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Challenge Student’s Creativity with Learning at Karl and Johan Experimental Schools

HSINCHU, Sept. 24, 2020 — With the transformation of school curriculum underway, the way students learn are becoming more diverse and internationalized. The 108-curriculum set by the Ministry of Education allows educators to select various learning methods freely to invigorate the rigid education system in Taiwan. With an aim to provide innovative classes for students, Karl International Experimental Education Institute and Johan International Experimental Education Institute adopt creative and effective class designs, and deliver those classes with experienced teachers from around the globe. Through hands-on learning, students are encouraged to thinking critically, develop problem-solving skills, and embrace diversity.

Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas. The first summer camp, held at Karl, centered around artificial intelligence (AI) and Python in the morning, followed by culture and science in the afternoon. The second summer camp was held at Johan elementary and allowed children from grades 1 to 6 to travel the world and visit ancient empires like ancient Egypt and China. Children were also able to make and enjoy different cuisines from around the globe. The third and final summer camp combined English speaking classes that focuses on topics like music, movies, and TV in the morning, with equestrian classes every afternoon for two weeks.

Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas.
Over the summer Karl and Johan Schools in Zhubei, Hsinchu offered 3 summer camps that were sold-out and highly praised by parents and students alike. Bilingual classes were designed and carried out by local Taiwanese teachers and foreign teachers together in order to provide a comprehensive learning experience that connects different aspects on a given topic. Not only can students immerse in amusing themes, but also learn effectively in different academic areas.

Jessica W. (Parent): "This was the first time my child joined Johan’s summer camp. She came home happy everyday, and told us about the vocabulary, maker, art, music, cooking classes she had each day, not to mention the many new friends she has made in school. Thanks to Karl and Johan Experimental Education for their dedication, they truly are a different school.

Parents: "The classes are fulfilling and interesting. Students were motivated to learn, and they truly learn as they play. Teachers were passionate. We love it!"

Student: "The classes were exciting, unlike the other summer camp out there. It was fun!"

The bilingual summer camps at Karl and Johan schools had been carefully designed to offer hands-on learning experiences and arouse students’ passion in learning. Experienced teachers from 15 different countries regularly participates in course development sessions to design teaching materials. During the regular school year, Karl school also offer different pathways that students can take to continue their undergraduate studies locally and internationally. They believe students can learn effectively only if they become self-motivated and passionate about learning. Education is no longer just a one-way street; through the help of experimental schools in Taiwan, teaching becomes more flexible, and students become independent learners.

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Makeblock launches NextMaker Box – a kit for at-home kids to learn coding and STEM – on Kickstarter

The kits include fun projects that use AI, IoT, and data science for kids ages 7-12

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 23, 2020 — Today, STEAM education market leader Makeblock launched a Kickstarter campaign for NextMaker Box, a monthly subscription box that delivers coding and making projects for curious kids ages 7-12. With no prior experience necessary, kids can develop skills in programming, robotics, electronics, engineering, science, and arts & crafts. It is now available for the early bird price of $39.

NextMaker Box is a fun kit for at-home kids to learn coding and STEM. It includes hardware, interactive e-learning portal and CSTA standard-aligned coding courses.It's now available on Kickstarter.
NextMaker Box is a fun kit for at-home kids to learn coding and STEM. It includes hardware, interactive e-learning portal and CSTA standard-aligned coding courses.It’s now available on Kickstarter.

With regular schooling and extracurricular activities interrupted thanks to Covid-19, accessing STEAM education is harder than ever. Makeblock’s latest product helps fulfill this need for at-home STEAM products that are engaging – and affordable.

Every month, NextMaker Box subscribers will receive a kit full of materials for new maker projects delivered straight to the door. Each box will include a fun, meaningful, and engaging hardware project that exposes kids to advanced STEAM topics including AI, IoT, data science, computational thinking, and human-computer interaction.

"We’re so excited to launch the NextMaker Box to make it easier for kids to learn important skills of the future, including coding. Most importantly, however, kids will develop confidence in building their own creations," says Makeblock CEO Jasen Wang. "Our goal isn’t to turn every child into a programmer, but to teach kids to solve problems, be creative, and have fun while using modern technology."

