Abstract
This training workshop aims to equip teaching staff at our university as well as pre-service teachers with the knowledge and understanding to effectively integrate Virtual Reality (VR) into their teaching and learningpractices. As educational landscapes evolve, VR emerges as a transformative tool that offers immersive and interactive learningexperiences, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This workshop will explore the potentials of VR on creating inclusive and engaging classroom environments, enhancing student engagement and reinforcing learning outcomes with reference drawn from InternVision.
Experience on the invention of a dual VR platform – InternVision owned by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong will be adopted as an illustration. Ideas andinsights on the application of VR technologies, pedagogical benefits andimplementation strategies will be highlighted. Through this session, participants will learn how to ignite ideas and facilitate VR-based lessons that cater to the increasingly diverse learning needs. The session will also highpoint good practices for incorporating VR into different disciplines or subject areas, ensuring that pre-service teachers can leverage this technology across the curriculum.
By the end of this training, recommendations for overcoming common challenges associated with VR integration in education will be put forward. Participants will also develop an understanding on how to harness the power of VR to enrich their teaching practices, better preparing them to formulate dynamic, resourceful, and future-ready classrooms that can inspire and engage more students.
| Date | 27 January 2025 (Monday) |
| Time | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Venue | Online through Zoom (The Zoom link will be sent to you one day prior to the seminar.) |
| Speaker | Ms Carrie K.Y. CHENG Head of Academic Programmes (Full-time) & Head of Language Learning Enhancement Centre at School of Continuing and Professional Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Language | English |
| Target | For staff |
Participation in these workshops can be counted towards the Certificate Course “Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education”under the theme “Learning and Teaching Support”.
Speaker Bio
Ms Carrie K.Y. CHENG
Carrie Cheng has been the Head of Academic Programmes (Full-time) at theSchool of Continuing and Professional Studies, The Chinese University ofHong Kong since 2016. Prior to her current leadership role, Carrie has had over two decades of experience as an English educator in both secondary andtertiary education sectors. Her scholarly pursuits are diverse, encompassing teacher engagement, the innovative application of e-learning resources, andfostering student self-directed learning. Carrie has successfully garnered QESS fundings from the HKSAR government for pioneering projects such as theLanguage Learning Enhancement Centre, an English learning mobile application – iLearn English, and a virtual reality platform – InternVision forCUSCS. Her passion and expertise in virtual reality initiatives have recently been showcased at the Hong Kong Teaching Excellence Alliance Symposium and the CUHK Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2024. Carrie’s dedication to advancing educational technology and her contributions continue to build momentum and inspire the future of learning.
