iAttend leverages iBeacon technology and integrates with class schedules, offering a convenient method for taking roll call. During this workshop, you will be guided through the attendance-taking process using iAttend. The workshop will also cover some key features of the OLE:
Moreover, useful tips and tricks will be shared to optimize your experience with OLE features. |
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Learning and Teaching Week 2024
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12 Aug (Mon) Seminar |
Empowering the Edge: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI for the Local Data Processing Prof. Albert ZOMAYA Peter Nicol Russell Chair Professor, Computer Science The University of Sydney (USYD) |
This presentation investigates the challenges of deploying generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the edge to enhance privacy and efficiently use network and computational resources. By considering the limitations of edge environments and exploring current solutions for optimizing AI models on resource-limited devices, this presentation addresses the challenges of implementing efficient distributed learning for generative AI applications, such as Large Language Models. |
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12 Aug (Mon) Seminar |
AI Innovations in Education: An Exploration of Current Trends and Future Directions Prof. Irwin KING The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) |
AI has significantly influenced education in recent year. This presentation explores AI’s impact on education, focusing on applications like Generative AI for content creation, intelligent tutoring systems, and personalized learning platforms. We will also discuss challenges such as job market disruptions from automation and the need to train educators in AI. We hope to shape education’s future, ensuring effective use of AI to enhance teaching and learning experiences for both students and educators.
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12 Aug (Mon) Seminar |
Designing SoTL for Success: Educational Leadership and the Disciplinary Divide Dr Jonathan GRAVES The University of British Columbia |
When many faculty members start with SoTL, they find it difficult to move from an area where they are experts (their discipline) to an area outside their field of expertise (SoTL). Using examples, case-studies, and literature, this seminar explores how institutions can solve this problem and create successful SoTL programs. |
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13 Aug (Tue) Seminar |
Causal Modeling for SoTL Research: A Hands-on Approach Dr Jonathan GRAVES The University of British Columbia |
Does A cause B? In SoTL, this is one of the most important questions we want to answer! In this workshop, you will learn a framework for thinking about these kinds of questions (called causal modeling), and how to apply causal principles to the design of a SoTL project. |
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13 Aug (Tue) Seminar |
Embracing SoTL to Elevate your Teaching Dr Barbara TAM The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) |
This seminar discusses the concepts of good teaching, scholarly teaching, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). It explores how engaging in SoTL can empower you to enhance your teaching effectiveness, student learning experiences and outcomes. The session also shares examples and cases of how to embark on SoTL to drive instructional improvements. |
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13 Aug (Tue) Seminar |
A Reflective Journey: From Practice to SoTL for Enhanced Student Growth and Development Dr Kathleen CHIM LiPACE |
SoTL is one of the four key 'Directions of Work' at LiPACE, where staff are organised into four themed groups and encouraged to actively engage in related academic and professional learning events. Student learning and wellbeing are closely connected. The field is shifting towards emphasising personal strengths and resources over mental ill health and psychopathology, with a growing interest in embedding wellbeing into the higher education curriculum. Under the theme of 'Student Wellbeing and Career Readiness', I will draw on my past and current career roles to share our efforts in integrating mental health into student learning, as well as disseminating practices for holistic student development across various platforms. |
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13 Aug (Tue) Seminar |
EdgeAI Enabling Clinical Information Processing Prof. Albert ZOMAYA The University of Sydney (USYD) |
This talk will explore how edge computing and AI can break down barriers in clinical information processing, leading to improved patient outcomes. We will examine the healthcare industry’s key challenges in clinical information processing and how edge computing can help overcome these challenges through faster data processing, increased data privacy and security, and improved decision-making capabilities. |
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| 1 | 21 Aug (Wed)
