The Induction Program of Semester 2 of 2023-2024


We are pleased to announce that the Induction Program for all new teaching staff members, including teaching support staff, joining UIC during the Academic Year 2023-2024 is launched. 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.


The following Induction Program workshops will be conducted between 23-29 February 2024. 


Refreshments / light lunch will be provided.


Registration: Click Here (DDL: 23:55, 22 Feb)



IP workshop 1: E-learning: Brief Introduction and Tutorial on iSpace

Co-organizer: Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC)

Date & Time: 12:00 noon-1:00 pm, 23 February 2024 (Fri)

FacilitatorMs. Suri Suyi LI (Senior IT Technician, ITSC)

Venue: T8-303 

Language: English

Abstract: 

At the end of the workshop, you will be able to know:

1. What is iSpace/Moodle

2. How to login to iSpace

3. How to prepare courses in iSpace

4. More tutorial resources and contact information


IP workshop 2: Getting Started with Advance HE Fellowship 

Date & Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm, 26 February 2024 (Mon)

FacilitatorsMr. Ian Hall (Advance HE Associate Fellow)

Venue: Online via Tencent Meeting

Language: English

Meeting Link: https://meeting.tencent.com/dm/CjG9fssecMas 

Meeting ID: 718-981-068

Abstract:

Advance HE Fellowship is a global recognition for those that teach or support learning in higher education, achieved by over 180,000 people in 100 different countries. This session will:

· Describe the benefits and impact of being a Fellow

· Explore the Professional Standards Framework that underpins Fellowship

· Explore the requirements for the four categories of Fellowship

· Share resources to support those developing a Fellowship application

· Share what further support is available for drafting an application

· Provide an opportunity to ask questions


IP workshop 3Open Discussion: AI Principles and Guidelines

Date & Time: 11:30 noon-1:00 pm, 27 February 2024 (Tue)

Facilitator: Dr. Benjamin Moorhouse (Chairman of Generative AI Tools Task Force under HKBU’s e-Learning Committee, Assistant Professor, HKBU)

Language: English

Venue: Online via Tencent Meeting

Meeting Link: https://meeting.tencent.com/dm/iTFckYbn4Ezd

Meeting ID: 981-741-421

Abstract:

The widespread adoption of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a profound impact on the field of education, offering immense potential while posing unique challenges and ethical considerations, particularly in assessment. In response to these concerns, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has recently introduced a comprehensive set of policies and guidelines: “Principles for the Use of Generative AI Tools in Teaching and Learning, and Assessment” and “Advisory Guidelines Pertaining to the Use of Generative AI Tools in Assessed Assignment Tasks.” This open discussion aims to provide an informative overview of these documents, exploring the key issues, implications and the potential for developing similar policies and guidelines in the UIC.


IP workshop 4掌握教学技能,提升教学水平(How to Master Teaching Skills and Enhance Teaching Effectiveness)

Date & Time: 12:00 noon-1:00 pm, 28 February 2024 (Wed)

Facilitator: Prof. Yanan LIN 林亚南教授(国家级教学名师,UIC教师发展特别顾问/厦门大学特聘教授)

Language: Mandarin

Venue: T2-202


IP workshop 5Fairness in Grading: Development and Use of Rubrics in Assessing Student Performance

Date & Time: 12:00 noon-1:00 pm, 5 March 2024 (Tue)

SpeakerDr. Yi-Lung KUO (Director of CTL/Associate Professor of APSY,)

Language: English

Venue: T2-202

Abstract

At the end of the workshop, you will be able to know:

1. Explain the reasons to use rubrics in assessing student performance

2. Identify the important features of rubrics

3. Design rubrics for an assignment or student activity

4. Apply the rubrics in assessing student performance






Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact Ms. Yang ZHANG from CTL at yangzhang@uic.edu.cn or 3677854.


Looking forward to seeing you there.


Last Updated: February 23, 2024