Date:
23 MAR 2019
Title:
STEM Conference 2019
Venue:
Charles K. Kao Auditorium, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, N.T.
Description:
To enrich the professional support for teachers on STEM education, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) will organise STEM Conference on 23 March 2019 (Saturday).
Rundown:
1. Keynote Topic 1: Transforming Education Technology: How Can Teachers Implement AI and STEM in the Curriculum?
Speaker: Professor Rose Luckin, Learner Centred Design, University College London Knowledge Lab, United Kingdom
2. Keynote Topic 2: “How Scientists See the World? STEM in Everyday Life”
Speaker: Professor Michael Lam Hon Wah, Associate Dean (Education) of College of Science and Professor of Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong
3. Sharing Session: STEM Education in Other Regions”- Experience sharing by STEM teachers from overseas
Mexico: MSc Nuria Renata Roldán-Bretón, Bosques International School
Republic of Korea: Dr. Youngmi Kim, Korea Science & Engineering Fair
Singapore: Mrs. Sow Yoke Keow, Lead Teacher/Chemistry and Research, Hwa Chong Institution
4. Chit-chat Session:“Implementation of STEM Education at Schools in Hong Kong: Challenges and Strategies”- Chit-chat by experienced STEM teachers
Moderator: Mr. Chu Tsz Wing, Chief Headmaster, St. Hilary’s Primary School and VNSAA St. Hilary’s School