A Collaborative Online Platform for Student Portfolios and Knowledge Building

Event Details

Date : 22 Sep 2025 (Monday)

Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Venue: Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)

Speakers :

  • Professor Mihai Tarce, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, HKU
  • Professor Joshua Jing Xi Li, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, HKU
  • Professor Andrew Nalley, Clinical Assistant Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, HKU
  • Professor Carol Chan, Honorary Professor, Faculty of Education, HKU

Facilitator: Dr. Jessica To, Lecturer, TALIC, HKU

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Presentation File by Prof. Mihai Tarce
Presentation File by Prof. Joshua Li
Presentation File by Prof. Andrew Nalley
Presentation File by Prof. Carol Chan

Abstract

Case discussion, student progress tracking and multi-disciplinary collaboration are cornerstones of undergraduate dentistry. Portfolio, a recently introduced internally developed online platform, is helping students at the Faculty of Dentistry develop and manage their case portfolios using the latest digital tools, by integrating many media formats (images, videos, 3D models, 3D radiographs, histology images and more). Furthermore, it allows for interactive case discussion, peer learning, multi-disciplinary collaboration and feedback. Yearly assessments are also being integrated into the platform, enabling tutors to have a better overview of their students’ progress. Colleagues from the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Education have now also started using the platform with their students, suggesting potential use cases beyond dentistry. It currently contains over two thousand cases and 29 thousand uploaded images.

We will be introducing the platform and briefly discussing our experience so far, the core principles behind it as well as our future plans. Participants will learn about how the project has transformed discussions at our faculty and determine whether the platform may also be suited for their needs. As access to the platform is now available to all staff and students at HKU, we hope the Q&A session will allow us to better understand the needs of other colleagues who may benefit from using this project.

About the Speakers

Professor Mihai Tarce is a periodontist and software engineer. He is currently a clinical assistant professor of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry at The Faculty of Dentistry. As the lead developer of the online platform, his focus is on improving the quality of case discussions by integrating the latest digital technologies and allowing students to collaborate and receive feedback from both peers and tutors.

Professor Joshua Jing Xi Li is an anatomical pathologist with research interests in digital pathology and image analysis. He is an avid writer of Pathology Outlines, a web-based textbook, with a contribution of more than 10 chapters and updating, among other online textbooks. He is also a social media editor of the journal Cytopathology. He hopes to further develop his teaching with online and multimedia interactive tools, leveraging the rich image resources the domain of pathology and human diseases.

Professor Andrew Nalley is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry. He is originally from Houston, Texas. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston in 2012. In 2017 he joined a residency training program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at University of Washington, and after graduating stayed on as a Clinical Assistant Professor. He is currently working in the same role at HKU since June 2024, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with research interests in AI applications in Oral Radiology.

Professor Carol Chan is an Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Education and served as a Co-Convenor of the University Strategic Theme on the Science of Learning. Her research examines how people learn, focusing on facilitating students’ collaborative inquiry in technology-enhanced environments. Research-practice integration is a key theme and her work spans K-12 and higher education across disciplines and domains. She is a Fellow of the International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) and recognized among the top 2% most-cited scientists by Stanford University. Additionally, she has received the University Teaching Award and the Faculty Outstanding Research Student Supervision Award.

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Faculty of Dentistry, HKU
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Ms. Miffy LEUNG

Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre

AI Assessment

Event Details

Date : 18 Sep (Thu) (Updated), 6 Oct (Mon) & 3 Nov (Mon) 2025

Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Venue : Learning Lab (RRS321, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)

Speakers:

  • Prof. Cecilia Chan, Professor, TALIC, HKU
  • Dr. Wei Dai, Post-doctoral Fellow, TALIC, HKU
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Date : 18 Sep 2025 (Thu) (Updated)

Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321 Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)

Speaker: Prof. Cecilia Chan, Professor, TALIC, HKU

Abstract

This highly interactive workshop explores the ethical challenges of AI use in assessment. Participants will work through realistic scenarios that highlight the grey areas between acceptable and unacceptable AI use—encouraging critical reflection on what counts as support versus misconduct in their own teaching contexts. We will discuss strategies for guiding students toward ethical AI practices by building their AI literacy, helping them understand not just how to use AI tools but when and why. Participants will also be supported to map out clear guidelines for their own disciplines, clarifying what is permitted, what is not, and how to communicate this effectively to students.