Seminar | HKMU: Quality Comes First Prof. Reggie KWAN Ching Ping Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Download | |
| 2 | 21 Aug (Wed)
Seminar | Unleashing Student Potential: Empowering Students to Achieve Their Goals Ms Adele WAN SAO | As educators, we all want to see our students succeed and reach their full potential. However, achieving this goal requires more than just academic excellence. It requires a holistic approach that empowers students to develop their skills, explore their interests, and pursue their passions. In this session, we will introduce you to the various programmes and services offered by the Student Affairs Office (SAO) that are designed to unleash student potential. We will discuss how SAO supports students in developing their leadership skills, engaging in community service, and participating in extracurricular activities, etc. We will also share examples of how these programmes have helped students to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in the communities. | Download |
| 3 | 21 Aug (Wed)
Seminar | Charting Teaching and Research Success with the University Library Mr Owen TAM LIB | Join us for an informative and engaging session on how the library can be a valuable partner for faculty in achieving teaching and research success. Discover the resources, services, expert support, and collaborative opportunities available between the Schools and Library to help you achieve your goals. | |
| 4 | 21 Aug (Wed)
Seminar | Elevating Your Academic Career: Mastering Opportunities for Continuous Growth and Development Ms Leona TSE HRO | This seminar empowers academic staff by providing insights into key aspects of their professional career development. Topics include Annual Promotion Exercise & Central Faculty Fund, Faculty Advancement Fund, Sponsorship for Research and Development, Awards, and Strategic Workshops. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding and learn strategies for maximizing opportunities for growth and advancement in their academic careers. | |
| 5 | 21 Aug (Wed)
Seminar | HKMU Scholars, ChatGPT, and AI Hub for Research Dr Simon CHEUNG ITO | This session provides an overview of three useful online services for staff and students, namely, HKMU Scholars, ChatGPT portal, and AI Hub for Research. The HKMU Scholars serves as a centralised platform in the University for documenting and showcasing our research development and achievement. It consists of an award management system as well, for effective research project lifecycle management. Our ChatGPT portal is a language model service provided by Azure Open AI for our staff’s and students’ uses in teaching, learning, research and administration. There is an AI hub, providing an one-stop online environment with different AI models and tools for research purposes. The speaker will delineate the features of these online services. The deployment plan of upcoming AI-related online services, such as ChatGPT-4O and Co-Pilot, will also be reported. | Download |
| 6 | 21 Aug (Wed)
Seminar | Advancing Research and Knowledge Transfer: Empowering Your Success Mr Wilson CHAN ORA | This session is designed to empower your success in research and knowledge transfer. It will illustrate the support available for academic colleagues at every stage of the research process, from securing funding to disseminating results and generating impact. Additionally, the session will introduce opportunities for transferring research outputs into practical and commercial applications, which not only benefit society but also strengthen ties with the business and industrial sectors. | Download |
| 7 | 21 Aug (Wed)
Seminar | Unveiling ALTO’s Core Services for Teaching and Learning Success Dr. Eva TSANG ALTO | ||
| 8 | 21 Aug (Wed)
Seminar | Enhancing Inclusive Education at HKMU: Updates on SEN Services, Identification, and Support Mechanisms Counselling & Development Services Section, Student Affairs Office Mr Bottle Leung SEN Support Team Ms Bobo Chan Counselling Service Team | In this presentation, we will share recent development in Special Educational Needs (SEN) services in HKMU, including the service registration process, support to students with SEN, and relevant staff consultation services. We will also discuss scenarios to facilitate the understanding of how SEN services can help the students and the collaborative effort among the SEN Support Team, the Counselling Service Team and academic staff. Simple guidance for identifying students with SEN will be provided, aiming at equipping our academic staff with the necessary concepts/ skills to refer these students to the SAO SEN Support Team for further support. Additionally, we will share a concise overview of the ‘Code of Practice on Education’ as outlined by the Equal Opportunities Commission under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, which the University community is to observe. A Q&A session will be included, offering attendees the chance to clear up any uncertainties, share their experiences, and discuss potential strategies for enhancing our SEN services. | Download |
