Event Details
Date : May 2026
Venue : HKU Campus
9th HKU Teaching and Learning Festival 2026
Design Principles for GenAI-Enhanced Pedagogy: Dual Authenticity of Learning with and about GenAI
Event Details
Date : 20 Apr 2026 (Mon)
Time : 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speaker : Prof. Arnon Hershkovitz, Professor, School of Education, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Host : Prof. Lillian Luk, Assistant Professor, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
In this workshop, Prof. Arnon Hershkovitz will present a set of practical design principles (DPs) for GenAI-enhanced pedagogy in higher education, across faculties. GenAI use is framed as a form of authentic learning, both of disciplinary content and of working with GenAI itself, such that the proposed DPs address learning with GenAI as well as learning about GenAI. The principles build on a well-established framework of authentic learning in e-learning, which characterizes authentic tasks through features such as real-world relevance, complexity, collaboration, reflection, and openness to multiple solutions. During the workshop, participants will be introduced to the origins of this framework, become familiar with the proposed DPs, and collaboratively explore how they can be applied and adapted within their own teaching contexts.
About the Speaker
Arnon Hershkovitz is a Professor of Education at Tel Aviv University, Israel. He is the Head of the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education, and the Vice Dean of Innovation in Teaching and Learning. He is mostly interested in the use of data in education, both in practice and in research. As such, he has been using Learning Analytics to study skills required by learners and instructors in the digital age, specifically computational thinking, creativity, and feedback use; also, he has been studying data-driven decision making in education. He holds a BA in Mathematics and Computer Science, an MA in Mathematics, and a Ph.D. in Science Education.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Miffy LEUNG
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre
- 3917 8182
- miffylhy@hku.hk
Teaching Exchange Fellowship Scheme Seminar – Effective Professional Development in Teaching and Learning: What Does It Look Like?
Event Details
Date : 26 Feb 2026 (Thu)
Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speaker : Dr. Jannie Roed, Director, TALIC, HKU
Facilitator : Prof. Luke Fryer, Assistant Director, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
In late November 2025, Professor Catherine Bovill from the University of Edinburgh visited HKU. She is currently the external examiner for the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP). During her visit, she discussed the PCAP programme with past and current participants and we compared professional development offered at our two universities.
This sharing session will focus on the advantages and challenges around programmes such as the PCAP. It will explore ways in which HKU can support its teaching staff on a more continuous basis than is currently the case.
About the Speaker
Dr. Jannie Roed is coordinator for Advance HE accredited programmes at HKU. As part of this role, she facilitates training sessions for mentors and assessors on the HKU Advance HE Fellowship Scheme. She also co-facilitates workshops for academic staff working towards Associate Fellow and Fellow of Advance HE. In addition, Jannie contributes to the teaching on TALIC programmes for new teaching staff.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Canice MOK
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre- 3917 6069
- tsmok@hku.hk
Facilitating Two-way Feedback with AI-powered Feedback Analytics
Event Details
Date : 6 Feb 2026 (Fri)
Time : 12:00pm – 1:00pm (HKT)
Venue : Online (ZOOM)
Chairman : Dr. Yi-Shan Tsai, Monash University
Facilitator : Prof. Cecilia K.Y. Chan, CoP Chair; Professor, HKU
Abstract
Feedback is crucial to successful learning. It serves to help learners make sense of their current progress and bridge it with desired goals. However, feedback is often underutilised in higher education for various reasons, including inconsistency in its quality and learners’ lack of ability to utilise feedback effectively – a capability known as feedback literacy. One prominent challenge to improving feedback effectiveness and supporting learner feedback literacy is the lack of mechanism to track learners’ engagement with feedback systematically. In this talk, I will introduce PolyFeed, a feedback analytics tool designed with higher education educators and learners, to enhance two-way feedback. I will explore insights trace data may reveal about feedback literacy, and implications for learning and teaching. I will also discuss how feedback literacy may be reconceptualised in the context of AI-mediated feedback processes.
Enhancing and Tracking Students’ Engagement and Learning in an AI era through a Novel LMS – Vox
Event Details
Date : 2 Feb 2026 (Mon)
Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speakers :
- Dr. Elizabeth Barrett, Senior Lecturer, Human Communication, Learning, and Development, Faculty of Education, HKU
- Dr. David Villena, Assistant Lecturer, School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, HKU
- Prof. Michael Botelho, Professor, Restorative Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, HKU
Facilitators :
- Prof. Michael Botelho, Professor, Restorative Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, HKU
- Dr. Carson Hung, Lecturer / E-learning Technologist, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
While AI can make learning frictionless, meaningful education requires deliberate engagement—a “slow food” approach to foster deep, satisfying learning. This necessity calls for pedagogical tools and platforms designed to craft challenging and enlightening experiences.
This seminar explores how the innovative HKU LMS platform, Vox, transforms teaching and learning in class and online. It begins with an overview of Vox’s features for creating engaging learning journeys. Subsequently, three HKU educators from diverse disciplines (Education, Humanities, and Dentistry) will present case studies on using Vox to cultivate essential skills in the AI era. Their presentations will contextualize how the platform facilitates strategies such as the flipped classroom, peer review, video commentary, and collaborative group work.
Ideal for educators interested in practical technology integration, this session will offer strategies to foster deep learning, skills development, peer engagement, and reflective practice in professional education.
