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Asia’s Leading Learning & Teaching Expo Opens Today

Featuring International Educational Suppliers Exploring the Future Development of Education in the World

HONG KONG – DECEMBER 11, 2014 – Jointly organised by Hong Kong Education City and Diversified Communications Hong Kong and fully supported by the Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR, the fifth edition of Learning & Teaching Expo opened this morning. With the officiating guest and opening keynote speaker Mr. Eddie Ng Hak Kim, SBS, JP, Secretary for Education, Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR hosting the opening ceremony with other honourable guests, Learning & Teaching Expo pledged to continue leading the education community to explore the future development of education with a global perspective.

Mr. Sunny Lee Wai Kwong, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hong Kong Education City, said in his welcome speech, “In the 21st century, the world is dramatically changing thanks to technologically advancement. The future of learning is about preparing students for the ability and will to shape and lead this changing world. The Learning and Teaching Expo is an important platform for the industry and educational professionals to meet and share all the new developments in education. We are so excited to see the regional growth of the Expo. BESA and UKTI have brought in numbers of UK vendors to form the UK Pavilion. A delegate of Finland companies has joined us and built the Finland alley. And the mix of exhibitors consisting of over 10 districts and countries will showcase their very best teaching and learning solutions. The participation from different regions demonstrates that we are all here together for one goal - to nurture our next generation to become global citizens with joint effort.”

Nowadays information technology has been continuously evolving and the development of education has to be synchronised with the trend. Mr. Eddie Ng Hak Kim, Secretary for Education, Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR said that encouraging the implementation of eLearning had become the common goal among the educational communities in the world. This year the Government of the Hong Kong SAR had devoted much resources in developing IT in Education, especially the Support Scheme for e-Learning in Schools which subsidised 100 local school to



improve their WiFi infrastructure. In addition Mr. Ng indicated that Hong Kong Education City had been a very close partner to the Education Bureau in promoting eLearning in Hong Kong, and Learning & Teaching Expo had great contribution to encourage international cooperation in educational development.

Learning & Teaching Expo 2014, which takes place from 11th to 13th December (Thursday to Saturday) in Hall 5BC of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, opens to educational professionals only. The three-day Expo aims at providing an international and professional platform for school leaders, teachers and other educators in the Asia Pacific region to exchange ideas in education and explore the latest trends of educational development. With the theme “Welcome to the Future of Learning”, Learning and Teaching Expo 2014 hosts a combination of more than 200 exhibition booths plus a comprehensive programme of seminars and presentations delivered by renowned education experts coming from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and the UK discussing the strategies and solutions for implementing inclusive education, innovation of eLearning, transformation of education, role of school leaders, and development of language learning and game-based learning.

Mr. Victor Cheng Pat Leung, Executive Director of Hong Kong Education City said, “This year the development of IT in education has a very fruitful result with the government announcing the Fourth Strategy on Information Technology in Education which includes the use of eTextbook and the support to the local schools on WiFi infrastructure establishment. Being a market facilitator, Hong Kong Education City has been eager to assist local schools in developing eLearning infrastructure and solutions by launching the EdBookShelf and WiFi-as-a-Service School Partnership project (WaaSchool Project). In addition, with the success of having international renowned scholars and educational suppliers discussing educational development trends and sharing advanced products and services, Learning & Teaching Expo provides a valuable opportunity to local educators, including principals, teachers, panel heads, scholars and other professionals, to implement, observe and experience better learning and teaching strategies which are critical to providing a better learning environment to students.”

