A team of researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, based on the initial findings of the “Learning and Assessment for Digital Citizenship” Project, is conducting an action focused post-COVID-19 study “eCitizen Education 360”, to find out what are the challenges, wellbeing issues and status of learning outcomes during and after school suspension in primary and secondary schools, support at home, and the most urgent needs and actions after school resumption.

The data collection began in early June 2020 as schools gradually resumed, involving primary, secondary and special schools. A total of over 6,000 students, 1,300 parents and 1,200 teachers took part in the study. In this press conference via Zoom. The first press conference was held on 20 July 2020. Professor Nancy Law, Deputy Director, Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE), Faculty of Education, HKU, presented the research findings and provide some recommendations for actions. Representatives from Supporting Organisations of the project also joined the press conference.