Date : 6 Oct 2025 (Mon)

Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321 Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)

Speaker: Dr. Wei Dai, Post-doctoral Fellow, TALIC, HKU

Abstract

This interactive workshop explores how AI can enhance assessment and feedback in higher education. Drawing on our research, participants will examine real-life examples of feedback, practical strategies for enhancing feedback and integrating AI into everyday feedback design. The session features live demonstrations of cutting-edge AI-powered feedback tools, showcasing how they can promote students’ uptake of feedback and support meaningful learning. Through hands-on activities, educators will experiment with integrating AI into their own teaching contexts. We will also critically examine the opportunities and limitations of AI in assessment and feedback provision, alongside the ethical considerations it raises, encouraging participants to reflect on how to harness AI while preserving responsible, effective, and dialogic teacher–student communication.

Date : 3 Nov 2025 (Mon)

Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm (HKT)

Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321 Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)

Speaker: Prof. Cecilia Chan, Professor, TALIC, HKU

Abstract

This hands-on, interactive workshop equips educators to design effective, AI-resilient assessments tailored to their own disciplines. Participants will explore practical strategies from the AI Assessment Integration Framework, including performance-based tasks, portfolios, and discipline-specific adaptations that promote authentic learning while managing AI-related risks. The session will also feature an introduction and guided practice with the AI Resilience App—a tool to help educators evaluate and strengthen their assessment designs. Through collaborative activities, participants will apply what they learn immediately, leaving with concrete plans and resources to build assessments that support learning goals and foster responsible AI literacy among students.

Speakers

Prof. Cecilia K. Y. Chan is a Professor in the Faculty of Education and the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC). She has been playing a key role in enhancing engineering and science education, as well as teaching and learning in higher education. Her combined expertise in these fields and multi-cultural experience enabled her to lead and conduct research on topics such as assessment and feedback, experiential learning, technology enhanced learning, artificial intelligence in education and the development and assessment of 21st century skills spanning in education from east to west.

Dr. Wei Dai is a Post-doctoral Fellow at the AI in Education Lab. With a background in software engineering and computer science, she earned her PhD from Monash University. Her research focuses on educational feedback, learning analytics, and the application of artificial intelligence in education, aiming to enhance teaching and learning practices through innovative computational methods.

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Ms. Miffy LEUNG

Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre

Preparing for Summative Peer Review of Teaching as a Reviewee

Book a confidential 1:1 consultation to prepare for summative peer review of teaching

This individual session supports reviewees preparing for summative peer review of teaching. You will be asked to bring the updated version of the Summative Peer Review of Teaching Form from your faculty. In a 45–60 minute confidential meeting, we will engage in discussion about the standards and qualities of good teaching, discuss any concerns, and co-create an action plan to strengthen your teaching portfolio.

Event Details

Date : 17 Sep 2025 (Wednesday)

Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)

Speaker : Prof. Lillian Luk, Assistant Professor, TALIC, HKU

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Abstract

As a key component in the continuous improvement of teaching practices, formative peer review allows educators to provide and receive constructive feedback, share insights, and collaborate on refining their teaching strategies, which will help prepare them for summative peer review of teaching. The purpose of this workshop is to equip teachers with the skills and strategies necessary to engage in productive peer dialogue for formative peer review of teaching. Participants will learn how to structure and facilitate informal peer conversations by establishing a safe and supportive environment, and creating actionable plans for improvement. They will also have the opportunity to engage in a discussion about the standards and qualities of good teaching within their own faculties. Therefore, to make the most of the workshop, all participants are encouraged to obtain and bring a copy of the Summative Peer Review of Teaching Form from their own faculty.

Option 1
It is a repeat of the reviewee workshop held since 2024 as listed here.
It is a repeat of the reviewee workshop held since 2024 as follows:
  • 20 May 2025 (Tue)

Preparing for Summative Peer Review of Teaching: How to Conduct Formative Peer Review of Teaching via Peer Dialogue?

  • 25 Feb 2025 (Tue)

Preparing for Summative Peer Review of Teaching: How to Conduct Formative Peer Review of Teaching via Peer Dialogue?

  • 4 Oct 2024 (Fri)

Preparing for Summative Peer Review of Teaching: How to Conduct Formative Peer Review of Teaching via Peer Dialogue?