Learning & Teaching Expo gathers international renowned education scholars and professionals including Professor Chris Dede, Professor of Harvard's Graduate School of Education, Professor



Li Kedong, Director of Research Institute of Educational Technology, The South China Normal University, Ms. Chan Lai Peng, Deputy Director of the Media Design and Technologies for Learning Branch, Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education Singapore and Dr. Byeong-Gil Sohn, Director of Global Policy Research Center, Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS). The Expo also features exhibitors from all around the world, such as Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK, Ireland and Finland, showcasing a great variety of educational products and services ranging from different kinds of equipment and network solutions to educational hardware and software. Mr. Stuart Bailey, General Manager of Diversified Communications Hong Kong said, “We are delighted with the support which we have received for this the 5th annual Learning and Teaching Expo. This year the Expo is expected to reflect the latest development trends of the education industry by showcasing different innovative educational products and hosting various kinds of Expo Features. With over 200 booths this year’s event is the largest ever and we are delighted to have some pavilions join us from Finland and the UK. Besides, the Expo is packed with main stage presentations and seminars on teaching and school management. This year the main stage has some terrific speakers to discuss a wide range of educational issues including Special Educational Needs, School Transformation and Management, School Leadership, Language Learning and Game-based Learning. It is expected that their ideas will inspire all educators in the region.”

Learning and Teaching Expo is the event where school leaders and teachers gather to discover and discuss the latest developments in learning, teaching, educational resources and learning technology. For any education professionals who would like to visit Learning & Teaching Expo, please kindly bring business card or any document to prove identity to register onsite during the Expo. For detailed information about the Expo, please visit the Expo website www.LTExpo.com.hk. Attachment: Learning & Teaching Expo 2014 1st day Sidelights, New Highlights and Schedule of the Main Stage Presentations

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About Hong Kong Education City Hong Kong Education City (www.hkedcity.net), a wholly owned company of the Government of HKSAR, operates one-stop professional educational portal in Hong Kong. The portal incorporates information, resources, interactive communities and online services, and promotes the use of information technology (I.T.) in improving the effectiveness of learning and teaching. About Diversified Communications Hong Kong Diversified Communications Hong Kong (www.divcom.com.hk), headquartered in the United States, provides information and market access through 100 face-to-face events, publications and online platforms since 1970. These serve various industries including: fitness, healthcare, business management, construction, manufacturing, investments and franchising. Diversified Communications operates divisions in Australia, Hong Kong, India, the UK and Canada and Thailand.

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Attachment: Learning & Teaching Expo 1st day Sidelights

Pic 1 Mr. Eddie Ng Hak Kim, SBS, JP, Secretary for Education, Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR

and other honorable guests hosted the opening ceremony of Learning and Teaching Expo 2014.

Pic 2: As a global platform, we are delighted to invite international renowned education scholars for

keynote presentations and seminars. Professor Chris Dede share on technology education policy of U.S.



Pic 3: The 3-day Expo consists of over 200 exhibitors, and we are delighted to launch Finland Pavilion

this year to showcase the latest learning and teaching solutions to Hong Kong.

Pic 4: The Interactive Classroom is launched this year with teachers demonstrating how to conduct

interactive lessons for different subjects in Secondary and Primary schools.



Pic 5: HKEdCity introduced a variety of service including the EdBookShelf, and interacted with

educational professionals including principals and teachers.



Attachment: Learning & Teaching Expo 2014 New Highlights 1. International Platform for Exchanging Insights into Education

Being an international platform for exchanging insights into education, Learning & Teaching Expo 2014 has invited a number of renowned international education scholars and experts to be the keynote speakers, including Professor Chris Dede, Professor of Harvard's Graduate School of Education, Professor Li Kedong, Director of Research Institute of Educational Technology, The South China Normal University, Ms. Chan Lai Peng, Deputy Director of the Media Design and Technologies for Learning Branch, Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education Singapore, Dr. Byeong-Gil Sohn, Director of Global Policy Research Center, Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS), Mr. Eddie Ng Hak Kim, SBS, JP, Education Bureau, HKSAR, Professor Roland T. Chin, Dr. Wilton Fok Wai Tung, Dr. Allan Yuen Hoi Kau and Dr. Chu K.W., Samuel from The University of Hong Kong, Professor Pang Sun Keung, Nicholas, from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dr. Ho Fuk Chuen from The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Dr. Ray Cheung C.C., from City University of Hong Kong and Dr. Yuen Kin Sun from The Open University of Hong Kong.

