Tag: teaching
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Exciting Development: Virtual Assistant TIMS (VAT) by the CSD Team
The CSD team is thrilled to unveil Virtual Assistant TIMS (VAT), an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot designed to revolutionize learning at PolyU. VAT integrates subject materials and knowledge with instant AI feedback, providing real-time support for students’ academic needs. Key Features of VAT: VAT’s intuitive design ensures accessibility and adaptability, making it a game-changer for education.…
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CSD Student Helpers’ Contribution to Translating Social Work Videos: Enhancing Learning for Future Students
The CSD student helpers have made a significant contribution to the department by translating a collection of APSS Social Work subject videos into English. By adding English subtitles, these students have helped make critical teaching and learning (T&L) materials more accessible to a broader audience. So far, they have successfully translated 30 videos, a remarkable…
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Service Learning Sessions
On the 5th and 6th of July, 2023, Dr. Angel LAI and her students from the Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) organized a series of Service Learning Sessions in the CAVE. These sessions were designed for secondary school students and aimed to promote self-growth and psychological discovery using Virtual Reality (VR) illustrations. The sessions…
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Huazhong University of Science and Technology Visits CSD
The Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS) recently welcomed a group of Social Sciences students from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST). This visit provided the students with a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the innovative technologies integrated into the APSS curriculum, offering them insights into PolyU’s forward-thinking approach to education. Highlights of the…
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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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