Vision of the CFI Project

In a knowledge-based economy, the successful exploitation of new ideas – by incorporating innovative technologies, design and practice – is essential. Innovation is vital in order to stay on top of emerging technologies, changing environments, and evolving student and staff needs. Therefore, the CFI proposes a set of initiatives that will enhance the contemporary learning and teaching environment.

However, innovation not only depends on new inventions, but also involves a change of mindset, working culture and practice. To facilitate the development of new and innovative ideas, there must be a cross-functional collaboration within the OUHK. Staff must establish effective communication – formal and informal – with colleagues from other departments who also contribute to the same vision.

It is also important to build up an integrated knowledge-based system to facilitate the sharing of information and increase interactions among OUHK staff, tutors and students. Successful innovation involves communication, integration and collaboration (see Figure 1 below).

Figure 1 CFI conceptual framework