About the Speakers
For information, please contact:
Ms. Wing LIN
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre
- 3917 6038
- winglwf@hku.hk
Unlocking the Potential of Feedback with Generative AI: Opportunities, Challenges, and Lessons from Practice
Event Details
Date : 23 Jan 2026 (Fri)
Time : 3:00pm – 4:00pm (HKT)
Venue : Online (ZOOM)
Chairman : Dr. Guanliang Chen, Monash University
Facilitator : Prof. Cecilia K.Y. Chan, CoP Chair; Professor, HKU
Abstract
Generative AI (GenAI) is rapidly reshaping how feedback can be designed and delivered in education. This seminar examines how GenAI can support feedback practices by helping educators analyse and improve feedback quality, and by enabling more timely, personalised, and actionable feedback for students at scale. It also critically discusses key challenges and risks, including hallucination and misalignment with established feedback theories. Finally, the talk presents Edvance, a GenAI-powered feedback tool developed and evaluated at Monash University, illustrating how theory-informed and responsible uses of AI technologies can effectively support student learning.
Teaching Exchange Fellowship Scheme Seminar – Grants for overseas reciprocal visits through ‘Teaching Exchange Fellowship Scheme’
Event Details
Date : 8 Jan 2026 (Thu)
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Chairman : Prof. Olivia Leung, Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning), HKU Business School
Facilitator : Prof. Luke Fryer, Assistant Director, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
Grants for overseas reciprocal visits through ‘Teaching Exchange Fellowship Scheme’
To encourage HKU staff to introduce new ideas and innovative teaching methods by engaging with teachers from overseas universities, HKU has established the “Teaching Exchange Fellowship Scheme”. Under this scheme, HKU will provide funding up to $50,000 for reciprocal staff visits and a teaching relief grant of up to $60,000 may also be awarded to successful applicant’s department.
A seminar will be organized, open to all teaching staff, to offer a comprehensive overview of this funding scheme. The seminar aims to provide information on key objective, funding amounts, eligibility and application process. Additionally, it will offer valuable advice on preparing a successful application and guide participants on planning exchange visits to enhance the scholarship of teaching at HKU, which is the aim of the scheme. The seminar will also showcase examples, on how this funding opportunity can be used by HKU teaching staff to share experience and to collaborate on teaching and curriculum development initiatives with overseas reputable universities through reciprocal visits.
We highly recommend that staff who are considering applying for the scheme to attend the seminar. It will be beneficial for staff who attended the last seminar but didn’t have sufficient time to establish overseas connections, as well as those who are planning ahead for next application cycle (having a Wednesday, February 25, 2026 closing date), would also find the seminar useful. If you are unsure whether the scheme align with your teaching innovations, or if you simply want to learn more about it, you are welcome to attend. For further information, please refer to the Circular on this scheme available at https://tl.hku.hk/staff/tefs/.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Canice MOK
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre- 3917 6069
- tsmok@hku.hk
GenAI from Simple Chat to Apps, Bots, and Workflows
Event Details
Date : 18 Dec 2025 (Thu)
Time : 12:00nn – 2:00pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speaker : Mr. Chun-Ho Hung, Software Engineer, Poe Team, Quora Inc.
Facilitator :
- Dr. Jessica To, Lecturer, TALIC, HKU
- Dr. Elvis Ng Wang Hei, Assistant Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, HKU
Abstract
This beginner friendly session introduces practical ways to use Generative AI (GenAI) with Poe that go beyond simple chat. It brings together many of the best AI models (GPT, Gemini, Claude, Nano-Banana-Pro) across text, image, video, and audio into a single interface, so participants can explore powerful tools without needing to juggle multiple accounts or platforms.
Focusing on simple, real-world examples, the workshop will show how Poe can help organize and support everyday academic and professional tasks at HKU:
- how Canvas apps (built with Poe’s App Creator) can turn plain language ideas into interactive web applications for drafting, refining, and organizing work;
- how prompt bots let you build custom bots on top of frontier models using a single text description;
- how script bots and script creator can start to automate simple, repetitive processes while remaining accessible to non-specialists; and
- how Poe’s OpenAI compatible chat completions API makes it possible to call any model or bot on Poe from your own tools and projects.
The session will also briefly highlight new collaboration features like group chat, which allow participants to work with others and multiple AI models in a single shared conversation.
No programming background or prior experience with Poe is required. Through live demonstrations (including Canvas apps, App Creator, and example API usage), discussion, and Q&A, the session aims to build confidence, clarify what GenAI can achieve, and offer a small set of concrete starting points that participants can adapt to their own work contexts.
Participants could bring their notebook computer to do hands-on practice during the workshop.
About the Speaker
Mr. Chun-Ho Hung is a software engineer on the Poe team at Quora, where he builds the Poe API and platform that enable everyone to access frontier generative AI models. He has over a decade of industry experience, including as a software engineer at Google, working on the next generation of planet-scale distributed backend infrastructure for products such as Google Search and YouTube, and as a backend engineer at Robinhood, supporting the company’s hypergrowth stage. He holds a BSc in Computer Science and an MPhil in Computer Science and Engineering from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Co-host
Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, HKU
For information, please contact:
Ms. Canice MOK
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre- 3917 6069
- tsmok@hku.hk
Teaching Exchange with the University of Southern California – Pedagogical Practices for Converged Media Skills
Event Details
Date : 10 Dec 2025 (Wed)
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speaker : Mrs. Jennifer Deayton, Lecturer, School of Future Media, HKU
Facilitator : Prof. Luke Fryer, Assistant Director, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
In this seminar, Mrs. Jennifer Deayton will share how the USC Annenberg School of Journalism and Communication uses professional journalism’s apprentice model to teach converged media skills. Jennifer will describe how the program’s “Newsroom as Classroom” offers experiential, cross-platform learning while fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration among students. As her department prepares to launch the School of Future Media, she will also look at ways to modify and apply Annenberg practices to this new learning environment.
About the Speaker
Mrs. Jennifer Deayton joined the Journalism and Media Studies Centre in 2022 after more than 20 years working in print and broadcast media in Asia.
She worked for CNN Hong Kong as a video editor, studio director and guest producer, and has worked as a story and video editor on productions for NatGeo, Discovery, TLC and SBS. Her feature writing focuses on Asia-based stories and profiles.