Part of the design is an understanding that kids need variety to stay engaged. As such, parents should expect to see fun projects like a music cube that lights up in sync with tunes, a smart voice-activated trash bin, a smart doorbell, codable toys, programmable cars, and more in the boxes. Each box features a new project and is carefully designed to spark a child’s creativity to learn how to build and code while having fun.

Hardware components will include wooden raw build materials, self-developed single board computers, and kid-friendly programmable electronic modules & sensors to explore concepts like voice command, image recognition, and motion sensing. Best of all, the contents of the monthly boxes can be disassembled and combined with other kit components to create brand new projects dreamed up by kids.

NextMaker Box is accompanied by an enriching online learning experience built upon a standard-aligned curriculum. Animated video activities deconstruct complex problems into smaller parts to provide kids with step-by-step guidance. The platform checks code and provides feedback as they go, helping kids learn how to debug by sharing tips via engaging animations for an interactive learning experience.

The projects included in NextMaker were developed over the span of two years, with over 2000 usability tests. The first 50 projects and 100 activities are ready to launch and the company is continuously adding, iterating, and testing new projects to keep the delivery boxes engaging for kids. Makeblock has also established the MakeX Spark Robotics Competitions where kids can share their creations with others across the globe.

"Growing up, I didn’t have the opportunity to access technology," continues Wang. "When I discovered my passion for innovation, I became inspired to increase access to STEM education and to transform education around the world. My goal is to help address a global skills shortage in technology, and beyond.

Makeblock is a five-time Red DotAward Winner, three-time IF Design Winner, and winner of an Idea Gold Award and Edison Gold Award. Makeblock’s products are currently sold in 140 countries, used by 15 million people globally, and used in more than 25,000 schools around the world.

NextMaker Box is now available on Kickstarter starting at $39 USD. For more information or to interview Makeblock personnel, please contact public relations agent Rosemary Newton.

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 About Makeblock

Makeblock Co., Ltd was founded in 2013 and is a global STEAM education solution provider. It targets the STEAM education and entertainment markets for schools, educational institutions, and families, providing comprehensive hardware, software, content solutions, and top-notch robotics competitions, with the aim of achieving the deep integration of technology and education. Makeblock is known globally for well-made products, earning multiple international awards in industrial design.

About Jasen Wang – Makeblock Founder & CEO

Jasen Wang (Wang Jianjun), the founder and CEO of Makeblock (Makeblock Co., Ltd), is a robotics enthusiast, a product manager, and a hardcore maker. He has been ranked as one of the 30 top entrepreneurs under the age of 30 by Forbes China and was named an entrepreneurial game-changer by Reuters. Wang grew up in a farming community with little money and had few opportunities to interact with electronic toys or computers. When he attended university, he discovered his passion for robotics and became part of the maker movement. He founded Makeblock in Shenzhen to give adults and children alike access to the skills and tools to thrive in the modern era and turn their ideas into reality.

 

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Chung Yuan Christian University Launches the ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom

TAIPEI, Sept. 23, 2020 — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of digital education solutions, and Chung Yuan Christian University today launch the ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom. Located at Chung Yuan Christian University, this new form of the classroom can be used for live streaming and synchronous and asynchronous learning to achieve digitalized teaching activities. Realizing different types of digital teaching activities such as in-classroom, remote, and hybrid interactive teaching will help meet the educational needs in the post-pandemic era.

Located at Chung Yuan Christian University, ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom can be used for live streaming and synchronous and asynchronous learning to achieve digitalized teaching activities.
Located at Chung Yuan Christian University, ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom can be used for live streaming and synchronous and asynchronous learning to achieve digitalized teaching activities.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected countries differently, and education across the world has been disrupted. Many teachers face situations where only a portion of their students are in class, with the rest joining remotely from other countries or locations. Having conducted a wide range of interviews with educational professionals and identified key pain points, ViewSonic offers the myViewBoard digital education platform in response to the challenges of this new teaching environment.

"Teaching has advanced to the digital realm; hybrid models combining in-class and online remote teaching are now possible. Such models will play a key role in helping students continue to improve and ensuring the quality of the education provided by schools," said James Chu, Chairman and CEO of ViewSonic.

K.C. Chang, President of Chung Yuan Christian University, stated that, "The establishment of the ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom combines ViewSonic’s expertise in educational technology and Chung Yuan Christian University’s rich experience in online teaching. Together we can deliver the software and hardware needed to simultaneously provide in-class teaching and online remote teaching, so that the bonds between teachers and students remain unbroken."

Chung Yuan Christian University has been implementing digital integration and online teaching for many years. It has been at the forefront of online teaching in Taiwan. With over 3,000 courses uploaded to the university’s online teaching platform, the university has been able to overcome distance-related challenges arising from the pandemic and has continued to provide educational services.

The ViewSonic Hybrid Teaching Classroom will be prioritized for students around the world who are learning Mandarin. In line with the spirit of the project, it will enable Taiwanese students majoring in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language and overseas Mandarin teachers to learn from and interact with each other via ViewSonic’s hybrid technology. It will set a model for the rest of the world in terms of teaching in real-time with high levels of interaction, unlimited expandability, and tremendous efficiency.

"In the coming semester, Chung Yuan Christian University’s Mandarin courses will be taught based on the hybrid format to build an open online university teaching model that allows for in-class interaction, online participation, and after-class revision," said Chang. In response to the global popularity of Mandarin, Chung Yuan Christian University in 2002 was the first school in Taiwan to open a department of teaching Chinese as a second language. Nearly 1,000 students have graduated from the department since then, including many from other countries. The department has thus been a critical training base for Mandarin teachers worldwide.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, digital signage, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 30 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers "See the Difference." To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com.

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Qatar Foundation’s WISE Announces Special E-Book


Education Disrupted, Education Reimagined – Responses from education’s frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 22, 2020 — WISE, a Qatar Foundation global education think-tank, in partnership with Salzburg Global Seminar, and Diplomatic Courier, is pleased to announce the official release of a special E-Book titled: Education Disrupted, Education Reimagined – Responses from education’s frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

WISE E-Book Cover
WISE E-Book Cover

The special edition E-Book was produced in real time, as WISE, in partnership with Salzburg Global Seminar, convened key stakeholders and education leaders from over 98 countries in a three-part series of global conferences aimed at bringing the global education community together. The result was a contemporary historical record of how schools, NGOs, governments, and international organizations responded to school closures during the crisis and how they are attempting to use this crisis as a springboard to reimagine – and even transform – education in their communities and countries.

The E-Book offers an opportunity to a global audience to make sense of what happened, but it also offers a breeding ground of ideas from some of the world’s top education thinkers.

"It is our hope that this publication will provide the education community with a reference point from the crisis from which future research, policy, and innovation can grow," said Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala, editor of the publication and Director of Research and Content Development at WISE.

Contributors include:

  • Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani
  • The Right Honorable Gordon Brown
  • Marc A. Brackett
  • Andreas Schleicher
  • Stefania Giannini
  • Manos Antoninis
  • Olli-Pekka Heinonen

To download the Digital Edition of the book, please click here.

Email media@wise.org.qa to receive more information or to request experts for media appearances.

WISE is also hosting a virtual session during the Global Goals Week, on September 29 at 3:30PM (GMT+3) to launch the e-book. Six of the e-book’s authors will discuss the future of education in a post-COVID-19 world during this panel session.

You can register to the session here.

About WISE: WISE is an international, multi-sectoral platform for creative thinking, debate and purposeful action. WISE has established itself as a global reference in new approaches to education. Through both the biennial Summit and a range of ongoing programs WISE is promoting innovation and building the future of education through collaboration. 

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LAIX Inc. Announces Changes in Board and Committee Composition

SHANGHAI, Sept. 19, 2020 — LAIX Inc. ("LAIX" or the "Company") (NYSE: LAIX), an artificial intelligence (AI) company in China that creates and delivers products and services to popularize English learning, today announced that Mr. Christopher Ludwig Eisgruber, one of the Company’s independent directors, will cease to serve on the Company’s board of directors and its committees upon the expiration of his current term ending on September 30, 2020. Upon the effectiveness of Mr. Eisgruber’s departure, Ms. Min (Jenny) Zhang will be appointed as a member of the compensation committee and the chairperson of the nominating and corporate governance committee of the board of directors of the Company, replacing Mr. Christopher Ludwig Eisgruber. In addition, Dr. Li-Lan Cheng was re-elected to serve another two-year term as an independent director of the Company, effective September 30, 2020.

About LAIX Inc.

LAIX Inc. ("LAIX" or the "Company") is an artificial intelligence (AI) company in China that creates and delivers products and services to popularize English learning. Its proprietary AI teacher utilizes cutting-edge deep learning and adaptive learning technologies, big data, well-established education pedagogies and the mobile internet. LAIX believes its innovative approach fundamentally transforms learning. LAIX provides its products and services on demand via its mobile apps, primarily its flagship "English Liulishuo" mobile app launched in 2013. On the Company’s platform, AI technologies are seamlessly integrated with diverse learning content incorporating well-established language learning pedagogies, gamified features and strong social elements to deliver an engaging, adaptive learning experience. LAIX provides a variety of courses inspired by a broad range of topics and culture themes to make English learning more interesting and is committed to offering a fun, interactive learning environment to motivate and engage its users.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

LAIX Inc.
Harry He
Investor Relations
Email: ir@laix.com

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Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: liulishuo@tpg-ir.com

Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
Email: liulishuo@tpg-ir.com

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TCS Launches its goIT Education Program in the Philippines

Tata Consultancy Services’ Program Provides Vital Technology Training for Students to Improve their Communities and Secure the Nation’s Digital Future

MANILA, Philippines and MUMBAI, India, Sept. 18, 2020 — Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, has partnered with the Philippines Department of Education — Cordillera Administrative Region, to help students improve their technology skills through the global TCS initiative, goIT.

The goal of the goIT program is to demystify computer science and enthuse students to pursue STEM education and become tomorrow’s technology leaders. It introduces students to design thinking, digital technologies and the agile methodology to develop and prototype solutions that improve their own communities or support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The engaging curriculum includes the innovation lifecycle, product prototyping, and industry relevant entrepreneurial skills. TCS employees will mentor students, and provide industry context and real-world connections.

The three-day goIT program will be implemented in 20 schools across six provinces of the Cordillera region, including Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Mt. Province, and Kalinga. The program, meant for third- and fourth-year high school students, will start in the last week of September with the first school, Cordillera Regional Science High School, located in Benguet.

"True to our vision of promoting quality education for every Filipino, TCS’ goIT program will facilitate the learning of much needed technology skills. This will develop our Cordilleran learners and unselfishly contribute to the improvement of their communities," said May Eclar, Regional Director of the Department of Education — Cordillera Administrative Region.

"We are excited to launch the goIT program and impart knowledge and skills in science and technology to Filipino students, and lay the foundation for the nation’s digital workforce of the future. Through this program, we will be able to reach students in the farthest areas, helping them contribute to the development of their communities," said Shiju Varghese, Country Head, TCS Philippines.

goIT is TCS’ flagship student engagement program across North America, LATAM, Europe, Asia Pacific and Australia — and is tailored in each region to meet the specific needs of local communities. The program is estimated to have reached over 12,000 students worldwide in FY 2020.

Asia’s First-Ever Digital Assignments Platform That Mimics the Experience of Doing Homework Online, Launches in Indonesia

SINGAPORE, Sept. 17, 2020  — Athena & Tully Pte Ltd, owner of KOCO, Asia’s first digital assignments platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of its Indonesia sales counterpart.

KOCO Paper and KOCO Schools -- Asia's First Digital Assignments Platform
KOCO Paper and KOCO Schools — Asia’s First Digital Assignments Platform

First launched in Singapore in July 2020, KOCO Paper and KOCO Schools are now expanding its horizons to Indonesia. This strategic decision to penetrate the 68 million-strong market was further accentuated by the government’s Ministry of Education and Culture call to push for the digitalisation of schools, especially in light of the current pandemic.

Lenie Chow, Founder and CEO said, "We are very confident that Indonesia is a key market in our rapid growth. We’re pleased to be able to provide a digital solution for our Indonesian teachers and students. Heading Indonesia’s sales team is Faizal Abdullah, a seasoned executive with great entrepreneurial energy."

KOCO Paper and KOCO Schools mimic the experience of doing physical homework, turning it into a seamless online experience. The main point is to make the transition from physical papers to the digital realm easier for teachers and students alike. KOCO has partnered with Singapore Asia Publishers, to create a first-ever e-bookstore of e-assessment books that can be digitally shared and marked.

Without the overreliance of physical homework and worksheets, these KOCO products are essential portals that prepare users for a painless transition into a paperless future.

The KOCO brand is founded by Lenie Chow, a mother of four. She witnessed first-hand how Home-Based Learning (HBL) had taken a toll on teachers and private tutors. From physically delivering and scanning homework to using PDF tools for editing and marking, and to excessive emailing, teachers and students found HBL tiresome and time-consuming. Following that experience, Lenie then worked to create a product that would rid of the pain points faced by teachers and students.

Heading the team in Indonesia is Faizal Abdullah, who brings with him a wealth of international experience. He has contributed to market leaders such as Getty Images, Hewlett Packard, Motorola Solutions, and PropertyGuru. He also serves on multiple Boards of Directors. Faizal comments on his appointment as managing director: "I am incredibly excited to join KOCO. It brings me great joy to be a part of a company that focuses on creating innovative solutions to help teachers and students."

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ASTRI and the University of Hong Kong to nurture FinTech talent of the future

HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2020 The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Hong Kong (HKU), a commitment to nurturing the talent of tomorrow and creating the FinTech expertise of the future.

(From Left) Professor Mr S M Yiu, Dr KP Chow, Professor T W Lam and Professor Christopher Chao of The University of Hong Kong, the Commissioner of Innovation and Technology Ms Rebecca Pun, JP, and ASTRI’s CEO Mr Hugh Chow, CTO Dr Lucas Hui and COO Dr Martin Szeto at the signing of the Work-Study Scheme agreement.
(From Left) Professor Mr S M Yiu, Dr KP Chow, Professor T W Lam and Professor Christopher Chao of The University of Hong Kong, the Commissioner of Innovation and Technology Ms Rebecca Pun, JP, and ASTRI’s CEO Mr Hugh Chow, CTO Dr Lucas Hui and COO Dr Martin Szeto at the signing of the Work-Study Scheme agreement.

 

(Left) Professor Christopher Chao, Dean of Engineering of The University of Hong Kong, and Mr Hugh Chow, CEO of ASTRI, sign an agreement to launch the Work-Study Scheme, witnessed by Commissioner of Innovation and Technology Ms Rebecca Pun, JP.
(Left) Professor Christopher Chao, Dean of Engineering of The University of Hong Kong, and Mr Hugh Chow, CEO of ASTRI, sign an agreement to launch the Work-Study Scheme, witnessed by Commissioner of Innovation and Technology Ms Rebecca Pun, JP.

 

(Left) Professor Christopher Chao, Dean of Engineering of The University of Hong Kong, and Mr Hugh Chow, CEO of ASTRI, sign an agreement to launch the Work-Study Scheme, witnessed by Commissioner of Innovation and Technology Ms Rebecca Pun, JP.
(Left) Professor Christopher Chao, Dean of Engineering of The University of Hong Kong, and Mr Hugh Chow, CEO of ASTRI, sign an agreement to launch the Work-Study Scheme, witnessed by Commissioner of Innovation and Technology Ms Rebecca Pun, JP.

The agreement will see both parties develop the Technology Oriented Practitioner (TOP) programme, a Work-Study Scheme for first-year students enrolled on the MSc programme in FinTech and Data Analytics at HKU, with ASTRI providing paid full-time employment for up to 30 students for a nine-month period and assigning them to one of ASTRI’s many ongoing FinTech projects, such as a smart credit assessment that helps SMEs secure loans or an AI-driven data analytics platform that empowers more effective risk management, keeping our society safer and smarter.

The Commissioner for Innovation and Technology Rebecca Pun Ting-ting JP witnessed the signing ceremony at the University of Hong Kong.

Hugh Chow, Chief Executive Officer of ASTRI, said: "We are fully committed to building a bridge of talent between academia and the industry and we are thrilled to be offering this opportunity to future talent in Hong Kong to gain invaluable work experience at such a crucial part of their studies.

"Being a world-leader in FinTech is vital to Hong Kong’s future success and a crucial aspect of the role we will play in the Greater Bay Area, making the most of our city’s unique advantages. We are therefore thrilled to be making such an important contribution to the development of future talent," he added.

Professor Christopher Chao, Dean of HKU Engineering said: "FinTech is one of the fastest growing areas in business today. Our Department of Computer Science had recently launched a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Technology [(BASc (FinTech)] and a brand-new interdisciplinary Master’s degree in Financial Technology and Data Analytics for 2021 which aim at nurturing financial technologists and entrepreneurs with essential knowledge in both finance and technology. Through the Work-Study Scheme, our students can gain practical experience and get prepared to contribute to the development of the FinTech industry in Hong Kong and in the region."

The TOP programme is among ASTRI’s many commitments to developing talent in the I&T sector, particularly FinTech. Working with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, ASTRI launched the FinTech Career Accelerator Scheme in 2016, aiming to cultivate the future talent necessary to sustain Hong Kong’s banking, finance and business services, as well as preserving our city’s competitiveness as an international finance hub. Students receive an internship at financial institutions or technology companies and in the past four years, more than 500 have taken part. This year, the HKMA received more than 1,400 applications, nearly twice as many as last year.

The ASTRI University Advisory Council (AUAC) has partnered with top universities in Hong Kong to harness knowledge and nurture talent through strategic collaboration with students, providing them with hands-on experience.

Earlier this month, ASTRI launched its Graduate Programme 2020, providing full-time employment to graduates and an opportunity to work closely with its award-winning researchers. ASTRI also offers a three-month blockchain accelerator programme, in partnership with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park and Molecular Hub, as well as summer internships, which took in 42 students from 15 universities across the world in 2020.

About ASTRI

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness in technology-based industries through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics; Communications; Cybersecurity, Cryptography and Trusted Technologies; Integrated Circuits and Systems; and IoT and Sensors. It is applied across five cores areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, Intelligent Manufacturing, Health Technologies, and Application Specific Integrated Circuits.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. To date, ASTRI has transferred more than 750 technologies to the industries and owns more than 850 patents in the Mainland, the US and other countries.

For further information, please visit www.astri.org.

About HKU Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering is one of the founding Faculties of The University of Hong Kong established in 1912. Since its foundation, the Faculty has kept pace with developments in the engineering world and is always at the forefront of engineering research, evolving into one of the largest Faculties at the University with five departments providing undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in a wide range of important fields of modern engineering, technology and computer science. The Faculty aims at providing an all-round education for students, equipping graduates not only with knowledge of cutting-edge technology, but also excellent communication and social skills, an innovation mindset, a lifelong learning attitude, professional integrity and international exposure.

For more information, please visit https://engg.hku.hk.

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Color World Announces Debut of the Color World App After its Online Concert Becomes Part of Music History

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2020 — Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: HHT) (the "Company", "we" or "HHT") officially broadcasted the Color World Online Concert to audiences around the globe via its official platform "Color World" at 9 pm Eastern Time on September 9th. The Color World Online Concert attracted over half a million viewers from mainland China and all over the world. Global Social media networks reached over 10 million hits.

More than ten international celebrities including Grammy-winning jazz guitarist Larry Carlton, "Pop Music Queen" Na Ying from mainland China, Hong Kong’s legendary singer George Lam, globally-renown pianist Wu Muye, R&B singer-songwriter Ashanti, among others, presented a music feast with remarkable international flavors. Combining showcase performances with proprietary tech tools, the event was equally memorable for moving vocals and masterful instrumentals as well as its sheer technological reach.

While the performers took center stage, investors saw yet another emergence of the future’s star economy of educational and entertaining content-sharing. Color Star is not only in the business of online concert promotions, it is a technology-driven company set to break past the boundaries between celebrity entertainment and online knowledge-sharing.

On its signature platform, Color World, international artists and celebrities have been assembled to produce content that extends beyond a show and more so a variety of courses. More than 40 industry leaders have transitioned from celebrities to celebrity tutors—with the service granting fans access built around mentorship, not just viewership. The courses include music and instruments, film and television, traditional and modern art, and sports, etc.

Through the app, developed by its subsidiary Color China, Color World is targeting a broader international market, having already covered more than 30 cities in 5 countries. With the continuous expansion and enrichment of the celebrity tutor library, the platform looks to become an integral part of the lifestyle and culture of its community—notably at its core is the self-improvement phenomenon that rose out of pandemic lockdowns. Color Star Technologies finds itself in step with users that want to connect with others, particularly those they look up to, while never leaving the comfort and peace of mind found at home.

