Open Classroom Initiative for Peer Observers

The Open Classroom Initiative (OCI) fosters a collaborative environment for faculty to improve teaching practices through peer observation. In Semester 2 of 2023-24, OCI will be held in two phases:
•     Phase I: 18 Mar (Week 5) to 29 Mar (Week 6)
•     Phase II: 8 Apr (Week 8) to 19 Apr (Week 9)

Open Classroom Sessions of Phase I is Open for Registration now !
1.  Python Programming for Beginners: A Free Elective Course for Everyone
Course Instructor: Dr. Thomas Canhao XU (许粲昊)
Course Title: Python Programming for Beginners

2.   Fostering Discussion and Critical Thinking in Research Skills with Mentimeter
Course Instructor: Dr. Edith Mei-Yee YAN (甄美仪)
Course Title: Research Skills in Language Studies and TESOL

Deadline for OAS registration (http://oas.uic.edu.cn/) is 12 pm, March 15.
Venue details will be provided via email after successful registration.

Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We believe the OCI will be a rewarding experience for all involved.

Recording and PPT Slides of The Induction Program of Semester 2 of 2023-2024

Topic 1: Workshop 1- E-learning: Brief Introduction and Tutorial on iSpace (Ms. Suri Suyi LI)

Topic 2: Workshop 2 – Getting Started with Advance HE Fellowship (Mr. Ian HALL)
Important Note: The College will sponsor 50% of the HEA Fellowship application fees as a subscribing institution and the CTL and HRO will jointly reimburse the other 50% for colleagues who are awarded the fellowships, including Associate Fellowship (AFHEA), Fellowship (FHEA), Senior Fellowship (SFHEA), and Principle Fellowship (PFHEA).

Topic 3: Workshop 3 – Open Discussion: AI Principles and Guidelines (Dr. Benjamin MOORHOUSE)

Topic 4: Workshop 5 – Fairness in Grading: Development and Use of Rubrics in Assessing Student Performance (Dr. Yi-Lung KUO)

The recordings and PPT slides could be found on iSpace "CTL Teaching and Learning Resources" (see the folder "T&L Activities (Semester 2 of 2023-2024)".

HKBU Activities

TALES – Master Class with Dr David Santandreu Calonge [CCL Recognised]

Topic 1: Teacher Workshop - Mastering Your Teaching & Assessment with Gen AI
Date: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm, March 20, 2024
Language: English
Venue: ACC209 (HKBU Campus)/ Online via Zoom

Topic 2:Student Workshop: Mastering Gen AI & Prompt Engineering for Enhanced Learning
Date: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, March 20, 2024
Language: English
Venue: ACC209 (HKBU Campus)

Facilitator(s): Dr David Santandreu Calonge is Acting Director (Academic Development) and Head of Educational Program Development at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI, United Arab Emirates). He is an award-winning academic and has previously worked in Hong Kong, South Korea, Australia, and Dubai and has written in the areas of education policy, Generative AI in Learning and Teaching, MOOCs, innovative curriculum design, and disruptive technologies in education.

Abstract: The International Symposium on Humanities, Societies and Digital Futures, co-organised by the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences, will be held on 21st-22nd March 2024 at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum. The two-day symposium will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) from the perspectives of humanity and society. All are welcome to join this critical university event. Your involvement is crucial in contributing diverse perspectives to the discussions with the guest speakers and other participants.

If you have any inquiries, please contact HKBU-CHTL at Email chtl@hkbu.edu.hk or Tel (852) 3411 5351

International Symposium on Humanities, Societies and Digital Futures

Organizer: Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Social Sciences (HKBU)
Date: March 21 – 22, 2024
Language: English
Venue: HKJC Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
Target Audience: All researchers, academics, students, and AI professionals
Abstract: The International Symposium on Humanities, Societies and Digital Futures, co-organised by the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences, will be held on 21st-22nd March 2024 at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum. The two-day symposium will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) from the perspectives of humanity and society. All are welcome to join this critical university event. Your involvement is crucial in contributing diverse perspectives to the discussions with the guest speakers and other participants.

If you have any inquiries, please reach out to the following contacts:
Faculty of Arts: email artsoc@hkbu.edu.hk; phone 3411 7197
Faculty of Social Sciences: email soscinfo@hkbu.edu.hk; phone 3411 7496 or 3411 5949

Other T&L Activities and Resources

Call for Conference | Notice on the 61^st Higher Education Expo China

Organizer: China Association of Higher Education 中国高等教育学会
Date: April 15-17, 2024
Language: Mandarin
Venue: Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Center
Registration: Online via www.cahe.edu.cn or https://heec.cahe.edu.cn/heexpochina

Global Smart Education Conference 2024 - Education Transformation & International Understanding 2024全球智慧教育大会——教育变革与国际理解

Organizer: Beijing Normal University 北京师范大学                                          
Co-organizer: UNESCO IITE 联合国教科文组织教育信息技术研究所
Date: August 18-20, 2024
Venue: Beijing