Dr. Cheng Kwok Shing Gary
Associate Professor
(852) 2948 8394
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chengks@eduhk.hk
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Dr. Gary Cheng is an Associate Professor of the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). Dr. Cheng's academic background is in computer science, but he has specialised in teaching Information Technology in education for over a decade. With substantial years of work experience in Hong Kong academia, Dr. Cheng has built a wealth of knowledge and a network of support to unleash the potential of technology for teacher education. He has a proven track record of exploring and evaluating the use of emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning. Over the years, Dr. Cheng has been involved in research projects funded by EdUHK and the Research Grant Council of Hong Kong on a range of topics mainly related to technology enhanced learning. He has also devoted himself to organising events and activities to promote coding, STEM and AI in education, such as Inter-Primary School Mobile Apps Design Competition (2017), STEAM Education: 3D Chinese Cultural Architectural Design Competition (2018), STEM Competition in Smart Product Design (2019), Workshop and Seminar Series on Big Data/AI with Applications to Education and Beyond (2020), International Conference on Education and Artificial Intelligence (2020).
Research Interests

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My research interests include but are not limited to: Information Technology Supported L2 Learning, ePortfolio-mediated Learning, Computer Programming Education, Online Learning Management System, e-Assessment, and Learning Analytics.
Teaching Interests

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My teaching interests include but are not limited to: Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Database, Data Mining, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, and Research Methods for IT.
Selected Outputs

