Date:
13 MAR – 10 JUL 2018
Title:
Workshops on Computational Thinking – Coding Education for Primary Schools (I)
Venue:
Room E418,4/F, East Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong
Rm 201, Arts & Technology Education Centre, 145 Junction Road, Lok Fu, Kowloon
Description:
Objectives:
The programme aims to:
(1) introduce the draft “Computational Thinking – Coding Education : Supplement to the Primary Curriculum”;
(2) enhance teachers’ pedagogical knowledge in using visual programming language tools (such as Scratch) to develop students’ computational thinking and coding skills.
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EIE ROBOTIC CHALLENGE JUNIOR 2018: FLYING ROBOT
Date:
12 JUL 2018
Title:
EIE ROBOTIC CHALLENGE JUNIOR 2018: FLYING ROBOT
Venue:
Department of Electronic and Information Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Description:
“EIE Robotic Challenge Junior 2018: Flying Robot” will be held by the Department of Electronic and Information Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 12 July 2018. There will be a secondary school session and a primary school session in the competition. Secondary and primary school students are welcome to join the Challenge.
The registration deadline of the Challenge is 29 March 2018.
For more details, please visit the competition website at http://www.eie.polyu.edu.hk/rcj2018.
We will provide a briefing session for schools to understand the competition in a better way. The briefing session will be held on 9 March 2018 (Friday), from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, in Room CD634, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. If you would like to join the briefing session, please fill in the online form at: http://www.eie.polyu.edu.hk/rcj2018 on or before 8 March 2018 for reservation.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University MINI-LECTURE SERIES 2017-18
Date:
2017-18 school year
Title:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
MINI-LECTURE SERIES 2017-18
Venue:
Schools can choose to have the mini-lectures at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University or at their own schools
Description:
The Faculty of Applied Science & Textiles of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University has been offering mini-lectures to introduce some STEM-related courses to secondary students. Interested schools please complete the attached form and email to Ms Cherry CHUI (cherry.chui@polyu.edu.hk).
Seminar on Computational Thinking – by CoolThink@JC
Date:
16 MAR 2018
Title:
Seminar on Computational Thinking – by CoolThink@JC
Venue:
Conference Centre, Block E, The Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, N.T.
Description:
This Seminar, under CoolThink@JC funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, will be organized by The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) on 16 March 2018 (Friday).
Prof. Tim Bell will deliver the topic Computational Thinking- What is it, and how can I teach it through engaging “Unplugged” demonstrations. He will show what CT is about, and how teachers can engage their students with it. On the same day, Invited Speech on CT for Everyone will be held by Dr. Li Yue.
Lectures on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education
Date:
23 & 28 MAR 2018
Title:
Lectures on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education
Venue:
The Central Library Lecture Theatre
Lecture theatre, Hong Kong Science Museum
Description:
The captioned lectures aims at promoting STEM education. They are also related to History and Archaeology. These lectures enable the public, in particular teachers and students, to learn more about the connections between the development of agriculture, mathematics, science and medicine in China and other countries from ancient to modern times.
The first lecture on “Food Globalization in Prehistory” and the second lecture on “A Wonder of Archaeology in Cereal Fermentation: Thirst for Beer and the Origins of Agriculture” are co-organised by the Joseph Needham Foundation for Science and Civilisation (formerly The East Asian History of Science Foundation) and the Education Bureau. For the second lecture, it is also supported by the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Croucher Foundation.
For the second lecture, schools can also arrange students to visit the permanent exhibition to be held at the Hong Kong Science Museum on the same day. Admission fee for visiting the Museum will be waived.
Technovation 2018 and #GirlsMakeTech
Date:
28 FEB & 7 MAR 2018
Title:
Technovation 2018 and #GirlsMakeTech
Description:
Technovation is a global technology entrepreneurship challenge for girls aged 10-18.It was originated in the United States and introduced to Hong Kong by the Young Makers & ChangeMakers (YMCM) in 2017. It aims to offer an opportunity for female students around the world to learn the knowledge and skills required for technology entrepreneurs and leaders through participating in this Challenge. The Challenge is about identifying problems of one’s own community and offer solutions in the form of a mobile application. In addition, participants are also required to write a business plan for her mobile application. Please visit their websites http://technovationchallenge.org and https://www.facebook.com/YoungMakers.ChangeMakers/ for further details.
