HKU Online Learning (learning.hku.hk) is the university’s digital learning platform, offering a wide range of short courses and microlearning modules to provide flexible, technology-enhanced blended teaching and learning, as well as self-directed student learning. These have included on-campus blended learning course modules, flipped classrooms, and Small Private Online Courses (SPOCs). The platform is powered by Open edX.
Blended Learning Support
HKU Online Learning offers a diverse array of online modules and resources that may be included into traditional classroom instruction as blended learning, facilitating a cohesive integration of in-person and online educational experiences.
Flipped Classroom Approach
Flipping didactic learning materials into self-directed learning modules transform the way that teachers teach and students learn. Flipped classrooms free up classroom time for more engaging in-class learning and meaningful collaborative learning and discourse.
SPOCs for Self-Paced Learning
Small Private Online Courses (SPOCs) are flexible, self-paced courses designed for the self-paced learning of students or staffs. The courses are intended to bridge knowledge and skills gaps at anytime and anywhere.Rich Online Resources
The platform compiles a wide range of multimedia resources, including video lectures, interactive modules, and assessments, all designed to deepen understanding and engagement.