SPD Theme III

The assessment reform with an emphasis on formative assessment has been promoted in Hong Kong for two decades. Despite these efforts, the application of formative assessment in classrooms remains insufficient. One significant reason for this inadequacy is the neglect of the synergy between teacher-directed formative assessment (Assessment-for-learning) and student-initiated formative assessment (Assessment-as-learning).

This sharing highlights a transformative journey led by Dr. Gary Chow, wherein the integration of AI technology, specifically speech-to-text, revolutionized Authentic assessment, micro-teaching, and empowered students in their learning and teaching practices. Dr. Chow’s involvement in the CRAC project “Promoting AI Literacy and Effective Use of AI in Education” in 2020 served as the catalyst for this innovative endeavor.

This seminar covers the integration of technology in facilitating authentic assessment in higher education.

The first segment explores the application of a multimodal intelligent learning environment, an innovation designed to aid students grappling with writing difficulties. The Intelligent Intervention System with authentic assessment practices aims to provide comprehensive support for students’ writing development.

The second segment delves into the utilization of podcasting as a transformative tool in a theory-based course on communication and technology. This segment underscores the potential of podcasting in enhancing constructivist learning and its role in enabling authentic, real-world assessments of students’ comprehension and proficiency.

This talk will draw on my background in cultural psychology research and grants supporting pedagogy for cultivating global perspectives to address three aspects of how to sensitively infuse cultural competence into our classrooms:

Application of Digital Technology in Modern Art and the Film Industry

This seminar provides an overview of the publication process and the key principles that guide decision-making as a journal editor and reviewer. First, I will share the editors’ perspectives on academic publishing, including how editors conduct initial screening of submissions,