TDG – Building Capacity for Life-long Learning with Freshmen Students

Teaching Development Grants Completed TDG Projects Diverse Learning Experience Building Capacity for Life-long Learning with Freshmen Students Abstract Background Life-long learning (LLL) involves the development of skills in critical thinking (CT), effective group process (GP), and self-directed learning (SDL). Recent studies have showed that small group with active interactions is an effective setting for students […]

TDG – Learning to Collaborate: Promoting Collaborative Problem Solving in Guiding Adolescents in Schools

Teaching Development Grants Completed TDG Projects Diverse Learning Experience Learning to Collaborate: Promoting Collaborative Problem Solving in Guiding Adolescents in Schools Abstract The project’s aims are: To promote collaborative problem-solving competencies among undergraduate studentteachers, with a particular focus on understanding and guiding the personal, social and academic development of adolescents including the gifted and talented; […]

e-learning News from EPSU – July 2013

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Many of you will have seen the University announcement concerning The University of Hong Kong joining edX. The e-learning Pedagogical Support Unit has now liaise with key representatives from edX. Consultations have also taken place with a number of the professors who will be involved in the MOOC initiative.  The EPSU […]

e-learning News from EPSU – June 2013

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Many of you will have seen the University announcement concerning The University of Hong Kong joining edX. The e-learning Pedagogical Support Unit will play a central role in this initiative through working with subject matter experts to develop pedagogically sound online learning experiences. The EPSU Director presented on MOOCs in May. […]

Introduction to a Lecture Capture Solution in Classrooms based on Panopto

Message from Information Technology Services The University has adopted the Panopto system as the platform for recording lectures and events for subsequent viewing by students over the network.  All lecture theatres and about half of the classrooms in the Centennial Campus have been equipped with video cameras for recording of lectures, presentations, screencasts, events, and […]