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Developing e-Content for Robotics Education: Using Learning Management System to Promote Blended Learning Model and Content Sharing (SWEETIE)

Service Operator

Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The Education University of Hong Kong
Project Number
2021/1085

Objectives

  • Developing a systematic online STEAM learning platform featured by engineering design
  • Facilitating the implementation of the new primary science curriculum
  • Integrating AI and science learning through enhancing student AI literacy
  • Improving the efficiency of engineering design in primary and secondary schools
  • Enhancing teacher confidence in STEAM instruction while addressing individual learning differences

Project Overview

This project is dedicated to
• Realising the vision of “STEAM for All” in primary and secondary schools, and
• Providing a “Teaching + Assessment” one-stop support for engineering design in the New Primary Science.

To realise the goal of “STEAM for All”, we created the SWEETIE online learning platform to address two major challenges in promoting STEAM education: insufficient teacher confidence and catering to learning diversity. The platform introduces groundbreaking features across 5 key areas: systematic STEAM curriculum structure, comprehensive 7-step SWEETIE pedagogy, six-dimensional expandable teaching kits, adaptable self-directed learning modes, and dual-experience teacher training strategies.

To fully align with the implementation of the New Primary Science curriculum, the SWEETIE platform has recently introduced new online learning resources that cover 17 key engineering design activities recommended in the updated curriculum. These resources facilitate a seamless and systematic integration of engineering and science, supported by detailed assessment rubrics for each activity. Whole-class or whole-grade performance assessment of engineering design can be conducted using the platform. With a rich item bank, our assessment system can meet the diverse needs of different schools.

To date, the SWEETIE curriculum has been adopted by over 60 schools, having more than 500 teachers trained and benefiting over 12,000 students. With the platform’s support, teachers can build the confidence to deliver STEAM education after just 2 hours of training.

Project Details

Grantee Sector
Local Tertiary Institutions
Target Users

Primary Schools

Learning Category

STEAM

Key Features

  • Achieving self-directed STEAM learning in primary and secondary schools
  • Providing “Teaching + Assessment” one-stop support for engineering design in new primary science
  • Facilitating the implementation of engineering design in school classrooms
  • Conducting formative assessment of engineering design with finely-tuned rubrics
  • Implementing whole-class or whole-grade performance assessment of engineering design
  • Sharing STEAM teaching resources on the platform
  • Monitoring and managing the STEAM learning process of all students

Demonstration & School Case Study

Philip Law Kam Yuen, Principal
Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School

You know what’s so good about this platform? It seriously helps teachers tackle the challenges that come with starting to teach STEM. After just two hours of training, our teachers feel ready to jump into the SWEETIE curriculum—no stress, full confidence! Dr. Wan has made sure everything teachers need is right there on the platform. Thanks to this setup, even if they don’t do much prep, they can still get, like, 70% effectiveness. Not bad, right? The best part? Teachers can teach and learn at the same time, so teachers and students end up having a really rewarding experience. Truly a win-win situation!

Ng Ming Fai, Senior Teacher
Sham Tseng Catholic Primary School

Unlike typical STEM activities, the SWEETIE curriculum is closely aligned with the new primary school science curriculum. The platform provides tailored teaching resources for all 17 engineering design activities outlined in the curriculum framework, along with a clear, step-by-step assessment approach. Each activity links directly to the new science curriculum content. This makes SWEETIE a valuable support for frontline teachers. It addresses one of the most challenging parts in the new curriculum: handling the teaching and assessment in Domain 4.

