I. CTL Activities

1. Workshop | Flipped Classroom and Development of the Blended Learning Courses: From Theory to Practice翻转课堂与混合金课建设：从理论到实操 (see attachment 1)
Eligibility: Teaching/Teaching support staff
Speaker: Prof. Jianpeng Guo, Institution of Education, Xiamen University
厦门大学教育研究院郭建鹏教授 (博士生导师、高等教育发展研究中心副主任，教育心理研究所所长，大学教学研究中心主任，厦门大学国家级教师发展中心兼职专家。“福建省杰出青年科研人才培育计划”人选)
Language: Mandarin
Abstract: 本次活动将采用讲座和工作坊的方式，系统介绍如何通过翻转课堂和混合式教学实现信息技术与教育教学的深度融合，重构传统课堂教学方式，提升课堂教学水平。首先，从理论上介绍翻转课堂与混合式教学的政策与历史、理念与优势、不足与挑战。其次，重点从实操上介绍并应用O-PIRTAS翻转课堂模式，通过工作坊带领学员进行一次翻转课堂教学设计，并进行交流和讨论。以帮助学员更加深刻地理解教学创新的内涵，找到自己的教学创新模式。    

Part 1: Lecture
Date & Time: noon - 1 pm, March 16
Venue: T4-304
Light lunch will be provided.

Part 2: Workshop
Date & Time: 2pm - 5pm, March 16
Venue: T4-304

Registration: https://mis.uic.edu.cn/survey/login.jsp
(DDL: 10am, March 15)

2. The 2nd UIC Innovative Teaching Contest
Recordings: click Here
News Report: https://ctl.uic.edu.cn/info/1106/1400.htm
Heartfelt congratulations to all the award winners in the second UIC Innovative Teaching Contest!

3. Event | Lunchtime Concert Series
Date &Time: noon – 1 pm, March 12 (Fri)
Venue: Rehearsal Studio (CC129)
Jointly organized by: DCC-MUS & SAO & CTL (No tickets are required)

II. HKBU Activities

1. Lecture | Grading Made Easy (Or, Easier)
Date & Time: 11:15 am – 12:30 pm, March 16 (Wed)
Facilitator(s): Ms FONG Yuen Shan, Michelle (Assistant Lecturer, Language Centre, HKBU), Dr LAU Chaak Ming (Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics and Modern Language Studies, EdUHK)
Language: English
Venue: via ZOOM
Registration: click Here

III. Other T&L Activities & Resources

1. Webinar | Connect Benefit Series - Student Success: Flexible learning
At this webinar, authors will discuss Flexible learning: a literature review 2016 - 2021. The webinar will include a general overview of the research, a spotlight on those findings that the authors wish to highlight for discussion, and provide their own perspective on. There will also be an opportunity for audience members to ask questions based on the review, thematic area and broader findings.
Flexible learning: a literature review 2016 – 2021 (see attachment 2)
Date & Time: 3pm-4:30pm and 10pm-11:30pm, Mar 10 (Thu) (Beijing Time)
Venue: via ZOOM
More Info: click Here

2.   XJTLU Annual Learning and Teaching Colloquium: Teaching in Transition
The Colloquium provides a platform for faculty and students from across the University and beyond who seek to continuously improve their teaching and learning.
Date: April 7-8, 2022
Venue: onsite and online (the link is to be provided)
Website: click Here
Contact: edu@xjtlu.edu.cn

April 7: EDU Opening, Panel Discussion Session and Breakout Session (see attachment 3)
Topic: Teaching in Transition

April 8: EDU Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) Panel Discussion (see attachment 4)
Topic: Challenges and opportunities: disciplinary approaches of using technology for learning and teaching transition in the digital era.