HKAECT International Conference 2024
OnConf
Transcending Boundaries in the Digital Age
Teaching , Research and Practice
13 - 15 June 2024 / Main Library
The University of Hong Kong
HONG KONG
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
In this digital age, boundaries between various fields are becoming increasingly blurred. Education and communication are no longer confined to traditional classroom settings or face-to-face interactions. With the advent of the internet and various digital platforms, individuals can access information and connect with others from anywhere in the world. These developments have had profound implications for education, communication, and society as a whole. The HKAECT International Conference 2024 aims to explore the ways in which innovative digital technologies have transformed education and communication, and how they continue to shape our world.
We cordially invite presentation
proposals (500 words) and full papers
(10-20 pages) that explore the following
topics, but are not limited to:
- The impact of digital technologies on
education, including online learning,
blended learning, and MOOCs
- The role of digital technologies in
communication, including social media,
digital journalism, and virtual
communities
- The challenges and opportunities of
digital technologies for marginalized
groups, including people with
disabilities, those living in rural
areas, and low-income communities
- The ethical, legal, and social
implications of digital technologies,
including issues related to privacy,
security, and surveillance
- The potential of digital technologies
and a wide range of teachingpedagogies
in promoting social change, including
activism, civic engagement, and
political participation
We encourage submissions from scholars and researchers in various fields, including education, communication, social sciences, and humanities. We welcome both theoretical and empirical papers, as well as case studies, policy analyses, and critical reviews.
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Speakers
Conference Keynote Speakers
Dr. Tonia DOUSAY
Professor Rik BAIR
Dr. Brett GREATLEY-HIRSCH
Professor Alessandro BENATI
Conference Day 3: Symposium Speakers
- Helen GENG, Assistant Professor, Science Unit, Lingnan University
- Beatrice MA, Director of English Language Centre, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
- Annie NG, Head of Student Evaluation and Assessment, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Anna TSO, Associate Professor and Head, Department of English, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
- Ling Yu Debbie TSOI and Yeuk Wan Julie YIU, Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education
- Melinda WHONG, Professor and Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
People
International Advisory Board
| John BLAKE | University of Aizu |
| Hsin-Tzu (Tommy) CHEN | TAECT / Chinese Culture University |
| Xun GE | AECT/ University of North Texas |
| Brett GREATLEY-HIRSCH | University of Leeds |
| Timothy HEW | The University of Hong Kong |
| Shih-chang HSIN | National Tsing Hua University |
| Siu Cheung KONG | The Education Univeristy of Hong Kong |
| Xiaojun June CHEN | St. John’s University |
| Will W. K. MA | Tung Wah College |
| Sarah OLIVE | Aston University |
| Kay A. PERSICHITTE | University of Wyoming |
| Bart RIENTIES | Open University UK |
| Roopika, RISAM | Dartmouth College |
| Allan H.K. YUEN | Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education |
| Esther WOO | The University of Hong Kong |
International Programme Committee
| Rik BAIR | University of Miami |
| Alex Chi-Keung CHAN | Tung Wah College |
| Venus CHAN | Metropolitan University of Hong Kong |
| Yoo Kyung CHANG | Columbia University |
| Yang-Hsueh CHEN | National Chengchi University |
| Thomas Kin-fung CHIU | The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Eric CHUI | HKU Space Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College |
| Hsiang-Ning Rebecca CHU | I-Shou University |
| Michele DELLA-VENTURA | Music Academy Studio Musica |
| Lisa Liping DENG | Hong Kong Baptist University |
| Frankie HAR | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Winnie HO | Metropolitan University of Hong Kong |
| Iris Yiru LAI | Zhejiang Normal University |
| Chor-Kiu LEE | HKU Space Community College |
| Kacey LIU | Hong Kong Shue Yan University |
| Ken LI | Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education |
| Miriam LAU | Hong Kong Baptist University |
| Chung Kwan LO | The Education University of Hong Kong |
| Scott MCLEOD | University of Colorado-Denver |
| Patricia NG | The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong |
| Tuyen NGUYEN | The University of Newcastle |
| Jae Hyung PARK | The Education University of Hong Kong |
| Howard SONG | The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong |
| Yin Yi TAN | Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| Margaret TSAU | University of Macau |
| Benson TONG | Metropolitan University of Hong Kong |
| Kam-Hou VAT | University of Macau |
| Chi Hung WONG | Metropolitan University of Hong Kong |
| Korix WONG | The Education University of Hong Kong |
| Clio Jing WU | The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong |
| Eunice Pui Yu YIM | Hong Kong Metropolitan University |
| David Keiman YIP | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) |
| Meina ZHU | Wayne State University |
Organization Committee
Conference Chair
| Wendy CHAN | HKU Space Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College |
| Anna TSO | The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong |
Program Co-Chairs
| Tiffany Shurui BAI | The University of Hong Kong |
| Steven K. K. NG | Ming-Ai (London) Institute |
| Noble LO | College of Professional and Continuing Education, Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Members
| Albert CHAN | Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Sumie CHAN | The University of Hong Kong |
| Miaoting (Cat) CHENG | Shenzhen University |
| Rose C.W. FONG | QAHE / Northumbria University London |
| Helena SIT | The University of Newcastle |
| Chenwei ZHANG | The University of Hong Kong |
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Schedule
Note: There are no passcodes for the conference zoom links.
