This workshop will explore the transformative potential of extended reality (XR) — encompassing virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) — in the realm of education. We will highlight the unique features of XR and discuss the benefits of integrating these technologies into educational practices. From the perspective of Agile-Blended learning, we will present the principles and steps for incorporating XR into existing curricula. Emphasis will be placed on key considerations for course activities, materials, and technologies to facilitate effective integration of XR tools into teaching strategies, thereby enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
We will also introduce various XR applications and tools that are beneficial for educational purposes. Demonstrations will illustrate how these tools can be utilised to enhance learning experiences. Additionally, case studies on the implementation of XR for speaking skills enhancement and interpreting training will be presented, highlighting the positive impact of these technologies on student experience and learning outcomes.
Speakers
Billy Wong Tak-ming
Deputy Director
Institute for Research in Open and Innovative Education
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Billy Wong is the Deputy Director of the Institute for Research in Open and Innovative Education at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. He has been involved in numerous research projects related to technology-enhanced education, with over a hundred publications in areas such as mobile learning, blended learning, and learning analytics. He also serves as the Lead Editor for the “Innovation and Technology in Education” section of Springer's journal SN Computer Science.
Venus Chan Wing-man
Assistant Professor
Department of Humanities, Language and Translation
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Venus Chan is an Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Her research interests include educational technology, technology-enhanced language learning, translator and interpreter training and applied linguistics.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare education, innovative pedagogies are essential to enhancing student learning outcomes and preparing future professionals for the complexities of clinical practice. This workshop, led by a diverse group of academic staff from the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, aims to explore and share cutting-edge educational strategies that have shown significant promise in improving the competencies of healthcare students. The session will focus on three key areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Simulated-Based Education, and Authentic Learning.
Participants will gain insights into how AI can be leveraged to personalize learning experiences, provide real-time feedback on essential skills such as triage, and support critical thinking/decision-making processes. The workshop will also delve into simulated-based education, highlighting its effectiveness in creating realistic clinical scenarios that enhance critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and hands-on practice. Recognized by the International Nursing Association of Clinical and Simulation Learning (INACSL) in 2024, the School's simulation program incorporates high-fidelity simulation, hybrid simulation, and patient-focused simulation, which will be discussed during the workshop. Additionally, the concept of authentic learning will be discussed, emphasizing the importance of real-world relevance and experiential learning in fostering deep understanding and engagement. Featured authentic learning experiences will be showcased in this workshop.
Through interactive discussions and sharing of pedagogical examples, attendees will have the opportunity to explore these innovative pedagogies and collaborate on strategies to implement them in their own educational settings. Join us to discover how these approaches can transform healthcare education and ultimately improve patient care outcomes.
Speakers
Dr. Queenie LAW Pui Sze
Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) and Associate Professor
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Queenie is currently an Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) and Associate Professor at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Her research interests include personalised care and diet modification, such as the MIND diet and diabetes diet using non-invasive continuous blood glucose monitoring.
Queenie also focuses on the use of simulation training in nursing education. She is a strong advocate for the integration of simulation training in the curriculum for every registered nurse. She believes that simulation training is a critical component in nursing education, as it provides a safe and controlled environment for students to practise and develop their clinical skills. Through realistic scenarios and hands-on practice, nursing students can develop their decision-making abilities, improve their technical skills, and enhance their confidence in patient care. This method of training ensures that nurses are well-prepared to handle real-life situations with competence and professionalism.
Dr. Tyrone KWOK Tai On
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Tyrone is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University. His research interests include using technology in different healthcare disciplines to promote well-being. He also has an unwavering interest in teaching and learning. He has collaborated closely with faculty members to design, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage online teaching and learning initiatives (e.g., MOOCs, SPOCs, flipped classrooms, EdTech tool development, VR/AR/MR, AI, metaverse, etc.).
Mr. Danny HUNG Chun Kit
Lecturer
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Danny transitioned from a Specialty Nurse to a Lecturer in Nursing at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University. With a background in clinical improvement projects in clinical setting, such as CPR quality enhancement training, he now focuses on enhancing nursing education through technology. He is currently trialing an AI-based emergency triage tool to improve student learning and nursing teaching.
Dr. Doris CHONG Yin Kei
Head of Department in Physiotherapy and Associate Professor
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Doris is currently the Head of the Physiotherapy Department and Associate Professor at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Before joining HKMU, she served in various academic and clinical positions both locally and overseas for over 20 years. Academically, she is dedicated to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, as evidenced by her work in authentic assessment, gamification, and interprofessional education. Doris is deeply committed to using assessment as a tool to enhance learning, both in traditional classroom settings and in clinical education environments.
This workshop showcases the practical outcomes from the project “Enhancing educational effectiveness and efficiency through AI-empowered free and online tools”, which is funded by the Quality Enhancement Support Scheme (QESS) – a program supporting initiatives to improve teaching and learning quality in Hong Kong’s self-financing post-secondary sector.
Participants will explore how AI tools can be used to convert existing educational materials into a variety of engaging formats, including podcasts in multiple languages, interactive courseware, dynamic web pages, mind maps, and effective review questions, etc. The workshop features demonstrations and real-world case studies, illustrating how to implement both off-the-shelf AI tools and custom-built AI agents designed to address specific pedagogical challenges.
Speaker
Duan Chenggui
Manager
School of Open Learning
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Duan Chenggui is the Manager at the School of Open Learning, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). Prior to this role, he served as a Research Associate at the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE), and the Manager for academic programmes at the China Representative Office of the Open University of the United Kingdom (OUUK) in Beijing.
Duan’s research centers on open educational practices, distance education, online teaching, and related areas such as open educational resources (OER) and open-source software. He has authored three books, published over 20 academic papers, and successfully completed eight research and development projects in innovative and open education. Over the years, he has earned several prestigious accolades, including the Second Prize of the National Teaching Achievement Award (2023), the Special Prize of the Guangdong Provincial Education and Teaching Achievement Award (2021), and the First Prize for Outstanding Academic Works in the China University Press Book Award (2015).
With the support of:
Yum Tin Pui Paul
Assistant Project Manager
School of Open Learning
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Tao Zhenyang Aaron
Project Officer
School of Open Learning
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
