Dr. Gary Cheng is currently the Acting Head and 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 MobileApps 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).

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.

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.

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, 2017-2019.

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