On 22 September 2026, a delegation from the Beijing Institute of Education visited the Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology (LTTC) of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), for an academic exchange on AI-enabled education, innovative pedagogy, and technology-enhanced learning. The visit provided a valuable platform for sharing practices, exchanging insights, and exploring future collaboration. 

Professor Xu Guandong, Assistant Vice President (Artificial Intelligence and Education Innovation) of EdUHK, delivered the welcome remarks.

Dr Gary Cheng, Director of LTTC, shared LTTC’s strategic initiatives and practices in advancing technology-enhanced learning and teaching.

The delegation was welcomed by Professor Xu Guandong, Assistant Vice President (Artificial Intelligence and Education Innovation) of EdUHK, who introduced the University’s strategic initiatives in advancing AI literacy, digital competence, and learning and teaching innovation. Dr Gary Cheng, Director of LTTC, presented an overview of the Centre and highlighted its role in supporting technology-enhanced learning and teaching across the University. The programme also featured remarks from representatives of the Beijing Institute of Education and a presentation from Dr Yvonne Huang, Director of the EdUHK Shenzhen Educational Development Centre. 

Representative of the Beijing Institute of Education delivered remarks during the exchange session.

Dr Yvonne Huang, Director of the EdUHK Shenzhen Educational Development Centre, shared an overview of the Centre.

During the visit, LTTC colleagues introduced the Metaverse Education Lab (E-P-12), highlighting its facilities that support VR/XR workshops. This session showcased key metaverse initiatives designed to promote innovative teaching practices, including those shortlisted for the QS Reimagine Education Awards, and featured an engaging video presentation illustrating these initiatives. Following the presentation, the visitors engaged in a live demonstration of the embodied AI robotic dog, Unitree Go2. LTTC colleagues also explained the robot’s advanced AI-enabled features, such as obstacle avoidance and interactive control, and discussed its potential to transform educational practices.

The visit concluded with an in-depth exchange between the Beijing Institute of Education and the University on AI-enabled pedagogy, digital competence development, and the application of emerging technologies in education. The exchange strengthened mutual understanding and laid a foundation for future collaboration in artificial intelligence and education innovation.