HKU’s CAES1001 virtual reality (VR) platform offers interactive learning by seamlessly connecting CAES, HKUL, and TALIC materials to engage students in self-learning and build academic literacies through digital innovation.

CAES1001 VR Platform

Interactive learning on a VR platform to familiarize new students with CAES resources

CAES1001, a first-year Academic English course, is working with the University of HongKong Libraries (HKUL) and the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) to launch a virtual reality (VR) self-learning platform. This innovative project aims to enhance learning for first-year undergraduates by offering engaging and interactive experiences. Through the platform, students can develop essential skills such as writing, speaking, digital, visual, and AI literacy, with resources tailored to HKU’s diverse student community. 

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In the 2024 to 2025 academic year, many HKU teachers have integrated some form of generative AI technology and learning activities in their classrooms. On the one hand, teachers are proactively exploring ways to harness the benefits of GenAI technology; on the other hand, teachers seek ways to manage the ethical challenges the technology presents.

AI Ethics Video Series

TALIC invited colleagues in the T&L community to share and show examples of how they integrate AI technology and manage associated risks in a series of videos.
https://video.teli.hku.hk/ai-ethics/ai_brian_v06.mp4

Stay tuned for the next episode of the AI Ethics Video Series!

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Welcome to Sociology for Postgraduate Students is a pre-sessional online course launched by HKU’s Department of Sociology in collaboration with TALIC. It aims to empower incoming postgraduate students, especially those without prior backgrounds in sociology, by bridging their knowledge gaps. The course engages students through expert-led videos, visual storytelling, and interactive discussions and fieldwork, familiarizing them with postgraduate teaching methods and activities. 

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To help students embrace learning outside the classroom and create a dynamic and inclusive experience, CEDARS LEAF collaborates with TALIC to transform face-to-face Student Society Orientation training into flexible, multimodal Online Learning Modules, allowing students to learn anytime, anywhere, and at their own pace. The online modules address a key challenge in student training. The courses are intended for students to complete before they organise their orientation activities in the summer. However, many students have packed summer schedules due to internships, exchange programs, or other commitments, making attendance at fixed face-to-face training sessions difficult, as our previous experience has shown.

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In today’s dynamic learning environment, effective collaboration and communication among students and faculty is crucial. Space, time, student mobility, class size, and classroom settings are prime factors to consider when conducting collaborative group activities in a traditional classroom. Integrating technology is a great way to address these factors and create an active and collaborative learning space in the modern classroom. 

This blog post explores the potential of Discord, a platform initially known for gaming communities, as a powerful tool for fostering collaborative learning and discussion within higher education settings. We will examine its features and demonstrate its applicability for various academic activities, drawing on specific examples to highlight its effectiveness.

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