Tag: technology
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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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Naresuan University, Thailand
On April 24th, 2024, delegates from Naresuan University, Thailand, visited The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) to gain insights into the university’s cutting-edge immersive learning environments. The visit provided a unique opportunity for the Naresuan University team to experience PolyU’s innovative technologies, including the HiVE (Human-Integrated Virtual Environment) and the CAVE (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment),…
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Nanjing University SSBS Visits CSD
The CSD team was honored to welcome a delegation from Nanjing University (NJU) for a meaningful exchange of ideas and experiences. The visit to the CAVE and Digital Studio marked a significant step towards strengthening the partnership between the two universities, facilitating deeper collaboration for the future. During the visit, the NJU delegates were introduced…
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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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Research Team Visit
On June 7th, 2023, Dr. Xue BAI and her research team visited the CAVE to explore the cutting-edge immersive technologies used in the facility. The visit provided the research team with an opportunity to experience how these innovative tools are being integrated into the academic and research environment, with a particular focus on Virtual Reality…
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CSD Supports Students with 360° Video Training for Overseas Attachment Workshop
On May 20, 2023, the CSD team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University provided technical support for students attending the Overseas Attachment Training Workshop. Led by Dr. Raymond TAM and Miss Elaine CHOW, the workshop aimed to equip APSS students with the skills needed to document their overseas fieldwork using 360° video technology. The workshop…
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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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