Featuring exhibitors coming from around the world, including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland and Finland with many of them coming to Hong Kong for the first time.

Exhibitors from the UK and Finland share their learning and teaching strategies plus solutions and illustration the educational development in their countries by hosting a series of seminars.

2. Large Scale of Exhibition

This year Learning & Teaching Expo has more than 200 exhibition booths. Apart from the UK Pavilion, the Finland Pavilion is established for the first time.

3. Innovative Education Elements

Interactive Classroom is a newly launched Expo Feature which consists of 18 sessions to showcase how to conduct interactive lessons for different subjects in Secondary and Primary schools.



4. Full Support from Schools across Hong Kong Principals and Curriculum Coordinators from different schools in Hong Kong will share

their experience in school management and demonstrate the solutions for ICT education, including game-based learning.

16 sessions of school visit are arranged in which participants are able to get a glimpse on the best practices of using IT in education and using innovative and effective pedagogies through various activities including classroom observation, discussion and school tour.

Learning & Teaching Expo visitors include principals, teachers, pre-service teachers, school administration and management, education professionals, government officials and other industry players.

5. Support the Establishment of Future School

Exhibits and seminars are all about eLearning resources, applications, hardware and software, equipment, learning and teaching solutions, school management system, classroom furniture and supplies which are vital for establishing future school.

Expo Features are categorised in different themes, including eLearning Solutions and Content Development, Science and Mathematics Education, Special Educational Needs, Game-based Learning and Physical Education, which aim at catering the needs of educators in different learning and teaching scenarios by providing effective and focused educational resources and techniques.



Attachment: Schedule of the Main Stage Presentations December 11 (Thursday) AM

Theme: Global Horizon on Education: A Future Perspective

10:00 - 10:30 Topic: Realising IT Potential to Unleash Students' Learning Power

Speaker: Mr. Ng Hak Kim, Eddie, SBS, JP Secretary for Education, Education Bureau, HKSAR

10:30 - 11:15 Topic: A Vision of Life-Wide, Life-Long Learning: the US National Educational Technology Plan

Speaker: Professor Chris Dede Professor, Harvard's Graduate School of Education

11:15 - 12:00 Topic: Transformation of Learning and Teaching Methods with Support of Information Technology

Speaker: Professor Li Kedong Director, Research Institute of Educational Technology, The South China Normal University

12:00 - 12:45 Topic: ICT in Education, Singapore

Speaker: Ms. Chan Lai Peng Deputy Director of the Media Design and Technologies for Learning Branch, Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education Singapore

12:45 - 13:30

Topic: Korea’s Experience of Developing Master Plans for ICT in Education and Implementing Nationwide eLearning Initiative

Speaker: Dr. Byeong-Gil Sohn Director of Global Policy Research Center, Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS)

* Schedule and content of the seminars above are subject to be changed without prior notice.



December 11 (Thursday) PM

Theme: Enhancing Teaching Efficiency with Diversity

14:30 - 15:15 Topic: Motivating Students for Engaged Learning

Speaker: Professor Dennis M. McInerney Chair Professor, Department of Special Education and Counselling, The Hong Kong Institute of Education

15:15 - 16:00 Topic: Bridge Over Troubled Water Speaker: Dr. Ting Sik Chuen Psychiatrist

16:00 - 16:30

Topic: Using Computerized Program on Executive Functioning Training for Children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)

Speaker: Mr. Yung Wai Kit, Trevor Educatonal Psychologist of Academy for Professional Education and Development (APED) of Heep Hong Society

16:30 - 17:15

Topic: A New Innovation for Supporting the Teachers of Children with Special Educational Needs - the SEND Gateway

Speaker: Mr. Stephen Bajdala - Brown Chair of Trustees, nasen




December 12 (Friday) AM

Theme: Retrospect and Prospect: An Era of eLearning

10:30 - 11:15 Topic: Reshaping Learning Environments for the Digital Generation

Speaker: Dr. Yuen Hoi Kau, Allan Honorary Director, Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong

