Future skills:
They can only be guessed but many will depend on innovations in science and technology and readiness for change. p.4
Interviews
Generic life skills for the future: Focus on problem-solving, collaboration, communication,
creativity and critical thinking. Prof Bob Adamson Education University p.6
Be forward-looking:
Stay curious, dextrous, nimble and versatile in order to adapt to change but also acquire an international outlook. Margaret Fong HKTDC
p.9
Insight
Teaching 21st century learners:
Training for innovative kindergarten teachers on University of Hull course in HK Jo Traunterp.12
Literacy for finance:
Increasingly digital and mobile, for personal and professional purposes Editorial teamp.13
Future jobs:
Levels of risk for job automation. High to low: from bank tellers to teachers Editorial teamp.15
Quantum computers:
A fundamentally different type of computer that would be the most complex device ever created Jonathan Allcockp.16
AI for a new era:
First, people need to define the problems that AI can help to solve. For those who can, career prospects are bright. John Yeungp.18
YOUTH SPEAK
Greater Bay Area impressions:
Supercomputers, past and future Ron Siup.20
Robots and automation:
Mental elasticity to prevent job loss and boost collaboration Gladys Wongp.21
Change and progress:
From urban redevelopment and revitalization to digital wallets in a cashless society Eilliam Lip.22
Next-generation work:
Creativity and new jobs need talent. Technology parks make thinking skills important. Stephanie Ngp.23
Surveillance and big data:
Mainland software and hardware companies bring technology to surveillance, security and shopping Michael Fungp.24
Opportunities in a 3D GBA:
Unexpected chances and possibility of better quality of life may not be too far over the horizon Chinny Leep.25
Multiliteracy:
Understanding through words, sounds and pictures Amy Lawp.32
BIM (Building Information Modelling):
Change in the construction industry Jason Cheungp.34
Next generation workplace:
On the job training preferred over online courses AIESECp.36
HKFYG
Hydroponic farmingp.39
HKFYG
A cappella festival 2019p.40
HKFYG
Leadership Institute Grand Opening 31/3 p.44
HKFYG
Think tank reports:
Prejudice against mentally and physically challenged people p.46 Government spending p.47 Career and life planning education p.48 Greater Bay Area p.49
HKFYG
Future Skills Events Calendar Spring 2019 p.50
HKFYG
Volunteer matching portal: easyvolunteer p.51
OVERVIEW
Future skills:
They can only be guessed but many will depend on innovations in science and technology and readiness for change. p.4
Interviews
Generic life skills for the future: Focus on problem-solving, collaboration, communication,
creativity and critical thinking. Prof Bob Adamson Education University p.6
Be forward-looking:
Stay curious, dextrous, nimble and versatile in order to adapt to change but also acquire an international outlook. Margaret Fong HKTDC
p.9
Insight
Teaching 21st century learners:
Training for innovative kindergarten teachers on University of Hull course in HK Jo Traunterp.12
Literacy for finance:
Increasingly digital and mobile, for personal and professional purposes Editorial teamp.13
Future jobs:
Levels of risk for job automation. High to low: from bank tellers to teachers Editorial teamp.15
Quantum computers:
A fundamentally different type of computer that would be the most complex device ever created Jonathan Allcockp.16
AI for a new era:
First, people need to define the problems that AI can help to solve. For those who can, career prospects are bright. John Yeungp.18
YOUTH SPEAK
Greater Bay Area impressions:
Supercomputers, past and future Ron Siup.20
Robots and automation:
Mental elasticity to prevent job loss and boost collaboration Gladys Wongp.21
Change and progress:
From urban redevelopment and revitalization to digital wallets in a cashless society Eilliam Lip.22
Next-generation work:
Creativity and new jobs need talent. Technology parks make thinking skills important. Stephanie Ngp.23
Surveillance and big data:
Mainland software and hardware companies bring technology to surveillance, security and shopping Michael Fungp.24
Opportunities in a 3D GBA:
Unexpected chances and possibility of better quality of life may not be too far over the horizon Chinny Leep.25
Multiliteracy:
Understanding through words, sounds and pictures Amy Lawp.32
BIM (Building Information Modelling):
Change in the construction industry Jason Cheungp.34
Next generation workplace:
On the job training preferred over online courses AIESECp.36
HKFYG
Hydroponic farmingp.39
HKFYG
A cappella festival 2019p.40
HKFYG
Leadership Institute Grand Opening 31/3 p.44
HKFYG
Think tank reports:
Prejudice against mentally and physically challenged people p.46 Government spending p.47 Career and life planning education p.48 Greater Bay Area p.49
