Induction Program
The Induction Program (IP) launched by CTL is developed for new teaching staff members, including teaching support staff. The aim of this Program is to help new colleagues get familiar with outcomes-based teaching and learning, strategies for digital learning and teaching, pedagogical knowledge, and teaching support at UIC.
CTL will host the 2024-2025 Induction Program workshops between 3-13 September 2024. All teaching staff are warmly welcome. Registration in advance is highly appreciated for our better preparation.
Certificate will be provided to new staff upon completion of the program.
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Congratulations | FST won the Innovative Talent Development Zone for Fundamental Mathematics
Leveraging the 'Mathematics + N' model, the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at BNU-HKBU United International College (UIC) has been honored with the 'Innovative Talent Development Zone for Fundamental Mathematics' award by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Education.
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HKBU T&L Activities and Resources |
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TALES | Navigating the Digital Future in HE: Sharing of Good Practices
Organizer: HKBU, CUHK, CityU, EdUHKand PolyU
Date & Time: 10:30 - 11:45 am, September 17, 2024 (Tuesday)
Venue: Online via Zoom
Facilitator(s): Dr Helen, Peng HAN, Associate Professor of Teaching, Department of Accountancy, Lingnan University (LL.B, MJur (Law, Oxford), PhD (Law, HKU)); Ms. Yue XU Project Research Assistant, JD (CUHK), BA (LU); Ms. Tin Yan CHUNG (Alumni), Social & Public Policy Studies (LU), Law in Business (Minor, LU); Ms. Hoi Yan LEE(Alumni), BBA (LU), Law in Business (Minor, LU)
Abstract: This workshop explores Digital Law Issues in Hong Kong, delving into critical issues like precarious working conditions of food delivery workers, cyber violence challenges, and the rights of persons with disabilities. The speakers will provide in-depth analyses to stimulate meaningful conversations on these urgent matters in the digital era. |
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Call for Abstracts and Registration | eLEARNING FORUM ASIA 2024 - EMPOWER & EMBRACE: Innovating Higher Education with Edtech
Organizer: eLFA 2024 Organising Committee
Date: 4-5 December 2024
Venue: HKBU Campus
Language: English
Speaker(s): Dr. Albert CHAU (Hong Kong Baptist University); Prof. Robert K KAMEI (National University of Singapore); Dr. Krittika TANPRASERT(King Mongkut’s University); Prof. Eugene CH’NG (Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College).
Abstract: Higher education is undergoing a profound transition in the dynamic landscape of the 21st century, driven by innovative technology in education and the transformative potential of edtech. "Empower & Embrace: Innovating Higher Education with EdTech" perfectly portrays this movement, emphasising technology's crucial role in shaping future-ready educational institutions. This conference is not merely an exploration of tools and technologies but a deep dive into the ethos of education in the 21st century. As borders dissolve—whether geographical, disciplinary, or pedagogical—the promise of EdTech emerges as a beacon of opportunity and a catalyst for change.
Deadlines:
All authors, including co-authors, whose abstracts are accepted by the Programme Committee will be able to register at the Early Bird Rate of HKD 1,500. |
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Scenario Development Competition 2024: Raise students’ digital citizenship awareness
This competition is organised under the TDLEG-IICA Project – “Enhancing Learning and Teaching of Digital Citizenship through Scenario-based AR Learning Trails”, which aim to raise students’ digital citizenship awareness in their digital learning environment, and invite students to design a scenario based on the nine elements of a digital citizenship framework to be used in the “AR Trails” app.
This collaborative project is led by HKBU with five partner universities, including CityUHK, LU, CUHK, EdUHK and PolyU.
Application & Submission Period: 23 Aug 2024(Fri), 12:00nn(HKT) to 18 Oct 2024(Fri), 12:00nn(HKT)
Prizes: Champion HKD 8,000; First runner-up HKD 6,000; Second runner-up HKD 4,000; Merit(*10) HKD 1000 each
Submission Dedails: Submit two items, including one Scenario(Must use the PowerPoint template provided) and one Scenario Description(In word format). |
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Other T&L Activities and Resources |
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Call for Participation | The Global AI Forum-Super early bird discount ending soon
The Global AI Forum will bring together leading academics, researchers and thought leaders working in AI to share and discuss the latest developments in AI ethics, horizons and how universities will be impacted. Delegates will discover the latest advancements in AI and the opportunities and potential challenges that AI may present for their institution.
The forum will facilitate unparalleled knowledge exchange and networking that will help shed light on and shape some of AI's most critical and unexplored areas.
This unmissable event will give higher education leaders the opportunity to connect with peers and support institutional growth as we enter a new era of AI in education.
The super early bird discount for this year's THE Global AI Forum will end soon. Sign up before midnight HKT on 20 September 2024 and get 50% off the cost of a standard-priced ticket. |
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Call for Participation | Retreat for Sustainable Development in Higher Education
The “Retreat for Sustainable Development in Higher Education” is a voluntary academic exchange and collaboration event that promotes close cooperation between universities through the Association of Sustainable Teacher Development in Universities. This event mainly includes in-depth discussions on core topics in the field of faculty development and on-site visits to innovative projects related to faculty development on campus. The aim is to assist higher education professionals in sharing innovative ideas for sustainable faculty development through close communication and on-site research, inspiring new approaches to sustainable faculty development, and jointly exploring more effective models for the sustainable development of university faculty.
Organizer: Association of Sustainable Teacher Development in Universities
Co-organizer: Macau Millennium College
Date: September 22-23, 2024
Venue: Macau Millennium College
Registration (UIC Staff): Please send a registration e-mail to ctl@uic.edu.cn (with a title formatted in Name_ NQM); registration closes at 23:59 on September 12.
Note: The CTL will sponsor one Teaching Staff member from each Faculty to attend the retreat. It will be on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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