| Start | End | In Charge | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Jun 2028 | Jane Robbins | VoicED: The Oral Communication Hub for Academic, Social, and Professional Success |
| Sep 2025 | Dec 2027 | Adam Forrester | AI Feedback and Grading for Tertiary Level Language Subjects |
| Jul 2025 | May 2027 | Issa Ying | Developing a peer mentoring model for research postgraduates across different disciplines |
| Aug 2024 | Jul 2026 | Linda Lin | A study of postgraduate students' use of GenAI in academic writing |
| Jun 2024 | May 2026 | Linda Lin | Enhancing WeCheck! - an Automated Writing Evaluation System for Chinese Learners of English |
| Nov 2023 | Jun 2026 | Adam Forrester | Promoting Literacy and Use of Generative AI in FH Learning and Teaching |
| Jul 2023 | Dec 2024 | Adam Forrester | GPT and AI: Empowering HKPolyU students |
| Jun 2023 | Dec 2024 | Issa Ying | Developing the model of Writing Café@PolyU and nurturing a community of learners to support discipline-specific academic and professional writing |
| Mar 2023 | Aug 2024 | Jane Robbins (Team member) | From rubrics to grades: Enhancing grade integrity and grade consistency at PolyU |
| Jan 2023 | Jun 2024 | Anna Ho | AI-powered Video Job Interviewing: Impact on the teaching and learning of professional English |
| Jan 2023 | Jun 2024 | Linda Lin | Developing an online English language support platform for SYA students |
| Jan 2022 | Dec 2023 | Adam Forrester and Jessica Xia | FH MOOC- Humanity's Foundations Answers to Life's Questions from Cultural Powerhouses |
| Oct 2022 | Dec 2024 | Adam Forrester and Jessica Xia | Digital Literacy Support Network |
| Oct 2022 | Dec 2024 | Adam Forrester, Julia Chen and Paul Rothery | Developing language teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge and enhancing students’ language learning in virtual learning environments |
| Aug 2022 | Feb 2024 | Jessica Xia | Using exemplars to develop students’ self-efficacy in EAP |
| Aug 2022 | Jul 2024 | Eric Ho | Flipped learning: step-by-step video guides for self-/peer-assessment |
| Aug 2022 | Jul 2024 | Adam Forrester | Digital and workshop resources for FYPs and ITC students |
| May 2022 | Jun 2023 | Jay Bidal | An Interactive Training Tool for Student Self-Correction of Language Errors |
| Apr 2022 | Jun 2023 | Adam Forrester | Enhancing presentation skills through AI |
| Apr 2022 | Jun 2023 | Adam Forrester | Fostering Independent Learning Through AI Chatbots |
| Mar 2022 | Jun 2024 | Adam Forrester | FH e-platform for Language Learning |
| Oct 2021 | Feb 2024 | Julia Chen & Linda Lin | Developing an Automated Writing Evaluation System for Chinese Learners around the world |
| Sep 2021 | Aug 2024 | Julia Chen and Grace Lim (Co-leader) | Technology-enabled English Across the Curriculum |
| Aug 2021 | Jul 2023 | Winnie Shum | Developing a generic module with virtual exchange as a platform for English language and intercultural interaction learning |
| May 2021 | Dec 2022 | Shari Lughmani | Piloting a model for the development of a writing centre to support discipline-specific academic and professional writing |
| May 2021 | Aug 2022 | Vickie Li | Developing a corpus to support postgraduate students’ thesis writing |
| Jul 2020 | Jun 2021 | Vincent Sheung Kwun & Andy Morrall | Investigating the feasibility of using an AI Robot to enhance physical learning spaces for English language learners |
| Jun 2020 | Dec 2021 | Jessica Xia | Active learning in flipped ELC classrooms |
| Jun 2020 | Dec 2021 | Lucas Kohnke | The genesis of an ELC Personal English Learning Assistant coupling Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Learning |
| Jun 2020 | Nov 2021 | Linda Lin | Developing an Interactive Academic Vocabulary Learning Tool |
| Apr 2020 | Oct 2021 | Shari Lughmani | Developing Discipline Specific Writing skills for Tertiary Students of the Social Sciences discipline (APSS) and CAR subjects in the Faculty of Humanities FH |
