Date:
25 SEP 2017
Title:
Knowledge Enrichment on STEM Education: InnoTech Talks
Venue:
School Hall, St. Paul’s Convent School, 140 Leighton Road, Hong Kong
Description:
Objectives:
1. To enhance teachers’ understanding of the development of science and technology.
2. To enhance teachers’ awareness of the importance of integrating and applying knowledge and skills of STEM related disciplines
Author: Wilfred Ho
Introduction to Computational Thinking – Coding Education for Primary Schools
Date:
17&18 JUL 2017
Title:
Introduction to Computational Thinking – Coding Education for Primary Schools
Venue:
Room E418,4/F, West Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong
Description:
Objectives:
The programme aims to:
(1) introduce Computational Thinking and Coding Education to be implemented at the upper primary level;
(2) enhance teachers’ pedagogical knowledge in using a visual programming language tool to help develop students’ computational thinking and programming/coding skills;
(3) enhance teachers’ understanding in learning, teaching and assessment in programming/coding; and
(4) enhance teachers’ understanding of using the visual programming language tool “Scratch”.
STEM Education Series: Sharing on Good Practices for Promoting STEM Education in Secondary Schools (II) (New)
Date:
15 JUN 2017
Title:
STEM Education Series: Sharing on Good Practices for Promoting STEM Education in Secondary Schools (II) (New)
Venue:
Lecture Theatre, 4/F, West Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong
Description:
Objectives:
In this seminar, the Professional Development Schools and Partner Schools will share with teacher participants the following:
1. school-based experiences and strategies for planning and implementing STEM education; and
2. some learning and teaching activities for strengthening students’ ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills across different STEM disciplines.
Seminar on the “Use of Resources Support for Implementation of STEM Education in Secondary Schools” (New)
Date:
20 APR 2017 & 4 MAY 2017
Title:
Seminar on the “Use of Resources Support for Implementation of STEM Education in Secondary Schools” (New)
Venue:
Lecture Theatre, 4/F, West Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong
Description:
Objectives:
1. To update the progress of promoting STEM education;
2. To introduce the use of resources and support for implementation of STEM education;
3. To introduce the use of the one-off STEM grant; and
4. To share good practices on effective implementation of STEM education in schools.
Speaker Presentation files:
| Community Support |
HKSTP PolyU FAST VTC Hong Kong Science Museum and Space Museum CLP Engineer in School 2017 programme (PPT) CLP Engineer in School 2017 programme (Fact Sheet) |
| EDB resources and support |
Use of One-off STEM Grant Use of resources and support |
| Schools Sharing |
Chinese YMCA College YCH Lan Chi Pat Memorial Secondary School |
International Conference on Computational Thinking Education 2017
Date:
13-15 JUL 2017
Title:
International Conference on Computational Thinking Education 2017
Venue:
Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
Description:
International Conference on Computational Thinking Education 2017 (CTE2017) under CoolThink@JC programme will be held during 13-15 July 2017 (Thur to Sat) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. CTE2017 is the first international conference of the programme comprising keynote speeches by internationally renowned scholars, booth exhibition on STEM/Coding products and solutions, student and teacher poster presentation and demonstration. CTE2017 aims to keep abreast of the latest development of how to facilitate students’ CT abilities and disseminate findings and outcomes on the implementation of CT development in school education.
Registration & Enquiry
All school principals, teachers and practitioners in local school sectors are welcome to attend CTE2017 free of charge. Please reserve seats by submitting this online enrollment form:
https://www.eduhk.hk/cte2017/registration-local.html. Quotas are limited. First-come-first-serve.
For any enquiry, please contact CTE2017 Secretariat at cte2017@eduhk.hk or 2948-8554 / 2948-8598. For more details, please visit CTE2017 website at
http://www.eduhk.hk/cte2017.
Computer Science Challenge (CSC) 2017
Date:
20 MAY 2017
Title:
Computer Science Challenge (CSC) 2017
Time:
9:30am – 1:00pm
Venue:
City University of Hong Kong
Description:
Computer Science Challenge (CSC) is a fun challenge for secondary school students with an interest in computer science. It is an opportunity for students to test their ability and knowledge in different areas of computer science. Students learn to code and also play to learn computational thinking skills and mathematics!
Event Details
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Briefing sessions on the “Ongoing Renewal of the School Curriculum: Updating of the Technology Education KLA Curriculum Guide” (2017) (New)
Date:
9 & 11 MAY 2017
Title:
Briefing sessions on the “Ongoing Renewal of the School Curriculum: Updating of the Technology Education KLA Curriculum Guide” (2017) (New)
Venue:
Room WP01, Podium, West Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong (9 MAY 2017)
Room 301, 3/F., West Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong (11 MAY 2017)
Description:
Objectives:
1. To introduce the background, rationales and principles for the ongoing renewal of the school curriculum;
2. To report views and suggestions collected from stakeholders on the major updates of the Technology Education KLA curriculum; and
3. To brief on the major updates of the Technology Education KLA Curriculum Guide and related support measures.
Event Details
Electronic Endeavor Match
Date:
22 APR 2017
Title:
Electronic Endeavor Match
Venue:
Hong Kong Science Park
Description:
Electronic Endeavor Match is organised by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics engineers with the support from Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. It aims at encouraging the students with basic knowledge in constructing electronic circuit to further develop their interest and skill, and also sharing the fun of electronic circuit construction among participants.
Event Details
MAKER FAIRE HONG KONG 2017 X MAKE BIG
Date:
8-9 APR 2017
Title:
MAKER FAIRE HONG KONG 2017 X MAKE BIG
Time:
10:00am – 6:00pm
Venue:
Podium of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Jockey Club Innovation Tower
Description:
“Maker Faire Hong Kong 2017 x Make Big” is a must-attend event for Hong Kong Makers. Sponsored by Standard Chartered Hong Kong 150th Anniversary Community Foundation, PolyU Design is celebrating this big event together with more than 150 local and international Makers. The event will be held on 8 and 9 April 2017 with a series of happenings, including exhibitions, workshops, sharings, and ten “Makers’ Day” in different neighbourhoods. Together we hope to promote “Maker Culture” to the general public, demonstrating creativity, inventiveness and resourcefulness.
Since 2006, over 200 Maker Faires have been launched around the globe – including Maker Faire Hong Kong.
Seminar on Computational Thinking Education in Primary Schools
Date:
31 MAR 2017
Title:
Seminar on Computational Thinking Education in Primary Schools
Venue:
Conference Centre, Block E, The Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, N.T.
Description:
Objectives:
1. gain insights on latest trends and development in computational thinking education at local, national and international levels
2. discuss on different approaches and strategies for promoting the importance of computational thinking development and
3. build up local school teachers’ teaching capacity in delivery of computational thinking knowledge and skills