Upcoming Events & News
Experiencing Perplexity: A Better Research Tool over Google
Join EDuIT to explore how perplexity, part of the GenAI wave, can boost your research skills in education and research. This workshop will introduce you to a straightforward tool that offers more accurate and in real time results than Google. Learn practical techniques to improve your administrative, academic projects and research studies. EDuIT will help you discover new ways to gather and utilise information effectively. Whether you're an academic member, an administrator or a graduate student, this workshop will equip you with updated skills for effective research.
Date: October 10 , 2024 (Thu)
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: TML Artist Block X216
Language: English
Facilitator: Dr. Michael Li, Principal Head (Digital Learning)
Introduction to Mentimeter
This interactive workshop introduces you to Mentimeter, a powerful tool for creating engaging presentations and gathering synchronous/asynchronous responses from your target audience. Designed for anyone who is new to Mentimeter or looking to elevate their skills, this hands-on session will guide you through the platform’s core features and help you integrate it effectively into dynamic interactions.
You will be learning how to:
- Create interactive presentations
- Collect synchronous and asynchronous responses
- Integrate Mentimeter with Canvas and Miro
- Design synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences
- Manage results
- Promote active learning
Date: October 24, 2024 (Thu)
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: TML Artist Block X216
Language: English
Facilitator: Nicole Lai, Educational Designer
Understanding Microsoft Forms and Google Forms (For Administration Office)
In this workshop, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Forms and Google Forms. The session will cover the key features, functionalities, and best practices for using these online tools effectively. Attendees will learn how to create, distribute, and analyze forms and surveys. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to leverage these powerful online tools for various applications.
Facilitator: Chris Wong, IT Officer (User Support)
The HKAPA website won an international award again, the Award of Excellence in the 30th Communicator Awards.
The Communicator Awards is dedicated to recognizing excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication. They are the leading international awards program honoring talent in this highly competitive field; With over 6,000 entries received from across the US and around the world, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals.
The Communicator Awards is the leading international competition honoring the best digital, mobile, audio, video, and social content the industry has to offer. Entries are judged and curated by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.
And the Award of Excellence is the highest honor of the competition, which is given to those entrants whose ability to communicate positions them as the best in the field.
Independent Studies Student Channel
 Prokofiev-Piano Sonata No. 3 with GenAI animation by Andy Cheng and Nicole Yim (Independent Study Project) |  Music Tuner mobile app by the developer, Vincent Yeung (Independent Study Project) |
Information Technology
 Microsoft has announced an important update regarding a new storage policy for Microsoft 365 Education, which applies globally to all educational institutes. The Office 365 storage will be limited accordingly for all new staff accounts and new student accounts. |  Manage and reset Academy account password (Intranet - APA login needed) |  In September, IT team has tackled 430 inquires and technical problems. Should you need any IT support, feel free to contact EDuIT Help Desk at any time. |
AV & Design Support
 Canvas Workshop |  Prokofiev Piano Sonata No. 3 with GenAI animation |  Workshop of Information Security and Anti-Scam |
 Launch Ceremony of 40th Anniversary Celebration |  Mid-Autumn Festival e-Card |  Info Day 2024 - Live Stream |