Event Details
Date : 23 Jun 2026 (Tue)
Time : 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Facilitator : Dr. Maggie Zhao, Assistant Director, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
Student feedback plays an important role in shaping the University’s teaching and learning initiatives. We are launching Learnity, a new platform designed to help students reflect on learning experiences.
Key Features of the Learnity- My Learnity: Simulate quick, private reflection and feedback (approx. 1 minute)
- Our Learnity: Engage with peer insights and join a collaborative learning community
About the Speaker
Prof. Michael Co is a general surgeon, he is also the Assistant Dean (Pedagogy and Assessment) at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong.
Apart from clinical innovation and research, Prof. Co is highly active in medical education. In 2021, he led the development of Hong Kong’s first generative artificial intelligence chatbot for clinical bedside teaching. He pioneered virtual bedside teaching methods and, in September 2022, co-hosted the world’s first cross-territorial virtual bedside teaching session with the National University of Singapore, where he is also an Honorary Visiting Fellow. His innovative teaching approaches have received wide coverage from local and international media including BBC World Service.
In recognition of his dedication to medical education, Prof. Co received the HKU Faculty Teaching Medal in 2021. He is also a member of the prestigious Academy of Master Surgeon Educators at the American College of Surgeons, becoming the second Academic from an Asian Institution to be inducted with such honour.
Ms. Yvonne Chan
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre- 3917 4787
- surveytl@hku.hk