11:15 - 11:45 Topic: Success Factors for e-Textbook

Speaker: Mr. Cheng Pat Leung, Victor Executive Director of HKEdCity

11:45 - 12:15 Topic: The New Era of Education Big Data

Speaker: Dr. Fok Wai Tung, Wilton Director, e-Learning Technology Development Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

12:15 - 12:45 Topic: Open Textbooks: A Strategy for Effective eLearning

Speaker: Dr. Yuen Kin Sun Director of Educational Technology and Publishing Unit, The Open University of Hong Kong

12:45 - 13:05 Forum of eTextbooks' Ways to Go

Speakers：

Mr. Cheng Pat Leung, Victor Dr. Yuen Hoi Kau, Allan Dr. Fok Wai Tung, Wilton Dr. Yuen Kin Sun




December 12 (Friday) PM

Theme: School Leaders’ Corner: Insight for Change

14:30 - 15:00 Welcoming Remarks

Speaker: Mrs. Tse Ling Kit Ching, Cherry, JP Permanent Secretary for Education, Education Bureau, HKSAR

15:00 - 15:45 Topic: Changes in Higher Education

Speaker: Professor Roland T. Chin Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Chair Professor of Computer Science, The University of Hong Kong

15:45 - 16:30 Topic: Quality School Education: Change, Innovation and Management

Speaker: Professor Pang Sun Keung, Nicholas Professor and Chairman of Department of Educational Administration and Policy, Director of Hong Kong Centre for the Development of Educational Leadership, The Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

16:30 - 17:00 Topic: "To be or Not to Be?" The Role of School Leaders in Shaping the School for eLearning

Speaker: Mrs. Shirley Duthie Principal of The Hong Kong Institute of Education Jockey Club Primary School

17:00 - 17:30 Topic: Schools Educating Leaders for a Sustainable Future

Speaker: Br. Steve Hogan Principal of La Salle College




December 13 (Saturday) AM

Theme: Enthusing Students with Fun: Game-based Learning

10:30 - 11:15

Topic: Developing 21st century skills with plagiarism-free inquiry learning, collaborative teaching, social media, and gamification

Speaker: Dr. Chu K.W., Samuel Associate Professor and Head of Division, Division of Information and Technology Studies Deputy Director, Centre for Information Technology in Education, The Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong

11:15 - 12:00 Topic: Innovative Teaching Paradigm: Mobile Application and Robotic Programming

Speaker: Dr. Cheung C.C., Ray Assistant Professor, Department of Electronic Engineering, City University of Hong Kong

12:00 - 12:30

Topic: Experience Sharing: Game-based Learning in Junior Form by Creating Games

Speaker: Mr. Ng Cheuk Kin Department of School Development, Pak Kau College Director of External Development, Man Kwan Educational Organization Secretary, Ifuture Education Association

12:30 - 13:00 Topic: Sharing of Game-based Learning in Classroom

Speaker: Mr. Ding Ho Yin PSM of IT Department, The Salvation Army Lam Butt Chung Memorial School




December 13 (Saturday) PM

Theme: Nurturing Students with Divergent Potentials

14:00 - 14:45

Topic: Developing a Computer-based Theory of Mind (ToM) Instructional Program for the Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Speaker: Dr. Ho Fuk Chuen Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education and Counselling and Deputy Centre Director, Centre of Special Needs and Studies of Inclusive Education, The Hong Kong Institute of Education

14:45 - 15:30 Topic: Gifted Education as a Special Education Need

Speaker: Professor Ng Tai Kai Executive Director, The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education

15:30 - 16:00 Topic: "Whole School Approach" for Learning Diversity

Speakers: Mr. Ng Tat Yan The Principal of Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School Mr. Chan Chi Tat The Assistant Principal and Prefect of Studies of Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School

16:00 - 16:30 Topic: Experience Sharing: Catering for Differences, Inspiring for Potential

Speaker: Mr. Wong Chi Wah, Daniel Principal of ELCHK Hung Hom Lutheran Primary School


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