Registration
Conference Opening - Welcoming Speech
Keynote Session I
Navigating the Digital Nexus: Redefining Education and Communication in the 21st Century
Break
(Parallel) Paper Presentations A
Session 1: Online Learning and Remote Management
(3 Papers; 15 mins + 5 mins Q&A each)
-
How Does Your Garden
Grow: Hiring and
Managing a Remote
Team
Rik BAIR and Beth BAIR
University of Miami -
Support Strategies for
Student Engagement in
Live Online Classes:
Exploring
Teacher-Student and
Student-Student
Interactions
Leimin SHI
The University of Wollongong -
Effects of Online
Learning on Student
Bachelor’s Degree
Attainment in American
Four-Year
Institutions
Lijing YANG
Ohio University
(Parallel) Paper Presentations A
Session 2: Chinese Language Learning
(3 Papers; 15 mins + 5 mins Q&A each)
-
A Survey of Confucius
Teaching Principles and
Traditional Chinese
Talents Selection
System
Yeuk Hung TO
The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Chinese Language Association -
Motivational Factors of
Chinese Second Language
Learners in the Blending
Learning Environment
Junzhe LI and Linda TSUNG
The University of Sydney -
The Teacher-Student
Rapport Building In CFL
Online Teaching During
The Pandemic
Jing LI
The University of Sydney
Lunch Break
(Parallel) Paper Presentations B
Session 3: Digital Literacy in Learning
(3 Papers; 15 mins + 5 mins Q&A each)
-
Enhancing Translation
Students’ Digital
Literacy: Using a
Web-based Parallel
Corpus as an Example
Jianwen Kacey LIU and Hao Anna YIN
Hong Kong Shue Yan University -
Enhancing Collaborative
Writing Skills among
University English as a
Second Language (ESL)
Learners through the
Utilization of Padlet
Frankie HAR
Hong Kong Polytechnic University -
Learning in the Age of
LLMs: Boosting not
Bypassing the Learning
Process
John BLAKE
University of Aizu
(Parallel) Paper Presentations B
Session 4: Innovation in Learning Design
(3 Papers; 15 mins + 5 mins Q&A each)
-
Measuring the Effects
of Repetition and
Typographic Enhancement
on the Uptake of
Multiword Expressions –
A Conceptual Replication
of Majuddin
Xinrui CHENG, Lin HE, and Yanan LI
Xi’an International Studies University -
Artificial Intelligence
Empowering After-school
Services for Primary and
Secondary Schools:
Logic, Constraints and
Practice Paths
SUN Lekang and AN Jianqiang
Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications -
A Study of the Learning
Effectiveness of Smart
Site Safety System
(SSSS) in Vocational and
Professional Education
and Training in Hong
Kong
Yan-Wai CHAN and Kwan-Keung NG
Hong Kong Institute of Construction and Ming-Ai (London) Institute
Break
(Parallel) Paper Presentations C
Session 5: Technologies for Teaching Enhancement
(3 Papers; 15 mins + 5 mins Q&A each)
-
Development of a Framework for
Quality Control and Assurance of
Online Assessment in English Language
Teaching
Van Tuyen NGUYEN and Helena SIT
The University of Newcastle -
Exploring Students’ Usage of
ChatGPT in News Reporting Learning
with the Uses and Gratifications Theory
Perspective
Jing WU, Zhaoxun SONG, and Dandan WANG
Hang Seng University of Hong Kong -
Enhancing Academic Performance
through Blended Learning: A Study on
the Relationship between Self-Efficacy
and Student Success
Sharif AGHAZO
University of Sharjah
(Parallel) Paper Presentations C
Session 6: Exploring Different Learning Modes
(2 Papers; 15 mins + 5 mins Q&A each)
-
Preparing Hong Kong Teachers for
the Implementation of Blended
Teaching
Liping DENG, Alex CHAN, and Yujie ZHOU
Hong Kong Baptist University, Tung Wah College, and City University of Hong Kong -
Participation Pattern and Learning
Effectiveness of Online Classes Versus
Face-to-face Instruction in Informal
Courses: A Case Study of the
Complementary Studies Programme at
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Joseph Chi-ho SO, Noble Po-Kan LO, Wilson Chun-kit KWAN, and Karly Oi- Wan CHAN
CPCE Polytechnic University of Hong Kong
Break
Keynote Session II
Shakespeare in a Digital Age: Access, Adaptation, Analysis
Registration
Keynote Session III
Including the excluded: Reaching the Under-served Populations with Online Communities
Break
(Parallel) Paper Presentations D
Session 7: New Approaches in STEM
(4 Papers; 15 mins + 5 mins Q&A each)
-
Artificial Intelligence in K-12
Computer Science Education
Wanli XING and Zifeng LIU
University of Florida -
Leverage Pre-trained LLMs for
Enhanced Math Education
Infrastructure
Wanli XING and Zifeng LIU
University of Florida -
Exploring the Synergies of China's
STEM Education Transformation in
Space Education to Realize the
National Science Dream through
Digital Learning and Science
Communication: A Case study of the
Tiangong Classroom
Poshan YU and Siying WANG
