Vice Rector Zhou Wanlei attended the 2023 Ningbo-Hong Kong-Macao Education Cooperation Forum and Digital Education Forum as a keynote speaker. His speech, the “Digital Reformation of City University of Macau,” provided insights into the University’s digital transformation efforts. The event was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and brought together experts and educators from across the region to discuss collaboration and innovation in education.
The forum was a significant component of the 2023 Ningbo-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Forum, which was organized by the Ningbo Municipal Education Bureau. Themed around “Education and Digitalization,” it brought together universities from Hong Kong, Macao, and Ningbo to explore strategies for digitalization, discuss the introduction of new smart educational facilities, consider the feasibility of hybrid education approaches, and share valuable teaching experiences.
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During his speech, Vice Rector Zhou Wanlei shared CityU’s achievements and key initiatives in digital transformation. He highlighted that the University is utilizing high-speed connectivity, mobile devices, and high-quality applications to provide innovative virtual and real-world learning environments, enabling students to build personalized learning models that fit their needs. According to him, CityU’s digital learning environment provides students with interactive multimedia resources to enhance their learning and improve their academic performance. Additionally, students can collaborate with peers on research, and create, and share learning resources for mutual learning. CityU has established a fast internal network and comprehensive mobile network, implemented compliance measures for information security and privacy protection, and continuously improved its information management and support systems. All of these efforts provide comprehensive technical support for achieving digital teaching at CityU.
Vice Rector Zhou Wanlei highlighted that CityU conducts annual information security and privacy protection training for new staff and students, as well as organizing “Information Security Week” and related activities to enhance the education system on information security and privacy protection. Specific guidelines have been developed for the use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, providing timely and clear high-tech usage instructions for faculty and students to ensure academic integrity, avoid network security threats, and prevent personal privacy violations. These guidelines also helped them understand how to properly handle generated information related to national security, personal safety, criminal activities, pornography, violence, and other sensitive topics.
The forum also featured keynote speeches from education leaders, including Albert Chau, Vice-President of Hong Kong Baptist University; Lü Chaofeng, Deputy Party Secretary and Vice President of Ningbo University; Yau Chi-leung, Principal of Hong Kong Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School; Andy Li, Principal of Hong Kong Ling To Catholic Primary School; Zhou Meng, Assistant Principal of Macao Hou Kong Middle School; and Wang Xianming, Party Secretary and Principal of Ningbo Xiaoshi High School. Nearly 40 educators and representatives from primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong and Macao also attended the forum to exchange knowledge and insights on digital education and collaboration opportunities.