Jennifer has an MFA in film production from Loyola Marymount University, in Los Angeles, and earned her BA in liberal arts at the University of Texas at Austin.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Canice MOK
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre- 3917 6069
- tsmok@hku.hk
Interdisciplinary Learning, Transferable Skills, and Humanities Innovation: Lessons from a Teaching Exchange at Furman University
Event Details
Date : 8 Dec 2025 (Mon)
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speaker : Prof. Monica Lee Steinberg, Assistant Professor, School of Modern Languages and Cultures, HKU
Facilitator : Prof. Luke Fryer, Assistant Director, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
Drawing on a Teaching Exchange Fellowship at Furman University (South Carolina, USA), this session considers how a liberal arts institution has integrated transferable skills and technology training into its humanities curriculum. Through interviews, course observations, and academic and co-curricular programs and workshops—including the Pathways Program, the Furman Humanities Center, the Visual Strategy minor, and the university’s suite of interdisciplinary, skills-based minors—the exchange offered an inside look at how Furman prepares students for post-graduate success. Key observations include a university-wide emphasis on experiential learning, faculty-supported undergraduate research, and structured career development integrated within a four-year educational model. Additional insights from Furman Fellows Program, Humanities Center, and technology-rich environments such as the Media Lab illustrate how the university operationalizes an “entrepreneurial mindset” within the arts and humanities.
This session will focus on how these models—emphasizing hands-on learning, AI-integrated pedagogy, digital humanities research, and multi-disciplinary skill building—can enrich HKU’s curriculum, particularly within arts and humanities courses.
About the Speaker
Prof. Monica Lee Steinberg is an Assistant Professor in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Hong Kong, where she teaches courses on modern and contemporary art at the intersection of technology, law, and the market. Her teaching emphasizes an experiential and interdisciplinary approach to the humanities. She has also co-developed several creative digital humanities webapps that foster e-learning and digital literacy. Her research considers creative practice at the intersection of fictional attribution, law, and humor in a global context, and she is the author of Lives of the Imaginary Artists in Cold War California (University of Chicago Press, 2025).
For information, please contact:
Ms. Canice MOK
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre- 3917 6069
- tsmok@hku.hk
Integrating Interdisciplinary Fieldwork into Studio Teaching: Insights from a Teaching Exchange with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and KU Leuven
Event Details
Date : 1 Dec 2025 (Mon)
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speaker : Ms. Susanne Elisabeth Trumpf, Senior Lecturer, Division of Landscape Architecture, HKU
Facilitator : Professor Luke Fryer, Assistant Director, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
Drawing insights from a Teaching Exchange Fellowship with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and KU Leuven in Belgium, this session highlights collaborative efforts to advance interdisciplinary learning and institutional partnerships between HKU’s Landscape Architecture programs and leading institutions in Europe. By engaging in co-led workshops, immersive fieldwork, and faculty dialogues, the fellowship cultivated innovative strategies for hands-on studio pedagogy. Key outcomes included methodologies that bridge cultural and technical aspects of landscape education, demonstrated through NMBU’s experiential land lab and KU Leuven’s cross-cultural traveling studios. This seminar will discuss how these insights can enrich HKU’s curriculum and foster scholarly exchange.
About the Speaker
Ms. Susanne Elisabeth Trumpf is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Landscape Architecture at the University of Hong Kong, where she teaches design studios, landscape media and research seminars. Susanne’s teaching and research have adopted an interdisciplinary approach to address urban-environmental concerns, with courses reflecting a commitment to landscape and materials through an emphasis on experiential, hands-on learning. She has co-founded TAL-L, a database that focuses on landscape materials and material ecologies.
Before joining HKU, Susanne has taught at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the AA Visiting School (Hong Kong) and Hong Kong Design Institute. She has practiced in Berlin and Hong Kong and is founder of indialogue, a consultancy focused on conversations and experimentations in architectural design and practice. Susanne graduated from TU Berlin, Germany (BArch) and TU Delft, Netherlands (MArch) in Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Canice MOK
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre- 3917 6069
- tsmok@hku.hk
Students and Staff Co-creating Curriculum: Exploring Evidence and Possibilities
Event Details
Date : 28 Nov 2025 (Fri)
Time : 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speaker : Prof. Catherine Bovill, Professor of Student Engagement in Higher Education, Institute for Academic Development, University of Edinburgh
Facilitator : Dr. Jannie Roed, Director, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
Across the higher education sector, there is increasing recognition of the importance of involving students in curriculum design. There are many different examples of how students and staff are co-creating curriculum, and in this talk I will present a range of these examples and the benefits that can result from co-creation, and the ways in which these examples might be adapted in different settings. I will explore how we define curriculum and the influence this has on what we are inviting students to co-create. I will also question how much agency students really have in the curriculum, as well as looking at the key role of teachers in enacting curriculum through the relationships they build with students in the classroom.
You will have the opportunity to learn more about the different forms of co-creation colleagues are adopting in different universities, and to discuss the appropriateness of different approaches in your context. There will also be the opportunity to share any existing examples from your practice, to consider and discuss ideas for co-creation in your own practice, and to ask questions to help you take the next steps in enacting co-creation.
About the Speaker
Catherine Bovill is Professor of Student Engagement in Higher Education at the Institute for Academic Development, University of Edinburgh. With a background in health promotion and a PhD in international development, she has been an academic developer for 20 years supporting the enhancement of teaching and the development of teachers within numerous universities. Cathy is a National Teaching Fellow, Fulbright Scholar (2019-20), Visiting Professor at the University of Bergen, Norway, Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Fellow of the Staff and Educational Development Association. Cathy is also External Examiner for the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice at the University of Hong Kong. She is considered a world leader in co-created curriculum, student-staff partnership in learning and teaching, and student engagement, and has published over 60 articles and books and given over 100 keynote presentations and masterclasses in 15 countries.
