The Project awarded the Gold Award (Omnichannel -Smart Campus) and the Global Education Award. The interdisciplinary team are leaded by Dr Rodney Wai Chi CHU (Right 3) and formed by Dr Jeffrey Chun Fai HO (Right 2), Dr Hilda Hiu Dan CHEUNG (Left 2), Dr Pauli Po Yan LAI (Left 3) and Dr Kai Pan MARK (Right 1).
As AI technology becomes more prevalent in recent years, its applications in education have also begun to emerge. PolyU Design is committed to fostering innovation for a brighter future. Our Associate Professor, Dr Jeffrey Ho, collaborated with members from BEEE, EEE, and EDC, led by Dr Rodney Chu from APSS, to develop the generative AI chatbot "Virtual Assistant TIMS."
The PolyU’s cross-unit team is formed by:
Dr Rodney Wai Chi CHU, Team Leader, Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS)
(In Alphabetical order)
Dr Hilda Hiu Dan CHEUNG, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE)
Dr Jeffrey Chun Fai HO, School of Design (PolyU Design)
Dr Pauli Po Yan LAI, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
Dr Kai Pan MARK, Educational Development Centre (EDC)
About the "Virtual Assistant TIMS”
This chatbot responds to student queries anytime, anywhere through instant messaging applications in text, voice, or video formats. The latest development, the "AI Conversational Podcast System," uses advanced natural language processing to transform complex academic content into lively podcasts, enhancing learning efficiency. Additionally, the project has established the intelligent assessment grading platform "AIReAS," offering feedback and guidance on students' uploaded written assignments, improving teaching quality while helping students understand and master the curriculum.
This project recently received recognition at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024, where it was awarded both the Gold Award (Omnichannel -Smart Campus) and the Global Education Award. Often referred to as the "Oscars" of the education sector, these awards are co-organized by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a leading international university ranking agency, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. They honour higher education institutions that have developed and implemented outstanding and innovative teaching methods. Additionally, the project got nominated for the 2024 UGC Teaching Award in the Collaborative Teams category and received a merit in the Exemplary Teaching and Learning Award in the eLearning Forum Asia. The annual UGC Teaching Award organised by the University Grants Committee is highly prestigious in Hong Kong that honours those who excel in teaching in the UGC sector.
These achievements highlight PolyU's commitment to driving innovation in education and showcase the effectiveness of cross-disciplinary collaboration. Experts from various academic units at PolyU, including Dr Ho from PolyU Design, who specialises in virtual reality and interaction design, have come together to create unique solutions for real-world challenges.
The PolyU’s cross-unit team is formed by:
Dr Rodney Wai Chi CHU, Team Leader, Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS)
(In Alphabetical order)
Dr Hilda Hiu Dan CHEUNG, Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE)
Dr Jeffrey Chun Fai HO, School of Design (PolyU Design)
Dr Pauli Po Yan LAI, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
Dr Kai Pan MARK, Educational Development Centre (EDC)
About the "Virtual Assistant TIMS”
| Topics | Awards | Design Research | interdisciplinary | PolyU Design Research | Research |
|---|
You may also like