  • 17 May 2024 (Fri)

Preparing for Summative Peer Review of Teaching: How to Conduct Formative Peer Review of Teaching via Peer Dialogue?

  • 26 Feb 2024 (Mon)

Preparing for Summative Peer Review of Teaching: How to Conduct Formative Peer Review of Teaching via Peer Dialogue?

More Previous Workshops
It is a repeat of the reviewee workshops held before as follows:
2025 2024
20 May 2025 (Tue) 4 Oct 2024 (Fri)
25 Feb 2025 (Tue) 17 May 2024 (Fri)
26 Feb 2024 (Mon)
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Ms. Miffy LEUNG

Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre

Teaching Exchange Fellowship Scheme Seminar – Grants for overseas reciprocal visits through ‘Teaching Exchange Fellowship Scheme’

Event Details

Date : 10 September 2025 (Wednesday)

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. Lily Zeng, Assistant Professor, TALIC, HKU

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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, October 22, 2025 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

Encouraging Self-Feedback Practices and Engagement with Feedback at the Program Level Using E-Portfolio

Event Details

Date : 9 Sep 2025 (Tuesday)

Time : 3:00pm – 4:30 pm (HK Time) / 8:00am – 9:30am (UK Time)

Online : Zoom

Speaker : Dr. Mathilde Roger, Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences, Durham University (UK)

Facilitator : Dr. Jessica To, Lecturer, TALIC, HKU

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Presentation File by Dr. Mathilde Roger

Abstract

Despite ongoing efforts to improve feedback practices in higher education, student engagement with feedback remains low, as reflected in the UK’s National Student Survey. This workshop introduces a digital Student Feedback Journal—an e-portfolio tool designed to help students become active receivers of feedback by recording and reflecting on feedback across their degree programs.

Participants will explore how the journal supports the Assessment for Learning (AfL) framework by promoting feedback as a continuous, program-level learning tool rather than a one-off response to individual assessments. The workshop will include hands-on activities demonstrating how students can use the journal to engage with instructor, peer, and self-generated feedback, including comparisons with AI-generated exemplars to develop internal feedback capabilities.

We will share insights from our pilot phase and discuss the full rollout now underway. Attendees will be invited to reflect on their own practices and consider how similar tools might be adapted for their contexts.

About the Speaker

Dr. Mathilde Roger is an Associate Professor at Durham University in the Department of Biosciences. Over the last few years, she has developed a special interest in students’ self-regulated learning and inclusive and accessible Teaching, Learning and Assessment. She explores strategies for authentic assessment, including the value of formative coursework, peer- and self-feedback. Mathilde is also investigating how digital tools can enhance accessibility and promote student learning. She is currently developing a student-led feedback e-journal to encourage students to engage with and reflect on feedback at the programme level.

Co-host

Centre for Academic Development
Durham University (UK)

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Ms. Miffy LEUNG

Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre

Teaching Development Grant (TDG) Writing Workshop with a Walk-In Clinic

Event Details

Date : 03 Sep 2025 (Wednesday)

Time : 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Venue : Learning Lab (RRS321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)

Presenter : Prof. Lillian Luk, Assistant Professor, TALIC, HKU

Guest Speaker: Prof. Jay Siegel, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), HKU

Technology Consultant : Dr. Carson Hung, Lecturer / E-learning Technologist, TALIC, HKU

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Abstract

This workshop will begin with an opening introduction by Professor Jay Siegel, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning). Professor Siegel will provide an overview of the Teaching Development Grant (TDG) scheme and the philosophical direction he hopes all Teaching Development Grant applicants will pursue. Following the introduction, there will be a short Q&A session with Professor Siegel.

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 October 2025 round is Friday, October 3, 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

AI Clinic

Event Details

Date : 25 Aug – 19 Sep 2025 (Monday – Friday)

Time :

  • Lunch Session
    [25 Aug – 12 Sep 2025] 12:45pm – 1:45pm
  • Evening Session
    [15 Sep – 19 Sep 2025] 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Venue : MB241, Main Building, Main Campus, HKU

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Abstract

This is an open consultation session for both teachers and students. Simply drop in during the posted clinic hours—no registration required—to ask questions or discuss any concerns you have about using generative AI in teaching and learning. If you are new to GenAI, we will be happy to demonstrate the tools for you. We recommend bringing a laptop, as most GenAI applications work better on a laptop than mobile devices.