Co-host
For information, please contact:
Ms. Miffy LEUNG
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre
- 3917 8182
- miffylhy@hku.hk
Teaching Development Grant (TDG) Writing Workshop with a Walk-In Clinic
Event Details
Date : 20 Nov 2025 (Thu)
Time : 11:45am – 1:45pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Presenter : Prof. Lillian Luk, Assistant Professor, TALIC, HKU
Technology Consultant : Dr. Carson Hung, Lecturer / E-learning Technologist, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
During the first hour of the workshop, participants will be guided through the application form and engage in brainstorming activities. The second hour will operate as a walk-in clinic, where colleagues working on their applications can drop by for personalized advice and feedback.
The TDG application deadline for the December 2025 round is Tuesday, December 23, 2025. If you have questions about eligibility, expectations for successful proposals, etc. or if you’re seeking collaborators, this workshop is an ideal opportunity to clarify your ideas, refine your application, and connect with fellow educators passionate about advancing teaching and learning innovation.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Miffy LEUNG
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre
- 3917 8182
- miffylhy@hku.hk
COIL Seminar Series November 2025
Event Details
Date : 7 Nov (Fri), 12 Nov (Wed), 28 Nov (Fri) 2025
Time :
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm (HK / SG time)
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm (South Korea time)
Venue : Zoom
Abstract
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is an innovative and cost-effective pedagogical approach that connects teachers and students from varied geographical regions and cultural backgrounds through virtual exchanges. COIL is useful in developing students’ intercultural competence, global citizenship, communication and digital skills. However, many educators face challenges in identifying teaching partners, designing COIL curricula, and managing time differences. In view of the challenges, Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) from The University of Hong Kong, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) from Sungkyunkwan University, and Nanyang Technological University will co-organise a series of COIL events in November 2025, with the aim of supporting teacher professional development.
The seminar series consists of informative talks on COIL pedagogy and AI speech translation, a matchmaking initiative to facilitate the search for collaborators, and two sharing sessions of effective COIL practices in English literature, cultural studies, early childhood education, and nursing. With esteemed speakers from The University of Hong Kong, Sungkyunkwan University, Nanyang Technological University, and The Education University of Hong Kong, the series will enlighten participants about COIL course development and productive use of AI technologies for multilingual interaction.
COIL Matchmatching Initiative
In view of the challenges of identifying a teaching partner for COIL, TALIC, CTL, and Nanyang Technological University leverage Padlet to facilitate partner search. If you are looking for a collaborator to do COIL, please create a post on the Padlet and share your course-related information and contact details. You could find the details of this initiative from the introductory video.
[7 Nov 2025] Session 1
Date : 7 Nov 2025 (Fri)
Time :
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm (HK / SG time)
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm (South Korea time)
Venue : Zoom
Speakers :
- Dr. Hoo Hui Teng, Senior Lecturer, Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University
- Dr. Kyuhong Shim, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University
Abstract
This webinar session explores how cross-border collaboration in higher education can be enhanced through innovative pedagogy and emerging technologies. The first presentation by Dr. Hoo Hui Teng will introduce the value and challenges of COIL rollout in higher education via a scoping review. Dr. Hoo will highlight pedagogical considerations of designing and implementing meaningful collaborative online activities.
The second presentation by Dr. Kyuhong Shim will introduce AI speech translation and its implications for education. He will outline core challenges such as simultaneous translation, low-resource languages, and code-switching, while also showcasing widely used AI-powered tools like Google Live Translate and MS Teams Live Captioning. Despite their potential, these tools still face issues of accuracy, latency, and emotional nuance. Looking ahead, he will discuss how multimodal LLMs may open new possibilities for multilingual interaction in higher education.
An Anatomy of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
Dr. Hoo Hui Teng is a Senior Lecturer at Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University. She leads the Business School’s Assurance of Learning Innovation which looks into pedagogies, assessments and feedback for effectual teaching and learning. As a multiple teaching award educator, Dr. Hoo is a recipient of several education grants, including two NTU COIL grants in 2022 and 2024.
An Overview of AI Speech Translation: Challenges, Tools, and Future Directions
Dr. Kyuhong Shim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University. His research focuses on AI-based speech and language processing, extending his Ph.D. work on efficient speech recognition to broader applications such as translation and multilingual support. Before joining SKKU, he worked at Qualcomm Korea where he developed efficient speech and language models for mobile and multilingual applications. His current work emphasises building more natural and human-like speech interfaces by leveraging LLMs.
[12 Nov 2025] Session 2
Date : 12 Nov 2025 (Wed)
Time :
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm (HK / SG time)
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm (South Korea time)
Venue : Zoom
Speakers :
- Dr. Ann Ang, Assistant Professor, English Language and Literature Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
- Dr. Winnie L. M. Yee, Senior Lecturer, Department of Comparative Literature, HKU
Abstract
Following the workshops on November 7, we invite two experienced COIL teachers to share their practices. In the first sharing, Dr. Ann Ang will talk about the teaching and learning approaches explored in the COIL grant-funded module Literatures of Southeast Asia, co-taught with Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The three-part structure (hybrid lecture, breakout room discussions and an in-person session) allowed students to co-construct interpretations of literary texts from the region, while critiquing assumptions and sharing locational knowledge.
In the second sharing, Dr. Winnie Yee will introduce her COIL course with the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University (The Netherlands) in the summer of 2023. Designed as a transdisciplinary course, it aims to bring together the Master students from sciences, social sciences, and humanities who share an interest in creatively rethinking the Earth and its inhabitants, particularly urban deltas as critical zones. She will also reflect on the advantages of the COIL initiative for student learning and discuss the challenges involved in coordinating and sustaining the course.
