Tag: education
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Secondary School Students Visit to CSD
As part of an outreach initiative, secondary school students had the unique opportunity to visit the CSD. During the visit, students were introduced to Virtual Reality (VR) technology in the CAVE. In addition to the CAVE experience, students used Oculus VR headsets to view immersive videos created by the CSD. These videos were designed to…
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From Gloom to Bloom: Global New Urbanism Went on a Discovery Path to Immersive L&T
1st Stage – G2B APSS1BN18 Padlet 1st Stage – Curriculum Planning In the first stage of curriculum planning for the (G2B) project, an innovative approach was taken to repackage the subject’s pedagogy in line with emerging technologies. This transformation was inspired by the development of immersive technology within the CSD, and focused on integrating modern…
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Integrating Health and Social Care (APSS5795)
In the APSS5795 – Integrating Health and Social Care course, students were provided with an innovative opportunity to apply theoretical concepts through the use of 360° cameras. Each group was tasked with interviewing and documenting the life of an individual suffering from a health problem, such as eczema, while employing the socio-ecological approach to map…
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Exploration session on students studying Service Learning
Dr. Mabel Cheng and her students As part of an innovative approach to education, students from APSS’ Service Learning subject were invited to explore the use of immersive technologies in the CAVE. This exploration session aimed to help service learning students practice delivering services to primary school students using cutting-edge technology. Highlights of the Exploration…
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Community Field Studies
In an exciting initiative, the APSS subject Community Field Studies has embraced the use of cutting-edge technology by integrating the CSD into their curriculum. As part of a pilot project, students were provided with 360° video cameras to create immersive interviews and documentaries, offering a unique approach to enhancing their engagement and interaction with social…
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Collaboration with Concern for Grassroots’ Livelihood Alliance Limited (關注草根生活聯盟)
In November 2022, the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) collaborated with Concern For Grassroots’ Livelihood Alliance Limited to produce a series of 360° VR videos that highlight the living environments of vulnerable populations. These immersive videos serve as powerful educational tools, reflecting real-life social issues and challenges faced by marginalized communities. Purpose and Goals…
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