In order to prepare students to participate in this global challenge, the YMCM will organise a local competition called #GirlsMakeTech. A series of training programme consisting of workshops, corporate visits and a bootcamp will be offered to local schools who join this local competition. Outstanding teams will win a chance to a summer camp in Shenzhen
The deadlines for online registration for #GirlsMakeTech and Technovation 2018 are 28 February 2018 and 7 March 2018 respectively. Schools are encouraged to participate in the captioned competitions and related activities to promote whole-person development.
WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2018
Date:
28 FEB 2018
Title:
WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2018
Description:
The WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2018 (hereafter “the Competition”) is jointly organised by the Vocational Training Council, the Construction Industry Council and the Clothing Industry Training Authority. It is a biennial event organised since 1996 and aims to provide a platform for young people aged 21 or below to showcase skills excellence and challenge themselves against professional standards and skills. Winners may have a chance to represent Hong Kong in the WorldSkills Competition in Kazan, Russia, in August 2019.
This year, 24 skills areas are up for competition, which include Bricklaying, Electrical Installations, Joinery, Painting and Decorating, Plumbing and Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Wall and Floor Tiling, 3D Digital Game Art, Fashion Technology, Graphic Design Technology, Jewellery, Visual Merchandising, IT Software Solutions for Business, Web Design and Development, Mechanical Engineering CAD, Mechatronics, Mobile Robotics, Welding, Beauty Therapy, Cooking, Hairdressing, Pâtisserie and Confectionery, Restaurant Service, and Car Painting.
The Competition is now open for application. Secondary school students who are Hong Kong permanent resident with relevant knowledge of respective skills or work experience, born on or after 1 January 1997 (or 1 January 1994 for those who compete in “Mechatronics”), are encouraged to take part in the Competition. The application will close on 28 February 2018 （ The application deadline for “Cooking”, “Pâtisserie and Confectionery” and “Restaurant Service” is 31 January 2018）. Application forms are available at the WorldSkills Hong Kong website: http://www.worldskillshongkong.org.
STEM Education Series: Knowledge Enrichment for Teachers on STEM Related Areas (New)
Date:
8 MAR 2018
Title:
STEM Education Series: Knowledge Enrichment for Teachers on STEM Related Areas (New)
Venue:
Lecture Theatre, 4/F, West Block, Education Bureau Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon
Description:
Objectives:
To enrich participants with the knowledge of real-life applications of Science, Technology and Mathematics and hence enhance their capacity in promoting STEM education in schools.
IT in Education Technological Series: Use of Robot Kits to Develop Students’ Problem Solving, Self-Directed Learning and Computational Thinking Skills in the 21st Century
Date:
30 JAN 2018
Title:
IT in Education Technological Series: Use of Robot Kits to Develop Students’ Problem Solving, Self-Directed Learning and Computational Thinking Skills in the 21st Century
Venue:
Room E419, 4/F, East Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong
(Exit E, Kowloon Tong MTR Station)
Description:
Objectives:
This workshop aims to share experience of how to use mBot to develop students’ problem solving, self-directed learning and computational thinking skills in the 21st century.
IT in Education Technological Series: Use of Single Board Computer and Voice Recognition Service to Develop Students’ Computational Thinking Skills (Advanced Level)
Date:
26 JAN 2018
Title:
IT in Education Technological Series: Use of Single Board Computer and Voice Recognition Service to Develop Students’ Computational Thinking Skills (Advanced Level)
Venue:
3 Fu Yue Street, Wang Tau Hom, Kowloon.
Lok Sin Tong Yu Kan Hing Secondary School.
(Exit A, Lok Fu MTR Station)
Description:
Objectives:
This workshop aims to share experiences of using single-board computer (Raspberry Pi), Google Voice Recognition Service (Google Assistant) and relevant open source software to build automatic home control systems.