Cultural and Material Exchanges in Literary Southeast Asia
Dr. Ann Ang is an Assistant Professor of English Literature at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. Her current research interests include comparative methods for anglophone Southeast Asian literatures, Singapore and Malaysian poetry, and ecocritical approaches to regional writing. Dr. Ang’s work is published in Kritika Kultura, The Journal of Postcolonial Writing, Interventions and Modernism / Modernity. She is also a writer of poetry and fiction, and has edited several literary anthologies.
Rethinking Urban Deltas: A Transdisciplinary COIL Journey Across Continents
Dr. Winnie L. M. Yee is a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Literature and the programme coordinator for the MA in Literary and Cultural Studies at the University of Hong Kong. Her research interests include ecocriticism, contemporary Chinese literature and film, Hong Kong culture, and independent cinema. She is currently a visiting research fellow at the Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies, Kyung Hee University (South Korea). She has previously been a fellow at the Rachel Carson Centre for Environment and Society at Ludwig-Maximilian University, Munich. She has published essays in journals such as Interventions, Cultural Studies, CLCWeb, Asian Cinema, PRISM, and other publications.
[28 Nov 2025] Session 3
Date : 28 Nov 2025 (Fri)
Time :
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm (Hong Kong / Singapore Time)
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm (South Korea time)
Venue : Zoom
Speakers :
- Dr. Anika Saxena, Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood Education, The Education University of Hong Kong
- Dr. Polly Siu Ling Chan, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, HKU
Abstract
As the final event of this series, we examine COIL cases from early childhood education and nursing. In the first sharing, Dr. Anika Saxena will share her COIL collaboration with a Mexican institution, highlighting effective strategies, best practices for implementing COIL and practical solutions for overcoming common challenges. Participants will gain insights into enhancing global collaboration and fostering meaningful educational experiences.
In the second sharing, Dr. Polly Chan will present a technology-enhanced interprofessional e-learning initiative, designed to foster cross-cultural collaboration and engagement among healthcare students in Hong Kong, Mainland China, South Korea, and Thailand. Through asynchronous gamified modules and synchronous Virtual Reality 360 simulations, the students from different geographical regions worked in diverse teams to explore case-based scenarios and engage in collaborative group work.
COIL Unlocked: Effective Strategies, Best Practices, and Overcoming Challenges
Dr. Anika Saxena is a Lecturer in the Department of Early Childhood Education (ECE) at the Education University of Hong Kong. Her teaching areas include early childhood teacher education, leadership, curriculum, technology integration and computational thinking in early childhood education. Trained as a science, computer science, and ECE teacher, Dr. Saxena worked in ECE education in Hong Kong for many years, holding several senior leadership positions in international and local schools. This experience gained a broad understanding of ECE curriculum, teacher training, leadership, and technology integration in education. Dr. Saxena’s research interests include early childhood teacher education, technology integration in education, flipped classrooms, artificial intelligence & computational thinking in education, and the creative aspects of teaching and learning.
Promoting students’ intercultural capabilities via Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
Dr. Polly Siu Ling Chan is a Principal Lecturer in the School of Nursing at The University of Hong Kong. She is experienced in curriculum review, design and development. She is interested in educational research that focuses on internationalization, innovation and interdisciplinarity. She has received numerous related educational grants as the Principal Investigators.
In 2023, Dr. Chan has been awarded the Faculty Teaching Medal by The Faculty of Medicine, and the Teaching Innovation Award (Team Award) under the Teaching Excellence Award Scheme, The University of Hong Kong.
Co-host
Centre for Teaching and Learning, Sungkyunkwan University
Nanyang Technological University
For information, please contact:
Ms. Miffy LEUNG
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre- 3917 8182
- miffylhy@hku.hk
HKU Teaching and Learning Fellow Sharing Seminar
Event Details
Date : 7 Nov 2025 (Fri)
Time : 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speakers :
- Professor Edmond Choi, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, HKU
- Dr. H. H. Cheung, Senior Lecturer, Department of Data and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, HKU
- Professor Fraide Ganotice, Associate Professor, Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, HKU
Facilitator : Prof. Lily Zeng, Assistant Professor, TALIC
Abstract
Under the aegis of the University Grant’s Committee’s (UGC) Virtual Teaching and Learning (VTL) initiative, the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC) in collaboration with Faculty Associate Deans (Teaching and Learning) and the Director of the Common Core have been launching the HKU Teaching and Learning Fellows programme. in this seminar, three HKU Teaching and Learning Fellows will share the work carried out in the faculty as a result of the secondment to TALIC.
About the speakers
Professor Edmond Choi, PhD, RN, FHEA, FAAN, is a registered nurse and Associated Professor in the School of Nursing at The University of Hong Kong. His research primarily concentrates on sexual health, with an emphasis on sexual minorities, adolescents and young adults. He currently serves as Co‑Chair of the Teaching & Learning Committee (Undergraduate Education) and Co‑Director of the Bachelor of Nursing (Full‑Time) programme and the Advanced Leadership Track. Previously, he directed the Master of Science in Nursing programme (entry‑to‑practice) and the Doctor of Nursing programme. To foster global citizenship among nursing students, he has developed experiential learning initiatives across Africa and Asia. In 2020, he received the HKU Early Career Teaching Award and the Faculty Teaching Medal in recognition of his contributions to teaching and learning.
Professor Choi has a distinguished publication record underpinned by a high field‑weighted citation impact (FWCI). For instance, his first‑author articles published between 2020 and 2025 (articles only; excluding self‑citations) have an FWCI of 3.62 (SciVal, 16 August 2025), indicating that papers he led have been cited 262% more than the global average. He was listed among the top 2% of the world’s most‑cited scientists in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 by Stanford University. He has authored more than 150 articles in leading international, peer‑reviewed journals in nursing, medicine, sexual health, and digital health.