| Apr 2020 | Mar 2021 | Lucas Kohnke & Andy Jarvis | Developing English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Provision by bridging the gap between EAP (year 1) and ESP (year 3) delivery |
| Apr 2020 | Aug 2022 | Grace Lim | Communities of Practice; English for Professional Development |
| Jan 2020 | Dec 2022 | Tim Lee | The Feasibility of Motivational Interventions in Diverse English Teaching Contexts |
| Jan 2020 | Jun 2021 | Adam Forrester | An investigation into how the ELC’s VR Room is being used by students and is perceived by teachers |
| Aug 2019 | Jun 2020 | Eric Ho | Improving ESL student oral presentations through peer review: Reviewing as learning |
| Jun 2019 | Dec 2021 | Jessica Xia | Flipping academic presentation skills to enhance PolyU students’ confidence and competence |
| Feb 2019 | Jun 2020 | John Iveson | The use of digital documentary assessments for English language learning: A study of a project-based assessment of an undergraduate English language course. |
| Oct 2018 | Jun 2019 | Eric Ho | Confidence and communication skills of graduates to function effectively in a global labour market |
| Aug 2018 | Jan 2022 | Tim Lee | Enhancing doctoral students’ intercultural competence |
| Jul 2018 | Dec 2018 | Grace Lim | Extension of Excel@English (1) & (2): Reading, Vocabulary, Listening and Grammar language activities in academic context for Senior Year Admitted students |
| Jul 2018 | Dec 2018 | Issa Ying | Exploring Student Language Needs for Embedded Critical Thinking Instruction in ELC Courses |
| May 2018 | Dec 2020 | Ellen Mok | Learning English through short stories |
| Mar 2018 | May 2019 | Dennis Foung | How students handle blended learning tasks – A case study of an advanced university English course |
| Dec 2017 | Jun 2019 | Jessica Xia | Teaching entrepreneurship and creativity – Success stories for ELC3222 students |
| Oct 2017 | Mar 2021 | Linda Lin & Julia Chen | Developing a PolyU-Stanford adaptive learning online platform for English and exploratory adaptive assessment for Science subjects. Principle Investigator |
| Sep 2017 | Aug 2021 | Julia Chen | Language enhancement for Final Year Projects using interactive app |
| Sep 2017 | Aug 2021 | Adam Forrester | Hong Kong Continuing Professional Development Hub |
| Sep 2017 | Jul 2021 | Adam Tse | Mastering the technical vocabulary of STEM |
| Sep 2017 | Dec 2018 | Andrew Morrall | Enhancement of the EWR by Automated Feedback |
| Sep 2017 | Dec 2018 | Andrew Morrall | Integrating CILL resources into LCR feedback |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Jane Robbins | Review of large-scale English DSR subjects (3): Embedded English DSR subjects |
| Jul 2017 | Jun 2019 | Dennis Foung | Identifying at-risk student with Course Diagnostic Reports – A learning analytics approach |
| Jul 2017 | Jun 2019 | Dennis Foung | Exploring the language needs and ability of senior year admitted (SYA) students |
| Jul 2017 | Jun 2019 | Adam Forrester | Interactive Virtual Job Interviews with Self-reflection for LMS students |
| Aug 2017 | Dec 2018 | Shari Lughmani | Developing an open platform for writing support in the disciplines across the faculties |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Shari Lughmani | Developing and piloting an enhanced faculty-based EWR liaison model for English Writing Requirement subjects (3): FAST, FENG, FCE and SD |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Shari Lughmani | Developing and piloting an enhanced faculty-based EWR liaison model for English Writing Requirement subjects (1): FB & FHSS |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Mary Cheung | Excel@English (2): Listening and Grammar in academic context for SYA students |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Grace Lim | Excel@English (1): Reading and Vocabulary language activities in academic context for SYA students |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Lucas Kohnke | Excel@English Mobile APP: Improving English in a Fun and Flexible Way |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Lucas Kohnke | Developing Mentor Provision for Academic English Success |
