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!
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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.
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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.
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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
WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition and Carnival 2017 – Showcase on Secondary Students’ Skills “Construct-a-Catapult Competition for Junior Secondary Students”
Date:
24 MAR – 28 APR 2017
Title:
WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition and Carnival 2017 – Showcase on Secondary Students’ Skills
“Construct-a-Catapult Competition for Junior Secondary Students”
Description:
The “WorldSkills Competition and Carnival 2017 – Showcase on Secondary Students’ Skills:Construct-a-Catapult Competition for Junior Secondary Students” is organised by the Science Education Section of the Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau. The competition aims to promote STEM education by providing an opportunity for students to demonstrate their creativity, collaboration and problem solving skills through designing and constructing a catapult.
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EDB Circular Memorandum
Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition 2017
Date:
18 MAR 2017 & 14 APR 2017
Title:
Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition 2017
Venue:
Hong Kong Science Park
Description:
Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition 2017 is jointly organised by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum, and supported by the Innovation and Technology Commission and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. It aims to promote the interest of our youth in science and technology, to develop their creativity through better understanding and innovative application of science and technology, and to inspire their intellectual and career interest in science and technology.
The events include:
1. Initial Judging cum Project Exhibition
2. Final Judging cum Award Presentation Ceremony
EDB Circular Memorandum
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Young Professionals Exhibition & Competition 2017
Date:
8 MAR – 9 JUL 2017
Title:
Young Professionals Exhibition & Competition 2017
Venue:
City University of Hong Kong
Description:
The YPEC is an annual engineering project exhibition and presentation competition for students and young engineers to present their projects on competitive basis. “Imagineering”, theme of YPEC 2017, celebrates engineering practitioners who transform imagination to reality; encourage participants to embrace innovative ideas and spread it to every part of our planet. Students will have an opportunity to present their creative ideas, and set up their own exhibition booth.
Competition Leaflet
Invitation Letter
Information Sheet for Secondary School
YPEC 2016
Hong Kong STEM Award 2017
Date:
1 MAR – 30 JUN 2017
Title:
Hong Kong STEM Award 2017
Description:
Theme: STEM Promotion: Unleash Students’ Talent in STEM
Target Participant: Secondary School Students
Format:
a. Individual Application
b. Team Application (Maximum number of team member: 6)
Call for Entries: 1 MAR 2017
Closing Date for Entries: 30 JUN 2017
STEM Education Series: Sharing on the Good Practices of Promoting STEM Education for Secondary Schools (I) (New)
Date:
24 FEB 2017
Title:
STEM Education Series: Sharing on the Good Practices of Promoting STEM Education for Secondary Schools (I) (New)
Venue:
Maryknoll Fathers’ School, 2 To Yuen Street, Tai Hang Tung, Kowloon, HK
Description:
Objectives:
1. To share school-based experience and strategies for promoting STEM education at the school level
2. To introduce some learning and teaching activities for strengthening students’ ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills of Science, Technology and Mathematics