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HKUST x EdUHK Joint Conference on AI Education

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About the Conference

The “Leveraging AI For Change in Education” conference is the first of an annual joint-university initiative between the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) aimed at exploring the profound impacts and possibilities of artificial intelligence in educational settings, from K-12 and higher education to vocational training and adult learning.

Living and Learning on the Campus of the Future: Combining Excellence, Resilience, and Well-being

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Southeast and East Asian countries have not only caught up with Western countries in academic performance but have even overtaken them in many areas. However, in many countries, this has led to a decline in the subjective well-being of the students, culminating in harmful experiences of stress, externalized behavior, depression, and even suicide.

EDGE-AI Insights: Navigating the Future of Learning with Generative AI

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Abstract

In Spring 2023, the CEI invited faculty and teaching staff to propose Education and Generative AI (EDGE-AI) projects looking to explore new teaching and learning methods utilizing GenAI. A year and a half later, these projects are yielding important findings for innovative teaching practices. In the second workshop of our EDGE-AI series, two of our projects share their work so far, and how their findings can help shape HKUST's teaching and learning landscape.

Creating Effective Rubrics for Assessment

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Rubrics play a crucial role in evaluating student work at HKUST, providing clear criteria for assessment and feedback. This workshop aims to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective writing rubrics that promote learning outcomes and enhance assessment practices. Participants will explore the principles of rubric design, including clarity, specificity, alignment with learning objectives, and practical strategies for developing and implementing writing rubrics. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have the tools needed to design and implement writing rubrics that support student success and improve the assessment process in a university setting.

Speaker:

Miranda Fung
Education Development Manager
CEI, HKUST

Miranda Fung is the Education Development Manager of the Center of Education Innovation at HKUST. As a former lecturer and course developer, she has extensive experience in supporting various local universities to enhance quality of teaching and learning through curriculum development and assessment design. Passionate about equity and inclusivity in assessment practices, Miranda is committed to designing inclusive assessment and feedback approaches in different teaching and learning contexts in higher education.

Date: 24 SEP 2024 (TUE)
Time: 12:30 – 13:45
Venue: Room 6558 (Lift 27-30)
Organized by: Center for Education Innovation (CEI)

Light refreshment will be served.


Mixed Mode Teaching Online Course

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With Mixed-Mode teaching, you have the flexibility to interact with your students both in-person and online. You can even invite guest speakers from overseas to bring diversity and enhance your teaching experience. This approach ensures that everyone stays connected and engaged, regardless of their physical location.

Starting this semester, this course is part of the Academy of Education Excellence (AEE) program and is available online in a self-paced format. Upon completion, you will receive online badges issued by the AEE at HKUST.

Recording Video Lectures with PowerPoint Workshop | FALL 2024

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Turning your slideshows into educational videos

Your students are digital whizzes! They can learn almost anything from solving math problems to fixing machines just by watching videos. That's why we are bringing you a pre-recorded video workshop where you can learn to create educational videos using the familiar tool – MS PowerPoint.

If you are new to video production, no worries! MS PowerPoint makes it easy-peasy!

Video Management and In-video Activities Workshop | FALL 2024

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Creating an interactive video-based learning environment

We are excited to share that our home-grown Video Management System (VMS) and In-video Activities (IVA) have been helping instructors create truly interactive video-based learning environments. These tools are designed to enhance the video learning experience and provide video analytics to track student progress and engagement.