Shaping the Future of Education, Communication and Technology

Will W.K. Ma received his MSc and MPhil in Information Systems Management from Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, and his PhD in Information Technology in Education from the University of Hong Kong. He is currently the Head of Learning Commons at the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong. His research focuses on the use of information systems for communication, knowledge sharing and knowledge creation. He has published papers in Computers & Education, Computers in Human Behaviour, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, International Journal of Communications, Law, and Policy, and Information & Management. He served as a co-editor of the Journal of Communication and Education and editor of Cogent Social Sciences. He is also President of the Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Chan Wendy Wing Lam received her PhD from Hong Kong Baptist University. She is currently an Assistant Professor and Associate Programme Leader at the Department of Journalism and Communication, Chu Hai College of Higher Education. Dr. Chan’s research focuses on the journalistic presentation of consumer behavior. She currently serves as Vice President of the Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Cat Miaoting Cheng is a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong. Her research focuses on the social and cultural aspects of emerging technologies, e-learning environments, and technology acceptance. She has authored or co-authored many publications including books, book chapters, journal articles, conference papers, and research reports. She is currently serving as the Secretary of the Executive Committee, Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

Curriculum Development, Pedagogy and Instructional Designs.- 1 Understanding the effect of gamification of learning using Flow Theory.- 2 Why students multitask: Towards a comprehensive understanding.- 3  The strategic orientation of high-quality development of higher continuing education in China.- 4 A review of Deep Learning in the last three years.- 5 Intervention Design Model and its application of Blended Collaborative Learning Design research.- Teaching and Learning Experiences with Technology.- 6 Using digital badges and leaderboards in primary school math lessons: Beneficial or merely new wine in old bottles?.- 7 To assess self-designed learning platform's effectiveness in learning engagement: A design-based research.- 8 Learning English as a second language through social media: First-hand perspectives from a group of Hong Kong adolescents.- 9 Monitoring the learning process to enhance motivation by means of learning by discovery using Facebook.- Online Learning and OpenEducation Resources.- 10 Applying narrative technique and student generated media to promote critical thinking and student agency for online learners.- 11 Investigating the effects of web-based instant response system on learning and teaching in Pre-service teacher courses.- 12 OER and FOSS: Catalysts for innovation in online education.- 13 Faculty perceived functionality of learning management system: Development and validation of a scale.- 14 Visual Analysis Method of online learning Path based on Eye-Tracking data.- Communication and Media.- 15 In the age of misinformation: The importance of information.- 16 Language and media usage influence how Chinese adolescents form their identities and purchasing behaviour.- 17 Young adults' attitude of using dating apps in Hong Kong.- 18 Understanding the public opinion with the case of MTR breakdown on 16th October 2018.