Category Archives: Subtheme 2※Learning and Assessment Design Enhanced with Technology
◎Meeting of Minds Series
Unlocking the Enigma of Chinese Mathematics Teaching Practices: Variation and the Secrets of the Virtuosos
Speakers: Dr. Ming Fai Pang, Dr. Wing-wah Ki, Dr. Arthur Lee, Mr. Ka-Lok Wong and Dr. Gaowei Chen, Faculty of Education, HKU Respondent: Prof. Kevin Niall Dunbar Visiting Research Professor of the University of Hong Kong; Director of the Laboratory for Complex Thinking, Creativity and Educational Neuroscience; Professor of the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, College of Education, University of Maryland College…
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Learner Expertise and Mathematics Different Order Thinking Skills in Multimedia Learning
Speakers: Dr. Thomas Chiu and Dr. Ida Mok Respondent: Professor Stanislas Dehaene (SoL-SRT visiting scholar) and Professor Carlo Semenza Date: 10th December 2015 (Thursday) Time: 12:30-2:00 pm Venue: Room 203 Runme Shaw Building [Sandwiches will be served tea and coffee] Chair: Professor Carol Chan Register Abstract The seminar will present a design of digital material for mathematics concept learning. The material was developed using…
◎Research Seminar
Seminar: Serious Games and Simulation
Speaker: Prof. Terry Bossomaier, the Strategic Research Professor in the Faculty of Business at Charles Sturt University. Date: 16 September 2015 (Wednesday) Time: 12:45-2:00 pm Venue: Room 206 Runme Shaw Building Register Abstract: This talk will look at some of the ways games are being used to achieve educational outlooks. We will take four perspectives: rules; play; culture; and collateral learning.…
◎Public lecture
◎SoL-SRT Symposium (Part of)
Science of Learning Discoveries about the Role of ‘Visual Sign Phonology’ and Reading: Revolutionary Implications for Young Visual Learners
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11 July 2015 (Sat)
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU
Adam Stone and Geo Kartheiser, Advanced doctoral students in the PhD in Educational Neuroscience program, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, and 2015 NSF Student Scholars in the NSF Science of Learning Center, VL2, and Recipients of a NSF travel fellowship from the United States National Science Foundation (Dr.…
Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Neuroimaging Technology and Advances for Studies of the Science of Learning
17 June 2015 (Wed) & 18 June 2015 (Thu)
9:00am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm – 5:00pm
MW550, 5/F, Meng Wah Complex, HKU
Professor Laura-Ann Petitto, HKU Sin Wai-Kin Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Humanities; Full Professor, Department of Psychology, Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. USA; Co-PI & Science Director, NSF Science of Learning Center, Visual Language and Visual Learning, VL2
Adam…
Discursis: a computer-based visual text analytic tool for analysing communication data
29 June 2015 (Mon) & 30 June 2015 (Tue)
9:00am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm – 6:00pm
RMS 101, 1/F., Runme Shaw Bldg., HKU
Dr. Dan ANGUS, Lecturer / Affiliate Lecturer, School of Communication and Arts / School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland
Registration closed. The event is also technically sponsored by the IEEE Hong…
Extending classical EEG analysis to non-linear measures
23 June 2015 (Tue) & 24 June 2015 (Wed)
9:00am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm – 6:00pm
RMS 104, 1/F., Runme Shaw Bldg., HKU
Dr. Antonio IBÁÑEZ, Psychology Department, University of Jaén
Registration closed. Abstract The aim of this workshop is to provide with a set of methods to extend classical EEG analysis to non-linear measures. The final objective will be…
Introduction to Matlab & using Matlab to program cognitive experiments with Cogent 2000
19 June 2015 (Fri) & 22 June 2015 (Mon)
9:00am – 1:00pm & 2:00pm – 6:00pm
RMS 104, 1/F., Runme Shaw Bldg., HKU
Dr. Stavros SKOURAS, ‘Biological Psychology and Music Psychology Group’, Cluster of Excellence ‘Languages of Emotion’, Freie Universität Berlin
Registration closed. Abstract Matlab is a platform allowing for robust use in scientific computing. Workshop attendees are introduced to…
◎SoL-SRT Symposium
Symposium: Peer learning, dialogic feedback and technology
by Professor David Carless & Dr Timothy Hew Khe-Foon Date: Feb 12, Thursday, 2015 Time: 12:30 – 2:00 pm Venue: Room 205, 2/F, Runme Shaw Building Speakers: Prof. David Carless & Dr. Timothy Hew Khe-Foon (Discussant: Prof. Dai Hounsell; Chair: Dr. Jingyan Lu) Talk 1: Promoting student engagement with feedback (by Professor David Carless) Feedback is centrally important to student…
