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Date:
16 December 2016
 
Title:
The first Google CS4HS workshop program in Hong Kong
http://www.cs4hs.com

 
Description:

Organizers:	City University of Hong Kong, Google
Targeting Audience:	Teachers who are teaching ICT classes for Secondary 1-3 or who require training in basic Computer Science knowledge
Workshop Schedule:	16 Dec 2016 (Friday) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (7 hours of instructions) *Teachers may count their CPD hours after this programme
Venue:	City University of Hong Kong
Main instructor:	Ms. Clara Hui, Hong Kong Digital Game-based Learning Association Ms. Hui has been working in the digital game-based learning field for over 10 years. She has been teaching computer science, coding and robotic courses at a number of secondary schools (with the audience being the students as well as the teachers) and also at the Hong Kong Academy of Gifted Education (HKAGE) consistently for over five years. She has conducted various local and overseas seminar presentations and workshops, and has built up a close network with the local and overseas teachers and scholars.
Brief outline of the workshops:	Session 1 (16 Dec 10AM-12PM): ● introduction to CS (computer science) ● how does CS improve our everyday life & why should we learn CS ● hands-on coding with Scratch and Minecraft hour of code Session 2 (16 Dec 1PM-3PM): ● introduction to game-based learning ● introduction to a game making tool: Construct 2 ● hands-on making a Construct 2 game ● Brief break Session 3 (16 Dec 3PM-6PM): ● robotics: hands-on coding with robots Dash & Dot ● hands-on with mathematics game: Algebra Game ● how to bring coding, game-based learning and robotics into your classroom ● what can your students learn from them and how can they help you to teach ● discussion and certificate award
Enquiry:	Ms. Clara Hui (email: clara@digitalgameslearning.org), Instructor Google CS4HS Workshop Dr. TAN Chee Wei (email: cheewtan@cityu.edu.hk), Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong

Programme registration link:
https://goo.gl/forms/VfoRRJ6oVHS1xH5g2

Date:
From late Dec 2016 to early May 2017
 
Deadline of application: 18 Nov 2016
 
Title:
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 3D Printing Design Competition: “Glamorous Victoria Harbour”

 
Description:
With funding support from the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government, and support of the Education Bureau, the Competition will feature the theme of “Glamorous Victoria Harbour”. By using computer-aided design (CAD) software and advanced 3D printing technologies, local secondary students are invited to redesign and fabricate 20 selected Hong Kong landmarks for a Victoria Harbour model which will be made up of more than 1,000 3D-printed objects. This amazing model is expected to create the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed exhibits on a display.

For enrollment method and more details, please visit:
http://events.hkpc.org/255218528/2016173/201617.pdf

Date:
8-10 December 2016
 
Title:
Learning and Teaching Expo 2016
 
Venue:
Hall 3DE of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

 
Description:
The LTE 2016 is presented by Hong Kong Education City (HKEdCity), organised by Diversified Communications Hong Kong and supported by the Education Bureau. Now in its seventh year, the LTE 2016 sets its theme as “Tomorrow’s Learning Today” and the event provides chances for school leaders and teachers to discover and discuss the latest developments in learning, teaching, educational resources and technology. There will be over 230 booths presented by local and overseas exhibitors, school visits and over 160 keynote speeches, seminars, forums and workshops, with renowned scholars and experts sharing views with participants on learning technology, STEM education, inclusive education, learning assessment, school design and other innovative and effective learning and teaching strategies. New features, “Ed-tech Goes Beyond Imagination” and “InnoSTEMer” will be introduced this year, illustrating the ways to adapt Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in class to facilitate learning and teaching, and presenting
school’s achievement in nurturing students in STEM.

For programme details and enrolment, please visit http://www.LTExpo.com.hk .

