GRIFE Young Scholar Seminar Series III
We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming GRIFE Young Scholar Seminar Series III, titled " Can Drone Technologies and GenAI-Enhanced Simulations Transform Cross-Disciplinary STEM Learning? ”.
This presentation investigates the transformative potential of a drone-integrated STEM curriculum supported by GenAI-assisted simulations and guided inquiry-based learning. Implemented through a Design-Based Research approach, the project began with a pilot in three schools and was refined based on student responses and instructor feedback. The revised 12-hour program was then scaled to 227 secondary students across 14 Hong Kong schools. To address conceptual abstraction, safety, resource limitations, and coding fluency, we co-developed 11 interactive simulations using GenAI chatbots to translate pedagogical strategies into web-based tools. These simulations, grounded in a hybrid intelligence framework informed by the AI-TPACK model, complemented physical quadcopter experiences and enabled multi-, inter-, and trans-disciplinary integration under instructor guidance.
Comparative analysis across both phases revealed improved student outcomes in STEM knowledge, 21st century skills, and computational thinking, alongside heightened engagement and collaboration. Teachers reported enhanced instructional clarity and accessibility. Drawing from this experience, a comprehensive teaching package — recently published as Innovative STEM Curriculum: Drones and GenAI Simulations in Action – Guiding Principles and Teaching Materials — was developed and disseminated to frontline educators and researchers to further promote curriculum innovation using cutting-edge technologies.
Please register from the following link for online participation!
| Moderator | Professor Bill Chi Ho YEUNG, Dean of Students; Associate Head (Teaching and Learning) of Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong
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Speaker | Mr. Richard Chung Yiu YEUNG, PhD Candidate, The Education University of Hong Kong
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Zoom | To be provided after registration
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Date and time | 1 December 2025 (Monday) 11:30am – 12:30pm Hong Kong time
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| Registration | https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OnTQzVD7VqVi9E
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Stay tuned for more details! For the latest updates, visit the GRIFE website: https://grife.eduhk.hk/ .
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at grife@eduhk.hk .
We can’t wait to welcome you and explore these important discussions together!