| 9 | 21 Aug (Wed)
Seminar | Introduction to the Study Skills Learning Website Mr ARAFA Amr Mohamed ALTO | Download | |
| 10 | 22 Aug (Thu)
Seminar | Teaching with Growth Mindset, Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) Prof. Ricky KWOK Yu Kwong Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Generative AI is taking the world by storm. Indeed, AI tools, e.g., GPT, are disrupting all kinds of professions. Education is no exception. In this session, the speakers will share his opinions about using various AI-based teaching and learning functions that are designed to empower teachers to enable more effective learning. Indeed, from a “growth mindset” vantage point, teachers who embrace these AI-based functions in their teaching will be able to scale up the breadth, depth, and advancement in learning. | |
| 11 | 22 Aug (Thu)
Seminar | Organizing Your Teaching with the 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 |
| 12 | 22 Aug (Thu)
Seminar | Effective Assessment and Constructive Feedback Ms 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 – particularly in the era of GenAI – and tools to help educators ensure valid and fair grading. 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 |
| 13 | 22 Aug (Thu)
Seminar | Tips and Tricks for Teachers Part I Learning and Teaching Evangelists (LTE)
| 1. AI and Academic Integrity 2. Unleashing the Magic of Rapport: Keys to Crafting Positive Learning Environments for Effective Education Rapport, defined as a close and interactive relationship built on trust, shared control, and active participation in activities that enhance skills, abilities, or knowledge, is essential in higher education. Our talk explores the pivotal role that rapport plays in various educational settings, focusing on the strategies that can be employed to foster positive learning environments. We will discuss how effective rapport-building not only facilitates teaching and learning but also promotes a sense of community and mutual respect among students and teachers. Additionally, we will reflect on the importance of collegiality and how it contributes to quality education by facilitating open exchanges of ideas and continuous professional development. 3. Navigating Large, Diverse Classrooms with E-Learning: Techniques for Managing Student Expectations Managing student expectations in large and academically diverse classrooms is a significant challenge for instructors. This talk will explore how the strategic use of e-learning tools can help address this challenge, providing practical strategies for setting appropriate expectations, promoting engagement among students with varied learning backgrounds, and fostering success across this heterogeneous student population. | Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: |
| 14 | 22 Aug (Thu)
Seminar | Lively Lecturing Mr Ross VERMEER ALTO | You’ve planned an excellent lecture – full of solid content that’s well-organised 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 |
| 15 | 22 Aug (Thu) Seminar | Technology-enhanced Teaching: Use of OLE, Tools, and AV Teaching Equipment Dr Eva TSANG ALTO | ||
| 16 | 23 Aug (Fri) Seminar | Planning Engaging Lessons Mrs 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 |
| 17 | 23 Aug (Fri) Seminar | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Teaching and Learning Mr ARAFA Amr Mohamed ALTO | We will explore the meaning of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in education. We will showcase the benefits of an inclusive learning environment, address challenges to EDI, and highlight the role of educators in fostering equity and celebrating diversity. Participants will gain actionable insights to promote EDI and create a more inclusive future within their classrooms and schools. The objective is to build a path to success that embraces the unique identities and experiences of every student. | Download |
| 18 | 23 Aug (Fri) Seminar | Tips and Tricks for Teachers Part II Learning and Teaching Evangelists (LTE)
| 1. Be Truly Future Ready for Working at MUBA According to The Engagement and Retention Report published by Achievers (2024), cultural fit is one of the top five reasons why employees leave a company. In order to encourage a better cultural fit, this session aims to prepare our new teachers to understand and be immersed with our key values at MUBA. Our school has nurtured talents for society over the years with the purpose of helping our graduates to be truly future ready. Our students are from different majors, including Aviation Service Management, Business Management, Corporate Governance and Sustainability, Finance and Financial Technology, Global Business, Global Marketing and Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management, International Hospitality and Attractions Management, Marketing, Professional Accounting, Tourism, Sports and eSports Management, Sports and Recreation Management and Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management. We teach and train them to