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Scholarly Books, Monographs and Chapters
Cheng, G., & Ng, W. S. (2019). Secondary Students’ Views on Using Flipped Classroom to Learn Computer Programming: Lessons Learned in a Mixed Methods Study. In S.K.S. Cheung, J. Jiao, L.-K. Lee, X. Zhang, K.C .Li, & Z. Zhan (Eds.), Technology in Education: Pedagogical Innovations(pp. 27-36). Singapore: Springer Nature.
Poon, L. K. M., Li, Z., & Cheng, G. (2017). Topic classification on short reflective writings for monitoring students’ progress. In S. K. Cheung, L.-F. Kwok, W. W. Ma, L.-K. Lee, & H. Yang (Eds.), Blended Learning. New Challenges and Innovative Practices. ICBL 2017. LNCS, vol 10309 (pp. 236-246). Cham: Springer.
Cheng, G., & Chui, H. L. (2015). The Greater the Online Participation, the Better the Learning Achievement? A Study of Moodle into Learning. In K. C. Li, T. -L. Wong, S. K. S. Cheung, J. Lam, & K. K. Ng (Eds.), Technology in Education: Transforming Educational Practices with Technology(pp. 136-144). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag.
Chui, H. L., Au-Yeung, H. K. C., & Cheng, G. (2015). Reflective Practice with Digital Portfolio for Teacher Readiness and Maturation of Prospective Teacher within the TPACK Framework. In K. C. Li, T. -L. Wong, S. K. S. Cheung, J. Lam, & K. K. Ng (Eds.), Technology in Education: Transforming Educational Practices with Technology (pp. 156-162). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag.
Wang, Q.Y., Kong S.C., Zhang, B.H., Chang, B., Cheng, G., Shih, J.L., Lee, J.D., Sim, S.H., Wong, L.H., Tseng, C.C., Chun, C.C., Chao, C.C., Wang, A.C., Yen, C.J., Chen, C.P., Hong, J.C., Miao, C.Y., Looi, C.K., Li, X.M., & Shen, Z.Q. (Eds.) (2010). Workshop Proceedings of the 14th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education [CDROM]. Singapore: Global Chinese Society for Computers in Education.
Journal Publications
Cheng, G. (2019). Exploring the effects of automated tracking of student responses to teacher feedback in draft revision: evidence from an undergraduate EFL writing course. Interactive Learning Environments, xx, xx-xx.
Ng, W. S., & Cheng, G. (2019). Integrating Drone Technology in STEM Education: A Case Study to Assess Teachers’ Readiness and Training Needs.?Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, 16, 61-70.
Cheng, G. (2019). Exploring factors influencing the acceptance of visual programming environment among boys and girls in primary schools.?Computers in Human Behavior, 92, 361-372.
Cheng, G., Chen, J., Foung, D., Lam, V., & Tom, M. (2018). Towards automatic classification of teacher feedback on student writing.?International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 8(5), 342-346.
Cheng, G. (2018). Design and analysis of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) pedagogies in higher education.?International Journal of Learning and Teaching, 4(1), 15-19.
Cheng, G. (2017). The impact of online automated feedback on students’ reflective journal writing in an EFL course.?The Internet and Higher Education, 34, 18-27.
Cheng, G. (2017). Towards an automatic classification system for supporting the development of critical reflective skills in L2 learning.?Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 33(4), 1-21.
Cheng, G., Guan, Y., & Chau, J. (2016). An Empirical Study Towards Understanding User Acceptance of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Higher Education.?Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 32(4), 1-17.
Cheng, G., & Chau, J. (2016). Exploring the relationships between learning styles, online participation, learning achievement and course satisfaction: An empirical study of a blended learning course.?British Journal of Educational Technology, 47(2), 257-278.
Cheng, G. (2014). Exploring students’ learning styles in relation to their acceptance and attitudes towards using Second Life in education: A case study in Hong Kong.?Computers & Education, 70, 105-115.
Cheng, G., & Wong, T.-L. (2014). A Study on Learning Styles and Acceptance of Using Second Life for Learning in a Visual Arts Course.?Open Journal of Social Sciences, 2(2), 22-28.
Cheng, G., & Chau, J. (2013). Exploring the relationship between students' self-regulated learning ability and their ePortfolio achievement. The Internet and Higher Education, 17, 9-15.
Cheng, G., & Chau, J. (2013). A study of the effects of goal orientation on the reflective ability of electronic portfolio users.?The Internet and Higher Education, 16, 51-56.
Chau, J., & Cheng, G. (2012). Developing Chinese Students' Reflective Second Language Learning Skills in Higher Education.?The Journal of Language Teaching and Learning, 2(1), 15-32.
Cheng, G., & Chau, J. (2011). A Comparative Study of Using Blogs and Wikis for Knowledge Construction.?International Journal of Instructional Media, 38(1), 71-78.
Chau, J., & Cheng, G. (2010). Towards understanding the potential of e-portfolios for independent learning: A qualitative study. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 26(7), 932-950.
Chau, J., & Cheng, G. (2010). ePortfolio, Technology, and Learning: a Reality Check. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 21(3), 465-481.
Cheng, G., & Chau, J. (2009). Digital video for fostering self-reflection in an ePortfolio environment. Learning, Media and Technology, 34 (4), 337-350.
Cheng, G. (2009). Using game making pedagogy to facilitate student learning of interactive multimedia. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 25 (2), 204-220.
Cheng, G. (2008). Implementation challenges of the English language ePortfolio system from various stakeholder perspectives. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 37 (1), 97-118.
Conference Papers
