We are delighted to announce the launch of the Meal-with-Your-Professor program (MYP), co-organized by the Centre for Teaching and Learning and the Student Affairs Office. This program will run from 14 April (Monday) to 25 April (Friday) 2025 (two weeks of meaningful interactions!). The MYP program provides students with a unique opportunity to engage with the teachers over a meal or coffee. Students can use this time to discuss career options, research opportunities, or seek academic and personal advice.
“Beyond Boundaries” T& L Series Lecture | The Origins of Chinese Civilization and the Formation of China: New Perspectives on Chinese History News Brief :Click Here Recording and PPT Slides are available on iSpace under "CTL Teaching and Learning Resources" in the folder "T&L Activities (Semester 2, 2024-2025)." To access the video recordings, copy the link from the text document into your browser. If you have any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG at yaowang@uic.edu.cn.
TALES 9 | Integrating Generative AI Technologies into Learning and Teaching: Capacity Building for Arts & Social Sciences Students and Beyond
Date & Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 24 April 2025 (Thu) Venue: Online via Zoom Facilitators: Prof. Sandy LI (Professor, Director, Academy of Wellness and Human Development, HKBU), Mr. Tony LAI (Senior Lecturer, Academy of Wellness and Human Development, HKBU), Dr. Jackie CHAN Wun Wa (Senior Research Associate, Academy of Wellness and Human Development, HKBU), and student representatives
Abstract: The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence and the proliferation of AI-assisted tools in various fields have brought about opportunities as well as challenges for students, teachers, and researchers. Arts & Social Sciences students, in particular, need to have the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to harness the technologies effectively in their learning, and to understand the social implications of the use of AI. In this sharing session, teachers and students will share their experiences and challenges in constructing AI chatbots with various GenAI platforms, e.g. BotPress, D-iD, etc. to facilitate learning and teaching.
TALES 11 | DEAR Workshop Series: In Search of ‘Responsible’ GenAI as an Essential Prerequisite for Future-Proofing Education for All Date & Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, 12 May 2025 (Mon) Venue: Online via Zoom Facilitators: Prof. Sue BECKINGHAM (Associate Professor, Sheffield Hallam University), Prof. Peter HARTLEY (Visiting Professor, Edge Hill University)
Abstract: Debates about GenAl's legitimate use have tended to focus on questions of 'ethical' practice. This is important but not sufficient. As educators we also need to debate, define and recommend 'responsible' use of GenAl.
NOTCUT | "Empowering University Teaching and Discipline Development with Multimodal Large Models – Operational Paradigms Based on Deepseek and Other Multimodal Models (Session 2)" Training Workshop.
This training focuses on the practical applications of large models, including but not limited to Deepseek, Doubao, and others, in various areas such as classroom teaching, talent cultivation, and research writing. The course will provide a detailed analysis of the features and applicable scenarios of different large models, with a particular focus on how frontline teachers can use these models to enhance teaching efficiency and quality.
Duration Time: 19 – 20 April 2025 Location: Changsha, Hunan
Note:
This training is divided into two modes: offline intensive face-to-face sessions and online learning. The fee for the offline intensive face-to-face training is 1480 yuan per person; the fee for online learning, which involves communication and discussion through the online training system, is 600 yuan per person.
Teachers who complete all training content and pass the evaluation will be awarded a certificate of completion and can count the training hours towards continuing education credits.
