EdUHK Launches New 'GS Mini Theatre' Video Series
Following the launch of the first ‘GS Mini Theatre’ video series two years ago, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) held a ceremony cum seminar today (1 June) to release three new series. The event attracted an audience of nearly 100 educators.
Jointly designed and developed by scholars from the University’s Department of Science and Environmental Studies (SES), EdUHK students, awardees of the Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (CEATE), and professionals from different sectors, GS Mini Theatre is divided into four themes: ‘COVID-19 Pandemic’, ‘Climate Change’, ‘Quality Living in the STEM Era’ and ‘Smart City’. Each series consists of six animated videos, with CEATE awardees and EdUHK students interacting with a cartoon character ‘Leafy’, who is transformed into different roles in each series: ‘Detective Leafy’, ‘Future Leafy’, ‘Captain Leafy’ and ‘AI Leafy’. Together they help demystify some common misconceptions in our daily lives.
The team hopes to enhance students’ interest in learning through lively animations and videos and asking questions, such as whether lights can be used for disinfection, whether we should stop using electricity to help reduce carbon emissions, and whether or not e-payment is safe. The videos also provide new, up-to-date insights, including the use of technology to recycle food waste, the history and recent development of pearl cultivation in Hong Kong, and the concept of ‘15-minute neighbourhoods’.
EdUHK President Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung said, “EdUHK is committed to developing quality teaching materials. We are pleased to see the launch of the ‘GS Mini Theatre’ video series, which provides the education sector with professional and practical online learning resources to make learning pleasurable with interesting and vivid pedagogical approaches."
The full animated video series, along with extended learning resources, such as teaching guides and online assessments, has been uploaded to the project website, with free access for the general public. (https://www.eduhk.hk/ses/web/page.php?pid=53)
Remarks: The event was co-chaired by Professor Winnie So Wing-mui, Dr Li Wai-chin, Dr Sarah Lee Hoi-man and Miss Man Mei-sum, of the Department of SES.
Special thanks to: the Principal of Sai Kung Sung Tsun Catholic School (Primary Section), Mr Chris Fung Ka-chun; the Vice Principal of HHCKLA Buddhist Wong Cho Sum School, Mr Chiu Sung-kay; the Vice Principal of Pui Ching Primary School, Mr Lee Wing-wai; the Vice Principal of Tseung Kwan O Methodist Primary School, Ms Wong Lai-tak; Panel Heads of Tai Po Old Market Public School (Plover Cove), Mr Chen Chi-chung and Mr Tsang Sui-lun; Panel Head of Fung Kai No. 1 Primary School, Ms Lee Pui-ha; GS teachers of Ying Wa Primary School, Ms Wendy Ho Pui-wing and Mr Ip Ting-kin; Mr Leung Wai-kit of the Education Bureau; and Ms Florence Chan Po-yee.
As well as professionals from different sectors: Dr Vincent Mak of the Tuen Mun Hospital; the Committee Co-chair of The FinTech Association of Hong Kong, Mr Stefan Lam Kit-yung; MTR Corporation’s Ms Amber Tsang; World Geopark Club Limited’s Mr Daniel Kwok; and Professor Keith Ho Wing-ki, Dr Brian Man Yu-bon, Dr Deng Wenjing, Dr Winnie Lam Wai-man from EdUHK.
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EdUHK Launches New 'GS Mini Theatre' Video Series
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