have the dare to seize opportunities, shape their unique university experiences and go through a transformative journey at MUBA. At the end, our MUBA graduates are ready to shine in their fields. The same value – “Be Truly Future Ready”, apply to our teachers. As MUBA teachers, we strive to: 2. Overcoming Student Unpreparedness in Flipped Classroom Implementation In this brief presentation, I will discuss three pedagogical strategies that can significantly improve student preparation and learning outcomes. These strategies include incorporating Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as preparatory resources, implementing Peer Teaching to foster collaborative learning, and utilizing Chatbot technology, specifically ChatGPT, to enhance students’ readiness and engagement prior to class sessions. 3. ChatGPT is Not the Enemy – Using ChatGPT in the English Language Classroom While recent studies on the integration of ChatGPT into teaching and learning have painted a positive picture, the views of language teachers on the use of ChatGPT remain notably divided (e.g., Adiguzel et al., 2023; Chan et al., 2023; Chiu, 2023; Liao et al., 2023, Nguyen, 2023). This session delves into the potential roles of ChatGPT in the English language classroom, suggesting examples of prompts for teachers to generate helpful responses from ChatGPT and design meaningful tasks to enhance teaching and learning. | Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: |
| 19 | 23 Aug (Fri) Seminar | Using Gen AI in Teaching and Learning Mr Francis TSOI ALTO | Gen AIs are rapidly gaining popularity in education, with an increasing number of educators and students exploring various ways in which these tools can enhance teaching and learning. This seminar explores various Gen AI applications and use cases in Higher Education, highlighting how these tools can possibly be used to assist your teaching, including lesson planning, presentation preparation, and assessment. | |
| 20 | 23 Aug (Fri) Seminar | Use of Third Party Materials in Teaching and Learning Ms Crystal CHENG ALTO | Third-party materials are widely used in teaching and learning materials to enrich students’ learning experience. This session will provide an overview of the practices to respect intellectual property rights and avoid copyright infringement in various teaching activities and course materials. | Download |
| 21 | 23 Aug (Fri) Seminar | Building your Teaching ePortfolio Dr Eva TSANG ALTO | ||
| 22 | 24 Aug (Sat) Seminar | Tips for Lecturing and Leading Tutorial Sessions Mr Francis TSOI ALTO | In distance learning programmes, students are provided with a set of self-study materials, but tutorial and other face-to-face sessions are still essential components to learning support. How can tutors make good use of the limited contact hours for their distance learners? In this session, some practical tips for effective lectures and tutorials will be discussed. |
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| 1 | 23 May (Thu) 9:15am – 10:15am Seminar | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Mrs Caroline Leung ALTO | This seminar will suggest ways to make better use of PowerPoint and handouts as learning aids to support your lectures. We'll consider the various functions we expect these learning aids to fulfil, from seizing and holding students' attention to serving as 'learning objects' students depend on for revision. We will also explore ways of successfully integrating PowerPoint slides and handouts with classroom activities, and identify best practices and potential pitfalls. | PPT: Guide Notes: |
| 2 | 23 May (Thu) 10:15am – 11:15am Seminar | [OBE and Assessment] Getting the most out of rubrics Mr Ross Vermeer ALTO | It can be deceptively easy to produce the elements of a rubric – but it's more difficult to ensure that all of these parts fit and work together. In this seminar we'll briefly review the main elements of a good rubric, and then focus on diagnosing potential problems when we put them together and try to get them to work. | Download |
| 3 | 23 May (Thu) 11:15am – 12:15pm Seminar | [OBE and Assessment] Adjusting your assessment criteria in a chatGPT-enabled world Ms Emilie Pavey ALTO | The use of ChatGPT is becoming normalized in work and learning, and many students are using it as a tool to support their studies. In this context, how can teachers ensure that students are leveraging the power of this tool without “outsourcing their thinking” to it in their written assessments? The key may lie in assessment design and criteria. In this session, we will look at ways to design and assess written tasks which shift the emphasis away from pure writing skills and towards essential generic skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving. | Download |
| 4 | 24 May (Fri) 9:15am – 10:15am Seminar | [Learning Technologies] Mr Francis Tsoi ALTO | We are all aware of the risks of ChatGPT generating inaccurate information, or ‘hallucinations,’ and thus it should not be the sole source for creating teaching materials. However, can ChatGPT be utilized to enhance existing educational resources, making them more engaging? In this seminar, we will explore and discuss various innovative strategies that educators have attempted to leverage ChatGPT in transforming their in-class teaching materials. | Download |
