(1) Research-Based Case Study

Dr Davy NG [Staff Profile]

Assistant Professor

Department of Mathematics and Information Technology

The Education University of Hong Kong

 

From AI Literacy to GenAI Literacy: From Theory to Practice

AI increasingly influences many aspects of our daily lives, making it essential for everyone to develop an understanding of AI. With the advent of tools like ChatGPT and advancements in educational technology, GenAI presents unprecedented opportunities for transforming education and risks, including academic dishonesty, misinformation, security concerns, and data privacy issues. Given these disruptive changes, it is crucial to re-conceptualise the understanding of AI literacy to GenAI literacy. This talk will review a series of studies from my research team regarding AI literacy, particularly about using AI in different instructional contexts such as story-writing and secondary schools. This talk will further share findings about students' perceptions of AI-empowered learning activities. The research indicates that students behave and perform quite differently in GenAI-enhanced learning environments than in traditional AI settings. At the end, the talk will also explore future possibilities in AI that have the potential to enhance students' learning experiences further.

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(2) Practice-Based Case Study

Dr Jac LEUNG [Staff Profile]

Lecturer I

Division of Integrative Systems and Design

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

 

Applied GenAI for Interdisciplinary Projects

This presentation will explore integrating GenAI tools in design thinking and project management within interdisciplinary education, highlighting an undergraduate course's rationale, design, and implementation. The course empowers students to utilise GenAI for generating ideas, creating personas, and prototyping solutions, and the design emphasises project-based learning, peer learning, and flipped classroom approaches. Based on the reflection by the instructor and student feedback, this presentation will provide actionable insights for educators and institutions aiming to incorporate GenAI into their curricula. The initiative not only enhances students' understanding of interdisciplinary projects but also prepares them to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in professional settings.​