Dr. H.H. Cheung obtained his B.Eng., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Hong Kong. Prior to joining the University of Hong Kong, he has worked in manufacturing and IT industries as an RFID consultant for a number of years. He has gained substantial experiences in developing and managing RFID-based solutions, and the provision of consultancy services to implement RFID applications to various industries/enterprises. Dr. Cheung has also participated in a number of industrial application projects of RFID and IoT technologies, including RFID-based systems for product anti-counterfeiting, food processing management, manufacturing and logistics management of a global printing enterprise, governmental project for inventory management, and baggage management of a major international airport.
His research interests include CAD/CAM, Layered Manufacturing (3D Printing), Virtual Prototyping and Virtual Manufacturing, Product Development, E-commerce, RFID, NFC and IoT applications.
Professor Fraide Ganotice is currently an Associate Professor and the Program Director of the Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) at the Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. His training background is in educational psychology, measurement and evaluation, and group processes in a large-scale multi-institutional collaboration in Medical Education.
Professor Ganotice’s research focuses on examining individual- and group- level variables that explain IPE outcomes among students, and the use of technology to facilitate student engagement, collaboration, and achievement. His research aims to tear down educational silos to achieve optimal patient-centered care. He is committed to contributing to science and scholarship of medical education by untangling important instructional, motivational, and psychological constructs that underpin the success of IPE.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Canice MOK
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre- 3917 6069
- tsmok@hku.hk
GenAI / EdTech for All – A Toolkit Series (Fall 2025)
Event Details
Stay tuned for more GenAI and EdTech Toolkits workshops coming in Fall 2025!
Date : 22 Oct 2025 (Wed) and more
Time : 12:30pm – 1:45pm
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Abstract
Many tools offer exciting possibilities in the ever-evolving fields of GenAI and educational technology (EdTech). To help educators harness the power of these tools, we offer a series of workshops focused on the most commonly used GenAI and EdTech tools. Participants will better understand and integrate these tools into their teaching practices through these workshops. They will be provided with practical examples of their application in real-world scenarios. This is a unique opportunity to explore and leverage these tools to enhance the educational experience for both teachers and students.
[22 Oct 2025] Workshop 1 - HKU ChatGPT Service Updates and Prompt Engineering: Practical Tips and Templates
Date : 22 Oct 2025 (Wed)
Time : 12:30pm – 1:45pm (HKT)
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321 Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speakers :
- Dr. Carson Hung, Lecturer / E-learning Technologist, TALIC, HKU
- Ms. Ellen Seto, Senior Lecturer / Senior Instructional Designer, TALIC, HKU
Workshop coverage
- An Overview of the HKU ChatGPT Service: Usage and Latest Updates
- Brief Concepts of the Thinking Model and Hallucination
- Heuristic Prompt Engineering Frameworks
- Template Design and Reuse Tips
[5 Nov 2025] Workshop 2 - Prompt Engineering II: System Prompt, Markdown, Prompt Refinement, and Hands‑On Bot Customization
Date : 5 Nov 2025 (Wed)
Time : 12:30pm – 1:45pm (HKT)
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321 Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speakers :
- Dr. Carson Hung, Lecturer / E-learning Technologist, TALIC, HKU
- Ms. Ellen Seto, Senior Lecturer / Senior Instructional Designer, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
Advance your prompt engineering skills in this hands-on session. Learn to distinguish system and user prompts, harness Markdown to structure inputs and shape outputs, and apply prompt refinement technique for better prompt. Build a minimal, customizable bot for Q&A, role‑play, and leave with practical patterns you can reuse immediately.
[24 Nov 2025] Workshop 3 - Investigating AI assistant: A trending all-in-one chatbot solution (Doubao)
Date : 24 Nov 2025 (Mon)
Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm (HKT)
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321 Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speakers :
- Dr. Carson Hung, Lecturer / E-learning Technologist, TALIC, HKU
- Ms. Ellen Seto, Senior Lecturer / Senior Instructional Designer, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
An introduction to Doubao, one of the trending comprehensive all-in-one AI assistant. Get a quick overview of chatbot development trends in mainland, learn Doubao’s comprehensive features, and explore text, image, and video generation in one platform. Practice with guided examples and experiment them together.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Wing LIN
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre
- 3917 6038
- winglwf@hku.hk
Teaching & Learning Exploration Week 2025
Maximizing GenAI for Practical Impact
Event Details
Date & Time :
- Session 1 (Beginners Level): 13 Oct 2025 (Mon) (2:00pm – 5:00pm)
- Session 2 (Intermediate to Advanced Level): 14 Oct 2025 (Tue) (2:00pm – 5:00pm)
Venue : LG1 – CYPP2, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building, Main Campus, HKU
Speaker : Mr. Keith Li, Chairman of the Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA)
Participants are welcome to join either session or both as a progressive series.
Event Highlights
HKU teachers and staff are invited to an exclusive Reading Week workshop led by Mr. Keith Li—renowned AI expert, acclaimed GenAI instructor, and Chairman of the Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA). Drawing on his many invited talks across universities in Hong Kong, Keith will share practical, classroom-ready strategies, tools, and case studies to help you confidently integrate AI into your teaching and tailor it to your specific context.
Step into the world of AI, expand your EdTech toolkit, and explore the latest in educational innovation. Join us to reimagine learning, elevate student engagement, and spark fresh ideas in your classroom.
Session 1: Getting Started with Generative AI (3 hours)
AI Fundamentals:
- Define Generative AI and distinguish it from traditional AI
- Compare major AI models like GPT, Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek and Grok
- Problems with AI detectors. Does it work?
