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126


Nov and Dec Combined 2022

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Content

1. OutSystems and PolyU CPCE Sign MoU to Roll Out Low-Code Training Initiatives for Students and Teachers in Hong Kong

2. Interviewed by Esperanza on Misperceptions of EdTech

3. Interviewed by OpenTV on Education Metaverse Development in Hong Kong

4. Interviewed by OpenTV on Continuing Education Development in Hong Kong

5. Shorten the File Path of OneDrive Client Sync to Computer (Staff Only)

6. Tips on MS teams – Annotate While Sharing Screen in Teams

7. Tips on IT Security




1. OutSystems and PolyU CPCE Sign MoU to Roll Out Low-Code Training Initiatives for Students and Teachers in Hong Kong

The partnership leverages OutSystems’ high-performance low-code platform to support teacher and student learning and to build creative apps which solve real-world problems. The news of our MoU signing with OutSystems has been covered in over 50 media channels in Australasia.


https://youtu.be/IuaMTZ9ZlwY




“PolyU CPCE endeavours to connect leaders in different industries so as to offer opportunities to our students and staff to upgrade their knowledge and keep abreast of new technologies,” said Dr JasonChan, MH, JP, Associate Dean (Development) and Head of Information Technology of PolyU CPCE. “Our collaboration with OutSystems will equip our students and staff with ample knowledge of cutting-edge app development technologies and ultimately enhance their competitiveness,” he added.


OutSystems, a global leader in high-performance application development, and the College of Professional and Continuing Education of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU CPCE), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce an array of initiatives that promote TechEd Future Skills for both students and teachers. Through this partnership, both parties will develop, organise and promote events, programmes as well as activities related to TechEd and STEM education, ranging from exhibitions, seminars, webinars, workshops and short-term courses.


OutSystems will provide PolyU CPCE students with comprehensive training, certifications, and learning materials that enable them to build creative web applications. Utilising OutSystems’ high-performance low-code platform and development tools, the training will cover areas such as user interface development and modeling data relationships to help students develop relevant skill sets, understand the fundamentals of low-code application development and gain experience in system development. The course, namely, “Training on low-code using OutSystems”, will be implemented over two phases, with the first phase targeting students and the second phase providing training to teaching staff. Learners who pass the examination will receive an official OutSystems certificate.


OutSystems will provide PolyU CPCE students with comprehensive training, certifications, and learning materials that enable them to build creative web applications. Utilising OutSystems’ high-performance low-code platform and development tools, the training will cover areas such as user interface development and modeling data relationships to help students develop relevant skill sets, understand the fundamentals of low-code application development and gain experience in system development. The course, namely, “Training on low-code using OutSystems”, will be implemented over two phases, with the first phase targeting students and the second phase providing training to teaching staff. Learners who pass the examination will receive an official OutSystems certificate.


"As we encounter a worldwide shortage of software engineers, low-code technology can bridge the gap within the current workforce as it allows for anyone to become a developer. We are proud to be able to assist the next generation of developers at PolyU CPCE to realise the potential of low-code in solving real world problems, ultimately guiding them to better understand workflow simplification," said Mark Weaser, Vice President for Asia Pacific, OutSystems. "As a leader in high-performance low-code development, OutSystems has been at the forefront of ensuring that future generations are well prepared to contribute to the future workforce. We encourage students and universities in the region to seek out low-code development to further enhance their skills and knowledge."


Additionally, OutSystems will work with PolyU CPCE to organise a 12-hour coding hackathon event on campus, where students can apply what they have learned in the low-code training to create and share innovative app ideas that solve real-world problems. OutSystems will provide support in designing the goal, rules and promotion materials of the hackathon, as well as providing administrative support and sponsorship of prizes.

2. Interviewed by Esperanza on Misperceptions of EdTech

What actually is EdTech? Is it the same as STEM education? Find out the answers from John Tsang's dialogue with Dr Jason Chan, Director of STEM EdTech Lab.


https://youtu.be/i0sg85WxOCM




Technology can make teaching and learning more effective, personalised and inclusive. More and more education institutes, public and private sector organisation, foundations and investors around the world are advocating the strategic value and significance of EdTech. Think about what your organisation can do to support the research, development, piloting, validation and localisation of EdTech solutions in Hong Kong.

3. Interviewed by OpenTV on Education Metaverse Development in Hong Kong

https://youtu.be/D0ndZpOlCn0


4. Interviewed by OpenTV on Continuing Education Development in Hong Kong

https://youtu.be/ISkw8XxSv5w


5. Shorten the File Path of OneDrive Client Sync to Computer (Staff Only)

With immediate effect, ITU has shorten the file path of OneDrive Sync client to Computer to resolve opening or saving file problem due to long file path.
Here is an example showing before and after the changes to the file path:


Before:




C:\Users\username\OneDrive - College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE)\Marketing Information/Academic Year/202223-S1/Meeting Notes/Meeting Notes 202223-S1-01 Nov 2022.docx


After:




C:\Users\username\OneDrive - CPCE\Marketing Information/Academic Year/202223-S1/Meeting Notes/Meeting Notes 202223-S1-01 Nov 2022.docx


What should I do?


I already have OneDrive Sync on my computer and do not encounter long file path issue. Your existing sync to OneDrive will continue to work. You are welcome to re-connect the OneDrive for new path any time.
I already have OneDrive Sync on my computer and always encounter long file path issue. You are recommended to reconnect your OneDrive to your computer for the new OneDrive path.
I do not have OneDrive Sync on my computer. You are welcome to setup OneDrive Sync by clicking the Sync button from OneDrive on your Office 365 account.

There are several steps to re-connect OneDrive to your computer:


  1. Pre-check existing sync status
  2. Disconnect OneDrive
  3. Re-connect OneDrive

For detailed instructions, you may refer to the user guide (Staff only) or video guide (Staff only).

6. Tips on MS teams – Annotate While Sharing Screen in Teams

There is new feature in MS Teams which presenter can annotate during screen sharing. To make use of the feature, user can simply click “Start annotation” in share screen menu bar.




Presenter can start to annotate using different tools in annotation menu.




For details of the feature, user is welcome to visit Microsoft Page at Use annotation while sharing your screen in Teams (microsoft.com)

7. Tips on IT Security

Remind to lock computer when you leave your seat


It is a gentle reminder to lock (Ctrl-alt-del, lock) your computer when you leave your seat temporarily, e.g., pick up computer printout, to minimize others to observe details in your computer or attempt software / browser you are using.


Reminder on portable device


  1. Please install Anti-Virus software following recommendation in edition 108
  2. Setup security code or password. Do not allow anonymous login on portable device to prevent others from accessing if you lose the device.
  3. Enable encryption in storage to prevent unauthorize access of storage data.
  4. Enable location tracking feature if available
  5. Do not store sensitive data in portable device. Please make use of cloud storage, e.g., OneDrive, to minimize data leakage on device lost.