Institute of Future Learning (IFL) Professional Training Series: Story Writing Generative AI Agents Development for Language Subjects Teaching and Learning

Event Date: 16 October 2026 - 21 November 2026

Organiser

The Institute of Future Learning of the City University of Hong Kong

Supporting Organisation

Hong Kong Education City

Introduction

Organised by the Institute of Future Learning of the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), this four-session professional training aims to support current school teachers in designing and prototyping GenAI-powered story-writing agents that address language-learning needs in their own schools. Through a blend of practical lectures, hands-on workshops and Project-Based Learning (PBL), participants will move from foundational concepts to implementable GenAI solutions that provide personalised language learning, scaffold students’ creativity through story writing, and promote cultural sensitivity in teaching and learning.

Chief Trainers: Ir Prof LAM Hiu Fung, JP; and Prof CHEUNG Chak Chung Ray

Activity Date Time Venue
Session 1 7 Nov 2026 (Sat) 10:00 AM -
1:00 PM
Libratorium A,
Run Run Shaw Library, CityUHK
Session 2 14 Nov 2026 (Sat)
Session 3 21 Nov 2026 (Sat)
Submission of project poster 24 Nov 2026 (Tue) 11:59 PM
Project presentation and
assessment
5 Dec 2026 (Sat) To be announced
Please bring your own laptop for the training.

Format: The training consists of 3 practical lecture and workshop sessions, integrated with Project-Based Learning, and concludes with 1 project presentation and assessment session.

Project Assignment: During the training, participants will be required to develop and submit a project poster and present their work at the Project Showcase. Participants will demonstrate how GenAI agents can be meaningfully applied in language teaching and learning contexts.

Total Contact Hours: 12 hours

Intended learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the training, participants are expected to:

  • Be able to develop AI-powered story-writing agents for language acquisition.
  • Gain knowledge of NLP fundamentals, agent design, contextual language cues, and ethical and multicultural issues.
  • Build prototypes that assist with vocabulary, grammar, and story drafting.

Application:

Please complete this registration form in full by 16 October 2026 (Fri). Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application is competitive and subject to quota. Successful participants will be notified by email by 30 October 2026 (Fri).

Enquiries:

Institute of Future Learning, CityUHK

Phone: 3442 8835

Email: ifl@cityu.edu.hk
Note: Visitor parking is unavailable. We encourage guests to use public transport.