During these sessions, you can receive one-on-one support with a variety of text-based and multimodal Generative AI applications for teaching, learning, and assessment. You are encouraged to bring your laptop so that we can demonstrate tools directly on your device. We have also assembled a list of subject-specific AI tools for demonstration, and you may discuss any GenAI-related challenges you face in your teaching or studies. These drop-in clinics are open to both faculty and students during the posted clinic hours, and no prior registration is required.

In addition, our WhatsApp Hotline (+852 6437 8034) is available for text messages, images, videos, and voice clips related to inquiries or digital-learning troubleshooting. For further details, please visit https://talic.hku.hk/innovation/edtech-consultation.

We are committed to supporting all your teaching and learning needs. If you have any questions or require additional assistance, please contact us at talic@hku.hk or reach out to the TALIC Faculty Liaison at https://talic.hku.hk/faculty-liaison/.

For information, please contact:

Ms. Wing Lin

Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre

Teaching Exchange with the University of Toronto – Shaping the Future of Pharmacy Education

Event Details

Date : 27 May 2025 (Tuesday)

Time : 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)

Speaker : Dr. Ann Leung, Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, HKU

Facilitator : Prof. Lily Zeng, Assistant Professor, TALIC, HKU

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Abstract

In this seminar, Dr. Ann Leung will share her experience from a recent teaching exchange between HKU and the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. This exchange successfully established the student exchange programme and opened the potential for joint postgraduate pharmacy education. Dr. Leung will reflect on differences in pharmacy practice and education between the two countries, and the resulting insights on how to prepare students for the future of healthcare.

About the Speaker

Dr. Ann Leung is a lecturer in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at HKUMED, where she teaches clinical pharmacy. She is the programme coordinator of the Master of Advanced Pharmacy degree. Dr. Leung was awarded the Early Career Teaching Award 2024. She is passionate about leveraging technologies to simulate real-world practice in the classroom and creating authentic learning experiences to develop students’ holistic competencies.

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Ms. Canice MOK

Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre

Communication-intensive Courses (CiC) Symposium 2025

Organized by Communication Intensive Courses (CiC), Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC), Common Core and Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES)

Event Details

Date : 20 May 2025 (Tue)

Time : 9:30am – 3:30pm

Venue : Arts Tech Lab (RM4.35, 4/F Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU)

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Video Recording
Presentation File by Prof. Elle Gregory
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Presentation File by Mr. Beau Lefler
Presentation File by Mr. Ignatius de Loyola Dominique Japar & Miss Kennedy Wong
Presentation File by Mr. Edmund Cham & Mr. Wilson Lui
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Presentation File by Dr. Estela Ibáñez-García
Presentation File by Mr. Svensson Lars
Presentation File by Miss Kumar Aditi & Mr. Cody Leung
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Workshop Presentation File by Prof. Elle Gregory
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Workshop Presentation File by Mr. Nicholas Mo

Objectives

At the end of the Symposium, participants will be able to:
  1. Understand digital communication across the curriculum
  2. Embed digital communication in courses

Symposium Abstract

This symposium explores the imperative of intentionally embedding digital capability development within the curriculum to ensure students are equipped not only for academic success but also for the dynamic demands of the digital workplace. The keynote address will examine the misconceptions surrounding student digital literacy, the risks of assuming passive acquisition, and the strategic role of higher education institutions in cultivating discipline-specific digital employability and lifelong learning skills. The event will also feature contributions from faculty and students who will share innovative practices, challenges, and successes in integrating digital skills across diverse academic programs. Together, these perspectives will provide a roadmap for embedding purposeful digital capability development into higher education, ensuring graduates are prepared to thrive in an increasingly complex and digitally-driven world.

Rundown

Professor Elle Gregory is the Associate Dean Learning and Teaching (Faculty of Health) at the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia. She currently leads the Clinical Anatomy and Paediatric Imaging research laboratory with a focus on improving anatomical knowledge through contemporary imaging techniques and advancing our understanding of the anatomy of children and subadults. Her teaching experience spans over 20 years with a focus on anatomy education, and innovative approaches to teaching that maximise student success through collaborative student-centred learning design that leverages contemporary and future-focused technologies such as virtual reality and 360 degree videos to prepare students for the real world of employment. She leads the internationally awarded Digital Health Futures team, which embeds student digital capability development across the curriculum in all Health courses using whole of course design principles in partnership with the QUT Library, Student Success Group and Curriculum Design Studio.

