Abstract “Did you know that of all the information transmitted to the brain is 90% visual?” Humans are naturally wired to decipher visual scenes more quickly than the written word. This workshop will help you understand how to bring difficult … Continued
Abstract “A great presentation gives smart ideas an advantage” – Nancy Duarte Many undergraduate courses have an oral presentation, and students need to gradually develop and improve their oral presentation skills over the course of their undergraduate career. One way to … Continued
At the end of the Symposium, participants will be able to: Understand the need for academic literacy across the curriculum Know how to embed academic literacy in disciplinary course teaching
Let's all celebrate an evening full of motion picture experiments and exchange of visual ideas. This international cooperation showcases a selection of 24 short films produced by students from various film-based courses from The University of Hong Kong's Common Core, … Continued
This session gives an overview of the Communication-intensive course initiative at HKU. A CiC-badged course is where communication knowledge, skills, and attributes are taught alongside course content; it has communication-related course learning outcomes, assessments, and learning activities. The first half … Continued
Abstract Engage with three specialized courses, dedicated to enhancing discipline-specific visual literacy. Our knowledgeable speakers will talk about teaching and assessment techniques for various visual artefacts. These include slide presentations, pedagogical materials, posters, and VR stories. This event is designed … Continued
This session gives an overview of the Communication-intensive course initiative at HKU. A CiC-badged course is where communication knowledge, skills, and attributes are taught alongside course content; it has communication-related course learning outcomes, assessments, and learning activities. The first half … Continued
This session gives an overview of the Communication-intensive course initiative at HKU. A CiC-badged course is where communication knowledge, skills, and attributes are taught alongside course content; it has communication-related course learning outcomes, assessments, and learning activities. The first half … Continued
This session gives an overview of the Communication-intensive course initiative at HKU. A CiC-badged course is where communication knowledge, skills, and attributes are taught alongside course content; it has communication-related course learning outcomes, assessments, and learning activities. The first half … Continued
Abstract In this workshop, we offer a thorough analysis of how to modify traditional assessments into vibrant, engaging, and visually appealing experiences for students. Attendees will be introduced to communication-intensive assessments and will participate in practical training to design their … Continued
