Author: Kathy Fan

Talk Series on Emerging Technologies – Science, Opportunities and Challenges 2023: From DNA to Epigenetics: A Chemist’s View

Date:

17 Aug 2024


Course title:

Talk Series on Emerging Technologies – Science, Opportunities and Challenges 2023: From DNA to Epigenetics: A Chemist’s View


Venue:

Online via Zoom


Description:

The talk starts from the introduction of DNA. DNA have a double helix structure and can be replicated to pass genetic information to next generation. In cell, the genetic information of DNA can be transcribed into RNA, which can then be translated to produce proteins. Although genetic information of DNA determines a lot of things, it still cannot explain how cells carrying exact same sequence of DNA can have different functions. The talk then focuses on the concept of epi-genetics which can explain the above observation. The most common epi-genetic information rose from modifications of DNA and histones. These modifications help to control expression of genes. Finally, the talk points out several known factors that can actually influence the epigenome and gave the audience an introduction of an example to develop new drugs based on epi-genetic interactions.


Registration:

https://hkage.org.hk/b5/academy/Registration/selector.php?pid=191


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Design and Technology Enriching Knowledge Series: Application of Latest Design and Production Technology in Theatre and Entertainment Industry (New)

Date:

12 Jul 2024


Title:

Design and Technology Enriching Knowledge Series: Application of Latest Design and Production Technology in Theatre and Entertainment Industry (New)


Venue:

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester road, Wanchai 

Description:

  1. To enhance participants’ understanding of the application of design and production technology in Theatre and Entertainment Industry
  2. To facilitate participants in teaching design process with authentic examples

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STEAM Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment Series: Workshop on “Enriched Module on Coding Education for Upper Primary Level” – Using Micro:bit connected with physical objects for coding to develop Computational Thinking among Upper Primary Students [Refreshed]

Date:

17 Jul 2024 / 24 Jul 2024 / 5 Aug 2024 / 12 Aug 2024


Title:

STEAM Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment Series: Workshop on “Enriched Module on Coding Education for Upper Primary Level” – Using Micro:bit connected with physical objects for coding to develop Computational Thinking among Upper Primary Students [Refreshed]


Venue:

Room 126, 1/F, Hong Kong Productivity Council Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong / 5/F, Hong Kong Cultural Core, 698 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon / Multi-purpose Room, 5/F, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Kwok Yat Wai College, 3 Tsui Sing Rd, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, N.T.  / G/F, Seminar Room, HKU Main Library, The University of Hong Kong 


Description:

1. To deepen participants’ understanding on the knowledge and the concept of computational thinking in coding education with reference to the guideline of “Computational Thinking – Coding Education: Supplement to the Primary Curriculum” (Primary) 2020 and the content of the “Enriched Module on Coding Education for Upper Primary Level” (Enriched Module);
2. To reinforce participants’ proficiency in utilizing the pedagogical approach to develop computational thinking among upper primary students as demonstrated in the enriched module and designing learning activities for teaching computational thinking and coding with the use of Micro:bit;
3. To enhance participants’ ability to integrate coding in designing practical solutions and develop their understanding of the systematic problem solving procedures; and
4. To develop positive values and attitudes among participants in ethical use of technology.

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STEAM Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment Series: Workshop on “Enriched Module on Coding Education for Upper Primary Level” – Using Scratch with Micro:bit and AI extension to develop Computational Thinking among Upper Primary Students [Refreshed]

Date:

3 Jul 2024 / 24 Jul 2024 / 1 Aug 2024


Title:

STEAM Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment Series: Workshop on “Enriched Module on Coding Education for Upper Primary Level” – Using Scratch with Micro:bit and AI extension to develop Computational Thinking among Upper Primary Students [Refreshed]


Venue:

Room 126, 1/F, Hong Kong Productivity Council Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong / 5/F, Hong Kong Cultural Core, 698 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon / Multi-purpose Room, 5/F, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Kwok Yat Wai College, 3 Tsui Sing Rd, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, N.T.  


Description:

1. To deepen participants’ understanding on the knowledge and the concept of computational thinking in coding education with reference to the guideline of “Computational Thinking – Coding Education: Supplement to the Primary Curriculum” (Primary) 2020 and the content of the “Enriched Module on Coding Education for Upper Primary Level” (Enriched Module);

2. To reinforce participants’ proficiency in utilizing the pedagogical approach to develop computational thinking among upper primary students as demonstrated in the enriched module and designing learning activities for teaching computational thinking and coding with using Scratch with Micro:bit;

3. To enhance participants’ ability to integrate coding in designing practical solutions and develop their understanding of the systematic problem solving procedures; and

4. To develop positive values and attitudes among participants in ethical use of technology.


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Textured-Modified Diets in Home Economics / Technology and Living (New)


Title:

Textured-Modified Diets in Home Economics / Technology and Living (New)

Venue:

Room 1502, 15/F, HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College, 66 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong 


Description:

1. To enrich participants’ pedagogical knowledge in texture-modified foods and beverages.
2. To enable participants to apply the principles of nutrition and texture-modified foods in designing and developing food products / meal planning with desired nutritional, textural and sensory characteristics in meeting the needs of specific populations.
3. To facilitate participants to promote STEAM education in school through teaching the implications for food science and technology in texture-modified foods (e.g. physicochemical properties of food changes, 3D food printing technology).


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Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Series: (8) Seminar on Searching for Information and Identifying False Information (Re-run)

Date:

13 Jun 2024


Title:

Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Series: (8) Seminar on Searching for Information and Identifying False Information (Re-run)

Venue:

Room 506, 5/F, Lee Shau Kee Communication and Visual Arts Building, Hong Kong Baptist University, 5 Hereford Road, Kowloon Tong  

Description:

1. To introduce the daily operation of HKBU Fact Check

2. To enhance participants’ understanding of fake news in the age of AI

3. To familiarise participants with the ways of identifying false information and fact checking


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Enriching Knowledge Series for Physics (S4-6) : Quantum Technology (New)

Enriching Knowledge Series for Physics (S4-6) : Quantum Technology (New)


Date:

26 June 2024


Venue:

W301, 3/F, West Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon 


Description:

  1. To enhance teachers’ understanding of in quantum physics, and relevant curriculum planning and pedagogies
  2. To keep teachers abreast of the latest development in quantum technology.

Speaker(s) / Facilitator(s):

  • Curriculum Development officers, Science Education Section, EDB
  • Professor LAW Kam-tuen & Dr PO Hoi-chun Adrian, Department of Physics, HKUST

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Title: STEAM Education Enriching Knowledge Series: Seminar on “Challenges and Opportunities of Climate Change on Global Sustainable Agriculture” cum Guided Visit to the Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (New)

STEAM Education Enriching Knowledge Series: Seminar on “Challenges and Opportunities of Climate Change on Global Sustainable Agriculture” cum Guided Visit to the Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (New)


Date:

2024/05/25 (Sat)


Venue:

LT3, Yasumoto International Academic Park, CUHK


Objectives:

1. To enhance teachers’ understanding of the following:
– Challenges of climate change on sustainable agriculture;
– How innovation and technology (I&T) helps agriculture combat climate change;
2. To enrich teachers’ knowledge about climate crisis, innovative research and solutions for meeting sustainability challenges and the community’s initiatives in promoting sustainable development through the guided visit to the Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change; and
3. To share with teachers some students’ reflections on their agricultural study tour to Pakistan.


Description:

There will be several thematic talks related to challenges and opportunities of climate change on global sustainable agriculture, a session with students’ reflections on their agricultural study tour to Pakistan, and a guided visit to the Jockey Club  Museum of Climate Change.


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