Introduction to the Poe & chatgpt.hku.hk:
- Learn to navigate Poe as the primary tool for the course
- Understand its credit system, context limits, and available model types (text, image, voice, video)
Session 2: Advanced Topics and Content Generation (3 hours)
Core AI Mechanics:
- Problems and hurdles for AI assessment
- Explore how context windows and memory limitations influence AI behavior
- Develop skills for writing structured prompts to control AI output
- Learn how to select the best model for specific business tasks
Practical Content Creation:
- Generate professional business documents, from emails to long-form reports
- Create visuals using prompt-based image generation tools
- Convert text documents into AI-assisted slide presentations
About the Speaker
Mr. Keith Li, is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA), and the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innopage Limited. Since 2010, under Keith’s leadership, Innopage has received numerous local and international awards for its innovative products.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Keith has served as a part-time lecturer at various universities since 2014. Keith currently focuses on research and development in Generative AI, as well as corporate training and business transformation consulting.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Miffy LEUNG
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre
- 3917 8182
- miffylhy@hku.hk
Fostering Feedback Partnerships with Students: Theories, Cases, and Future Directions
Event Details
Date : 15 October 2025 (Wednesday)
Time : 4:00pm – 6:00pm (HK Time) / 9:00am – 11:00am (UK Time)
Online : Zoom
Speaker : Dr. Jessica To, Lecturer, TALIC, HKU
Facilitator : Dr. Mathilde Roger, Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences, Durham University (UK)
Abstract
Feedback is a powerful lever to enhance academic performance. However, National Student Surveys consistently indicate students’ disappointment with assessment and feedback. Recent empirical studies (e.g., Agricola et al., 2019; Ducasse et al., 2023; Xu, 2018) further pinpoint teachers’ lack of confidence and capabilities in engaging students meaningfully in feedback processes.
This session will target at this issue by introducing participants to feedback partnerships whereby students and teachers share power and responsibility to co-create feedback under a psychologically safe environment. The participants will learn about the theoretical foundation and implementation protocol of feedback partnerships, and will understand the affordances and constraints of partnership development. Future directions for feedback partnerships in the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) era will be discussed.
About the Speaker
Dr. Jessica To (FHEA) is a Lecturer at Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC), The University of Hong Kong. At TALIC, she is responsible for providing teacher training for new academic staff and research postgraduates, promoting collaborative online international learning and facilitating the use of GAI in teaching, learning and assessment. Her research interests lie in assessment feedback, peer and self-assessment, and dialogic use of exemplars. Her recent project investigates the effect of feedback partnerships on student feedback literacy development. Her publications appear in Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, Higher Education Research & Development, and Teaching & Teacher Education, etc.
Co-host
Centre for Academic Development
Durham University (UK)
For information, please contact:
Ms. Miffy LEUNG
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre
- 3917 8182
- miffylhy@hku.hk
Conducting Teaching Observations and Providing Constructive Feedback for Summative Peer Review of Teaching: A Workshop for Peer Reviewers
Event Details
PLEASE CHOOSE 1 SESSION:
| Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 29 September 2025 (Monday) | 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
| Session 2 | 17 November 2025 (Monday) | 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Facilitator : Dr. Jannie Roed, Director, TALIC
Abstract
This peer reviewer workshop is compulsory for all University of Hong Kong staff members who will act as peer reviewers. We have scheduled two sessions in Semester 1, academic year 2025-26. Please choose one session to attend, as the content will be the same for all sessions. If none of these sessions work for you, please contact Dr. Jannie Roed to arrange a one-to-one consultation.
If you have attended the previous reviewer workshop with the same title, or have completed the online course “Introduction to Summative Peer Review of Teaching” available at HKU Online Learning until 31 December 2024, you do not need to attend any of these sessions or schedule a one-to-one consultation.
This workshop will help participants understand the role of a summative peer reviewer. Participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applying standards and qualities of good teaching. To make the most of the workshop, all participants must bring along a copy of the Summative Peer Review of Teaching Form used in their own faculty.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Canice MOK
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre- 3917 6069
- tsmok@hku.hk
Teaching Portfolio Workshop Series
Event Details
Remark
The workshop will be cancelled if there are bad weather circumstances (e.g. typhoon signal 8 or above, or black rain is hoisted or in force at or after 6:00am) on Thursday, 25 September, and will be rescheduled for this Friday, 26 September 2025 (12:00pm – 1:45pm) at the Learning Lab, RRS321, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus
Date : 6 Jun (Fri) & 25 Sep (Thu) 2025
Time :
- [Workshop 1] 12:30pm – 2:00pm (HKT)
- [Workshop 2] 12:00pm – 1:45pm (HKT)
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Abstract
Two teaching portfolio workshops will be offered. The workshops are open to all teaching staff who are interested in finding out more about compiling teaching portfolios, which are often required for promotion, tenure application, and job applications. How to compile a portfolio for applying for the University’s Teaching Excellence Award (TEA) will be covered in the second workshop scheduled in September. You can choose to attend the workshop(s) depending on your needs. For instance, it is not necessary to attend Workshop 1 before Workshop 2.
The maximum quota for each workshop is 25 participants. Once the maximum quota is reached, you may join the waiting list via the same registration link. Rest assured, you will be contacted immediately if spots become available.
[6 Jun 2025] Compiling a Teaching Portfolio
Date : 6 Jun 2025 (Fri)
Time : 12:30pm – 2:00pm (HKT)
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321 Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Facilitator : Dr. Jannie Roed, Director, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
All academics have a curriculum vitae (CV), but few have a teaching portfolio. This workshop focuses on how to structure a teaching portfolio, what to include (e.g., reflections on professional development and leadership initiatives you have undertaken), and how to collect evidence of teaching effectiveness.
