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A series of articles navigating the new world of technology education in Hong Kong and beyond. It highlights best practices and case studies showing how the younger generation is being equipped with future-ready skills, as demonstrated by [email protected], a project created and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust that inspires digital creativity for social good.

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Hong Kong on its way to becoming a global leader in computational thinking education

Leong Cheung (right), Executive Director of Charities and Community at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, meets students from the CoolThink@JC programme. Photo: HKJC
  • Study finds the city is on par with Singapore, the UK and mainland China in this area of education, after making significant progress in recent years
  • The [email protected] programme, created and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, distinguishes itself from other initiatives worldwide
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Why school leadership is a driving force for innovations in education

Andy Li, a CoolThink@JC Fellow and Principal of Ling To Catholic Primary School, was an early adopter of the programme’s computational thinking lessons. Photo: Andy Li
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Empowering teachers to build the classroom of the future

Fung Long, a CoolThink@JC Fellow and Vice-Principal at Sham Tseng Catholic Primary School, with students taking part in the education programme. Photo was taken before the pandemic. Photo: HKJC
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How parents can help their children get ready for a digital future

CoolThink@JC offers educational workshops for parents that help deepen their understanding of computational thinking. Photo was taken before the pandemic. Photo: HKJC
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How artificial intelligence will redefine the future of work

The CoolThink@JC co-curricular teaching units integrate AI into STEM activities, which gives students a chance to experience how AI works in physical STEM objects. Photo: HKJC
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Building an entrepreneurial mindset in the young to harness the potential of the GBA

Photo caption: The CoolThink@JC programme encourages students to take risks as they learn computational thinking, which helps nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. Photo: HKJC]
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Developing tech talents can fuel Hong Kong’s ambitions to become the next Silicon Valley

Leong Cheung, Executive Director of Charities & Community at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, presented awards to the winning team of the annual CoolThink@JC Competition. He says the programme helps prepare students for an I&T economy. This photograph was taken before the pandemic. Photo: HKJC
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It’s important to prepare children for the potential dangers of the metaverse

The metaverse is expected to play a prominent role in day-to-day life in the future, which raises concerns over the security risks that could threaten children online. Photo: Shutterstock
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Empowering children to become creators in the metaverse and embrace the new virtual age

The creation of 3D digital worlds in the metaverse allows individuals to share experiences virtually. Photo: Shutterstock
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The skill that’s becoming essential for children growing up in the 21st century

Students from St Edward’s Catholic Primary School, a participant in the CoolThink@JC programme, use tools such as Scratch to create animations, which help them learn the basic concepts of computational thinking. Photo: HKJC
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New step forward in children’s education is equipping a future-ready generation

Computational thinking education, which aims to develop problem-solving skills for the digital age, is being rolled out in primary schools across Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
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Children’s creative inventions help others ride out Covid-19 challenges

Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) Primary School’s winning team in the CoolThink@JC Competition developed the Smart Home Pandemic Fighter app to remind family members to conduct disinfectant procedures. Photo: The Hong Kong Jockey Club
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