Events

Students’ perceptions of ‘AI-giarism’:investigating changes in understandings of academic misconduct How can students better understand academic integrity in the era of AI technology? Find out more from the latest study by Professor Cecilia Chan, which explores students’ perspectives on utilizing generative AI for research and study, as well as their understanding of traditional plagiarism and AI-plagiarism. This innovative research explores AI-giarism, an emerging type of ac

On 7 October 2024, the Holistic Competency and Virtues Education (HAVE) Team has received 2024 UGC Teaching Award (Collaborative Teams Category). The team is led by Professor Cecilia Chan (TALIC / Faculty of Education), with Professor Albert Ko Wing-yin, Professor Ben Chan Yui-bun, Dr. Theresa Kwong Fuk-ning and Professor Samson Shu Ki Tse as collaborative team members. More details: HKU Press Releases HKU Teaching & Learning Hong Kong Economic Times Sing Tao Ming Pao

Will generative AI replace teachers in higher education? A study of teacher and student perceptions Do you want to learn about how students and teachers perceive generative AI in higher education? Find out more from the latest study by Professor Cecilia Chan and Ms. Louisa Tsi, which explores the roles of generative AI in higher education and the perceptions of students and teachers regarding whether generative AI can fully replace teachers in higher education. The findings s

Evaluating technological interventions for developing teamwork competency in higher education: A systematic review and meta-ethnography How does technology influence teamwork competency development in higher education? Discover insights from the latest study by Ms. Wenjie Hu and Professor Cecilia Chan, which systematically reviews 37 studies to evaluate the role of technology in developing teamwork competency. Using meta-ethnography, the study synthesizes student feedback to

What employers really want: a deep dive into résumés and holistic competencies How can graduates’ résumés create a strong first impression on employers? Find out more from the latest study by Professor Cecilia Chan, Dr. Theresa Kwong, Professor Yui Bun Chan, Professor Albert Wing Yin Ko, and Professor Samson Shu-Ki Tse, which explores employers’ perceptions and preferences on the assessment of holistic competencies (HC) in graduates. The findings highlight that employers cons

Supported by the UGC Inter-Institutional Collaborative Activities scheme for the Fund for Innovative Technology-in Education (FITE), the first ever Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Expo in Hong Kong was held in the Main Library in The University of Hong Kong (HKU) on 19th June 2024. The Expo attracted the participation of 30 Edtech companies and organisations, and it also featured Professor Cecilia Chan’s book launch for her latest book titled “Generative AI

Date: 24 Jan 2024 (Wednesday)Venue: Po Leung Kuk On 24 January 2024, Professor Cecilia Chan was invited to present AI Literacy and Policy to Po Leung Kuk directors, principals, teachers, and staff. In the seminar, Professor Chan discussed multiple topics such as the implementation of AI for teaching and learning, the potential of AI in assessment redesign, academic integrity and AI, and the development of comprehensive AI policies. The event was well received with a lot of fr

Date: 17 Jan 2024 (Wednesday)Time: 12:30 pmVenue: HKU On 17 January 2024, representatives of UNESCO-ICHEI paid a visit to HKU and met with Prof. Yang Rui, Dean of Faculty of Education, Prof. Cecilia Chan, Director of TALIC, Prof. Chan’s research team, Dr. Katherine Lee, Dr. Hannah Wong, and other colleagues from TALIC to discuss possible collaboration in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. The delegation included Prof. LIANG Jiansheng, Executive Deputy Dir

Date: Aug 2024Channel: QS Insights Magazine In August 2024, Professor Cecilia Chan was interviewed by QS Insights Magazine on the topic, “Generative AI: A plagiarism machine, or a creator of equal opportunity?”. Dive into the thought-provoking interview with Professor Chan, where she shared her concept of “AI-guilt” and “AI-giarism”. From interacting with Generative AI to over-reliance on learning, this article covers it all! If you want to know more, please refer to the arti