學與教博覽 2019
「學與教博覽」是香港每年的教育盛事。今年為「學與教博覽」十週年， VTC很榮幸連續第三年成為它的策略夥伴。「學與教博覽」在十二月十一日至十三日在香港會議展覽中心舉行。在教學中心的策劃及不同運作單位的共同努力下，是次活動成功舉行。
展示學與教中的創新和靈活應用
VTC在學與教中擁抱專業和創新。在「創新學習‧靈活應用」的主題下，我們展示了應用科學學科的「人體解剖虛擬實境教育工具」、設計學科的「3D虛擬時裝試穿室」和酒店及旅遊學科的「泳池VR遊戲」；並介紹了青年學院（國際課程）的專題導向學習，以及職場學習和評核及職業專才教育專業證書課程。我們的展位吸引了本地和來自全球的參觀者，對於我們這些既吸引、有趣又專業的教學設備和教學法，他們都很讚賞呢！
職場學習研討會匯聚專業交流
在「學與教博覽」第三天，VTC在職場學習研討會主持了三場研討會及兩場工作坊。早上，因應應用教育這個新興熱門話題，我們邀請了團結香港基金政策研究員何杏研女士分享她對「應用教育─成就多元出路 迎接嶄新時代」的見解。我們的業界合作夥伴，安樂機電設備工程有限公司維修工程經理劉樂基先生，聯同工程學科副學術總監李錦發先生就「透過職場學習與評核培育技能專才」的話題，與我們進行了交流。如何在課程中實施專題導向學習是許多教育工作者有興趣知道的課題，因此，青年學院（國際課程）課程主任譚家豐博士透過「專題導向學習在職業專才教育中的實踐」這個主題，與參與者分享了他的實踐經驗和秘訣。下午就是動手的時候了！在教學中心項目主任劉倩怡女士和劉詠儀女士主持的「科技豐富職場學習」工作坊，和龔曉彤女士和李雯慧女士主持的「職場『微』學習」工作坊中，參與者有機會體驗及製作教材。除了富有前瞻性的研討會內容外，場地採用了色彩鮮豔、設計新穎又舒適的座椅，為觀眾提供了感覺新鮮的學習環境！
為期三天的「學與教博覽」活動不但非常緊湊，而且很充實。相信出席的同事都會同意，這是教育工作者與時並進的絕佳平台，可讓他們緊貼教育趨勢和創新的教學理念，並進行專業交流。
Learning and Teaching Expo 2019
The Learning and Teaching Expo is Hong Kong's annual signature education event. This year the Expo celebrated its tenth anniversary, and VTC was pleasured to be its Strategic Partner for the third consecutive year. The three-day event was held from 11 to 13 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Taking the organising role, Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) drove the concerted effort of different operational units to make our participation a success.
Showcasing Innovation and Versatile Application in Learning and Teaching
VTC embraces professionalism and innovation in learning and teaching. Under the theme of “Innovative Learning‧Versatile Application”, we showcased the VR Anatomy Learning System of Applied Science Discipline, the 3D Virtual Fitting Fashion Kiosk of Design Discipline, and the Swimming Pool Game App of Hospitality Discipline. We also introduced the learning approach of Project-based Learning of Youth College (International), the features of Workplace Learning and Assessment and the programme of Professional Certificate of Vocational and Professional Education and Training. Our booths attracted both local and worldwide visitors, and they were amazed by the engaging, interesting and professional facilities and approaches we adopted in learning and teaching.
Professional Exchange at Workplace Learning Theatre
There were a total of three seminars and two workshops at the Workplace Learning Theatre on the third day of the Expo. In view of the arising topic of applied education recently, we invited Ms Renee Ho, the Policy Researcher of Our Hong Kong Foundation to share her insight on “Applied Education - A Paradigm Shift in Education for the Digital Age” in the morning. Our industry partner, Mr Rocky Lau, the Service Manager of ATAL Building Services Engineering Ltd., together with Mr Jonathan Lee, the Deputy Academic Director of Engineering Discipline spoke to us on the topic of “Nurturing Skilled Talent through Workplace Learning and Assessment”. Many educators are interested to know how project-based learning is implemented in curriculum, therefore, Dr Kelvin Tam, the Programme Leader of Youth College (International) shared his valuable experience and practical tips with the audience on “Project-based Learning in Vocational and Professional Education and Training”. It was time to have some hands-on activities in the afternoon! In the workshops of “Enriching Learning in Workplace with Technology” and “Micro-lesson for Workplace Learning” facilitated by CLT Project Officers, Ms Ciny Lau, Ms Wing Lau, Ms Cherrie Kung and Ms Charlotte Lee, participants had the chance to experience and make their teaching materials. On top of the insightful presentations, the colourful, innovative and cosy furniture in the Theatre also gave the audience a fresh feeling of learning environment!
The three-day Expo was very intensive and rewarding. I bet colleagues who visited the Expo would agree that it was an excellent platform for educators to keep themselves abreast of the education trend and innovative teaching ideas, and for professional exchange.
