Cyberport and the Education Bureau (EDB) are joining forces to provide professional I&T training to STEAM educators in primary and secondary schools. They recently launched the “Professional Development Programme on Innovation and Technology for STEAM Co-ordinators of Schools” for the academic year 2022/23.
Ten courses will be offered from October 2022 to March 2023, with each course covering two tech topics, such as AI, drone coding, GeronTech, ArtTech, IoT, Green Tech, and others. Included in each seven-hour course are a seminar, a solution demonstration, a workshop, a start-up visit and tour, and a discussion led by Cyberport start-ups. Approximately 600 teachers are expected to attend.
“After the successful STEAM Week for Educators last year, Cyberport is delighted to collaborate with the EDB again to launch this professional development programme,” said Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport. “We want to familiarise educators with I&T and facilitate their STEAM teaching to help them inspire future generations. At the same time, we hope to connect our EdTech start-ups with educators to accelerate the development of Hong Kong’s EdTech ecosystem.”
Edith Tse, Principal Assistant Secretary (Curriculum Support) of the Education Bureau, said, “Teachers’ professional competence is key to STEAM education development. Cyberport’s large start-up community and extensive experience with I&T applications will keep STEAM teachers up to date on the latest tech developments. EDB will make every effort to promote STEAM education, optimise STEAM curricula, and continue to provide schools and educators with resources and STEAM training.”
The first four courses of the programme are now accepting applications. Teachers can register at this EDB website.
Cyberport start-ups that will participate in the inaugural courses include AESIR (interactive AR/VR learning materials), Farmacy (hydroponic farming), MakeOmni (3D printing), Peanut King Solutions (programming learning kits), and TalentLabs (online courses for tech skills).
