This presentation provided insights on two approaches towards developing game-based learning activities, used the examples of (1) gamifying course materials on life cycle thinking compared to (2) the design of a lecture around a serious game about sustainable consumption. Dr. Sauerwein shared the challenges and key takeaways from the two different design processes and experiences from applying both games in class.

Futureproofing our students and our teaching - Engaging students in sustainability through interactive teaching styles

SUST 1000 – Introduction to Sustainability is a course introducing students to the full scope of sustainability issues, including perspectives from science, engineering, social science, and humanities. It adopts a flipped classroom design, in which students engage in classroom activities and learn by practicing.

Overview:

In this seminar, I will first give an overview of the Common Core at the University of Hong Kong and then move through a series of policies, processes, and programmes that we have created to engage undergraduates with questions of transdisciplinary learning. We are always experimenting with different forms of “transdisciplinarity-in-action” in order to offer students a more integrated and powerful form of learning, both for their university trajectories and to better prepare them for what is to come.

The Session

Entrepreneurship education is beyond helping students to start their own business. In face of the uncertain future, it is of critical importance to encourage our students to be entrepreneurial: proactive, resilient, agile, diligent and curious. To us, the most important startup is YOU.

Co-hosted by the Center for Education Innovation and Professor Erwin Huang, an interactive webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 13:00 - 14:00. In this webinar, we will:

Abstract:

In this sharing session, Professor Raymond Wong will share his experience and strategies to engage students both inside and outside classroom. When students are actively engaged in their learning process, they take ownership of their learning and make the learning process more effective. However, it is always not easy to design course materials that ensure students’ interest and participation.

Overview:

The arrival of pandemic and the subsequent social distancing measures have inevitably transformed the landscape of teaching and learning – most of the on-campus teaching have  to adopt online or mixed-mode teaching approaches. We understand many faculty and teaching staff are striving to ensure the students’ learning continues during this challenging time.

THE SESSION

Gamification and Game-Based Learning has drawn much attention as a pedagogy to enhance students’ enthusiasm and engagement in learning. Along with it, there are common myths like gamification is a game, and gamification is the same as game-based learning. This interactive panel discussion session will debunk the myths and introduce the fundamental game design elements to consider.

Overview:

Online exams are around the corner and you may be wondering which proctoring option is right for your course.

Abstract:

At HKUST, the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching is awarded each year to an academic staff who best exemplifies continued pursuit of excellence, devotion to teaching, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. The recipient is representative of the high quality of teaching and learning that the University offers and promotes. We are honored to have Professor Julian GROVES (2019 award recipient) share with us his views on good teaching practices, and in particular, how to adopt these pedagogies to online teaching environment.