Soochow University, Xian Jiaotong- Liverpool University & Shanghai University -
The Effect of Digital Technologies to
Improve the Math Performance of
Rural Students: A Three-level Analysis
Mei Jiun WU
University of Macau
(Parallel) Paper Presentations D
Session 8: Chinese Studies in the Digital Age
(4 Papers; 15 mins + 5 mins Q&A each)
-
古文教學與數碼人文：詞彙資料庫
在大學中文科目的應用
Lai Ling LAM
Chinese University of Hong Kong -
以文學教育提昇語文能力——以
香港中文大學「大學中文」課程「小
說」專題為例
CHAN Chu Kwong and LI Wen Yi
Hong Kong Education University -
法律、正義與中國文學的教學
Chi Hung WONG
Metropolitan University of Hong Kong
Lunch Break
(Parallel) Paper Presentations E
Session 9: OER, Social Media & Well-being
(3 Papers; 15 mins + 5 mins Q&A each)
-
Exploring the Development and
Adoption of Open Educational
Resources (OER) and Policy Guidance:
A Multiple Case Study in Hong Kong
Schools
Simin XU and Chung Kwan LO
The Education University of Hong Kong -
The Effect of Using Personalized
Stickers on Social Presence in Mobile
Instant Messages
Lok-To Michelle LEE and Chi-Keung CHAN
Tung Wah College -
The Effectiveness of the Internetbased
Exercises on Pain, Physical
Activity and Quality of Life: A
Systematic Review of the Literature
Chi Keung Martin TSUI
School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
(Parallel) Paper Presentations E
Session 10: Chinese Literature and Creative Writing in the Digital Age
(3 Papers; 15 mins + 5 mins Q&A each)
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《紅樓夢》進入香港課堂的困境和
對策
Kwai King CHEUNG
Beijing Language and Culture University -
沉浸式教學體驗紅樓夢中的大觀
園—從手作紅樓文創產品到紅樓夢
特展
張玉明
Xiamen Institute of Technology -
「中文傳意」與「創意寫作」：傳播理
論在文學創作上的應用與教學實
Tsz Ben Benson TONG
Metropolitan University of Hong Kong
Break
Keynote Session IV
The Role, Nature and Challenges of the Use of Online Testing Methodology in Measuring Language Instruction
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A Symposium on “AI Literacy in Education Today”
Face-to-face Session
Venue: Room 1 (The Gate), 14/F Ming Pavilion, Senior Common Room, KK Leung Building, The University of Hong Kong
- List of Speakers:
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Beatrice MA
Hang Seng University of Hong Kong -
Melinda WHONG
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology -
Annie NG
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology -
Anna TSO
Hang Seng University of Hong Kong -
Ling Yu Debbie TSOI and Yeuk Wan Julie YIU
Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education -
Hongyan GENG
Lingnan University
- Paper Titles:
- Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Students’ Writing Skills for Personal Statement in internship Application
- GenAI: The Importance of the Practitioner Voice
- Information Literacy of University Students: Implications for the Adoption of ChatGPT
- Questioning the Quality of AI-assisted Academic Essays: From the Perspectives of English Teachers and Postgraduate Students
- Hybrid Model in Talent Development: Case Study of K-12 Artificial Intelligence Programme in Hong Kong
- Integrating Virtual Reality with Co-teaching in General Education: A Study on Geology, Ecology, and Law Courses
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Co-organizers
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Registration
Participants are eligible to have the electronic program and access to all online presentations, panel discussions, and keynotes.
Participant
HKD$800
Registration fee
includes a complimentary one year HKAECT
Membership (1.1.2024-31.12.2024)
Student (FT) Participant
HKD$400
Registration fee
includes a complimentary one year HKAECT
Membership (1.1.2024-31.12.2024)
Join us at HKAECT 2024 on 13 - 15 June
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Paper and Presentation Submission
For questions about the submission, please contact: hkaectconference@gmail.com
Presentation Abstract Submissions
Post-Conference Book Full Paper Submissions
For English manuscripts:
Accepted abstracts for presentations are invited to extend into a full paper. Submissions of your manuscripts in 10-20 pages should be uploaded to EasyChair. All full papers submitted will be subject to a blind peer-review process. Upon acceptance, and subject to authors’ successful revision enhancement based on the reviewers’ comments, your manuscripts will be included in a new volume under the Educational Communications and Technology Yearbook series to be published by Springer and indexed by Web of Science/Scopus.
提交中文論文（截止日期：2023年12月30日） 提交的稿件，討論範圍包括文學與教學、文學與數碼人文等相關議題，字數在10,000至20,000字之間，並上傳至 EasyChair (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=hkaect2024)。 所有提交的論文都將接受隱名評審過程。 稿件一經錄用，將收錄在香港中國語文學會出版的《文學論衡》或書籍中。