| Jul 2017 | Jul 2017 | John Iveson | Digitising LCR Subjects (1): Developing and piloting ebooks |
| Jul 2017 | Jul 2017 | Vivian Li | Digitalising LCR Subjects (1): Flipped classroom for grammar learning |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Vickie Li | Re-engineering CILL 1: Language in action for undergraduate students |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Jane Robbins | Review of large-scale English DSR subjects (2): Professional English for Engineering & Science students |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Jane Robbins | Review of large-scale English DSR subjects (1): Workplace English for FB & SHTM students |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Anna Ho | English through co-curricular activites 1: EC |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Caitlin Feenstra | Pronunciation Enhancement for Lower-level LCR Students |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Anna Ho | English through co-curricular activites 1: EDC |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 18 | Adam Forrester | Interactive Student Response Systems for ELC subjects 2: DSR subjects |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Adam Forrester | Interactive Student Response Systems for ELC subjects 1: LCR subjects |
| Jul 2017 | Jun 2018 | Alan Urmston | Provision of support for students taking IELTS |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Shari Lughmani | Developing and piloting an enhanced faculty-based EWR liaison model for English Writing Requirement subjects (2): FH |
| Jul 2017 | Dec 2018 | Joe Ching | Re-engineering CILL 2: Language in action for postgraduate students |
| Mar 2017 | Aug 2018 | Anna Ho | Flipped Service-Learning |
| Mar 2017 | Feb 2018 | Lucas Kohnke | Investigating the effects of learner-generated and given multimedia annotations on vocabulary acquisition |
| Feb 2017 | Jan 2019 | Issa Ying | Developing Critical Thinking (CT) through Visible Thinking (VT) Routines in EAP Courses |
| Jan 2017 | Dec 2018 | Michael Tom, Vincent Lam & Dennis Foung | Towards automatic tracking of student responses to teacher feedback in draft revision |
| Jan 2017 | Dec 2018 | Tim Lee | The Uses and Perceptions of L2 Motivational Strategies in University English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Subjects |
| Sep 2016 | Jul 2019 | Anna Ho | A language enhancement project for Dabu primary children and teachers |
| Sep 2016 | Jun 2018 | Chrissy Burns | Improving English Writing Requirement feedback through genre approach |
| Sep 2016 | Mar 2018 | Andy Jarvis & Lucas Kohnke | Academic Listening Strategies for the Global Student |
| Jul 2016 | Dec 2017 | Michael Dean | Independent learning for Higher Diploma students on ELC1008 |
| Jan 2016 | Jan 2018 | Lucas Kohnke, Julia Chen & Grace Lim | Interactive online English activities and game-mediated app for independent language learning |
| Nov 2015 | May 2018 | Dean Gui | The Hong Kong PolyU Virtual Campus: An evolution in immersion, interaction & innovation |
| Sep 2015 | Aug 2017 | Jane Robbins | Online Project for the Improvement of University Speaking (OPTIMUS) |
| Sep 2015 | Dec 2016 | Lucas Kohnke & Andrew Jarvis | Interactive e-guides and game-based activities for ELC FB DSR subjects |
| Aug 2015 | Dec 2016 | Ksenia Troshina | Empowering learning: introducing continuous feedback practices in an advanced English course |
