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Blended Learning Workshops | SPRING 2024

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Facilitating our students to achieve higher levels of learning

Technology has changed the way we live, especially during the pandemic, where we have adopted flexible online teaching methods such as online lectures and assessments.

But how can we make the most of these methods? How can we combine them with in-person teaching to maximize their benefits and improve students’ learning outcomes?

Mixed Mode Teaching Workshop | SPRING 2024

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Delivering an engaging class synchronously for both in-person and online students

With Mixed-Mode teaching, you can engage with your students both in-person and online. You can even invite guest speakers from overseas to add some diversity and enrich your teaching experience. This approach ensures that everyone stays connected and engaged, regardless of their physical location. Are you ready to dive in?

iPeer Workshop | SPRING 2024

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Facilitating peer evaluation for student group work with ease

iPeer simplifies the process of student peer and self-evaluation of group projects. With four evaluation options – Point Distribution, Rating Scale, Rubric, and Commendation – collecting and managing evaluation data is made as easy as pie.

If you are looking to include peer evaluations in your grading process for group work, iPeer is the way to go!

Canvas Workshops | SPRING 2024

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Enhancing student learning with an intuitive Learning Management System

Hey, did you know that HKUST uses Canvas as our Learning Management System? If you want to become a Canvas pro before you start teaching here, we have got you covered!

We offer a series of four workshops to equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need to rock Canvas like a pro and enhance your students' learning experience.

Zoom Workshop Series | SPRING 2024

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Transitioning your in-person lectures to online lessons with interactive experiences

Are you ready to take your teaching skills to the next level? Our Zoom Workshop Series is here to help you transition from in-person lectures to online lessons with interactive experiences! And let's be honest, knowing the use of Zoom is pretty much a must these days. So, come join us for these four workshops and learn how to deliver engaging online lessons with ease!

University Teaching and Learning (UTL) Program | Spring 2024

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The University Teaching and Learning (UTL) Program is a mandatory initiative for all new Assistant Professors and Lecturers with teaching duties at the University. This program is designed to equip early career faculty with essential skills in university teaching and learning and is offered as part of the Academy of Education Excellence's (AEE) micro-credentials.

New Faculty Orientation: Teaching and Learning at HKUST | Spring 2024

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The New Faculty Orientation (NFO) is an essential program designed to introduce new faculty and teaching staff to the teaching and learning environment at the University. With a focus on providing a comprehensive overview, the orientation includes a half day program covers key aspects of teaching and learning, consist of the undergraduate curriculum, the common core program, and our student demographics. In addition, the orientation also provide effective ways of soliciting feedback for your teaching.

Can AR help students learn better? Current and future outlook on AR in education

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A pressing need for innovation in pedagogy has led educators to explore the use of emerging technologies in the classroom. One such technology is augmented reality (AR) – a powerful tool that is emerging into the spotlight due to its immersive possibilities and functional versatility. In this workshop, we will share our latest efforts to harness AR to enhance engineering education at HKUST. First, we will describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of our in-house AR application “AR Tunnel”, which is now used by around 100 undergraduate and postgraduate students every year to help prepare them for a wind tunnel laboratory project undertaken in courses on aerodynamics. We will then showcase the power of combining AR and gamification by introducing our ongoing project “Aerodynamics GO” and discussing the synergy that can be achieved by gamifying AR. Lastly, we will share our vision of what educational AR experiences might look like in the future, one in which new hardware capabilities will unlock unprecedented immersivity. This workshop aims to provide educators with insights into the current and future trends of AR, empowering them to reimagine education in their own contexts.

Empowering Academic Success: Strategies and Evaluation for Enhanced Teaching and Learning

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This workshop series is designed to offer a deep dive into the multifaceted aspects of student achievement and teaching effectiveness within the university setting. Through a blend of research-based insights and actionable strategies, this series will explore the numerous factors influencing student performance, from cognitive and non-cognitive variables to the environment they learn in. Participants will engage with the latest findings on learning prerequisites, and how to nurture these elements to foster academic excellence.

New Faculty Orientation: Teaching and Learning at HKUST | Fall 2023

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The New Faculty Orientation (NFO) is an essential program designed to introduce new faculty and teaching staff to the teaching and learning environment at the University. With a focus on providing a comprehensive overview, the orientation includes a half day program covers key aspects of teaching and learning, consist of the undergraduate curriculum, the common core program, and our student demographics. In addition, the orientation also provide effective ways of soliciting feedback for your teaching.