| 5 | 24 May (Fri) 10:15am – 11:15am Seminar | [OBE and Assessment] Providing effective feedback on students' assignments Dr Henry Choi ALTO | Effective feedback on students' assignments is an important component of teaching, and it is found beneficial to students' learning and performance. But what are the features of effective feedback that really helps? In this seminar, a simple framework of effective feedback, including its functions, components and writing guidelines will be discussed. | Download |
| 6 | 24 May (Fri) 11:15am – 12:45pm Workshop | [Student Engagement] Transforming large lectures into active learning experiences Ms Emilie Pavey Mr Francis Tsoi ALTO | Students often struggle to focus during lengthy, content-heavy lectures, and passive learning translates to poorer retention of course content. This workshop will explore ways for teachers to convert their lectures into active and engaging experiences to promote deeper learning. We will look at pedagogically-informed approaches to lecture structure, in-class activity design and how to tackle specific student engagement challenges. | Download |
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15 Apr (Mon) 2:30pm – 4:00pm Seminar |
Supporting Students with SEN in Higher Education: Sharing of Experience and Perspective from a Frontline Professional and Service Leader Language: Cantonese (PowerPoint in English) Dr Iris Lam Head of Wellness and Counselling Centre of CUHK and Registered Clinical Psychologist |
In addition to the rising trend in the number of students with SEN admitted to higher education institutions, there has been noticeable increase in the complexity of their disability conditions. These have posed unprecedented challenges to staff in student affairs and academic units of tertiary education sector. Sharing from her experience as a frontline psychologist and SEN service leader, the speaker will highlight the support services for students with SEN in her work setting. She will also provide perspectives on the best practices and key challenges in driving an inclusive university community. | With professional training in clinical psychology, Iris has gained extensive experience from working in government departments, public hospitals, and university settings over the past 20 years. She aspires to supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) and their families. Advocating for the evolving capacities of these students, she firmly believes in building collaborative partnerships for the provision of reasonable accommodations and inclusive learning environments. Through her multiple roles as a clinician, researcher, service consultant and supervisor, she hopes to promote professional standards and contribute to the betterment of support resources for this unique population. |
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16 Apr (Tue) Workshop |
[Learning Technologies] Workshop for building your teaching ePortfolio Dr Eva Tsang |
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 | 22 Mar (Fri) 2:30pm – 4:00pm 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. | Rescheduled to April |
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| 1 | 20 Feb (Tue) 9:30am – 10:45am Seminar | [Learning Technologies] Use of OLE for Teaching and Learning Nelson Lee 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. | |
| 2 | 20 Feb (Tue) 11:00am – 11:45am Workshop | [Learning Technologies] iAttend Nelson Lee 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 | 20 Feb (Tue) 2:30pm – 4:00pm 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. | Download |
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| 1 | 8 Jan (Mon) (E0311, JCC) | [SoTL in Action] Why do SoTL?  Prof. Chng Huang Hoon  Prof. Adrian Lee National University of Singapore | As educators, a key question we need to ask is “How do we know our students are learning?” In addition to paying attention to student feedback about their course experience, we believe a crucial part of the answer lies in the instructor's thoughtful reflection on pedagogy and the systematic inquiry into how course design, assessment and classroom practice may have made a difference in students' achievement of specific course learning outcomes. In this seminar, we will iterate the key elements of a SoTL inquiry (see Peter Felten, 2013), and underscore the importance of adopting a reflective and scholarly stance in the way we teach in order to elucidate the ways our students are or are not learning. | |
| 2 | 8 Jan (Mon) (D0811, JCC) | *Parallel session* [SoTL in Action] Telling our SoTL stories in the Humanities Prof. Chng Huang Hoon National University of Singapore | A key feature of practices in the Humanities is a focus on story-telling or narrative. Doing SoTL in the Humanities essentially means providing a narration of our teaching practice and the impact on student learning outcomes. With each narration, over time, we hope to arrive at what Clifford Geertz called a “thick description”, an enriched tale about our practice. In this session, my aim is to get all of us to come up with our own answers to
