The tragedies at the Xiangzhou District Sports Center in Zhuhai and the attack at the Jiangsu Wuxi Institute have left us all deeply shocked and saddened. These incidents not only bring grief but also challenge our sense of safety and emotional balance. In these moments, we need to rely on each other more than ever, drawing on the power of warmth and care to face these challenges together.

As a member of this community, you may feel uneasy or struggle to calm your emotions. If your loved ones have been affected, the pain and concern are even greater. Please remember: you are not alone! We are always here to support you!

The 5th UIC Innovative Teaching Contest

Teaching Consultation Program Series II 对话名师2

In order to better serve our teachers, we are pleased to invite CTL’s Special Advisor Prof. Yanan LIN from Xiamen University to support the Teaching Consultation program.
This is a unique chance for those seeking guidance on teaching practices, participation in teaching contests, or assistance with award applications. To take advantage of this opportunity, kindly schedule your consultation with Prof. LIN by contacting Ms. Sandy CHEN at sandychen@uic.edu.cn. Upon registration, you will receive confirmation and further details via email.

Consultation Details:
Available time:
11:00-12:00, 12:00-13:00, 20 Nov 2024 (Wed)
11:00-12:00, 12:00-13:00, 22 Nov 2024 (Fri)
Language: Chinese
Format: Individual or round-table discussions
Duration: Up to 1 hour per session

Prof. LIN was awarded “National Distinguished Teacher", “Distinguished Teacher of National Special Support Plan for High Level Talents" (Ten Thousand Talents Plan), "Higher Education Teaching Award of Fujian Province”, Government Special Allowance Expert of the State Council, Talent of Fujian Province's "Baiqianwan Plan", and Xiamen’s "Top Talent".

AI Empowers Education 7 | Integrating Generative AI in History Education

Facilitator: Dr. Xiaolong DIAO (Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science at UIC)

Xiaolong DIAO is an intellectual historian and a philologist. He's mainly interested in the intellectual history of the Qin-Han periods and the cultural exchange between China and Japan. His research touches on a range of areas, including Confucian Classics, Chinese philology, Chinese intellectual history, and Japanese sinology.

Date & Time:12:30-13:30, 20 Nov 2024 (Wed)
Language: Chinese and English
Venue: T2-202
Abstract: This speech addresses the challenges posed by the advent of Generative AI in the education system today. It shares experimental experiences from a structured and forward-looking study on integrating Generative AI into history education. The study tackles significant challenges in teaching history at the undergraduate level, such as varied foundational knowledge, lack of engagement, and insufficient critical interaction with historical materials. By emphasizing ethical considerations and data privacy, this approach demonstrates a responsible and timely application of AI in education.
Additionally, the speaker will analyze results from a firsthand survey of students using Generative AI and will reflect on the evolving role of educators in navigating this technological revolution.

Light Lunch will be served.

Social and Computational: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Society

Facilitator: Dr. Muzhi ZHOU (Assistant Professor at HKUST (Guangzhou))

Dr. Muzhi ZHOU is an Assistant Professor in the Urban Governance and Design Thrust at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou). Previously, she was a postdoctoral researcher at the department of Sociology, University of Oxford, supported by the European Research Council. She has expertise in the field of gender and family, life course and digital inequality. Her recent work focuses on how social inequalities are reflected in the digital/virtual society. Her work has been published in top journals such as Gender& Society, Population and Development Review, and Chinese Sociological Review.

Date & Time:15:00-16:30, 22 Nov 2024 (Fri)
Language: English
Venue: T2-102
Abstract: In our rapidly evolving digital world, the impact of technology on our lives has become a hot topic of discussion. The swift development of computational tools has given rise to exciting fields like “computational social science” and “social computing”. In this talk, Dr. ZHOU will introduce how we can understand digital technology not just as a subject of study, but also as a powerful research tool and method, using specific studies.

SCC AI Literacy Seminars

Time: 12:00-13:00 (Every Friday noon from 8 Nov to 6 Dec)
Venue: CC-207
Language: English

Event list:
- "Don't Be Pipe Man: Ownership and Originality for Artists and Performers in the Age of AI" (by Dr Bill AITCHISON) 22 Nov
- "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Creative Industries" (by Dr Janey HUANG) 29 Nov
- "AI Disruptions to Creative and Learning Processes" (by Dr Damien TOMASELLI) 6 Dec

Recording and PPT slide of AI Empowers Education 6 | AI Assisted PPT and Video Creation

The recording and PPT slide could be found on iSpace "CTL Teaching and Learning Resources" (see the folder "T&L Activities (Semester 1 of 2024-2025)".

