To be announced
Developing e-Content for Robotics Education: Using Learning Management System to Promote Blended Learning Model and Content Sharing
Service Operator
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The Education University of Hong Kong
Project Number
2021/1085
Objectives
- Develop a systematic online STEM learning platform featured by engineering design
- Enhance teacher confidence in STEM instruction while addressing individual learning differences
- Improve the efficiency of engineering design in primary and secondary schools
- Faciliate the implementation of the new primary science curriculum
- Realize the vision of ‘STEM for All’
Project Overview
The project innovates STEM learning by creating a blended learning model through a Learning Management System (LMS). By converting design-driven STEM activities into online courses, it addresses two key barriers in STEM education, i.e., teachers’ limited confidence and catering learning diversity. The platform features systematic STEM curriculum structure, innovative 7-Step SWEETIE (Situation, Wondering, Envisioning, Exploration, Thinking-back, Innovation, Extension) teaching pedagogy, six-dimensionally expandable learning kits, flexible learning process, and efficient teacher training. Over 60 schools have adopted the SWEETIE curriculum, training 300+ teachers and benefiting 12,000+ students. Teachers can start to use the platform to teach STEM after just two hours of training.
Recently, the SWEETIE platform has developed new online learning resources and systematic assessment methods for the engineering design activities recommended in the new primary science curriculum framework.
These enhancements will provide “Teaching + Assessment” one-stop support for the implementation of the new curriculum.
Project Details
Grantee Sector
Local Tertiary Institutions
Target Users
Primary Schools | Secondary Schools
Learning Category
STEAM
Key Features
“Teaching + Assessment” one-stop support for engineering design in new primary science
- Systematic STEM curriculum structure
- Innovative 7-Step SWEETIE teaching pedagogy
- Aligning with the new primary science subject
- Efficient teacher training (Begin STEM teaching after 2-hour practice)
- Flexible learning process
Demonstration & School Case Study
Philip Law Kam Yuen, Vice principal
The Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club 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!
Carson Yu Wing Hin, Senior teacher
HHCKLA Buddhist Wong Cho Sum School
Unlike typical STEM activities, the SWEETIE curriculum is designed to fit right in with the new primary school science curriculum. The platform offers fresh resources specifically for the 17 engineering design activities mentioned in the new framework. It comes with a clear, step-by-step way to assess them. Every activity ties straight back to the new science curriculum content. This platform is a great help for frontline teachers. It takes care of one of the trickiest parts in the new curriculum: handling the teaching and assessment in Domain 4.
Pricing
Free Trial
Trial Period: 2 weeks
Capacity for Trial Users: Up to 5 teachers & 20 students