Cowork STEM with Education Centre

Mar 25
7 min read

Empowering the Next Generation: Our "Learn by Doing" STEM Journey

We are absolutely delighted to announce our enhanced collaboration with Mega Think in Kowloon City in past summer. Between July and August, we successfully launched five summer STEM interest classes (each consisting of six one-hour sessions). This initiative allowed us to bring our core philosophy of "Learn by Doing"—a hands-on, minds-on approach to learning—to Mega Think, officially opening the door to our partnerships with education centers.

Who We Are: The "Learn by Doing" Philosophy

Founded in 2017 by a group of registered engineers, "Learn by Doing" comprises a diverse team of professionals, including engineers, designers, and educators. Our vision is to maximize the benefits of technology for everyone. By providing tailored services and opportunities, we aim to engage children, students, working professionals, and seniors alike. Through training, employment opportunities, and community-building activities, we strive to foster social connection and ensure that everyone has access to abundant resources.

We deliver comprehensive courses to schools, corporate enterprises, and various organizations. Our curriculum is designed to impart knowledge and skills in technology, computational thinking, everyday problem-solving, and effective learning strategies, ultimately enhancing the quality of life. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we bring these transformative programs to diverse communities. At our core, we are passionate about improving lives and solving real-world problems, creating solutions that make everyday life better!

(Mega Think is located on the 6th floor, Kowloon City)

Thoughtful Curriculum Design: The micro:bit Hovercraft

When selecting topics and teaching methods, we exercise careful consideration. While there are excellent educational kits on the market—such as the Keyes Smart Home kit, which teaches students about sensors and smart home applications—we recognized that assembly can be time-consuming. To optimize the learning experience, we simplified the construction process, allowing students to dedicate more time and critical thought to programming.

Building on our years of collaboration with Mega Think, we took a step further and designed our own micro:bit Hovercraft course. Under the attentive guidance of our instructor, Mei, students use basic materials like boards and glue to assemble motor fans based on aerodynamic principles. This allows the hovercraft to float effectively by reducing friction. The course goes beyond mere micro:bit programming; it guides students through the entire cognitive process of hands-on creation, empowering them to think like true engineers!

Catering to Diverse Needs: Summer STEM Programs

Instructor Mei worked closely with students to solve problems using an engineering mindset. To cater to diverse interests, our summer STEM program offered two distinct pathways: the Keyes micro:bit Smart Home class and the micro:bit Hovercraft Design class. Students fascinated by multifunctional systems could use micro:bit programming to control smart home lighting, doors, windows, colors, and monitor temperature and humidity. Meanwhile, those who preferred building from scratch could construct their own hovercrafts. Regardless of the class chosen, all students this summer successfully cultivated the computational thinking and problem-solving skills of an engineer.

We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to the parents for their unwavering support. They understand that "a towering skyscraper begins from the ground up"—even the most complex and sophisticated creations start with the basics. Our very first lesson began with raw, unrefined materials, an approach that would not have been possible without the parents' understanding and encouragement.

(Instructor Brian guided students starting from simple materials, helping them understand that a hovercraft requires a strong downward airflow to generate buoyancy.)

Collaborating to Elevate STEM Education

As dedicated STEM curriculum designers, we continuously collaborate with schools, education centers, and tutorial schools through various channels to elevate the quality and impact of STEM education. Our collaborative efforts include:

Forging Strategic Partnerships: Proactively establishing long-term, stable collaborations with education centers and tutorial schools.
Providing Professional Support and Resources: Offering teaching materials, curriculum design, instructional guidance, and teacher training to help institutions elevate their STEM education standards.
Delivering Customized Curriculum Services: Tailoring STEM courses to meet the unique needs of different institutions and their students.
Organizing Joint Events and Competitions: Co-hosting activities and competitions to ignite students' passion for learning and boost the visibility of STEM education.
Sharing Cutting-Edge Technology and Resources: Keeping students and educators abreast of the latest trends and developments in the STEM field.
Participating in Professional Forums and Seminars: Engaging in industry discussions to share innovative educational philosophies and practical experiences.
Building Brand Identity and Reputation: Enhancing brand awareness and influence through successful partnerships, ultimately attracting more students and collaborators.

The "Raw" Material Approach: A Proven Success

In fact, our partnership with Mega Think spans four years. Initially, we assumed that education centers preferred ready-made STEM products. However, after insightful discussions with Henry, we were pleasantly surprised to find that he shared our educational philosophy. We both believe that the true learning process lies in students engaging their hands and minds with "raw" materials. Aligned with our vision, we immediately began designing a curriculum starting with basic electronic components like transistors. Students learned to control motor speed by regulating electrical current, ultimately driving their self-made vehicles. We then translated these concepts into easily digestible teaching materials. The resulting classes were a resounding success, officially opening the door to our ongoing collaborations with education centers.

Our Services: Empowering Schools to Build Smart Campuses

We are dedicated to assisting schools in creating smart, innovative campuses. Our comprehensive service scope includes:

Quality Education Fund (QEF) Project Solutions

"IT Innovation Lab in Schools" Solutions
Special Room Design and Renovation (e.g., IT Innovation Labs, Campus InnoTech & Multimedia Production Centers)
Curriculum Development and Lesson Plan Provision
Teacher Training Workshops
STEM Equipment Supply (3D Printing, Programmable Robotics, IoT, Scratch)
STEM Courses (Regular and Extracurricular)
STEM Event Support (e.g., STEM Activity Days, Competition Days, Joint-School STEM Competitions)

If you would like us to visit your school or institution for a consultation, please let us know your preferred date and time. We would be delighted to discuss potential projects and look forward to the opportunity to connect and collaborate with you!