9:30 – 9:35
(5 mins)
Opening
Professor Ian Holliday
Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning)
9:35 – 10:20
(45 mins)

Keynote: Driving student digital capabilities for a digital future

The recent explosion in artificial intelligence and unprecedented acceleration in the rate of digitalisation, has disrupted all industries. Whilst many academics assume current higher education students are digital natives, research suggests that students have significant gaps in their digital proficiency on entry to University. Much effort has focused on digital transformation of the curriculum post-COVID, with a common misconception that this digitally enriched learning environment will have an osmosis effect on student’s digital capabilities. As higher education providers, it is critical that we secure our student’s digital capabilities through intentional embedding of digital capability development in the curriculum. Only then can we be confident of our graduates’ attainment of the discipline-specific digital employability and lifelong learning skills needed to thrive in the rapidly changing digital workplace of the future.

Professor Elle Gregory is the Associate Dean Learning and Teaching (Faculty of Health) at the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia. She currently leads the Clinical Anatomy and Paediatric Imaging research laboratory with a focus on improving anatomical knowledge through contemporary imaging techniques and advancing our understanding of the anatomy of children and subadults. Her teaching experience spans over 20 years with a focus on anatomy education, and innovative approaches to teaching that maximise student success through collaborative student-centred learning design that leverages contemporary and future-focused technologies such as virtual reality and 360 degree videos to prepare students for the real world of employment. She leads the internationally awarded Digital Health Futures team, which embeds student digital capability development across the curriculum in all Health courses using whole of course design principles in partnership with the QUT Library, Student Success Group and Curriculum Design Studio.

Professor Elle Gregory
Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching), Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Professor Elle Gregory is the Associate Dean Learning and Teaching (Faculty of Health) at the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia. She currently leads the Clinical Anatomy and Paediatric Imaging research laboratory with a focus on improving anatomical knowledge through contemporary imaging techniques and advancing our understanding of the anatomy of children and subadults. Her teaching experience spans over 20 years with a focus on anatomy education, and innovative approaches to teaching that maximise student success through collaborative student-centred learning design that leverages contemporary and future-focused technologies such as virtual reality and 360 degree videos to prepare students for the real world of employment. She leads the internationally awarded Digital Health Futures team, which embeds student digital capability development across the curriculum in all Health courses using whole of course design principles in partnership with the QUT Library, Student Success Group and Curriculum Design Studio.

10:20 – 10:25

5 min break

10:25 – 11:10
(45 mins)

Teacher and Student Voices (Part 1)

CCGL9067 Companies and People: Friends or Foes?

Mr. Beau Lefler
Principal Lecturer, Faculty of Business & Economics
Beau has experience in corporate and transactional legal matters across the U.S. and Asia. At HKU, Beau teaches law-related courses for undergraduate and graduate business programs, including a unique experiential learning course where students work with small businesses in developing countries. In his teaching, Beau emphasizes practical, real-world learning to help students creatively address legal and business challenges.

Students Sharing

Mr. Ignatius de Loyola Dominique Japar
Year 2, BEng(ElecE), HKU
Miss Wong Lok Hei, Kennedy
Year 2, BASc, HKU

LLAW3275/LALS3016 Legal Language in Hong Kong: Issues and Directions

Mr. Edmund Cham obtained his LLB degree from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) in 1990. After practising as a litigation solicitor for five years, he joined the legal publishing sector and started a career in legal translation. He is a freelancer Chinese editor for legal publisher Sweet & Maxwell and an authorized vetter of translations of court judgments for the Judiciary of the HKSAR, and has been providing translation services to The Law Society of Hong Kong for more than 20 years.

Mr. Cham joined the HKU Faculty of Law in 2015 as Adjunct Associate Professor, coordinating legal Chinese courses for LLB and PCLL programmes.

Mr. Cham has also been conducting talks and short-term training courses on legal Chinese and legal translation for the Judiciary, the Judicial Institute, the Department of Justice and the Hong Kong Bar Association.