While the language in which we approach SoTL may differ from the language used in STEM SoTL, I hope to show that we are ultimately still trying to arrive at the same endpoint, which is to enhance student learning experience and outcomes. Some examples of SoTL investigation in the Humanities will be used to illustrate the SoTL stories educators in the Humanities tell. | PPT: Reading 2: Download |
| 3 | 8 Jan (Mon) (D0808, JCC) | *Parallel session* [SoTL in Action] Taking a quantitative approach to SoTL Prof. Adrian Lee National University of Singapore | Pat Hutchings and Lee Shulman said that “SoTL is integrating the experience of teaching with the scholarship of research.” Many of us have disciplinary research skills that are quantitative in nature. How can we apply such research skills to make our students learning visible? Can we rely on student reports of learning? If not, can we identify the direct evidence that will show that students have learnt? In this session, we will look at how to design a SoTL project that identifies what works and why it works. In identifying what works, we seek evidence that is accessible to our research skills and that shows the effectiveness of our teaching approaches. A challenging problem in of itself, but perhaps a more challenging problem for our skill set may be to identify why it works. To answer this question, we will need to employ some of the qualitative approaches more familiar to research in the Humanities. Insights from answering the second question offer us the power to make reasoned decisions for how we may want to change our teaching in the future. | PPT: Reading 2: Download |
| 4 | 9 Jan (Tue) (E0311, JCC) | [SoTL in Action] Panel Discussion about SoTL Prof. Chng Huang Hoon Prof. Adrian Lee National University of Singapore
Mr Kevin Chu Senior Lecturer
Dr Edsoulla Chung Assistant Professor
Prof. Ricky Kwok Vice-President (Research and Student Development) PO | This panel discussion aims to engage the audience in conversation about SoTL, so that we can learn from one another’s journey, wherever we may be situated. The exchange can include our stories about how we each may have started our SoTL journey or thinking about how we may begin this work, deliberating about decisions relating to suitable data and analysis when undertaking SoTL projects, as well as discussing opportunities and challenges. We would like this to be a dialogue rather than a question-and-answer session so that we can learn from one another’s experiences. To ensure a more interactive discussion, we invite you to pre-submit 3-5 specific questions related to SoTL issues when completing your registration form. | |
| 5 | 9 Jan (Tue) (E0311, JCC) | [Student engagement] Sharing about Community Development and Leadership Prof. Chng Huang Hoon National University of Singapore | The Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership Centre at the National University of Singapore was established in 2017 and in its relatively short history, it has grown from being an informal leadership platform for student engagement to a formalized curriculum offering both a Certificate and Minor Degree to all NUS undergraduate students. In this 45-minute sharing, I will provide a brief developmental history of the Centre’s evolution and share the Centre’s vision, mission, curriculum, and students’ research with community partners. I hope to use this platform to discuss with the audience the possibility of partnership and how we can work together to enrich our students’ learning. | Download |
| 6 | 9 Jan (Tue) (E0311, JCC) | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Sharing about Blended Learning and Teaching Prof. Adrian Lee National University of Singapore | Student learning is positively influenced by the amount of active participation in the learning process. Technology is often leveraged as means to engage students, although care should be taken to recognise the pedagogical advantage of the technology rather than its ability purely to engage. Blended learning is a relatively recent model that, by combining face-to-face activities with online experiences, effectively incorporates technology into education. For example, in the flipped classroom approach, technology is used to facilitate the transmission of content and so allow for the repurposing of face-to-face classroom time for activities that are likely to lead to higher-order learning outcomes. In this sharing, I want to highlight the elements of blended learning that have the potential to lead to effective, efficient, and flexible learning. | Download |