Mega Think 位於六樓九龍城薈學坊

跟教育中心合作STEM課程設計

我們非常高興暑假跟位處於九龍城薈學坊有更好合作，開始於2003年在7月至8月間順利開了5班暑期STEM興趣班(每班6次一小時堂)，將我們Learn by Doing做中學的思維價值，動手動腦學習方式帶到九龍城薈學坊；亦打開我們跟教育中心的合作。

做中學 Learn by Doing 是由一班註冊工程師開始, 成立於2017年。成員包括工程師、designer、教師等專業人仕。我們的願景是透過科技能使盡量多的人受益，提供服務以及機會，促進兒童、在學在職人仕、銀髮金齡族都同樣參與，以提供培訓、工作機會、和交流活動，能促進大家與社會連接，使大家都能享受到更多資源。

我們提供課程到學校、公司企業、機構, 將科技、計算思維、生活解難、如何學習、和輔助能有更優質生活的相關知識與能力訓練，用不斷精進方式，帶到不同地方。

我們心繫改善生活，為生活解難，使各種解決方案使生活更加美好!

我們在選擇題目與製作方式時，都經過很多考慮，知道在市面上有很多很好的材料，例如Keyes的智能家居，學生門可學到感測器、智能家居的設備與應用，在製作時我們考慮裝制時間很多，亦考慮如何簡化，讓學生可以用更多思考花在編程上。經過跟Mega Think幾年來的合作，我們進而自行設計micro:bit氣墊船課程，導師Mei悉心地用基本材料包括板、膠水等，跟據氣體流動原理來將馬達風扇裝好，使氣墊船有效地浮起，以減少磨擦力，當中不單是用micro:bit編程，還引導學生了解思考過程來動手動腦，讓同學以工程師方式地思考!

micro:bit氣墊船設計班

導師Mei悉心地跟兩同學一齊以工程方式解難，暑假STEM課程為了不同需要，學生可參加Keyes的micro:bit智能家居班或micro:bit氣墊船設計班。喜歡功能多多的智能家居用micro:bit編程來控制智能家居的燈、門窗、顏色、和監測溫度濕度，而喜歡用基本材料製作氣墊船的就來裝氣墊船，這個暑假兩班學生都學習了工程師解難的計算思維。

另一方面是感謝家長的支持，同意萬丈高樓從地起，複雜精緻的東西也由很基本開始，我們第一堂由很粗糙材料開始，若沒有家長門的同意與支持，是不可能開始的。

導師Brian帶學生由簡單材料開始，認識氣墊船要有強力向下氣流造出浮力

我們是STEM 課程內容的設計者，不斷將設計透過不同渠道，與學校、教育中心和補習社合作，以提升STEM教育的質量和影響力：

建立合作夥伴關係：STEM 課程設計者可以主動與教育中心和補習社建立合作夥伴關係，建立長期穩定的合作關係。

提供專業支持和資源：STEM 課程設計者可以提供專業支持和資源，如：教材、課程設計、教學指導、師資培訓等，以幫助教育中心和補習社提升STEM教育的質量和水平。

提供定制化課程服務：STEM 課程設計者可以根據教育中心和補習社的需求，提供定制化的STEM課程服務，以滿足不同學生和機構的需求。

舉辦聯合活動和比賽：STEM 課程設計者可以與教育中心和補習社合作，舉辦聯合活動和比賽，以激發學生的學習興趣和動機，並提高STEM教育的影響力和知名度。

分享最新科技和教學資源：STEM 課程設計者可以與教育中心和補習社分享最新的科技和教學資源，以幫助學生和教師跟上STEM領域的發展和趨勢。

參與專業論壇和研討會：STEM 課程設計者可以參與專業論壇和研討會，與教育中心和補習社交流和分享最新的STEM教育理念和實踐經驗，以提高STEM教育的質量和水平。

建立品牌形象和口碑：STEM 課程設計者可以透過與教育中心和補習社的合作，建立自己的品牌形象和口碑，提高品牌知名度和影響力，進而吸引更多的學生和合作夥伴。

其實我們跟Mega Think已經合作了四年，我們起初以為教育中心要的是現成STEM產品，不過經過跟Henry討論之後，意外了解到他同意我們的做法, 其實在學習過程之中，學生由很"Raw"的材料，動手動腦才正正是學習過程，原來Henry跟我們的理念相近，所以我們立即由電子零件Transistor開始設計課程, 透過電流控制大小方式，來控制馬達的轉速快慢，進而驅動自製的交通工具。接下來就是用學生容易明白的方式來寫教材，結果開班相當成功，亦開啟了我們跟教育中心合作的一扇門。

我們服務是協助學校締造智慧校園, 其中服務範疇: ~

優質教育基金方案

學校IT創新實驗室方案

特別室設計以及裝修工程

課程編寫

提供教案

教師工作坊

STEM設備(3D打印, 編程機械人, IoT物聯網, Scratch)

STEM課程(恆常課程與課外課程)

STEM活動支援

特別室設計以及裝修工程可包括各種主題，如

IT創新實驗室