Date:
2 MAY 2019
Title:
Latest Development in Drone Applications and Programming (New)
Venue:
Mu Kuang English School, 55 Kung Lok Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Description:
Objective:
The main contents include:
1. The latest development and history of the drone industry, and drone safety design
2. Flight principle of the aircraft, operation rules and ethics in using drones
3. Drone flight skills and hands-on operation
4. Apple Swift and Scratch programming teaching exercises and group flying concepts
5. Practical operation and teaching of a programmable drone obstacle competition
Remarks: Teachers are advised to bring their own iPad.
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Drone Programming with Python and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications (New)
Date:
3 MAY 2019
Title:
Drone Programming with Python and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications (New)
Venue:
HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School, 82, Hiu Kwong Street, Sau Mau Ping, Kowloon
Description:
Objective:
The main contents include:
1. The latest development and history of the drone industry, and drone safety design
2. Flight principle of the aircraft, operation rules and ethics in using drones
3. Drone flight skills and hands-on operation./br> 4. Python programming teaching exercises
5. Drone AI application – video image transmission and object recognition system
Remarks: Teachers are advised to bring their own laptop computers
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STEM Conference 2019
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
STEM Education Series cum Smart City Project Programme Series: Seminar on Knowledge Enrichment for Teachers on STEM Related Areas (New)
Date:
7 MAR 2019
Title:
STEM Education Series cum Smart City Project Programme Series: Seminar on Knowledge Enrichment for Teachers on STEM Related Areas (New)
Venue:
Lecture Theatre, Hong Kong Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Description:
Objective:
Knowledge is expanding at a faster rate than any time before. Fostering students’ abilities to connect knowledge from different disciplines and apply them in new and unknown contexts are considered important in education in the 21st century. Integrating knowledge and skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to solve problems in authentic contexts are widely promoted around the world. In light of this, the promotion of STEM education in schools is a major focus in Hong Kong’s curriculum development,with the aims to strengthen the Science, Technology and Mathematics Education to nurture diversified talents in the science and technology fields for enhancing the international competitiveness of Hong Kong. This seminar is one of the highlighted events in the promotion of STEM education where participants will be enriched with the pioneer development in STEM-related fields in academics and industries.
This seminar is also part of the Smart City Project Programme Training Series.
Event Details
Workshop on using CNC milling machine for prototyping (New)
Date:
28 MAR 2019 – 1 APR 2019
Title:
Workshop on using CNC milling machine for prototyping (New)
Venue:
Maker Space, 1/F, Arts & Technology Education Centre, 145 Junction Road, Lok Fu, Kowloon City
Description:
Objective:
● To enhance participants’ understanding on the correct and effective use of CNC milling machine
● To facilitate participants to promote STEM education in schools through prototyping
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Workshops on Computational Thinking – Coding Education for Primary Schools (II) (Refreshed)
Date:
22 Mar 2019 – 9 Apr 2019
Title:
Workshops on Computational Thinking – Coding Education for Primary Schools (II) (Refreshed)
Venue:
Room E418,4/F, East Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong
STEM Education Centre, 1/F, Arts & Technology Education Centre, 145 Junction Road, Lok Fu, Kowloon
Description:
Objective:
The programme aims to:
● To enhance participants’ pedagogical knowledge in using a visual programming language tool (such as App Inventor) to develop students’ computational thinking and coding skills;
● To share experience on teaching coding to develop students’ computational thinking.
Workshops on Computational Thinking – Coding Education for Primary Schools (I) (Refreshed)
Date:
5 Mar 2019 – 30 Apr 2019
Title:
Workshops on Computational Thinking – Coding Education for Primary Schools (I) (Refreshed)
Venue:
Room E418,4/F, East Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong
STEM Education Centre, 1/F, Arts & Technology Education Centre, 145 Junction Road, Lok Fu, Kowloon
Description:
Objective:
The programme aims to:
● To introduce the draft “Computational Thinking – Coding Education : Supplement to the Primary Curriculum”;
● To enhance teachers’ pedagogical knowledge in using visual programming language tools (such as Scratch) and programmable physical object (Micro:bit) to develop students’ computational thinking and coding skills.
Unleash! Design Thinking Forum
Date:
8 Mar 2019 – 9 Mar 2019
Title:
Unleash! Design Thinking Forum
Venue:
The Wave, Level 9, 4 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
Description:
The inaugural Unleash Forum to be held on March 8 and 9, 2019 will convene industry leaders, business professionals, design thinking practitioners, educators, non-profits and public sector organisations eager to explore new ways of thinking, working and collaborating.
Over two days of plenary talks, breakout sessions, networking activities and co-creation workshops, participants will learn best industry practices and emerging trends in design thinking.
Day 1 will focus on applications of design thinking in the commercial, public, and non-profit sectors. The afternoon workshops will examine how design thinking can catalyse digital transformation in a human-centric way, support employee engagement and enable business model innovation.
Day 2 will look into how design thinking can help equip students with the essential 21st century skills. Participants will discuss how design thinking can support student-centric, enquiry and project based learning; as well as STEM education and career and life planning. The afternoon workshops will give participants a taste of design thinking and how school leaders can go about introducing design thinking into the classroom.
On both days, participants can also join a Designing Your Life workshop in the afternoon, learning how to use design thinking to find one’s passion and purpose in life. The workshop is suitable for educators as well as mid-career professionals and retirees in search of their life path.
The Greater Bay Area STEM Excellence Award 2019 (Hong Kong)
Date:
8 Mar 2019
Title:
The Greater Bay Area STEM Excellence Award 2019 (Hong Kong)
Description:
Objective:
The Greater Bay Area STEM Excellence Award 2019 (Hong Kong) is organised by Hong Kong New Emerging Technology Education Association (HKNETEA) and supported by the Education Bureau, Innovation and Technology Bureau as well as Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. It aims to enhance students’ creativity and innovation, and recognise young STEM talents for their efforts. Details of thecompetition are available at http://www.hknetea.org.
Seminar on Computational Thinking Education: The Entrepreneurial Experience of a Young Hong Kong Startup Founder
Date:
15 Mar 2019
Title:
Seminar on Computational Thinking Education: The Entrepreneurial Experience of a Young Hong Kong Startup Founder
Venue:
Conference Centre, Podium Level, Block E, The Education University of Hong Kong (10 Lo Ping Rd, Tai Po)
Description:
Mr. Rex SHAM (岑棓琛), the Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Insight Robotics Limited (視野機器人有限公司) is invited as Keynote Speaker. Mr. Sham will share his view on design thinking and entrepreneurial experience in running a successful and international startup. He will also talk about his story of developing “ForestScan” by using robotics and artificial intelligence technology. This award-winning “ForestScan” robot works outdoors 24×7 to monitor the occurrence of Forest fires in 46 cities all over the world.