Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual teaching and learning (VTL) has been widely adopted to substitute the traditional face-to-face mode. In order to support the pursuit of a forward-looking and coherent approach in the adoption of VTL technologies in higher education institutions, the University Grants Committee (UGC) and Quality Assurance Council have introduced a one-off Special Grant for Strategic Development of Virtual Teaching and Learning (the Special Grant) to UGC-funded universities, comprising (i) initiatives developed by individual universities, and (ii) inter-institutional collaborative activities to be jointly undertaken with contributions from two or more UGC-funded universities.
The four themes (broad categories) of the Special Grant are as follows:
- Governance frameworks, assessment methods, quality assurance systems and professional best practice of VTL;
- Enrichment of the overall educational experience of virtual learning;
- New strategies, pedagogies, platforms and facilities in pursuit of longer-term visions on VTL; and
- Integration of VTL into scenarios such as practicum and on-site learning.
Institutional Portion
The projects under the institutional portion of the Special Grant are tabulated below:
| Initiative | Principal Investigator(s) | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing on Facilitating Learning in Virtual Teaching and Learning | Professor YU Kwan Wai Eric Professor KONG Siu Cheung | 1 and 2 |
| Development of a Virtual Research Training Hub to Enhance the Generic Skills of Research Students | Dr LEE Kwai Sang | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Learning beyond Borders – Enhancing Knowledge of China through Online Independent Learning | Dr LEE Siu Yau | 2 |
| Promoting a Dynamic Pedagogical Model of Asynchronous and Synchronous Virtual Teaching and Learning to Enrich Students’ Virtual Learning Experiences | Dr WANG Lixun Dr ZOU Di | 2 and 3 |
| Innovative Exploration on Virtual Teaching and Learning of Science Experiments | Professor TSANG Po Keung Eric Dr CHAN Chi Keung Ken Dr CHOI Tat Shing Paul Dr CHONG Yee Ling Dr LAM Chung Wah James Dr LEUNG Chi Fai Ms MAN Mei Sum Agnes Dr YEUNG Chi Ho Bill | 2 |
| Adopting Virtual Reality Technology for Interactive Teaching and Learning of Social Sciences Subjects | Dr CHEUNG Ting On Lewis Dr CHONG King Man Eric | 3 |
| Development of a Computer Adaptive Test System to Promoting Online Assessments for Virtual Teaching and Learning | Dr LING Man Ho Alpha Dr YEE Tat Leung Tony Dr SONG Yanjie | 3 |
| Setting Up A Learning Resources Platform for Promoting EdUHK Student Learning in Early Childhood and Primary School Education | Professor CHEUNG Yan Leung Stephen | 3 |
| Virtual Teaching and Learning in Visual Arts and STEAM Education | Dr WONG So Lan | 2 and 3 |
| Development of Virtual Reality Learning Packages of Communication in Work Settings | Dr YEUNG Siu Sze Susanna Dr FONG Wai Tsz Ricci Dr YUN Pui Ho Patrick | 4 |
| Promotion and Integration of Virtual Teaching and Learning in Field Experience | Dr WONG Wai Ying Paulina | 4 |
| Virtual Learning Space for Health and Physical Education (VLSHPE) | Mr CHAN Ching Yat Roy | 4 |
Inter-institutional collaborative activities
The projects under the inter-institutional collaborative activities portion of the Special Grant are tabulated below:
| Initiative | Corresponding Principal Investigators(s) | Role | Theme | Collaborator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using Learning Analytics of Course Learners in the Moodle Learning Management System for Informed Decisions of Teachers | Professor LEE Chi Kin John (EdUHK) Professor KONG Siu Cheung (EdUHK) Dr Theresa KWONG (HKBU) | Leading | 3 | HKBU |
| Advancing the Learning and Teaching of Academic Integrity and Ethics through Augmented Reality Learning Trails for VTL | Dr Theresa KWONG (HKBU) Professor KONG Siu Cheung (EdUHK) Professor Paul LAM (CUHK) Mr Anthony HO (PolyU) Mr Johnny YUEN (PolyU) Dr KUO Yi-Lung (BNU-HKBU UIC) | Participating | 1 | HKBU CUHK PolyU |