Date: 16 and 17 Dec 2016

STEM Education Conference-cum-Carnival 2016
 
Venue:
The Education University of Hong Kong (Tai Po campus)
 
Description:
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) will organise the STEM Education Conference-cum-Carnival 2016 on 16 and 17 December 2016 at the Tai Po Campus. This event is one of a series of major events organised by the EdUHK to promote STEM education in the school sector. The event aims to provide a platform for school leaders, curriculum developers, teachers, teacher educators and other stakeholders to share their ideas and experiences of organising STEM learning activities. It also offers opportunities for primary and secondary students to share their previous learning outcomes on STEM and experience new STEM ideas in exciting ways. The focus of this event is to present a wide range of inspiring ideas for integrating STEM education into the school formal and informal curriculum and to explore the ways forward in promoting STEM education in the territory. For details, please refer to the website of STEM Education Conference-cum-Carnival 2016 (https://www.eduhk.hk/stemcc/). For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat of STEM Education Conference-cum-Carnival 2016 by phone at 2948 8264 or via email at stemcc@eduhk.hk.
 
Activity web site

 

Date: 16 Nov 2016 and 22 Nov 2016

Title: STEM Education Series: Symposia on STEM Education

 

Venue:

Lecture Theatre, 4/F, West Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong;
Queen’s College 120 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

 

Description:

Objectives:

1. To enhance participants’ awareness of the importance of integrating and applying knowledge and skills of science, technology and mathematics;;
2. To enhance schools’ understanding of the directions of STEM education for the territory and the value of STEM education in enhancing the international competitiveness of Hong Kong; and
3. To share some strategies for and school-based experience in strengthening students’ ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills.

Date: 25 October 2016
 

Title:
Launching Ceremony of Inter-school Cross-curricular Project Competition on Climate Change 2016-17 cum Seminar on Climate Change and Technology

 

Venue:
Lecture Theatre, 4/F, West Block, Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, Education Bureau

 
Objectives:
This event aims to introduce the Inter-school Cross-curricular Project Competition on Climate Change to schools. The program includes a brief introduction on the rules and regulations of the competition, and demonstration by schools on developing small inventions and conducting investigative study to cope with climate change. This event also aims to introduce how climate change education can be implemented through the use technology in schools.

 
Event details

活動名稱︰中學生科技設計比賽2017 (Chinese Version Only)
 

為提高學生科技興趣及創意，西貢區、離島區、中西區及葵青區(「四區」)之家長教師會聯會主辦，邀請西貢區、離島區、中西區及葵青區校長會、香港專業教育工程學科及資訊科技學科合辦「中學生科技設計比賽2017」，並得到教育局及家庭與學校合作事宜委員會協辦，邀請「四區」之中學組隊參加。
 

比賽鼓勵學生以物聯網(Internet of Things, 簡稱IoT)為導向，透過創意和實作回應主題「智慧．校園 (Smart School)」，將香港打造成為更具競爭力的智慧城市(Smart City) 。學生可以透過自行開發的項目，展現他們對IoT的應用和創意，於比賽作品展覽當日向評判團展示範該項目實際運作和原創性。
 

詳情請見 http://iotcompetition2017.hk

 

Date: 6-16 July 2016

Title: 57th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2016)

 

Venue:

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

 

Description:

Hong Kong is proud to be hosting the brightest secondary school mathematics talents from over 100 countries and regions at the 57th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) from 6 – 16 July 2016.
IMO 2016 will be hosted by the International Mathematical Olympiad Hong Kong Committee Limited with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as the Host University and the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government as the Supporting Organisation.

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Date: 22 June 2016

Title: Talks on “Global Education Trend – How to Implement STEM Education” (New) – Talk (Event AB): Assessing Scientific Literacy and Competency: Lessons from PISA and NGSS (With a panel discussion moderated by Prof. Lap-Chee TSUI)

 

Venue:

The Leighton Hill Community Hall, G/F, 133 Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley

 

Description:

Objectives:

1. To introduce the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in the United States and discuss their implications for the teaching of science;
2. To share the experience in developing a system of assessment for implementing the NGSS in the United States; and
3. To enhance participants’ understanding of the importance of integrating and applying knowledge and skills of STEM related disciplines.

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Date: 20 June 2016

Title: Talks on “Global Education Trend – How to Implement STEM Education” Talk (Event AA): New Directions in Teaching Science

 

Venue:

Chambers 1A & 1B, InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong

 

Description:

Objectives:

1. To introduce the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in the United States and discuss their implications for the teaching of science;
2. To share the experience in developing a system of assessment for implementing the NGSS in the United States; and
3. To enhance participants’ understanding of the importance of integrating and applying knowledge and skills of STEM related disciplines.

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