Copy the link in the text document to the Browser, and you could see the video recordings. If you encounter any problems, please contact Ms. Arie JIN at 3620692 or ariexjin@uic.edu.cn.

TALES 13 | Shaping Digital Minds: Educating the Next Generation on AI Responsibility

Facilitator(s): Dr. Ann LAU (Principal Lecturer, School of Biomedical Sciences and Co-Director, CUHK Centre for Bioethics, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK), Prof. Nishant SHAH (Associate Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, CUHK), and Prof. Paul LAM (Associate Professor, Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research,CUHK)

Date & Time:10:30-11:45, 27 Nov 2024 (Wed)
Venue: Online via Zoom
Abstract: In the swiftly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the educational sector stands at the forefront of cultivating a generation equipped to handle AI with responsibility and ethical insight. The seminar "Shaping Digital Minds" seeks to address these challenges directly through the lens of classroom integration and teacher development. Our first speaker will explore essential considerations for educators integrating GenAI into classrooms and assessments, and strategies to rapport and cultivate digital literacy and ethics in classrooms. The second talk invites participants to map the shifting nature of ‘truthiness’ in our classrooms, introduces the strategy of ‘reparative readings’, and discusses how to develop critical relationships with these emerging technologies. The final presentation highlights how teacher training is adapting to prepare teachers not just to use technology, but to innovate pedagogically, ensuring that AI enhances educational outcomes. This seminar aims to provide educators with valuable strategies and insights to responsibly shape the digital minds of the next generation.

Call for Participation | 13th Quarterly Project Meeting on Sustainable Development in Higher Education

To continuously support the development of high-quality, professional new teacher development programs in higher education institutions, the association has concentrated on discussions about new teacher development over the past two years and has achieved several outcomes. Accordingly, this meeting will summarize the outstanding practical experiences related to new teacher development from recent years and will discuss and forecast the key issues that should be prioritized for new teacher development in universities moving forward. Additionally, this meeting will announce the list of universities recognized in the association's selection of outstanding new teacher development cases and invite the recognized universities to share their experiences in new teacher development.

Organizer: Association of Sustainable Teacher Development in Universities
Co-organizer: Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine
Date: 27-29, December 2024
Venue: Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine

Note: CTL is pleased to offer three waivers for the conference fees. Please note that participants will be responsible for their own transportation, accommodation, and other personal expenses. These waivers will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested, kindly send a registration email to ctl@uic.edu.cn by 12 December. We look forward to your participation!

Call for Submissions | The 12th Southern Education Annual Conference of the Guangdong Academy of Education Research

为打造南方教育高层次学术交流平台，促进教育交流合作，深化高水平教育科学研究，由广东省教育厅指导、广东省教育研究院主办的第十二届南方教育年会将于2024年12月在广州举行。本届年会围绕“深化教育综合改革 推动教育高质量发展”主题展开研讨。现征集年会原创优秀论文。

To establish a high-level academic exchange platform for Southern education, promote educational collaboration, and deepen high-quality educational research, the 12th Southern Education Annual Conference, organized by the Guangdong Academy of Education Research and guided by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Education, will be held in Guangzhou in December 2024. This year’s conference will focus on the theme of “Deepening Comprehensive Education Reform to Promote High-Quality Educational Development.” Original, high-quality papers are now being solicited for the conference.

Submission Deadline: 25 Nov 2024
Note: The document should be submitted in Word format via email to the Annual Conference Secretariat's paper collection email at gdjyzhbjb@126.com. Please indicate "Author's Name + Annual Conference Paper" in the email subject line.

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Call for Submissions | The 2024 Academic Seminar Comprehensive Reform in Higher Education

为了深化高等教育综合改革，加快高等教育强省建设，由广东省高等教育学会举办的2024年学术研讨会将与于2024年12月在佛山举办，会议分别设置主论坛和分论坛，本次会议将围绕 “深化高等教育综合改革，加快高等教育强省建设”开展研讨，现征集研讨会原创优秀论文。

To deepen the comprehensive reform of higher education and accelerate the construction of a strong province in higher education, the Academic Seminar hosted by the Guangdong Higher Education Association will be held in early December in Foshan. The Seminar will feature a main forum and sub-forums. This year’s conference will focus on “Deepening the Comprehensive Reform of Higher Education and Accelerating the Construction of a Strong Province in Higher Education.” Original, high-quality papers will be included in the conference proceedings.

Submission Deadline: 27 Nov, 2024
Note: The document should be submitted in Word format via email to the Guangdong Higher Education Association Secretariat's paper collection email at yantaohui@gdgjxh.org.cn. Please indicate "Author's Name + 2024 Academic Seminar Paper" in the email subject line.

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