| Jul 2015 | Dec 2016 | Linda Lin | Preparation for International Collaboration with Stanford University |
| Jul 2015 | Aug 2016 | Joe Ching | A project to investigate the factors that affect students to participate in an incentive award scheme in enhancing CILL users’ independent English language learning skills |
| Jul 2015 | Jun 2016 | Julia Chen | Overseas Scholarship Scheme Implementation Project |
| May 2015 | May 2016 | Chris Shepherd | Analysis of frequent English grammatical errors committed by Year 1 PolyU students at the DSE 3 level |
| May 2015 | Dec 2015 | Anna Ho | What’s learnt in service learning? |
| Jan 2015 | Aug 2017 | Linda Lin | Online Support for academic writing for the engineering curriculum |
| Nov 2014 | Jan 2021 | Jessica Xia | ELC Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) |
| Sep 2014 | Mar 2017 | Andy Morrall | Reinforcing the Importance of Academic Integrity and Ethics in Students through Blended Learning – A Deployment of Augmented Reality Applications |
| Sep 2014 | Jul 2016 | Anna Ho | A two-tier English Reading Workshop for Dabu Primary Students and Teachers |
| Sep 2014 | Feb 2016 | Ellen Mok | Online extensive reading and writing |
| Aug 2014 | Feb 2016 | Shari Lughmani | Supporting and developing students’ English literacy practices in the disciplines |
| Aug 2014 | Jan 2016 | Juliana Chau | Design and analysis of Bring Your Own Choice (BYOD) pedagogies in promoting student learning in higher education |
| Jul 2014 | Aug 2017 | Adam Forrester | Migration of ELC elearning provision from Moodle to Blackboard environment and associated materials development |
| Jul 2014 | Aug 2016 | Julia Chen | Professional Development in Enhancing English across the Curriculum |
| May 2014 | Aug 2017 | Anna Ho | Chongqing Train-the-trainers Programme |
| May 2014 | Jan 2015 | Adam Forrester | Presentation videos for EUS and University English for Higher Diploma Students I |
| Apr 2014 | Mar 2016 | Linda Lin | Improving the vocabulary knowledge of PhD and MPhil candidates in PolyU |
| Feb 2014 | Jan 2016 | Andy Morrall | Development of online self access English language materials and repository for tertiary materials developers in Hong Kong Part 2 (ICOSA 2) |
| Jan 2014 | Mar 2015 | Shari Lughmani | Developing innovative online language learning support activities for the implementation of English writing |
| Jan 2014 | Nov 2014 | Charles Griffith / Adam Forrester | Active learning videos and online practice activities for ELC LCR Subjects |
| Dec 2013 | Dec 2016 | Julia Chen | The Pilot Development of a Comprehensive and Effective Academic Support System to Facilitate Senior Year-admitted Students’ Academic Success in their University Study |
| Sep 2013 | Aug 2015 | Juliana Chau | Automatic Classification Techniques In Virtual Environments – The ACTIVE Project: Generating Immediate Feedback to Support Reflective Learning within ePortfolio Contexts |
| Jul 2013 | Feb 2017 | Julia Chen | Development of an Institutional-wide e-Learning Platform with Diagnostic e-Assessment and e-Learning Packages using Learn@PolyU (理學網) to Enhance Entry Students’ Underpinning Skills and Knowledge |
| Jul 2013 | Jun 2016 | Julia Chen | Community of Practice (CoP) Project: Enhancing Students’ English Abilities |
| May 2013 | Dec 2015 | Irene Lee / Jane Robbins | Developing an Online Independent Learning Course Site in Blackboard for Practical English for University Studies (PEUS) |
| May 2013 | Sep 2014 | Dean Gui | Inscribe: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Writing |
| Nov 2012 | Oct 2017 | Julia Chen | Longitudinal Evaluation of the General University Requirements (GUR) under the New 4-year Curriculum |
| Jan 2012 | Dec 2014 | Alan Urmston | Further development of the Diagnostic English Tracking Assessment (DELTA): A Web-based English Language Diagnostic Assessment and Tracking System for University Students in Hong Kong |