◇Jointly organized by SoL-SRT & CITE
◎Research Seminar
Strategies that help learners attain creativity, collaboration, and leadership skills
15 Dec 2014
12:45pm – 2:00pm
Room 101, 1/F., Runme Shaw Bldg., HKU
Professor Chris Dede, Timothy E. Wirth Professor in Learning Technologies, Harvard’s Graduate School of Education
Introduction This talk describes how we can transform education to prepare students with the skills they need for a global, knowledge-based, innovation-centered economy. The array of social media for students to create…
◎SoL-SRT Symposium
Peer learning, dialogic feedback and technology
NOTICE: Due to unforeseenable reasons, the following symposium is postponed. Rescheduled date and venue are to be advised in the near future! During this course, please keep an eye to our updated information on this website or through our university bulk email! Apologize for any inconvenience incurred and thanks for your understanding!__________________________________________________________________________________________ Symposium: Peer learning, dialogic feedback and technology Speakers: Professor David Carless, Dr Timothy Hew Khe-Foon Date:…
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Technology enhanced learning: A dialogue between the fields of educational data mining, psychometrics and educational psychology
Date: 22nd May, 2014 Time: 12:30 to 14:30 Venue: Runme Shaw Building 204, The University of Hong Kong Speakers: Dr Vincent Tam, Dr Maggie Zhao, Ms Sanyin Cheng Program Topic 1 Educational data mining on big data for e-learning systems (By Dr Vincent Tam) Topic 2 Modern psychometrics and technology in educational assessment (by Dr Maggie Yue Zhao) Topic 3…
Workshop: Measuring Classroom Talk
Speakers: Professor Lauren Resnick, University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Gaowei Chen, The University of Hong Kong Date: February 27, 2014 (Thursday) Time: 11:00 am -1:00pm Venue: Room 206, Rumme Shaw Building, HKU Language: English (more…)
◎SoL-SRT Symposium
Learning and learning environment
During this event, three young scholars from different faculties gave public lectures on the subtheme from different perspectives: Enhancement of learning via smart learning environment and learning analytics Enhancement of teaching through virtual environment Fostering epistemic and conceptual growth in the knowledge building environment Date: 20 Jan 2014 Time: 12:30 pm to 2:30 p.m. Venue: Room 204, Rumme Shaw Building,…
◎Research Seminar
Cantonese Time-Compressed Speech Test: Normative values for young adults
Lau, C.T.L., McPHERSON, B. and Fuente, A. Cantonese Time-Compressed Speech Test: Normative values for young adults. Asia Pacific Journal of Speech Language and Hearing, 15, 197-210. 2012. Cantonese is a Chinese dialect spoken by over 50 million speakers in China and around the world. However, few Cantonese assessment tools for (central) auditory processing disorders are available. One common auditory processing…
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Chinese speech audiometry material: Past, present, future
Ma, X.,McPHERSON, B. and Ma, L. Chinese speech audiometry material: Past, present, future. Hearing, Balance and Communication, 11, 52-63. 2013 Speech audiometry plays an important role in the assessment of hearing abilities, as it may more accurately reflect auditory function in the daily communication environment of listeners than other auditory assessment measures. Speech perception tests have been developed for over…
◎Meeting of Minds Series
◎Research Seminar
Enhancing cultural diversity through e-PBL
Chan LK, Lu J, Lajoie SP, Wiseman J, Hmelo-Silver C. Enhancing cultural diversity through e-PBL. The 2nd Asia-Pacific Joint Conference on PBL, 24-28 October 2012. Shanghai, China. Awarded “Excellent Performance in Oral Session” Background: Exposure to cultural diversity is important in medical education in order to produce global leaders with multicultural sensitivity and communicative competency. E-learning platforms allow learners from…
◎Meeting of Minds Series
Using Online Digital Tools and Video to Support International Problem-Based Learning
Hmelo-Silver, Cindy E., et al. “Using Online Digital Tools and Video to Support International Problem-Based Learning.” System Sciences (HICSS), 2013 46th Hawaii International Conference on. IEEE, 2013. Abstract: The goal of this study is to examine how to facilitate cross-cultural groups in problem-based learning (PBL) using video triggers and computer-based technology tools. Medical students from Asia and North America participated…
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◎Research Seminar
Living anatomy in the 21st century: How far can we go?
