Date:
26 Feb 2019 – 8 Apr 2019
Title:
CoolThink@JC Competition 2019
Description:
CoolThink@JC Competition 2019 is initiated and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust andsupported by the Education Bureau. It aims to promote computational thinking (CT) among students and provide opportunities for students to apply their skills of CT and coding. The competitionencourages students to move beyond mere technology consumption, nurture their problem-solving skills and creativity, as well as develop their innovativeness. Details of the competition are available at https://ctc.coolthink.hk/english/.
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Effective use of teaching notes “Using freehand sketching as visual thinking and communication tool” in teaching design and technology subjects (New)
Date:
27 FEB 2019
Title:
Effective use of teaching notes “Using freehand sketching as visual thinking and communication tool” in teaching design and technology subjects (New)
Venue:
Maker Space, 1/F, Arts & Technology Education Centre,145 Junction Road, Lok Fu, Kowloon City
Description:
Objective:
● To enhance participants’ pedagogical knowledge in teaching freehand sketching
● To facilitate participants to enhance students’ visual thinking and communication skills through teaching freehand sketching
Event Details
Sharing session on STEM Education Centre at Lok Fu – Planning and Safety (Rerun)
Date:
4 MAR 2019
Title:
Sharing session on STEM Education Centre at Lok Fu – Planning and Safety (Rerun)
Venue:
Makerspace, 1/F, Arts & Technology Education Centre, 145 Junction Road, Lok Fu, Kowloon City
Description:
Objective:
● To enhance participants’ understanding of the planning, management and related safety precautions of the school workshop and STEM Education Centre at Lok Fu
● To facilitate participants to implement STEM related projects in schools
Event Details
STEM Education Series: Workshop for Brainwave Controlled Technology and Related STEM Activities (New)
Date:
1 MAR 2019
Title:
STEM Education Series: Workshop for Brainwave Controlled Technology and Related STEM Activities (New)
Venue:
E418, 4/F, East Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong
Description:
Objective:
1) Introducing the application of Brainwave-controlled technology through hands-on workshop; and
2) Sharing on the experience of leading secondary school students to conduct STEM activities related to Brainwave-controlled technology so as to develop their potential in STEM related areas.
STEM Education Series: Latest Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Related STEM Activities (New)
Date:
14 MAR 2019
Title:
STEM Education Series: Latest Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Related STEM Activities (New)
Venue:
WP01, G/F, West Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong
Description:
Objective:
1) Sharing on the latest development and application of Artificial Intelligence;
2) Introduction on the Artificial Intelligence related studies and career; and
3) Sharing on the school experience of using artificial intelligence in STEM-related activities (Demonstration session included).
STEM Education Series: Application of Brainwave Controlled Technology and Related STEM Activities (New)
Date:
22 FEB 2019
Title:
STEM Education Series: Application of Brainwave Controlled Technology and Related STEM Activities (New)
Venue:
WP01, G/F, West Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong
Description:
Objective:
●To enhance participants’ pedagogical knowledge in teaching robotics with the use of project-based learning and teaching resource materials
●To facilitate participants to promote STEM education in schools through teaching robotics
Workshop on effective use of project-based learning and teaching resource materials on robotics (New)
Date:
13 FEB 2019
Title:
Workshop on effective use of project-based learning and teaching resource materials on robotics (New)
Venue:
Maker Space, Arts & Technology Education Centre,145 Junction Road, Lok Fu, Kowloon City
Description:
Objective:
●To enhance participants’ pedagogical knowledge in teaching robotics with the use of project-based learning and teaching resource materials
●To facilitate participants to promote STEM education in schools through teaching robotics
Hong Kong ICT Awards 2019: Student Innovation Award
Date:
18 JAN 2019
Title:
Hong Kong ICT Awards 2019: Student Innovation Award
Description:
The “Hong Kong ICT Awards” is steered by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO). There are eight award categories organised by various Hong Kong ICT industry associations and professional bodies. This year, the Student Innovation Award, with the theme on “The Future of Smart Cities”, will be organised by the Hong Kong Innovative Technology Development Association (HKITDA). This award aims to encourage students to use their creativity to develop and apply innovative technology for the betterment of our community.
The competition will be divided into primary school and secondary school streams. Students may enter the competition either in individual or in groups. If students are interested in taking part in this competition, please visit the relevant website (https://student.icta.hk) and submit the completed application form and the entries to the organiser on the above website by 18 January 2019 (Friday).
Young Scientists Study Tour 2019
Date:
5 JAN 2019 – 19 JUL 2019
Title:
Young Scientists Study Tour 2019
Description:
The “SciPOP Science Demonstration Contest and Young Scientists Study Tour 2019” is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Education Bureau. It aims at fostering the pursuit of science knowledge among secondary school students, enhancing their presentation and communication skills, and nurturing young scientists in Hong Kong.
The contest will be held from January to April 2019. Each school could nominate at most 2 teams of students to participate in the competition. Each team comprises 4 students who must be full-time Hong Kong secondary school students aged 15 or above.
The top three winning teams will be entitled to join the “Young Scientists Study Tour 2019” to visit the Science Centre Singapore, renowned academic and research institutes, and participate in STEM-related workshops in Singapore. Other than the three winning teams, finalists could participate in a group interview to be held on 2 May 2019. The top eight individual finalists will be selected to join the Study Tour.
Workshop on Laser Cutting Machine Operation and 2D CAD Software (Re-run)
Date:
14 JAN 2019 – 18 JAN 2019
Title:
Workshop on Laser Cutting Machine Operation and 2D CAD Software (Re-run)
Venue:
Maker Space, Arts & Technology Education Centre,145 Junction Road, Lok Fu, Kowloon City
Description:
Objective:
●To enhance participants’ knowledge of laser cutting so that they can use the laser cutting machine correctly and efficiently
●To enhance participants’ pedagogical knowledge of 2D CAD software