STEAM Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment Series: Workshops on the Thematic STEAM Curriculum Module “Superconductivity” and “Hydrogen Fuel” for Science (S1-3) (New)


Date: 8, 15, 22 February 2025

Venue: WMY 303, 3/F, Wu Ho Man Yuen Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


Objectives:

To introduce the learning and teaching resources under the theme “Superconductivity” and “Hydrogen Fuel” and related teaching pedagogies in junior secondary Science lessons.


Description:
The workshops include the following content:

(1) Hands-on experience on conducting learning and teaching activities related “Superconductivity” and “Hydrogen Fuel”; and

(2) Sharing of pedagogies when conducting related learning and teaching activities.


Event Details and enrollment

STEAM Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment Series: Seminar on the Thematic STEAM Curriculum Module “Superconductivity” and “Hydrogen Fuel” for Science (S1-3) (New)


Date: 8 February 2025

Venue: YIA LT1, G/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park, The Chinese University of Hong Kong


Objectives:

To introduce the learning and teaching resources under the theme “Superconductivity” and “Hydrogen Fuel” and related teaching pedagogies in junior secondary Science lessons.


Description:
The seminar include the following content:

(1) Introduction of the two sets of learning and teaching package under the theme “Superconductivity” and “Hydrogen Fuel”; and

(2) Sharing of the experience in trial teaching.


Event Details and enrollment

HydroRace Challenge 2025


The Education Bureau and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department co-organise the “HydroRace Challenge 2025” as one of the activities in the “Innovative Engineering Education Programme for Primary and Secondary Schools” (2024/25).*  This Challenge offers our students a STEAM learning experience onhydrogen fuel, including facilitating their understanding of the development of hydrogenenergy as a strategy to achieve carbon neutrality and the importance of developing new energy sources with low carbon emissions, and promoting education for sustainable development.

* Previously known as “Low Carbon Energy Toy Car Competition” under “Innovative Engineering Education Programme for Primary and Secondary Schools (2024/25)”


Details

Date: 15 March 2025

Venue: EMSD Headquarters

Target participant: Secondary students

Team: ONE team per school comprising 3 – 5 secondary students

Submission of product for selection: Proposal in form of EDBCM No. 24/2025 Annex 2

Award: ONE champion, ONE 1st runner-up and ONE 2nd runner-up;  shortlisted teams that demonstrate good performance and meet the standards will receive merit awards.


For application and more details, please refer to the EDBCM No. 24/2025.


e-poster:

Date:

21 Feb 2025


Title:

STEAM Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment Series: Workshop on “Enriched Module on Coding Education for Upper Primary Level” – Using App Inventor and Artificial Intelligence (AI) extension for developing Coding Education among Upper Primary School [New]

Venue:

Marymount Primary School

WisE Lab, 1/F, 336 Tai Hang Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong


Description:

  1. To reinforce participants’ proficiency in utilizing the pedagogical approach to develop computational thinking among upper primary students as demonstrated in the enriched module and designing learning activities for teaching computational thinking and coding with using App Inventor and AI extension;
  2. To enhance participants’ ability to integrate coding in designing practical solutions and develop their understanding of the systematic problem solving procedures; and
  3. To let participants experience hands-on teaching philosophies and frameworks.

Event Details

Date:

24 Jan 2025


Title:

Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Series: (2) Workshop on Fact-checking and Obtaining Reliable Information (New)

Venue:

Room 516, 5/F, Lee Shau Kee Communication and Visual Arts Building, Hong Kong Baptist University, 5 Hereford Road, Kowloon Tong

Description:

  1. To enhance participants’ understanding and awareness of fake information in the age of artificial intelligence (AI)
  2. To enable participants to acquire the tools and skills of detecting AI-generated content and fact-checking through hands-on practice
  3. To introduce the daily operation of HKBU Fact Check

Event Details

Date:

3-4 January 2025


Title:

The Global Chinese Academy for Science Education Research (GCASER) 2025 Conference


Venue:

The Education University of Hong Kong


This conference aims to

  • provide science education practitioners with insights into national and international trends in science education, enhancing their understanding on innovative practices on STEAM education and cognitive science;
  • enhance teachers’ competences in curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment through interactive sessions; and
  • foster professional dialogue and collaboration through discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking among science education practitioners. 

Information of Keynote lectures and talks:

  • Topic: The cultivation of innovative talents in science education
    Speaker: Prof. Weiping HU, President of the Global Chinese Academy for Science Education Research, Representative of the 10th and 11th National People’s Congress

  • Topic: The theory and practice of STEM education
    Speaker: Prof. Winnie Wing Mui SO, an Executive Committee member of the World Education Research Association (WERA)

  • Topic: Educational research on deep learning and scientific thinking
    Speaker: Prof. Lei BAO, Professor at the College of Arts and Sciences/ Department of Physics, The Ohio State University; Director of the Center for Chinese and American Education Research (CUEE) at Ohio State University, and Editor-in-Chief of the REAL Education Research and Assessment Journal

Details

http://gcaser2025.com


Enrollment through TCS

https://tcs.edb.gov.hk/tcs/admin/courses/previewCourse/forPortal.htm?courseId=CSD020240685&lang=en

Date:

17 Dec 2024


Title:

Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Series: (1) Seminar on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Learning and Teaching (New)

Venue:

Hong Kong News-Expo: 2 Bridges Street, Central, Hong Kong / Online mode via Zoom 


Description:

  1. To enhance participants’ understanding of the ethical issues arising from the use of AI and other emerging information technologies
  2. To equip participants to promote responsible use of AI in schools
  3. To facilitate participants to integrate MIL into learning and teaching

Event Details

Date:

12 Dec 2024


Title:

STEAM Education Enriching Knowledge Series: Webinar on the Application of Innovative Technologies in Theatre & Performance Arts Production and the Development Trends (New)


Venue:

Online mode via Zoom 


Description:

  1. To enhance participants’ understanding about innovative technologies in theatre & performance arts production and its application in industries
  2. To facilitate participants to promote STEAM education in schools

Event Details

Date:

27 Nov 2024


Title:

STEAM Education Enriching Knowledge Series: Workshop on Designing an Automatic Hand Sanitiser Dispenser (Re-run)

Venue:

Maker Space, Room 109, Arts & Technology Education Centre,145 Junction Road, Lok Fu, Kowloon 

Description:

  1. To facilitate participants to enhance students’ design and make skills through assembling an automatic hand sanitiser dispenser.
  2. To facilitate participants to promote STEAM education in schools.

Event Details

Date:

21 Nov 2024


Title:

STEAM Education Enriching Knowledge Series: Processing Methods for Materials Commonly Used in Prototyping (New)

Venue:

Maker Space, Room 109, Arts & Technology Education Centre,145 Junction Road, Lok Fu, Kowloon 

Description:

  1. To enhance participants’ knowledge of processing methods for materials commonly used in prototyping.
  2. To facilitate participants to promote STEAM education in schools.

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