Wilson is part-time Lecturer at the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong. He designs and teaches courses for undergraduates and postgraduates on private international law (conflict of laws), use of language in law, and legal Chinese, including the CI-badged course LLAW3275 Legal Language in Hong Kong: Issues and Directions. He also publishes and speaks widely on law, linguistics, higher education, and their connections and interactions.
Mr. Edmund Cham
Lecturer, Faculty of Arts

Mr. Edmund Cham obtained his LLB degree from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) in 1990. After practising as a litigation solicitor for five years, he joined the legal publishing sector and started a career in legal translation. He is a freelancer Chinese editor for legal publisher Sweet & Maxwell and an authorized vetter of translations of court judgments for the Judiciary of the HKSAR, and has been providing translation services to The Law Society of Hong Kong for more than 20 years.

Mr. Cham joined the HKU Faculty of Law in 2015 as Adjunct Associate Professor, coordinating legal Chinese courses for LLB and PCLL programmes.

Mr. Cham has also been conducting talks and short-term training courses on legal Chinese and legal translation for the Judiciary, the Judicial Institute, the Department of Justice and the Hong Kong Bar Association.

Mr. Wilson Lui
part-time Lecturer, Faculty of Law
Wilson is part-time Lecturer at the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong. He designs and teaches courses for undergraduates and postgraduates on private international law (conflict of laws), use of language in law, and legal Chinese, including the CI-badged course LLAW3275 Legal Language in Hong Kong: Issues and Directions. He also publishes and speaks widely on law, linguistics, higher education, and their connections and interactions.
Beau has experience in corporate and transactional legal matters across the U.S. and Asia. At HKU, Beau teaches law-related courses for undergraduate and graduate business programs, including a unique experiential learning course where students work with small businesses in developing countries. In his teaching, Beau emphasizes practical, real-world learning to help students creatively address legal and business challenges.

11:10 – 11:15

5 min break

11:15 – 12:00
(45 mins)

Teacher and Student Voices (Part 2)

BASC3200 Vulnerability Reframed: Unlocking Disability’s Potential

Dr. Estela Ibáñez-García
Lecturer, Faculty of Social Sciences

Estela Ibáñez-García is a Lecturer in the BASc in Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of Social Sciences. She is an interdisciplinary scholar interested in understanding how human experience is articulated through complex and mediated cultural expressions.

She completed her PhD in The University of Hong Kong in 2016 with a dissertation that examined the role of music in the audience’s experience of dramatic performances in and through films, by focussing on issues of world-making, (inter)mediality, adaptation, recordings, meta-theatricality, performance, and ritual. She holds degrees in Art History and Musicology (University of Salamanca, Spain), a Higher Diploma in Guitar (Madrid Royal Conservatory, Spain), and Master’s Degrees in History and Aesthetics of the Cinema (University of Valladolid, Spain) and Advanced Studies in Philosophy (Complutense University of Madrid, Spain). In 2010–2011, she was a Research Fellow in the Film Studies Department of the University of Stockholm with a scholarship offered by “la Caixa” Foundation.

Before joining the BASc program, she worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor in African Studies at The University of Hong Kong (2018–2020), and as a Lecturer in Complementary Studies at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (2021-2023).

Estela Ibáñez-García is a Lecturer in the BASc in Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of Social Sciences. She is an interdisciplinary scholar interested in understanding how human experience is articulated through complex and mediated cultural expressions.

She completed her PhD in The University of Hong Kong in 2016 with a dissertation that examined the role of music in the audience’s experience of dramatic performances in and through films, by focussing on issues of world-making, (inter)mediality, adaptation, recordings, meta-theatricality, performance, and ritual. She holds degrees in Art History and Musicology (University of Salamanca, Spain), a Higher Diploma in Guitar (Madrid Royal Conservatory, Spain), and Master’s Degrees in History and Aesthetics of the Cinema (University of Valladolid, Spain) and Advanced Studies in Philosophy (Complutense University of Madrid, Spain). In 2010–2011, she was a Research Fellow in the Film Studies Department of the University of Stockholm with a scholarship offered by “la Caixa” Foundation.

Before joining the BASc program, she worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor in African Studies at The University of Hong Kong (2018–2020), and as a Lecturer in Complementary Studies at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (2021-2023).

