November 2024

Upcoming Events & News

Reimagining Assessment:Empowering Educators in the GenAI Era with practical tools and strategies (For Staff and Graduate Students)

Join EDuIT for this hands-on workshop and discover practical tools and effective approaches to re-educate cheaters in the evolving education landscape. Discussions are held and participants are encouraged to share insights. The workshop is designed for forward-thinking performing arts educators like you. Don't miss your chance to reimagine assessment and become a leader in your subject.

• Explore top AI detection tools to identify potential AI-generated content
• Shift from "catching cheaters" to empowering students to use GenAI responsibly
• Implement alternative assessment methods that foster critical thinking and authentic learning
• Integrate GenAI-powered simulations, visualisations, and personalised prompts

Date: November 6, 2024 (Wed)
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: TML Artist Block X216
Language: English
Facilitator: Dr. Michael Li

Game On: Gamification and Game-based Learning

Join EDuIT as we explore the transformative power of gamification and game-based learning to foster the (co)creation of an active learning environment. Discover why games are effective learning tools and unveil the core principles that enhance engagement and elevate learning outcomes. This workshop will introduce basic game mechanics and essential design concepts to foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Whether you're a teacher aiming to make a lasting impact, a student aspiring to be a future game designer, or just genuinely interested in playing games. EDuIT invites you to game on with us!

Things to be covered:
 

• Badges
• Level
• Lock and Unlock
• Challenges and Quests
• Storytelling
• Time

Date: November 14, 2024 (Thu)
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: TML Artist Block X216
Language: English/Cantonese
Facilitator: Nicole Lai, Educational Designer

Design Your Teaching Assistant: Create Your Own Chatbot (For Staff Only)
(No Code, No Math!)

Join EDuIT for this hands-on workshop where you’ll build your own chatbot! This custom chatbot can function as a teaching assistant by integrating course information, or serve as a personal assistant to help manage your daily tasks efficiently.
In this workshop, you’ll gain practical skills to create a chatbot tailored to your needs and learn strategies to enhance teaching and learning beyond the classroom.

Topics covered:

• Knowledge Base Setup: Input course outlines, materials, and prompts.
• Student Engagement: Techniques to inspire assignment completion.
• Streamlining Grading: Tips for simplifying the assignment marking process.

Date: November 19, 2024 (Tue)
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Venue: TML Artist Block X216
Language: English
Facilitator: Dr. Misty Choi, Senior Project Manager (Digital Learning)

Relato: An AI-Empowered Personality Testing Game

Discover the world of Relato, an imaginative GenAI-powered work created by HKAPA and CityU HK students. In this exhibition, you can build connections through self-disclosure with other GenAI-powered NPCs (non-player characters). With each new encounter, you'll uncover hidden depths within yourself and meet others in this virtual world. Come and visit Relato exhibition and learn more.

Team Members:
Molin Li Lareina (MA Student, HKAPA)
Li Yanheng Lydia (PhD Student, City University of Hong Kong)
Guan Xinyu Ben (Game Designer, Graduate, City University of Hong Kong)

Date: November 6-8, 2024 (Wed to Fri)
Venue: TML Artist Block X505

Independent Studies Student Channel

Welcome our new Independent Studies Students

GenAl-enabled MR integration in Opera Performance

EDuIT Workshops

Introduction to Mentimeter

Workshop of Information Security and Anti-Scam

Information Technology

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been implemented for all HKAPA student email accounts as an extra layer security to prevent unwanted access from outside the campus.

EDuIT urges everyone to be vigilant and proactive in safeguarding your mobile devices and accounts. To protect both personal and the Academy’s data, please follow these guidelines if you suspect your device has been hacked.

In October, IT team has tackled 430 inquires and technical problems. Should you need any IT support, feel free to contact EDuIT Help Desk at any time.

AV & Design Support