Cheng, G., Poon, L. K. M., Lau, W. W. F., & Zhou, R. C. (2019, July).?Applying Eye Tracking to Identify Students’ Use of Learning Strategies in Understanding Program Code. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology (ICEMT 2019), Nagoya, Japan.
Cheng, G., Poon, L. K. M., Lau, W. W. F., & Zhou, R. C. (2019, April).?Exploring the Relationship between Self-Regulated Learning Strategies and Computer Programming Achievement in Higher Education. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Education (ICEDU 2019), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Cheng, G., & Ng, W.S. (2019, March).?Exploring Students’ Views on Using Flipped Classroom to Learn Computer Programming in Secondary Education. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Technology in Education (ICTE 2019), Guangzhou, China.
Cheng, G., & Chwo, S.-M. G. (2018, December).?Investigating the effectiveness of written corrective feedback on EFL student revision: A case study in Taiwan. Proceedings of London International Conference on Education 2018 (LICE 2018), Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Cheng, G., Chwo, S.-M. G., Chen, J., Lam, V., Law, E., & Lai, R (2018, July).?Exploring the relationship between types of teacher feedback and types of student revision in EFL writing courses. Proceedings of International Symposium on Teaching, Education, and Learning (ISTEL 2018), Seoul, South Korea.
Ng, W. S., & Cheng, G. (2018, July).?A collaborative blended learning approach for learning Web programming. Proceedings of the International Conference on Information, Communication Technologies in Education (ICICTE 2018), Crete, Greece.
Cheng, G., & Ng, W. S. (2018, April).?Using an automatic approach to classify EFL students’ revisions of their academic writing. Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Global Studies (IConEGS 2018), Osaka, Japan.
Poon, L. K. M., Zhang, N. L., Xie, H., & Cheng, G. (2018, April).?Handling Collocations in Hierarchical Latent Tree Analysis for Topic Modeling. Paper presented in the 3rd International Conference on Computer and Communication Systems, Nagoya, Japan.
Cheng, G., Chwo, S.-M. G., Chen, J., Foung, D., Lam, V., & Tom, M. (2017, December).?Automatic classification of teacher feedback and its potential applications for EFL writing. Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2017), Christchurch, New Zealand.
Yan, O.-S. & Cheng, G. (2017, December).?Exploring the impact of flipped classroom on students’ acceptance of programming in secondary education. Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE 2017), Hong Kong.
Cheng, G., Law, E, & Wong, T.-L. (2016, December).?Investigating Effects of Automated Feedback on EFL Students’ Reflective Learning Skills. Proceedings of the 2016 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE 2016), Bangkok, Thailand.
Cheng, G., & Chau, J. (2015, July).?Using an Automatic Approach to Classify Reflective Language Learning Skills of ESL Students. Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE 15th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2015), Hualien, Taiwan.
Cheng, G., & Chau, J. (2015, May).?Exploring Students' Perceptions on the Use of the A-S-E-R Framework in Reflective L2 Learning. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Social Science and Management (ICSSAM), Kyoto, Japan.
Cheng, G., & Chui, H. L. (2014, July).?The greater the online participation, the better the learning achievement? A study of integrating Moodle into learning. Proceedings of the Inaugural International Conference on Technology in Education (ICTE 2014), Hong Kong.
Chui, H. L., Au Yeung, H. K. C., & Cheng, G. (2014, July).?Reflective practice with digital portfolio for teacher readiness and maturation of prospective teacher within the TPACK framework. Proceedings of the Inaugural International Conference on Technology in Education (ICTE 2014), Hong Kong.
Chau, J., & Cheng, G. (2014, May).?Towards an Online Automatic System for Classifying Reflective Language Learning Abilities: from Development to Implementation. Proceedings of the International Conference on Social, Education and Management Engineering (SEME 2014), Macau.
Wong, T.-L., Ho, W. S., Tang, J., Wang, F. L., & Cheng, G. (2014, January).?An Automatic Approach for Analyzing Online Discussion Forum via Text Mining. Proceedings of the Inaugural International Conference on Open and Flexible Education (ICOFE 2014), Hong Kong.
Cheng, G., & Chau, J. (2013, December).?An Approach to Identify Levels of Reflection Using Latent Semantic Analysis. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on IT Convergence and Security (ICITCS 2013), Macau.
Kong, S. C., Li, K. M., Cheng, K. S., & Kwok, W. Y. (2010, June).?Conceptualizing the Framework for Developing an Online Resource Bank Geared to School Education. Proceedings of the 14th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2010), Singapore.
Cheng, G., & Kong, S. C. (2010, April).?Lessons Learned from Planning the Use of Mobile Technologies at Schools in Hong Kong. Proceedings of the 6th IEEE International Conference on Wireless, Mobile, and Ubiquitous Technologies in Education (WMUTE 2010), Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Cheng, G., & S.C. Kong. (2010, April).?Lessons learned from planning the use of mobile technologies at schools in Hong Kong. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Wireless, Mobile, and Ubiquitous Technologies in Education (WMUTE2010), Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Creative and Literary Works, Consulting Reports and Case Studies
Kong, S.C., Li, K.M., & Cheng, K.S. (2009).?A report on the study on need analysis of an online depository of curriculum-based learning and teaching resources for various key learning areas at key stage 3. Hong Kong: Education Bureau.
Research Projects

