Title:

Innovative Engineering Education Programme for Primary and Secondary Schools (2023/24)


Date:

Nov 2023 to Jul 2024


Venue:

Not Applicable

(“Innovative Engineering Education for Primary and Secondary Schools (2023/24)” launching ceremony cum “Engineers on Campus” dissemination seminar would be held on 9 October 2023 at Lecture Theatre, 4/F, West Block, EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong)


Description:

This programme is collaboratively organised by the Education Bureau with The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and The Institution of Engineering and Technology Hong Kong (IETHK).  The Programme will match schools with engineers from different professional fields who will provide advice and activities on innovative engineering education covering diversified, interesting and meaningful themes, so as to facilitate primary and secondary school students to realise the connection between engineering and I&T and its application in daily life, broaden their understanding of the engineering field, and enhance their motivation and interest in STEAM learning.


Categories:

1. ‘Back To School’ / ‘Fly High Engineering’

Mode:

  • Match schools with engineers who will offer advice on engineering education and activities (e.g. seminars, sharing), and jointly plan STEAM education activities with teachers

Themes:

  • Environmental Technology and Engineering
  • Digital Engineering
  • Engineering in Life
  • Entertainment Engineering

2. ‘Engineering ASA’

Mode:

  • Arrange engineers and students to conduct field trips, seminars and workshops for students

Themes:

  • Aerospace Technology
  • Smart Living
  • Arts Technology

Please refer to EDBCM No. 177/2023 for details and application of the programme.

https://applications.edb.gov.hk/circular/upload/EDBCM/EDBCM23177E.pdf

QEF Thematic Network (QTN)—Workshops of STEAM Education Resource Hub
11/10/2023 – 07/06/2024
Name of Event:
QEF Thematic Network—Workshops of STEAM Education Resource Hub
Venue:
  • Fung Kai Liu Yun-Sum Memorial School, No. 1 Wah Ming Estate, Phase I, Fanling, New Territories
  • Buddhist Ho Nam Kam College, No.3 Ko Chiu Road, NKIL 5915, Yau Tong, Kowloon
  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Bishop Hall Secondary School, 82 Hiu Kwong Street, Sau Mau Ping, Kowloon
  • Lok Sin Tong Yu Kan Hing Secondary School, 3 Fu Yue Street, Wang Tau Hom, Kowloon
    • Description:
    In 2023/24 school year, QEF sponsored 11 tertiary institutions, secondary schools and primary schools to implement QTNs, covering different subjects and themes. The QTNs aim to provide support to the participating kindergartens, primary and secondary schools and enhance professional exchanges as well as professional capacity building to facilitate continuous development of schools. Among all, 4 QTNs themed on STEAM Education and STEAM Education Resource Hub will provide support and venue for schools in the same and/or different districts to share experiences and equipment related to STEAM Education. The resource hub will organise various workshops and teachers who are interested are welcomed to enroll in these workshops.
    Details:
    Name of QTN Name of QTN Coordinator Event Schedule Course ID
    Implementing ‘Computational Thinking’ and ‘STEAM Education’ by Two Approaches cum STEAM Education Resource Hub Fung Kai Liu Yun Sum Memorial School Annex1 EI0020230440
    EI0020230451
    Robot in STEAM Education cum STEAM Education Resource Hub Buddhist Ho Nam Kam College Annex2 EI0020230441
    EI0020230465
    EI0020230466
    STEAM+AI Literacy Collaborative Programs (Public Health and Hygiene) cum STEAM Education Resource Hub HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School Annex3 EI0020230442
    Implementing AI in STEAM Education & Social Intelligence through Refining School-based Curriculum and Establishing Structured Professional Learning Community cum STEAM Education Resource Hub Lok Sin Tong Yu Kan Hing Secondary School Annex4 EI0020230443
    EI0020230467

    Date:

    27 September 2023


    Title:

    STEAM Education Enriching Knowledge Series: Application of the Commonly Used Tools and Equipment in STEAM Learning Activities (New)

    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 application of the commonly used tools and equipment in STEAM learning activities .
    2. To facilitate participants to promote STEAM education in schools.

    Event Details

    Date:

    22 September 2023


    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:

    04/10/2023 – 24/01/2024

    Title:

    The Joseph Needham Foundation for Science and Civilisation- Public Lectures on STEAM Education

    Venue:

    The lectures will be conducted in the Lecture Hall of Hong Kong Science Museum.

    Description:

    This series of lectures is co-organised by the Joseph Needham Foundation for Science and Civilisation (JNFSC), the Education Bureau, the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences and the Hong Kong Science Museum, with the aims to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education, and to enable students and the public to learn more about the recent development of some STEAM-related topics (including sustainable agricultural technology, computer chips technology, medical ultrasound technology, biomedical engineering, novel electric vehicle technology, psychiatric related technology applications, novel passive cooling technology), as well as to recognise the challenges and opportunities of innovation and entrepreneurship in Hong Kong.

    EDB Circular Memorandum (Annex 17)

    Date:

    23 August 2023


    Title:

    STEAM Education Enriching Knowledge Series: Sharing session on Market Trend and Career Pathways of the Wearable Technology Industry (New)


    Venue:

    SME One Foyer, G/F HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong  


    Description:

    1. To enhance participants’ understanding of the market trend and career pathways of the Wearable Technology Industry

    2. To facilitate participants in organising Wearable Technology related STEAM learning activities with authentic examples

    Event Details

    To strengthen public awareness of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), the PCPD has published a new Chinese book entitled “The Treasure-trove of Privacy – Understanding Your Personal Data Privacy”. The PCPD will host a book launch and seminar on cyberbullying and doxxing behaviour involving students at the Hong Kong Book Fair on 24 July.


    Highlights:
    Introduction of new book – “The Treasure-trove of Privacy – Understanding Your Personal Data Privacy”
    Discussion on cyberbullying and doxxing behaviour involving students and how to protect their personal data privacy online

    The seminar will be held in Cantonese. Participants who ask questions during the talk may receive a copy of PCPD’s new Chinese book entitled “The Treasure-trove of Privacy – Understanding Your Personal Data Privacy” autographed by the Privacy Commissioner.


    Register NOW:
    Registration Link


    Moreover, the PCPD will set up a booth at the Hong Kong Book Fair to display a wealth of publications and educational resources on personal data privacy. The booth will also feature an exquisite “check-in” spot and opportunities to receive souvenirs . Come visit us at the Children’s Paradise!

    PCPD’s Booth
    Venue: Hall 3G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
    Booth: 3G – D07
    Date: 19 – 25 July 2023
    Time: Please refer to the opening hours of the Hong Kong Book Fair

    Date:

    3 July 2023


    Title:

    STEAM Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment Series: Empowering teachers to teach and to use AI in schools

    Venue:

    Online via Zoom


    Description:

    1. Introduce the application of AI in schools;

    2. Introduce the AI technologies and application in schools;

    3. Share school practices on using AI to facilitate learning and teaching efficiency; and

    4. Introduce relevant support and learning and teaching resources to schools.

    Event Details

    Date:

    7 July 2023


    Title:

    STEAM Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment Series: Using Scratch 3.0 to Develop Computational Thinking among Upper Primary Students (Zoom workshop and online self-learning course) (Re-run)


    Venue:

    Online via Zoom


    Description:

    1. To develop participants’ understanding of Scratch programming

    2. To develop participants’ understanding of the basic programming structure and concepts

    3. To enhance participants’ pedagogical knowledge of using Scratch to develop computational thinking among upper primary students


    Event Details