Internal Support
Available support by the VEC
We provide various support to our fellow students, please see below and contact us at sce_vec@hkbu.edu.hk for any enquiry.
Training Recordings
VE Platform Instructor Videos
Network Building
VEC Manual
Virtual Exchange Platforms Instructor Videos
The use of virtual exchange platforms provides students with an invaluable opportunity to connect and collaborate with peers from different countries. Our instructor videos, available below, are designed to offer practical guidance on how to effectively utilize different virtual exchange platforms in your teaching. These videos walk you through the platform features step-by-step, highlighting useful tips and considerations to keep in mind when planning virtual exchange activities. Our aim is to help staff and teachers navigate these platforms and apply them in a way that enhances student learning outcomes and facilitates international exposure.
Zoom
The instructor video aims to equip you with the practical knowledge to effectively utilize Zoom for your virtual exchange projects. The video covers:
- Creating meetings and assigning students to breakout rooms
- Fostering intercultural communication and learning objectives during meetings
- Sharing past experiences in virtual exchanges in Zoom
- Setting up Zoom meetings, including time zones, link, and passwords
Padlet
The instructor video aims to equip you with the practical knowledge to utilize Padlet in your virtual exchange projects. The video covers:
- Creating Padlet posts for classrooms, groups, and projects
- Modeling how students can post text, images, videos, files, and weblinks to the board
- Introducing the Padlet posts functions, e.g. Map, Canvas, Grid, Stream, Walls,
- Encouraging students to interact with and comment on other’s posts
Flip
The instructor video aims to equip you with the practical knowledge to effectively utilize Flip for your virtual exchange projects. The video covers:
- Setting up a Flip account and grid for your class/group
- Inviting students and assigning them to sub-grids
- Modeling and prompting discussion topics that foster virtual exchange
- Strategies for responding to and building on student contributions
Youtube
The instructor video aims to equip you with the practical knowledge to utilize Youtube in your virtual exchange projects. The video covers:
- Creating Youtube videos for classrooms, groups, and projects
- Introducing the Youtube functions, e.g. Video upload, Editing, Short Vides, Commenting
- Modeling how students can post text, video, short videos, to the board
- Encouraging students to interact with and comment on other’s posts
Skype
The instructor video aims to equip you with the practical knowledge to effectively utilize Skype for your virtual exchange projects. The video covers:
- Setting up a Skype account and Skype group for your class/group
- Inviting students and assigning them to sub-groups
- Modeling and prompting discussion topics that foster virtual exchange
- Strategies for responding to and building on student contributions
Canva
The instructor video aims to equip you with the practical knowledge to utilize Canva in your virtual exchange projects. The video covers:
- Creating Canva posts for classrooms, groups, and projects
- Modeling how students can design text, images, videos, presentations, and files from Canva
- Introducing the Canva functions, including AI features, design templates