Organised by Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL)
In light of the ongoing renewal of curricula, advances in pedagogy, and the integration of new digital technology in higher education, there is a pressing need to explore more innovative approaches to engage students through active learning. To support teachers in this endeavor, the Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) is launching a new Active Learning Series in May. This series aims to foster greater student engagement and motivation by implementing pedagogical strategies that leverage cutting-edge technologies.
The Active Learning Series will provide a platform for exploring the latest teaching and learning strategies developments, featuring speakers from HKU and overseas. The series will focus on innovative approaches facilitating student-centered learning, collaboration, and critical thinking. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in various teaching and learning techniques and collaborate with colleagues to design and implement innovative approaches customized to their students’ needs and interests.
Overall, the Active Learning Series represents a valuable opportunity for teachers to enhance their teaching skills and stay at the forefront of pedagogical innovation in higher education while providing students with an engaging and effective learning experience.
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm (HKT, UTC+8)
Venue : CETL Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speaker : Dr. Tris Kee, Senior Lecturer, CETL
Abstract
Teaching and Learning in higher education is undergoing a paradigm shift with the advent of Generative A.I., hybrid, and hyflex learning. In light of these developments, this seminar and workshop on active learning seek to explore novel approaches that leverage gamification software to design collaborative games in a synchronous hybrid learning environment. The objective is to promote student engagement, foster interaction between students and instructors, and enhance assessment and feedback. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to co-design using 2D and 3D tools to brainstorm and refine their ideas to enhance different pedagogical practices.
About the speaker
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm (HKT, UTC+8)
Venue : CETL Learning Lab (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speaker : Professor Timothy Hew, Professor, Academic Unit of Human Communication, Development, and Information Sciences, Faculty of Education, HKU
Abstract
Although the use of fully online learning has grown significantly over the last three years due to the pandemic, it is still viewed as a weaker option than face-to-face in-person learning. Specifically, the lack of student engagement in online learning activities remain a persistent problem to many educators. In this seminar, I shall describe the use of gamification as a strategy to engage online students. Despite the buzz around gamification as a possible method to engage individuals, it has also attracted considerable controversy and disparaging labels such as ‘gamification is bullshit’, ‘pointsification’, and ‘gamification backlash’. Drawing upon several theoretical perspectives, I will present a theory-driven “meaningful gamification” model called the GAFCC-F model comprising of goals, access, feedback, challenge, collaboration, and fantasy. In this presentation, I will highlight some of the important findings regarding the effect of this model on student engagement. I will also discuss some of the main lessons learned.
About the speaker
Time : 1:00pm – 2:00pm (HKT, UTC+8)
Venue : CETL (RRS 321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)
Speakers :
Dr. Veronica Lam, Principal Lecturer, School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, HKU
Ms. Jessica Cheuk, Lecturer, School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, HKU
Abstract
Nurse educators are constantly striving to promote clinical competence and clinical reasoning skills in nursing students. Active learning is an effective approach to achieving this, as it requires students to engage in the learning process earnestly through experiential opportunities. Two TDG projects, Simulation Ward (SimWard) and Interactive hybrid teaching mode, were implemented with an active learning approach, and positive outcomes and responses were received from students. SimWard allowed students to practice what they learned with simulated patients and simulators, while Interactive hybrid teaching provided an opportunity for students to practice their clinical reasoning skills by making nursing decisions in managing patients with various clinical conditions. These innovative teaching strategies provide nursing students with platforms to transfer knowledge in caring for patients and boost their self-confidence.
About the speakers
Time : 12:30pm – 2:00pm (HKT, UTC+8)
Venue : Zoom
Speaker : Professor Tim Fawns, Associate Professor (Education Focused), Monash Education Academy – an academic part of the learning and teaching centre, Monash University
Abstract
I discuss aspects of digital literacy that relate to the design and orchestration of active learning in online, blended or hybrid education. Firstly, I present an account of educational practice in which teaching methods and technologies are entangled with particular contextual elements, purposes and values. From there, I discuss how digital literacy relates to active learning from teacher and student perspectives. From each perspective, digital literacy entails knowing not only how to use technology in particular situations but also appreciating possibilities, risks and ethical challenges. Finally, I speculate on the connection between digital literacy and creative imagination in educational design.
About the speaker
For information, please contact:
Mr. William Yieu, CETL
Phone: 3917 8192; Email: wyieu@hku.hk
