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“Beyond Boundaries” T& L Series Lecture #5 | Love Troubles: Digital Intimacy in Contemporary China

Date & Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 16 May 2025 (Fri)
Venue: T7-301
Language: Chinese
Speaker: Dr. Weishan MIAO

Abstract:
In this lecture, Dr. Weishan MIAO will present insights derived from seven years of ethnographic fieldwork, participant observation, and in-depth interviews, shedding light on the dynamics of digital intimacy in contemporary China. His analysis encompasses the transformation of the infrastructural foundations of intimate relationships, intergenerational modes of digital engagement, and the historical emergence and evolution of digital intimacy cultures.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Weishan MIAO is an Associate Professor at the School of Journalism, Renmin University of China. His research focuses on the interplay between technology, culture, and society, with particular attention to marginality, inequality, and social justice in the Global South. His work has been published in numerous leading international journals, including Journal of Communication, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, New Media & Society, Social Media + Society, Information, Communication & Society, Mobile Media & Communication, and The Information Society. He has also served as a reviewer for over 50 SSCI-indexed journals and several English-language academic publishers.

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CTL Summer Intern Recruitment

The CTL is now seeking an undergraduate summer intern who is expected to work at least 25 hours a week during the summer term.

A full application should include a curriculum vitae and a copy of your transcript. Please submit your application to ctl@uic.edu.cn.

Call for Submission | 2025 Teaching Evaluation Reform Essay Contest 广东省教育厅开展2025年教育评价改革主题征文活动

聚焦《深化新时代教育评价改革总体方案》实施五周年，以改革亲历者/参与者/受益者视角，总结广东以评价改革牵引教育高质量发展的创新实践，重点探讨四大领域：

改革成效（育人方式革新、办学模式转型、管理机制优化）
攻坚方向（基础教育质量评价指南落地、高校分类评价体系构建、职教特色评价标准开发）
前沿探索（AI赋能教学评价、拔尖人才多元评价、体教融合评价机制）
生态构建（教师育人能力评估、考试招生制度改革、改革经验辐射推广）

征稿类型：实践案例（改革亮点与经验）／策略研究（教育强国建设路径）

Theme: Deepening the Reform of Education Evaluation
Language: Chinese
Organizer: Department of Education of Guangdong Province
Eligibility: All staff
Submission Deadline to CTL: May 24 2025 (Sat)

Note: Please submit your paper to ctl@uic.edu.cn. For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG (3677163 / yaowang@uic.edu.cn).

“Beyond Boundaries” T& L Series Lecture | AI + Education: Innovation in Typical Teaching Scenarios and the Enhancement of Teachers’ AI Literacy

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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.

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Special Training Program | Innovative Teaching with AI Empowerment

本课程聚焦AI赋能教育，深入解读全国教师教学创新大赛内涵，通过选手与专家双视角复盘大赛经验，结合示范案例展示教学设计新范式，助力教师掌握创新方法论，提升竞赛水平与教学质量，推动课堂革命，促进一流课程建设和教学成果凝练。本次培训将邀请北京理工大学、西安交通大学、西北工业大学等高校专家共同主讲。

On-site Training Location: Xi’an Jiaotong University
On-site Registration Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 15 May 2025 (Thu)
On-site Registration Venue: Xi’an Jianguo Hotel (Changle Park Metro Station Branch), No. 2 Huzhu Road, Xincheng District, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province

Note: This training is divided into two modes: on-site intensive training and online learning. The fee for the on-site intensive training is 1980 yuan per person; the fee for online learning, which involves communication and discussion through the online training system and provides all participants with 8 class hours of extended video learning resources, is 900 yuan per person.
A certificate of completion will be awarded to teachers who successfully complete all training modules and pass the evaluation.

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