SWED1001-3003 Swedish

Lars Svensson has a Master of Arts from Stockholms University where he focused on history and the use of drama in education but is currently teaching Swedish at HKU Arts and Modern Languages (the Swedish program is part of the newly initiated Global Area Studies) as well as electable courses in Scandinavian politics and cultural history. He has previously worked with theater for various ages and, in his spare time, is an amateur film maker. His courses received CiC-badges for less than a year ago and he has been eager to try out his many ideas to integrate various means of communication ever since, with various successes, of which he hopes some may inspire.
Mr. Lars Eskil Gustav Svensson
Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Arts
Lars Svensson has a Master of Arts from Stockholms University where he focused on history and the use of drama in education but is currently teaching Swedish at HKU Arts and Modern Languages (the Swedish program is part of the newly initiated Global Area Studies) as well as electable courses in Scandinavian politics and cultural history. He has previously worked with theater for various ages and, in his spare time, is an amateur film maker. His courses received CiC-badges for less than a year ago and he has been eager to try out his many ideas to integrate various means of communication ever since, with various successes, of which he hopes some may inspire.

Student Sharing

Miss Kumar Aditi
Year 2, BBA, HKU
Mr. Leung Tsz Lok Cody
Year 3, BA, HKU

12:00 – 13:00

1 hr lunch

13:00 – 14:30
(90 mins)

Workshop: Designing authentic assessment to assure digital capability success

This interactive workshop will explore the benefits of authentic assessment approaches to support student development of industry-relevant digital capabilities by showcasing examples in practice. Create new assessment items and/or strengthen existing assessment approaches considering the principles of authenticity, manageability, integrity, connectedness, purposefulness, fairness and validity; and consider how Generative AI may benefit and/or disrupt our assessment design.
Professor Elle Gregory
Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching), Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Professor Elle Gregory is the Associate Dean Learning and Teaching (Faculty of Health) at the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia. She currently leads the Clinical Anatomy and Paediatric Imaging research laboratory with a focus on improving anatomical knowledge through contemporary imaging techniques and advancing our understanding of the anatomy of children and subadults. Her teaching experience spans over 20 years with a focus on anatomy education, and innovative approaches to teaching that maximise student success through collaborative student-centred learning design that leverages contemporary and future-focused technologies such as virtual reality and 360 degree videos to prepare students for the real world of employment. She leads the internationally awarded Digital Health Futures team, which embeds student digital capability development across the curriculum in all Health courses using whole of course design principles in partnership with the QUT Library, Student Success Group and Curriculum Design Studio.

14:30 – 14:35

5 min break

14:35 – 15:20
(45 mins)

Podcast Hands-on Workshop
Mr. Nicholas Mo
Assistant Lecturer, CAES, Faculty of Arts

15:20

Closing
Professor Julian Tanner
Director, Common Core
Panellist

Dr. Wilson Kwok is an Associate Director at The University of Hong Kong. Prior to joining the University, he looked after the eLearning development and teacher training for five years in a public organization which had over 2,000 staff teaching in 30 member institutions. Under the co-branding strategy of the University Libraries and Information Technology Services, he currently holds key responsibilities in the development and support of hybrid learning, platforms, teaching spaces as well as e-assessment at institutional level.

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CiC Team

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Ms. Canice MOK

Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre

Preparing for Summative Peer Review of Teaching: How to Conduct Formative Peer Review of Teaching via Peer Dialogue?

Event Details

Date : 20 May 2025 (Tuesday)

Time : 1pm – 2pm

Venue : Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)

Speaker : Prof. Lillian Luk, Assistant Professor, TALIC, HKU

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Abstract

As a key component in the continuous improvement of teaching practices, formative peer review allows educators to provide and receive constructive feedback, share insights, and collaborate on refining their teaching strategies, which will help prepare them for summative peer review of teaching. The purpose of this workshop is to equip teachers with the skills and strategies necessary to engage in productive peer dialogue for formative peer review of teaching. Participants will learn how to structure and facilitate informal peer conversations by establishing a safe and supportive environment, and creating actionable plans for improvement.

They will also have the opportunity to engage in a discussion about the standards and qualities of good teaching within their own faculties. Therefore, to make the most of the workshop, all participants are encouraged to obtain and bring a copy of the Summative Peer Review of Teaching Form from their own faculty.

This workshop aims to help reviewees prepare for the summative peer review of teaching process, and is NOT the reviewer training workshop. It is a repeat of the reviewee workshop held on the 26 February 2024 (Monday), 17 May 2024 (Friday), 4 October 2024 (Friday), and 25 February 2025 (Tuesday).

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Ms. Miffy LEUNG

Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre