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Mr. Ng

Mr. Ng

STEM & AI Literacy

Secondary school science and computing teacher in New Territories. BSc Computer Science (CUHK), PGDE. Early adopter of AI tools in the classroom — and a cautious one. Believes every student needs to understand how algorithms make decisions that affect them.

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study-tips15 Nov 2025

AI Is Replacing the Jobs We Trained Our Children For. Here Are the Skills That Aren't Replaceable.

Mr. Ng on which graduate roles AI is displacing and what the research says about skills that remain genuinely human — and what that means for what your child should be learning.

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study-tips1 Nov 2025

HK Just Bet HK$2 Billion on AI in Schools. Here's What That Actually Means for Your Child.

A computing teacher breaks down the government's AI education blueprint in plain language — what's changing, what isn't, and what a parent should ask their school right now.

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study-tips15 Oct 2025

Can HK Secondary Students Actually Build AI? Yes — But Not Like That.

A computing teacher separates the MediSafe reaction from the real question: what genuine student AI projects look like, and what meaningful STEM education actually requires.

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study-tips1 Oct 2025

Should Hong Kong Ban Smartphones for Under-16s? A Teacher Who Uses AI in the Classroom Answers.

A HK computing teacher who uses AI daily in his classroom explains why an Australia-style smartphone ban is the wrong tool — and what would actually work instead.

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study-tips1 Sept 2025

The MediSafe Scandal Isn't About One Student. It's About a System.

A computing teacher breaks down what it actually takes to build an AI medical app — and why the MediSafe scandal reveals something far bigger than one student's choices.

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study-tips20 Jan 2025

STEM Enrichment Programmes in Hong Kong: An Honest Review of the Major Options

A HK computing teacher reviews the major STEM enrichment programmes available to HK students — what's genuinely valuable and what's expensive but shallow.

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study-tips6 Jan 2025

AI Literacy: The 5 Things Every HK Child Must Understand Before Secondary School

A HK computing teacher identifies the five essential AI literacy concepts every child should grasp before starting secondary school.

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study-tips9 Dec 2024

Cyberbullying in HK Schools: What's Happening, What Schools Do (and Don't Do), and What Parents Can Do

A HK teacher's frank guide to cyberbullying — how it operates in Hong Kong schools, what schools can realistically address, and concrete steps for families.

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study-tips25 Nov 2024

Future-Proof Skills: What to Look for in a School That Prepares Children for 2035

A HK computing teacher identifies the skills children will need by 2035 and the school indicators that suggest genuine preparation for that future.

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study-tips11 Nov 2024

AI Tools for DSE Revision: Which Ones Are Worth Using and How to Use Them Honestly

A HK teacher's guide to using AI tools for DSE revision ethically and effectively — with specific recommendations for different subjects and use cases.

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study-tips28 Oct 2024

What the EDB's 2024 Generative AI Guidance Actually Says (Translated for Non-Educators)

Hong Kong's EDB has issued guidance on generative AI in schools. A computing teacher explains what it says, what it doesn't say, and what it means for your child.

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study-tips14 Oct 2024

Online Safety for Primary and Secondary Students: The Conversation Beyond 'Don't Talk to Strangers'

A HK computing teacher explains what online safety really means in 2024 — covering social pressure, data, gaming risks, and the conversations that actually help.

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study-tips16 Sept 2024

Google Classroom for Parents: What Your Child's School Is Using and How to Be Involved

Many HK schools use Google Classroom but rarely explain it to parents. A computing teacher demystifies the platform and explains how families can stay engaged.

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study-tips2 Sept 2024

Robots, Automation, and Jobs: How to Have the Honest Conversation with Your Child

A HK computing teacher offers guidance on talking honestly with children about automation, jobs, and the future — without creating panic or false comfort.

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study-tips19 Aug 2024

STEM Careers in Hong Kong 2024: The Real Employment Landscape (Not the Brochure Version)

A HK computing teacher gives an honest account of STEM career prospects in Hong Kong — what's growing, what's shrinking, and what students should know.

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study-tips5 Aug 2024

Home Science Experiments for P3-P6: 8 That Use Things You Already Have

Eight home science experiments for Hong Kong primary students that reinforce curriculum concepts using household materials — no specialist equipment needed.

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study-tips22 Jul 2024

The HK ICT Curriculum Demystified: What Your Child Learns in School (and What They Should Learn at Home)

A plain-language guide to Hong Kong's ICT curriculum for parents — what's covered, what's missing, and how to fill the gaps at home.

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study-tips8 Jul 2024

Educational YouTube Channels for HK Students: The Ones Worth Your Child's Screen Time

A HK teacher's curated list of YouTube channels genuinely worth watching for primary and secondary students — organised by subject and age group.

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study-tips10 Jun 2024

Generative AI and Academic Integrity: The Policy Every HK School Needs but Few Have

Most HK schools don't have a clear AI use policy. A computing teacher outlines what a good one looks like and what to do while you're waiting for your school to catch up.

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study-tips27 May 2024

AI Cheating Detection in Schools: How It Works, Its Limits, and the Cat-and-Mouse Game

AI detection tools are being used in HK schools to catch AI-written work. A computing teacher explains how they work, why they're unreliable, and what this means.

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study-tips13 May 2024

Digital Literacy for 2030: The Skills HK Students Will Need That Aren't Being Taught Yet

A HK computing teacher outlines the digital literacy skills the class of 2030 will need — and why current curricula are falling short.

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study-tips15 Apr 2024

STEAM Education in Hong Kong 2024: What's Actually Happening in Schools vs the Headlines

STEAM is everywhere in HK education policy — but what is actually happening in classrooms? A computing teacher gives a frank assessment.

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study-tips1 Apr 2024

Computational Thinking: The Skill That Makes Coding (and Everything Else) Easier

Computational thinking isn't about computers — it's a way of approaching problems. A HK computing teacher explains what it is and why it matters for every student.

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study-tips18 Mar 2024

Scratch Programming in Primary School: Is It Worth the Class Time?

Scratch is used in primary schools across Hong Kong, but is it effective? A computing teacher gives an honest verdict on the tool and how to make it work.

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study-tips4 Mar 2024

The EDB AI Literacy Framework Explained: What It Means for Your Child's Education

Hong Kong's EDB has published an AI literacy framework for schools. A computing teacher explains what it actually contains and what it means for your child.

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study-tips19 Feb 2024

ChatGPT in Schools: A Teacher's Perspective 18 Months In

After 18 months of navigating ChatGPT in his secondary school classroom, a HK computing teacher shares what's changed, what hasn't, and what matters.

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study-tips5 Feb 2024

Why Every Hong Kong Child Should Learn to Code (Even If They Won't Be a Programmer)

Coding isn't just for future engineers. A HK computing teacher explains the real reasons every child benefits from learning to program.

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study-tips22 Jan 2024

AI Homework Help Tools: A Teacher's Honest Review of What Students Are Actually Using

A secondary school teacher reviews the AI homework tools HK students actually use — what works, what doesn't, and what parents need to know.