Ganguly PK, Chan LK. December 2008. Living anatomy in the 21st century: How far can we go? South East Asian Journal of Medical Education 2(2):52-57. Abstract: Living anatomy, defined as the anatomy revealed on living humans, is gaining importance in modern anatomy education, and has even been considered to replace cadaver-based anatomy study. We discussed the modalities through which living…
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◎Research Seminar
Advantages of Video Trigger in Problem-based Learning
Chan LK, Patil NG, Chen JY, Lam JCM, Lau CS, Ip MSM. September 2010. Advantages of Video Trigger in Problem-based Learning. Medical Teacher 32(9):760-765. Abstract: Background: Traditionally, paper cases are used as ‘triggers’ to stimulate learning in problem-based learning (PBL). However, video may be a better medium because it preserves the original language, encourages the active extraction of information, avoids…
◎Meeting of Minds Series
◎Research Seminar
The new era of e-learning: mobile learning & interactive class for the new curriculum
Fok, WWT, Tam, VWL & Wong, KKY. The new era of e-learning: mobile learning & interactive class for the new curriculum. Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong. 2012 Abstract: N/A
◎Meeting of Minds Series
◎Research Seminar
iClass Assessment: A Pen-Based Assessment and Feedback Platform
Fok, W. W. T., and C. K. Y. Chan. “iClass Assessment: A Pen-Based Assessment and Feedback Platform.” Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on. IEEE, 2013. Abstract: In recent years, the demand of in-class interaction and assessment for learning is rising. There is more emphasis on using electronic tools for assessment for learning in order to facilitate…
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◎Research Seminar
PBL Learning as a field learning approach: a management perspective
Chan, L.S. & Kong, W.F., 2011. PBL Learning as a field learning approach: a management perspective. In C.N. Leung & T. Luo (Eds.), Education and Heritage: historico-cultural perspective, Hong Kong: HK Education Publishing Co.
◎Meeting of Minds Series
◎Research Seminar
Earth Sciences as a Vehicle to Gifted Education
Murphy, P., Chan, L.S. & Murphy E., 2011. Earth Sciences as a Vehicle to Gifted Education. School Science Review, 93(343), pp. 91-96. Abstract: The development and delivery of an Earth-science-focused short course designed to prepare Hong Kong students for university level study is described. Earth sciences provide an inspirational and challenging context for learning and teaching in Hong Kong’s increasingly…
◎Research Seminar
Knowledge Building in Society 2.0: Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Jingyan Lu
Lu, J., Lai, M., & Law, N. (2010). Knowledge Building in Society 2.0: Challenges and Opportunities, in M.S. Khine and I. M. Saleh (Eds.) New science of learning: Computers, cognition and collaboration in Education, Springer. 553-567. Link to HKU Scholars Hub Abstract: Knowledge building is a widely recognized pedagogical approach to organizing school education. It emphasizes the collective cognitive…
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Supporting collaboration with technology: does shared cognition lead to co-regulation in medicine?
Susanne P Lajoie
Jingyan Lu
Lajoie, S. P. & Lu, J. (2012). Supporting collaboration with technology: Does shared cognition lead to co-regulation in medicine? Metacognition and Learning. (7), 45-62. 10.1007/s11409-011-9077-5 Link to HKU Scholars Hub Abstract: Although course management systems (CMSs) were originally designed for teachers to manage their teaching, little interest has been directed at students’ learning. Moodle is usually regarded as…
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Online peer assessment: effects of cognitive and affective feedback
Dr. Jingyan Lu
Prof. Nancy Law
Lu, J. & Law, N. (2012). Online peer assessment: Effects of cognitive and affective feedback. Instructional Science. 40 (2), 257-275. DOI: 10.1007/s11251-011-9177-2 Link to HKU Scholars Hub Abstract: This study reports the effects of online peer assessment, in the form of peer grading and peer feedback, on students’ learning. One hundred and eighty one high school students…
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Examining students’ use of online annotation tools in support of argumentative reading
Dr. Jingyan Lu
Lu, J. & Deng, L. (2013). Examining students’ use of online annotation tools in support of argumentative reading. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. 29(2), 161-171,DOI: 10.5539/ies.v6n7p66 Link to HKU Scholars Hub Abstract: This study examined how students in a Hong Kong high school used Diigo, an online annotation tool, to support their argumentative reading activities. Two year 10 classes, a…
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Scaffolding problem-based learning with CSCL tools
Dr. Jingyan Lu
Lu, J., & Lajoie, S. P., & Wiseman, J. (2010) Scaffolding Problem Based Learning with CSCL Tools. International Journal of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, 5(3), 283-298. DOI:10.1007/s11412-010-9092-6 Link to HKU Scholars Hub Abstract Small-group medical problem-based learning (PBL) was a pioneering form of collaborative learning at the university level. It has traditionally been delivered in face-to-face text-based format. With the…