Pricing

Annual Subscription Plan

(Total 5 plans, please click the arrow for more details)

Plan A

Teacher Account: 20*,
Student Account: whole school (above 18 classes)
$ 35,000
  • No Teaching Kits Included
  • Twice teacher training per year
  • Assistance in creating accounts
  • Twice consultation per year for conducting Sweetie curriculum
  • Twice assistance per year in conducting performance-based assessment
Subscribe
*Additional fee for each teacher account:
+1,000 HKD (Annual)

Plan A+

Teacher Account: 20*,
Student Account: whole school (above 18 classes)
$ 46,000
  • Includes 20 Teaching Kits
  • Twice teacher training per year
  • Assistance in creating accounts
  • Twice consultation per year for conducting Sweetie curriculum
  • Twice assistance per year in conducting performance-based assessment
Subscribe
*Additional fee for each teacher account:
+1,000 HKD (Annual)

Plan B

Teacher Account: 12*,
Student Account: whole school (2 - 18 classes)
$ 25,000
  • No Teaching Kits Included
  • Twice teacher training per year
  • Assistance in creating accounts
  • Twice consultation per year for conducting Sweetie curriculum
  • Twice assistance per year in conducting performance-based assessment
Subscribe
*Additional fee for each teacher account:
+1,000 HKD (Annual)

Plan B+

Teacher Account: 12*,
Student Account: whole school (2 - 18 classes)
$ 36,000
  • Includes 20 Teaching Kits
  • Twice teacher training per year
  • Assistance in creating accounts
  • Twice consultation per year for conducting Sweetie curriculum
  • Twice assistance per year in conducting performance-based assessment
Subscribe
*Additional fee for each teacher account:
+1,000 HKD (Annual)

Plan C

Teacher Account: 2*,
Student Account: 1 class
$ 10,000
  • 5 Teaching Kits Included
  • Twice teacher training per year
  • Assistance in creating accounts
  • Twice consultation per year for conducting Sweetie curriculum
  • Twice assistance per year in conducting performance-based assessment
Subscribe
*Additional fee for each teacher account:
+1,000 HKD(Annual)

Semi-annual Subscription Plan

(Total 5 plans, please click the arrow for more details)

Plan A

Teacher Account: 20*,
Student Account: whole school (above 18 classes)
$ 21,000
  • No Teaching Kits Included
  • Twice teacher training per year
  • Assistance in creating accounts
  • Twice consultation per year for conducting Sweetie curriculum
  • Twice assistance per year in conducting performance-based assessment
Subscribe
*Additional fee for each teacher account:
+600 HKD (Semi-annual)

Plan A+

Teacher Account: 20*,
Student Account: whole school (above 18 classes)
$ 32,000
  • Includes 20 Teaching Kits
  • Twice teacher training per year
  • Assistance in creating accounts
  • Twice consultation per year for conducting Sweetie curriculum
  • Twice assistance per year in conducting performance-based assessment
Subscribe
*Additional fee for each teacher account:
+600 HKD (Semi-annual)

Plan B

Teacher Account: 12*,
Student Account: whole school (2 - 18 classes)
$ 15,000
  • No Teaching Kits Included
  • Twice teacher training per year
  • Assistance in creating accounts
  • Twice consultation per year for conducting Sweetie curriculum
  • Twice assistance per year in conducting performance-based assessment
Subscribe
*Additional fee for each teacher account:
+600 HKD (Semi-annual)

Plan B+

Teacher Account: 12*,
Student Account: whole school (2 - 18 classes)
$ 26,000
  • Includes 20 Teaching Kits
  • Twice teacher training per year
  • Assistance in creating accounts
  • Twice consultation per year for conducting Sweetie curriculum
  • Twice assistance per year in conducting performance-based assessment
Subscribe
*Additional fee for each teacher account:
+600 HKD (Semi-annual)

Plan C

Teacher Account: 2*,
Student Account: 1 class
$ 8,000
  • 5 Teaching Kits Included
  • Twice teacher training per year
  • Assistance in creating accounts
  • Twice consultation per year for conducting Sweetie curriculum
  • Twice assistance per year in conducting performance-based assessment
Subscribe
*Additional fee for each teacher account:
+600 HKD(Semi-annual)

Please note that the prices are consistent for both publicly funded schools and other educational institutions.

Free Trial

Trial Period: 2 weeks
Capacity for Trial Users: Up to 5 teachers & 20 students

Service Operator Contact Information

  • +852 2948 7532

Reminder

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• have a Hong Kong Education City (EdCity) School Account,
• and use the School Buyer Account to log in

If your school has not registered an EdCity School Account, please visit: 
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