Prof.  Eric  Tsui
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,  China

Title: Learning without borders: Internationalisation@home efforts at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Abstract:

Internalisation is a crucial part of all university's degree program yet Covid-19 has suspended nearly all such efforts worldwide for more than 3 semesters. In fact, more than just bridging the time and distance divides of students and teachers, intelligent use of technologies can also help to support internationalisation at home efforts for all institutions. Furthermore, good pedagogical design can also help students to acquire specific skills thereby reducing the skill gaps of 21st Century knowledge workers. This talk will outline the benefits, challenges and opportunities of Internationalisation@home efforts experienced by PolyU staff in the last 3 years. Internationalisation@home is clearly going to stay with increasing influence on curriculum and pedagogical design. Perspectives and learning experience by learners and teachers will also be shared.

Biography:

Eric Tsui is Associate Director of the Knowledge Management and Innovation Research Centre (KMIRC) and a Senior Educational Development Officer in the Educational Development Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is a Regional Editor of Journal of Knowledge Management, lead and delivered a master Knowledge Management program for more than 15 years. He has also championed many technology-enhanced Teaching and Learning projects and is a crusader of blended learning at the university. His research interests include Knowledge Management technologies, blended learning, cloud services, and collaborations. He is also the leader of a Professional Certificate which is covered by two Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on edX covering the topics of Knowledge Management, Big Data and Industry 4.0. Professor Tsui is an honorary advisor in Knowledge Management to three Hong Kong Government departments and provides consultancy and professional services to many private organisations, NGOs in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Japan and Brunei. He has B.Sc. (Hons.), PhD and MBA qualifications. A recipient of many Knowledge Management and E-Learning international awards, Professor Tsui was twice listed as an exemplary/outstanding academic in PolyU Annual Reports in the last 5 years.