[25 Sep 2025] Presenting a Teaching Portfolio for a Teaching Excellence Award
Date : 25 Sep 2025 (Thu)
Time : 12:00pm – 1:45pm (HKT)
Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321 Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Guest Speaker : Ms. Tanya Kempston, PGDE Programme Director and Senior Lecturer, Academic Unit of Language and Literacy Education, Faculty of Education, HKU
Consultants :
- Dr. Law Ka Ho, Associate Head (Teaching & Learning) and Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, HKU
- Dr. Mei Li Khong, Lecturer and Digital Education Consultant, School of Biomedical Sciences and School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, HKU
- Ms. Stephanie Biedermann, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, HKU
Facilitator :
- Dr. Jannie Roed, Director, TALIC, HKU
- Prof. Lillian Luk, Assistant Professor, TALIC, HKU
Abstract
The first hour of the workshop focuses on the specific teaching portfolio needed to apply for one of the University’s teaching excellence awards. You will be guided through the criteria and advised on how to present your case in the most effective manner. The workshop will also cover the next steps for unsuccessful candidates.
In the following 45 minutes, three Teaching Excellence Award (TEA) winners – Dr. Law Ka Ho, Dr. Mei Li Khong and Ms. Stephanie Biedermann will share with us their experiences in applying for the award. After the sharing session, they will be available for small-group consultations. To help us distribute participants evenly, please indicate your preferred consultant in the registration form. We will do our best to accommodate to your preference.
About the Guest Speaker
Ms. Tanya Kempston is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Programme Director of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programme in her Faculty. She has been teaching at HKU since 2008 and was awarded the University Teaching Innovation Award in 2021 and University Outstanding Teaching Award in 2018.
About the Consultants
Dr. Law Ka Ho is the Associate Head (Teaching & Learning) and a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science. He is the winner of the 2024 Outstanding Teaching Award.
Dr. Mei Li Khong (SFHEA) is the Lecturer / Digital Education Consultant at the School of Clinical Medicine and School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU). Her involvement at HKU has broadened to medical education more generally, ranging from transdisciplinary projects to incorporating blended learning into the medical curriculum through modified flipped classrooms, redesigned online learning environments, and optimised educational technology. Dr. Khong is involved in multiple teaching development projects. In these projects, she is especially passionate about exploring the possibilities of student-educator partnership in teaching and learning, where students and faculty collaborate to co-design curriculum and pedagogy. She advocates using the transformative potential of student-educator partnership in shifting learning perspectives and bringing about student-centred improvements to a curriculum. She is currently spearheading the student-educator partnership initiative in curriculum development and pedagogical innovations, across the LKS Faculty of Medicine. Her team’s overarching initiative on student-educator partnerships and interdisciplinarity was awarded Global Bronze and Global Silver in QS Reimagine Education Awards 2023 and 2024, respectively. She is also the recipient of the Early Career Teaching Award 2022, Teaching Innovation Award 2023, and Faculty Teaching Medal 2024.
Ms. Stephanie Biedermann is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law and is a US-licensed lawyer. She was awarded the Early Career Teaching Award at the University’s Teaching Excellence Awards 2024.
She specializes in international law, immigration, forced migration, and discrimination issues, particularly for refugees, asylum-seekers, and migrant workers. Her legal experience includes work in the US, the Middle East, and Hong Kong, with a focus on public interest law and access to justice issues as they relate to individual client services, policy decisions, and the development of clinical opportunities for law students.
At HKU, Stephanie teaches across a variety of subject areas. She has helped build the Law, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (LITE) program, which creates opportunities for students to gain practical and transactional experience in Hong Kong, research relevant legal issues, and assist local companies and NGOs. She also teaches courses in human rights, refugee law, and legal writing and research.
Stephanie holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, a B.A. in English from Princeton University, and is admitted to the State Bar of California, USA.
Dr. Law Ka Ho is the Associate Head (Teaching & Learning) and a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science. He is the winner of the 2024 Outstanding Teaching Award.
Dr. Mei Li Khong (SFHEA) is the Lecturer / Digital Education Consultant at the School of Clinical Medicine and School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU).
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Her involvement at HKU has broadened to medical education more generally, ranging from transdisciplinary projects to incorporating blended learning into the medical curriculum through modified flipped classrooms, redesigned online learning environments, and optimised educational technology. Dr. Khong is involved in multiple teaching development projects. In these projects, she is especially passionate about exploring the possibilities of student-educator partnership in teaching and learning, where students and faculty collaborate to co-design curriculum and pedagogy. She advocates using the transformative potential of student-educator partnership in shifting learning perspectives and bringing about student-centred improvements to a curriculum. She is currently spearheading the student-educator partnership initiative in curriculum development and pedagogical innovations, across the LKS Faculty of Medicine. Her team’s overarching initiative on student-educator partnerships and interdisciplinarity was awarded Global Bronze and Global Silver in QS Reimagine Education Awards 2023 and 2024, respectively. She is also the recipient of the Early Career Teaching Award 2022, Teaching Innovation Award 2023, and Faculty Teaching Medal 2024.
Ms. Stephanie Biedermann is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law and is a US-licensed lawyer. She was awarded the Early Career Teaching Award at the University’s Teaching Excellence Awards 2024.
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She specializes in international law, immigration, forced migration, and discrimination issues, particularly for refugees, asylum-seekers, and migrant workers. Her legal experience includes work in the US, the Middle East, and Hong Kong, with a focus on public interest law and access to justice issues as they relate to individual client services, policy decisions, and the development of clinical opportunities for law students.
At HKU, Stephanie teaches across a variety of subject areas. She has helped build the Law, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (LITE) program, which creates opportunities for students to gain practical and transactional experience in Hong Kong, research relevant legal issues, and assist local companies and NGOs. She also teaches courses in human rights, refugee law, and legal writing and research.
Stephanie holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, a B.A. in English from Princeton University, and is admitted to the State Bar of California, USA.
For information, please contact:
Ms. Miffy Leung
Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre- 3917 8182
- miffylhy@hku.hk