| 7 | 9 Jan (Tue) (E0311, JCC) | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Getting Everyone on the same page in a Lecture Theatre Filled with Diverse Motivations Prof. Ricky Kwok Vice-President (Research and Student Development) PO | Despite the advent of active learning practices in a classroom, giving a lecture in front of a big crowd is still a major requirement in courses. Indeed, being able to talk at a class with 200+ students for two, three hours on end is a necessary survival skill in universities. This is further aggravated by the fact that a big audience inevitably entails a very diverse distribution of motivations to conscientiously stay attentive in the lecture. In this talk, the speaker will share some simple tactics that might help the teacher to successfully get everyone on the same page, literally; thereby, hopefully making the lecture a useful event for all stakeholders. | Download |
| 8 | 10 Jan (Wed) 10:00am – 12:00nnSeminar (E0311, JCC) | [Pedagogical Principles and Practices] Mastering Course Development and Maintenance: An Engaging Discussion Session Dr Eva Tsang Dr Henry Choi Francis Tsoi ALTO | As a Course Development Coordinator (CDC), have you ever considered the effective coordination of your course development project, particularly under the new HKMU’s academic reform? This session aims to provide guidance on the essential aspects of the DL course development process, including initiation, development procedures, and guidelines. Additionally, practical tips and strategies to overcome common challenges will be shared. Throughout the session, participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive Q&A sessions. To ensure a more customized and informative discussion, we invite you to pre-submit 3-5 specific questions related to course development when completing your registration form. Please note that this session will be conducted bilingually in both Chinese and English, providing a comfortable and inclusive environment for colleagues from various disciplines to freely share their opinions and insights | |
| 9 | 10 Jan (Wed) 2:30pm – 3:30pmSeminar (E0311, JCC) | [OBE and Assessment] Teaching with reflection in the era of AI Emilie Pavey ALTO | Reflection is a valuable and powerful learning strategy, developing students’ critical thinking skills and metacognitive capacities. This session will look at the role of reflection in the learning process and will invite participants to consider how to integrate reflective activities into their teaching. The session places a special focus on the potential of AI to support student reflection. In an interactive activity, participants will put themselves in students’ shoes and experiment with the use of Riff – a Stanford-developed AI reflection chatbot – as a tool to extend thinking about learning experiences. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops. | Download |
| 10 | 10 Jan (Wed) 3:45pm – 4:45pmSeminar (E0311, JCC) | [Learning Technologies] Video Feedback Ross Vermeer ALTO | Writing comments on student assignments and exams is nobody’s idea of fun. It’s time-consuming, difficult work. Might there be a better way – one that might also engage students’ attention better? Many academics today are turning to the use of video feedback on student work. Video feedback can be used to communicate rich, nuanced comments; it’s versatile; and it has an immediacy that helps build more personalised connections with students. In this seminar we’ll consider different approaches to producing video feedback, analyse the qualities that make it effective, and outline some ways of integrating it with written feedback. We’ll also consider how to produce video feedback efficiently, and overview some tools you can use for video capture. | Download |
| 11 | 11 Jan (Thu) 2:30pm – 3:30pmSeminar (E0311, JCC) | [OBE and Assessment] Including student reflection in your assessment strategy Emilie Pavey ALTO | The advent of generative AI has had a profound impact on assessment in higher education, particularly traditional forms of written assessment, and many teachers are having to rethink their assessment strategies in these circumstances. This session explores how teachers can enhance their course assessment strategies by incorporating student reflection as an additional modality. We will look at different reflection task formats and consider how to align these forms of assessment with course learning outcomes. The session will also provide practical guidance on evaluating and grading student reflections using a rubric. | Download |
| 12 | 11 Jan (Thu) 3:45pm – 4:45pmSeminar (E0311, JCC) | [OBE and Assessment] Raising the bar: Scaffolding your classroom teaching to boost students’ potential Caroline Leung ALTO | Scaffolding is a straightforward but effective teaching method which can boost students’ absorption and comprehension of content. It is easy to implement in any subject area. This seminar will focus on scaffolding strategies for content delivery in the classroom. We will demonstrate how to break down complex concepts into manageable steps and gradually guide students towards mastery of the material. Examples will be used to illustrate how content can be delivered more effectively through a scaffolding approach. | Download |
