LONDON, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Over 200 teachers and students from Hong Kong have showcased their achievements in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) and programming education at an education technology exhibition that kicked off here Wednesday.
The British Educational Training and Technology (BETT) Show began in 1985, aiming to showcase advanced educational equipment, cutting-edge and impactful products and services. The exhibition attracted about 30,000 attendees this year, including educators as well as innovative education technology and resource solution providers.
Held through Friday, this year's BETT Show has provided a platform for educators and students from more than 30 Hong Kong primary and secondary schools to demonstrate their IT educational successes and exchange experience with international peers.
Their works on display, such as a robot that can detect and clean up rubbish, an underwater robot that can measure seawater temperature and acidity, and projects involving artificial intelligence applications, reflected not only the Hong Kong youth's desire to apply science, technology and engineering in everyday life but also their concerns for ecosystem, employment and health issues.
Choi Yuk-lin, secretary for education of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, visited the BETT show on Thursday and engaged in discussions with Hong Kong teachers and students.
Choi said that the participation of Hong Kong teachers and students in the exhibition not only broadened their horizons but also showcased the successful experiences of Hong Kong schools in technology and innovation education.
Later Thursday, Choi participated in a panel discussion with representatives of the education sector and education technology companies from the HKSAR and the United Kingdom. She briefed the participants on Hong Kong's latest educational developments and its advantages as an international education hub and shared Hong Kong's experience on how to nurture talents in the digital era.
