2012-04

Library Services On-the-go: Leveraging Mobile Devices for Learning

Date: 
Thu, 2012-04-26 15:30 to 17:00

Presenters: K.T. Lam, Head of Systems and Digital Services, Library
                   Kevin Hau, Systems Librarian, Library
                   Andrew Wong, Systems Librarian, Library

Format: Seminar

Using the Learning Commons as a Support and Facility for Blended Learning

Date: 
Tue, 2012-04-24 15:30 to 17:00

Presenters: Gabi Wong, Learning Commons Manager, Library
                   Diana Chan, Associate University Librarian, Library

Format: Seminar

Do Not Turn Off Your Mobile Phone in My Lectures

iQlickers™: A Low Cost Personal Response System

Date: 
Fri, 2012-04-20 12:30 to 14:00

Presenters: Prof Albert Lee, Department of ChemistryHong Kong Baptist University
                   Prof Joseph Ng, Department of Computer Science, Hong Kong Baptist University
                   Dr Eva Wong, Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, Hong Kong Baptist University

Format: Seminar

Breaking Down The Four Walls: Experiences With Mobile Devices In Classroom Teaching

Date: 
Tue, 2012-04-17 12:30 to 14:00

Presenters:  Sean McMinn, Senior Instructor, Language Center
                     Yanlin Li, Research Assistant, Language Center

Format: Seminar

Characteristics of UG Intake and their Adaption to University Life

Date: 
Thu, 2012-04-12 12:30 to 14:00

Presenter: Dr Tak Ha, CELT

Format: Seminar

In this seminar, the presenter has reported on the characteristics (such as family background, active learning experiences, reading habits, learning approaches, academic skills, self-regulation, etc) and pre-university academic experiences of our UG intakes and the difficulties they encountered in their first year. The findings were extracted from a number of studies, including surveys of our UG intake when they were first admitted and at the end of their first year.

Getting Personal: Creating a Unique Classroom Experience for Students in General Education Courses

Date: 
Tue, 2012-04-10 12:30 to 14:00

Presenter: Prof Melissa A. Fitch, Fulbright Scholar, CUHK

Format: Seminar

In this seminar, faculty has been shown how to:

  1. Utilize simple strategies to solicit, retain and later incorporate information about students during course lectures and activities.
  2. Explain the connection between student engagement and achieving course outcomes.
  3. Develop a plan to use student information to create an exciting, positive learning experience.

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