Chinese Edition released on September 10, 2020

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iOS: https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/colorworld/id1529123508

The Company’s CEO Biao (Luke) Lu commented, "The Color World Online Concert is just a way to let more people know who we are, to introduce them to our entertainment culture sharing platform the ‘Color World’ app. In the future, in addition to online concerts, we will also present more highlights from related fields such as celebrity management, entertainment courses, cultural projects, and industry trends. We plan to cast a larger and larger spotlight. And at each step of the way we look forward to the increased attention."

About Color Star Technology Co., Ltd.

Color Star Technology Co, Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: HHT) offers online and offline innovative knowledge-paid services for music and entertainment industries globally. Its official website is www.colorstarinternational.com. The Company routinely posts important information on its website. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Color China Entertainment Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company’s online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. The Company also offers after-school entertainment tutoring in New York via its joint venture entity Baytao LLC.

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Hong Kong’s EXL unveils world’s first virtual coding classroom so programming can be taught online

CodingRooms.com combines Zoom-like conferencing with a live coding environment in which teachers interact with students in real time

HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2020 — Award-winning Hong Kong start-up EXL Inc, founded in 2017 after receiving seed funding from local venture capital fund Beyond Ventures, has reinvented the way computer programming is taught remotely, as well as in a conventional classroom.

The developer of intelligent learning technologies has unveiled the groundbreaking CodingRooms.com solution at a time when instructors worldwide have been struggling to teach programming remotely.

The result is the world’s first virtual classroom for teaching programming online and in socially-distanced schools.

Led by 20-year-old CEO and Co-founder Sasha Varlamov, EXL has already signed up more than a dozen top-tier universities, tutorial centers and schools that will now be using CodingRooms.com to teach programming in the 2020-21 academic year.

A single browser-based platform combines chat and direct messaging with Zoom-like video and audio-conferencing, as well as a presentation capability and multiple Google Doc-like interactive coding "notebooks".

CodingRooms.com enables instructors to teach a huge range of programming languages such as Python, C++, Java and JavaScript.

In the course of a typical class session, a teacher can stream and present, while students watch him/her actually coding in real time. Conversely, students have their own individual notebooks that the teacher can see and interact with. The entire class session is video recorded for later reference from the cloud, and can also be stored in a saved state.

A unified instructor dashboard can accommodate up to 500 students in a live class and enables a teacher to see every student’s code, answer questions and take control of each integrated development environment (IDE) – and all in real time. An IDE is an application that provides computer programmers with comprehensive facilities for software development. The CodingRooms.com IDE, however, has the intelligence to offer suggestions, while checking errors and documentation.

Sasha Varlamov said: "We hold years of experience in developing intelligent tools for computer science education, and now look forward to ushering CodingRooms.com into every programming classroom around the world. It wasn’t until COVID-19 hit that we, as educators, fully realised the challenge of teaching online, but the results of our efforts are now giving rise to new opportunities. For example, CodingRooms.com is being integrated into the new standard pedagogy as an enabling facility likely to endure long beyond the pandemic crisis."

He added: "As well as disrupting today’s economy, COVID-19 is changing the entire framework in which we will build the economy of the future. I’m talking about a future in which software and technologies such as artificial intelligence will dominate the global economy. In this regard, coding is becoming the new literacy, so I believe work being done today at EXL will become a foundational aspect of the educational experience of the future."

Aimed at university professors, lecturers, teachers and individuals engaged in teaching programming or computer science, CodingRooms.com is offered at US$49.99 per month for virtual classes involving up to 50 students, and US$199.99 per month for up to 500 students.

Since its inception in 2017, EXL’s vision has been to provide teachers with the most advanced tools to help students learn effectively and efficiently. The company won honours in the ATEC Startup Competition at last year’s Asia Technology Entrepreneurship Conference (ATEC), an entrepreneurship event organized by the Hong Kong alumni associations of Harvard, Columbia and MIT, as well as the South China alumni association of Stanford.

About EXL Inc

EXL Inc is a venture-backed EdTech start-up that aims to be the go-to platform for computer science and programming teachers and students. Since inception in 2017, our vision has been to provide teachers with the most advanced tools to help students learn most effectively and efficiently. Our team is laser-focused on delivering the most efficient, valuable and engaging learner experience possible, while maintaining a degree of scalability. The EXL Inc product roadmap religiously adheres to these principles, while facilitating interaction and adding functionality to increase engagement. For more information on EXL Inc and CodingRooms, please visit www.exlskills.com and www.CodingRooms.com respectively.

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