e-Learning LabSTEM Education Summer Courses developed for secondary school students in HKU Summer Institute 2018
In this summer, the e-Learning Development Laboratory had developed a new Summer Institute series in the University of Hong Kong for local and regional secondary school students aging from 11 to 18. In light of the growing development of STEM education in Hong Kong, three STEM-related courses were introduced, namely “Smart STEM for the Smart City”, “Robotic Technologies” and “Future Artificial Intelligence and FinTech”.
We are delighted to have received active enrollments from 114 students, 71 schools and 3 countries, including Hong Kong, Macau, China, United Kingdom and Canada.
The 3 courses were conducted in workshops, supported by lectures, hands-on practical session, competitions, technical visits to reputable fintech & technology centres and at last, applying the knowledge into feasible project plan in teams. Innovation, research and consultation process were involved in the learning model to enrich their self-directed learning experience. Students were encouraged to learn through project-learning, brainstorming, discussion and presentation. The project helped prepare themselves with the essential skills for their learning in the University setting and in the 21st century.
For the brief outline of the courses, you can visit the following links:
Smart STEM for the Smart City
https://aal.hku.hk/summerinstitute/hs-programmes/elrn1801/Robotic Technologies
https://aal.hku.hk/summerinstitute/hs-programmes/elrn1802/Future Artificial Intelligence and FinTech
https://aal.hku.hk/summerinstitute/hs-programmes/elrn1803/
Learning science theories through interactive activities
Visualizing abstract ideas through interesting activities
Participants listening attentively in class to learn extensive concepts based on students’ pre-knowledge
Robotic Competition – the teams practicing their programmed robotic arms with continuous improvements
Group presentation from all outstanding teams to sparkle new ideas among peers
Technical visit to the Hong Kong Science Park (HKSTP) to explore the current development of Smart City
Participants experienced Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in HKSTP’s VirCube
Site visit to “Data Studio” at the HKSTP – discovering the latest open data technologies and data visualization development supported by the Government
In-depth learning of TensorFlow for pattern recognition and financial applications
Exclusive arrangement to visit the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Museum of Finance
Learning the development of FinTech technologies at the Hong Kong Money Authority (HKMA)
Visiting Cyberport Smart-Space FinTech, expanding students’ horizons on the future of FinTech
Cyberport FinTech sharing by Mr. Terence Leung, Manager (Youth Team) of Cyberport
Start-up sharing by a successful local start-up. Thanks Ivy Li, Executive Director of WildFaces Technology Limited for sharing the technologies of facial recognition and her mentality of being an entrepreneur, inspiring students with the showcase of the unlimited and feasible possibilities.
Students actively participating in the consultation session, fostering a friendly environment for discussion
Congratulations on completing the week-long intensive course of “Robotic Technologies”!
Group photo of course “Future Artificial Intelligence and FinTech”