Learning and Teaching Seminars (LTS)

Learning and Teaching Seminars (LTS)

Inclusive education for diverse student populations in an English medium instruction institution

Speaker: 

Mr LUM Chun Wai, Ronny, Institute of Special Needs & Inclusive Education, EduHK

Outline: 

• Understanding and embracing diversity in higher education 

• Understanding SEN students and legal frameworks 

• Effective teaching strategies for a multilingual and multicultural classroom 

• Supporting non-local (Putonghua-speaking) and non-Chinese (Cantonese-speaking) students

Dates & Time: 12-14 May 2025 (Mon-Wed), 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., 
                         15 May 2025 (Thu), 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Location: MKA-1701 (in-person only)

Registration: [Link]

Learning and Teaching Seminars (LTS)

Sharing by the Awardees of Teaching Excellence Award 2023/2024

Speakers: 

Ms Kim CHOI, Dr Louis LAM, Prof Simon LAM, Ms Jenny TSE, Mr Kin WONG

Date: 13 May 2025

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Delivery Mode: online via Zoom

Registration: [Link]

Learning and Teaching Seminars (LTS)

Universal Design for Learning: Bridging Gaps in Diverse Classrooms

Speaker:

Ms Camie KWOK (E.O., CITL)

Outline: 

• Define UDL

• Understand the basic concepts of UDL

• Apply UDL principles and tools to enhance educational practices

• Recognize the importance of inclusivity

Date: 12 May 2025

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: MKA-1701 & online via Zoom

Registration: [Link]

Learning and Teaching Seminars (LTS)

Empowering Student Success: Approaches to Academic Advising in Higher Education

Speaker:

Professor Vivian Lee is currently Associate Professor of the Center for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Professor Lee received her Bachelor of Sciences degree in Biochemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in the School of Pharmacy, University of Southern California (USC). She is a certified Specialist by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (US) in Pharmacotherapy and added qualification in cardiology pharmacotherapy. She is also the fellow of the Hong Kong College of Pharmacy Practice and the senior fellow of the United Kingdom Higher Education Academy.

Outline: 

• Share issues & challenges faced in academic advising at HE institutions
• Provide suggestions & solutions to enhance academic advising
• Highlight the impact of academic advising on teacher-student relationship

Date: 8 Apr 2025

Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: 905, 9/F, KPC & online via Zoom

Registration: [Link]

Video: [Link]

Presentation Slides: [Link]

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Learning and Teaching Seminars (LTS)

Advance HE Fellowship: Recognising Teaching and Supporting Student Success

Speaker:

Mr. Ian HALL, AFHEA, Head of Membership (International), Advanced HE

Outline: 

• An overview of the Fellowship programme and Professional Standards Framework
• Benefits to you and the College for applying and the impact of the programme
• Different categories of Fellowship
• Key hints and tips for making an application
• Resources available to you to help with an application and in your work
   

Date: 19 Mar 2025

Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

Registration: [Link]

Video: [Link]

Presentation Slides: [Link]

GenAI for learning: Considerations in assessment design, academic integrity, and language learning support

Speaker:

Dr Julia CHEN is the Director of the Educational Development Centre at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She is recently appointed as the Chair of the Hong Kong Teaching Excellence Alliance initiated by the HK University Grants Committee. A Principal Fellow of Advance HE (PFHEA), her research interests include leveraging technology in education, using learning analytics for quality enhancement, and English Across the Curriculum. She leads several large-scale multi-university projects, including one on GenAI. Julia has won numerous awards: the HK University Grants Committee Teaching Award 2022 (team leader), QS Reimagine Education Awards 2022 Breakthrough Technology Innovation in Education Silver Prize, EdTech Heroes Learning Experience Award 2023, Paper Award in Learning Analytics 2022, and twice her university’s President’s Award for Excellent Performance in teaching and service respectively. She has also been honoured with the lifetime designation of Distinguished Fellow by the Association for Writing Across the Curriculum in the USA. 

Outline: 

• Challenges of GenAI in education
• Addressing GenAI challenges via assessment redesign – immediate measures
• Addressing GenAI challenges via learning reconceptualisation – longer-term measures
• Addressing GenAI challenges as they emerge
• Leveraging GenAI in language learning
• Preparing students for a changing future
   

Date: 14 Mar 2025

Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: TSTC-407, 4/F & online via Zoom

Registration: [Link]

Video: [Link]

Presentation Slides: [Link]

Experience Sharing on Examination Monitoring Using Respondus Lockdown Browser for Blackboard

Speaker:

Dr. Sam K.S. YUEN, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

Moderator:

Dr. Katherine K.Y. YAU, Assistant Professor, Innovative Teaching Planning Group, School of Nursing

Outline: 

• Introduction and overview of Respondus Lockdown Browser
• Installation and setup

• Step-by-step guide on download and install the app
• Configuring Lockdown Browser for Blackboard
• Demonstration on the setup process

• Creating and managing exams
• Monitoring and support
   

Date: 12 Feb 2025

Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: 9/F, KPC & & online via Zoom

Video: [Link]

Presentation Slides: [Link]

Enhancing teaching & administrative work with personal AI assistant - Microsoft 365 Copilot (Seminar)

Speaker:

Mike Cheung, Account Technology Strategist, Microsoft HK

Outline: 

1. Introduction to Microsoft M365 Copilot

- Overview of Microsoft M365 Copilot

- Key features and capabilities

2. Leveraging AI Assistants for Daily Tasks

- Practical examples of task automation

- Integrating AI assistants into your workflow

3. Case Studies and Success Stories

- Real-world applications of Microsoft M365 Copilot

- Case studies showcasing productivity improvements

Date: 17 Jan 2025

Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Location: 9/F, KPC & & online via Zoom

Video: [Link]

Future Trends of AI for Undergraduates (Seminar)

Speaker:

Echo Tse, Skills Lead, Education, Microsoft HK

Outline: 

• Trends and statistics about AI competence
• Live demo on AI Supporting Tools
• Basic AI concept introduction
• Free AI learning resources

Date: 17 Jan 2025

Time: 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

Location: MKA-A1201, 12/F & online via Zoom

Video: [Link]

Presentation Slides: [Link]

Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Best Practices for Supporting Diverse Learners (Seminar)

Speaker:

Professor Sin Kuen Fun Kenneth, Director of the Centre for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education (EduHK)

Outline: 

• The recent trend of inclusion in tertiary institutions
• The social, learning and emotional needs of youths with SEN, including non-local students
• Supporting strategies and best practices for supporting the SEN students and non-local students
• Reflections on classroom practices

Date: 10 Dec 2024

Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Location: KPC Lecture Theatre (KPC-SLT1) & via Zoom

Video: [Link]

Presentation Slides: [Link]

The Next Generation LMS – Brightspace (Webinar)

Speaker:  Mr. Moses LIM, Manager, Solutions Engineering, APAC, D2L

Date: 1 Nov 2024

Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

Video: [Link]

Student success prediction feature: [Link]