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Enhancing Students’ Mathematics Learning through Instructional STEM Activities with Mathematical Modeling
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Project Start Year : 2019? Chief Investigator(s) :?LING, Man Ho Alpha 凌萬豪???(Dr CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城 as Co-Investigator)
Tracking Students’ Use of Self-Regulated Learning Strategies for Computer Programming in Teacher Education
This project aims to draw on the concept of self-regulated learning (SRL) to engage student teachers in goal setting, progress monitoring and strategic management through electronic portfolio (ePortfolio). Students’ use of SRL strategies to attain sp?. . .
Project Start Year : 2019? Chief Investigator(s) :?CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城
A Study of Online Evidence-based Assessment System to Promote Collaborative and Cooperative Learning in Group Activities
Many courses involve group projects and/or activities to let students to collaborate and work together to solve problems. However, it is not easy to ensure all students are actively contributed and collaborate with each other to complete the project.?. . .
Project Start Year : 2018? Chief Investigator(s) :?LAM, Wai Man Winnie 林惠民???(Dr CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城 as Co-Investigator)
Towards Automatic Tracking of Student Responses to Teacher Feedback in Draft Revision
This project aims to design and implement an automated system for identifying types of student revision and teacher feedback in L2 writing. In addition, it is designed to detect the associations between student revision and teacher feedback. The impa?. . .
Project Start Year : 2017? Chief Investigator(s) :?CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城
Setting up a Coding Education Centre/Unit at EdUHK/HKIEd
This project aims to set up the Coding Education Unit for EdUHK/HKIEd. The Unit is operated under the Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology (LTTC). Its goal is to nurture youth’s competence, character, confidence, connection and caring for a h?. . .
Project Start Year : 2015? Chief Investigator(s) :?KONG, Siu Cheung 江紹祥???(Dr CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城 as Co-Investigator)
Automatic Classification Techniques In Virtual Environments - The ACTIVE Project: Generating Immediate Feedback to Support Reflective Learning within ePortfolio Contexts
This project aims to support students to reflect on their English language (L2) experience in ePortfolio by making the best use of the affordances of the automatic classification technology. To guide students towards critical reflection, the project?. . .
Project Start Year : 2014? Chief Investigator(s) :?CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城
Design and analysis of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) pedagogies in promoting student learning in higher education
The project is funded by eLearning and Blended Learning Development Grant (PolyUHK). It aims to design and implement the BYOD pedagogies at the levels of resources, communication and self-reflection for selected courses offered by the ELC of PolyUHK?. . .
Project Start Year : 2014? Chief Investigator(s) :?CHAU, Juliana??(Dr CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城 as Co-Principal Investigator)
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) for Reflective Engagement of Learners in Digital Classroom
The project aims to enhance the competency of HKIEd academic/teaching staff in promoting learners’ reflective engagement in line with HKIEd e-learning strategies. The project has the objectives to enhance the reflective engagement of learners in cour?. . .
Project Start Year : 2013? Chief Investigator(s) :?KONG, Siu Cheung 江紹祥?;?CHUNG, Wai Yee Joanne 鍾慧儀?;?SONG, Yanjie 宋燕捷???(Dr CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城 as Co-Investigator)
Exploring the relationship between students' learning styles and satisfaction with Moodle: A pilot study
This project aims to explore the relationship between students’ learning styles and their satisfaction with Learning Management System (LMS). In view of the HKIEd’s own experiences of adopting a new LMS namely Moodle for supporting student learning a?. . .
Project Start Year : 2012? Chief Investigator(s) :?CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城
Formative Evaluation of Using Mobile Device in Learning and Teaching for the QEF Project (Boundless School, Mobile Learning Project)
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of mobile technology on school education. Eleven pilot schools will be invited to embed the designed mobile learning strategies in the learning and teaching of two selected subject units with?. . .
Project Start Year : 2009? Chief Investigator(s) :?KONG, Siu Cheung 江紹祥???(Dr CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城 as Co-Investigator)
Provision of Services for Need Analysis of an Online Depository of Curriculum-based Learning and Teaching Resources for various KLA at Key Stage 3
The Education Bureau has commissioned the Hong Kong Institute of Education to conduct a study of need analysis of an online depository of curriculum-based learning and teaching resources for various Key Learning Areas (KLAs) at Key Stage 3. For the c?. . .
Project Start Year : 2009? Chief Investigator(s) :?KONG, Siu Cheung 江紹祥?;?LI, Kai Ming 李啟明??(Dr CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城 as Co-Investigator)
External Appointments

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HKDSE Subject Committee Member

Information & Communication Technology, Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, 2015-2021.
External Examiner
External Examiner, Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education, The Open University of Hong Kong, 2017-Present.
Reviewer

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology - 2010, 2012, 2016-2018
Computers & Education - 2014, 2016, 2018
International Journal of Comparative Education and Development, 2019
The Internet and Higher Education - 2012, 2015-2019
Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning - 2015
Prizes and Awards

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Silver Medal and Special Award
In iCAN 2019, EdUHK showcased four edtech innovations and the GMoodle system for assessment automation has been awarded with two prizes: silver medal and special award.
Date of receipt: 24/8/2019 Conferred by: The International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN) 2019
Silver Medal
The medal was presented in recognition of the work done to design and implement an automated system for tracking student responses to teacher feedback in draft revision.
Date of receipt: 6/2019 Conferred by: Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF)