‘AI in Education Forum Series & Showcase: eLAFP Deliverables & EdTech Solutions’ Full Showcase of All 22 QEF-Funded eLAFP Deliverables Debuts
To further support the education sector in enhancing teaching and learning effectiveness, the Education Bureau, Hong Kong Education City (EdCity) and the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) co-organised the ‘AI in Education Forum Series & Showcase: eLAFP Deliverables & EdTech Solutions’ from 5 to 6 February. For the first time, the event unveiled the entire collection of 22 project deliverables developed under the Quality Education Fund (QEF)-funded ‘e-Learning Ancillary Facilities Programme’ (eLAFP). Over the two days, the event brought together Principal Panels, thematic forums, and solution showcases, offering educators a forward-looking platform to explore how AI can be integrated into authentic teaching scenarios.
Educators and innovation professionals exchanged views on the teaching applications of AI during the event.
Dr Jeff Sze Chun Fai, JP, Under Secretary for Education (third from right); Mr Armstrong Lee Hon Cheung, Chairman of Board of Directors of Hong Kong Education City (second from left); and Dr Lawrence Cheung Chi Chong, Chief Technology Officer of Hong Kong Productivity Council (second from right) attended and delivered speeches for the Opening Ceremony, together with Dr Gloria Chan Pik Wa, Deputy Secretary for Education (Curriculum and Quality Assurance Branch) (third from left), Dr Tenny Lam Fung, Executive Director of Hong Kong Education City (first from left); and Ms Karen Fung, Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager, InnoPreneur and FutureSkills of HKPC (first from right), officially launched the event.
Dr Jeff Sze Chun Fai, JP, Under Secretary for Education expressed in his opening speech, ‘The Education Bureau is proactively advancing initiatives in AI education. We collaborate with Hong Kong Education City, tertiary institutions, and relevant sectors, in the hope that the education sector will integrate information and innovative technologies to drive pedagogical innovation and nurture creative talents for the new era.’
The Principal Panel invited a number of primary and secondary school principals and education leaders to share how principals formulate strategies for developing digital education based on school-based needs. The concurrent ‘EdTech Solutions Showcase’ featured over 60 innovative solutions covering intelligent assessment, learning management and personalisation, language learning, special education and STEAM. Participants could experience the tools and teaching scenarios on-site to match with innovative teaching instruments in accordance with school-based goals.
To address the practical needs of schools at different stages, the event also featured ‘eLAFP One-on-one Consultation Clinics’ for selecting the most suitable solutions from the 22 projects, providing professional advice on the ‘AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching Funding Programme’ to help schools and enabling long-term planning of sustainable AI education development roadmaps.
The event featured over 60 forums, seminars, workshops, and demonstration lessons focusing on teaching practice and experience sharing. The activities aimed to share real-life cases and successful experiences of integrating e-learning tools into the classroom.
Learn more about the event: edcity.hk/AIED。