Dr. Jacky POW

Dr. Jacky POW

Academic Qualifications

  • PGDE, The University of Hong Kong
  • PhD, The University of Nottingham, UK
  • MPhil, City University of Hong Kong
  • MSc, The University of Sheffield, UK
  • BA, Hong Kong Baptist University


Professional Qualifications

  • Member of British Computer Society (MBCS)


Research Interests

  • Application of ICT in Teaching and Learning
  • Learning Theories and Pedagogy
  • Inquiry-based Learning
  • Teacher Education


Selected Publications

Pow, J. & Wong, M. (2017). Effect of Workplace Factors in Professional Teacher Development on the Implementation of Small Class Teaching. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 5(8), 68-76. doi:10.11114/jets.v5i8.2441

Chan, W.W.J., Lau, M., Li, S.C., Pow, J., Lai, G. & Wong, A. (2017). Challenges university students face when integrating new ICT tools into their learning: An exploratory study of a social annotation tool. Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education, 21(1), 7-23.

Tam, V. C., Chan, J. W., Li, S. C. & Pow, J. (2017). Developing and managing school human capital for information and communication technology integration: A case study of a school-based e-learning project in Hong Kong. International Journal of Leadership in Education. DOI: 10.1080/13603124.2017.1318958

Pow, J. (2016). Revitalizing students’ geographical imagination in a digital world. Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education, 20(2), 57-66.

Chan, W.W.J., Tam, V.C., Li, S.C., & Pow, J. (2016). The Development of an Assignment Coding Guide for Evaluating ICT-usage in 21st Century Primary School in Hong Kong. Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education, 20(1), 54-66.

Pow, J. & Li, S.C. (2015). The Effect of Students’ Perceptions of Internet Information Quality on their Use of Internet Information in Inquiry-based Learning. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 31(4), 439-457.

Li, S. C., Pow, J.W.C. & Cheung, W.C. (2015). A Delineation of the Cognitive Processes Manifested in a Social Annotation Environment.  Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 31(1), 1-13.   DOI: 10.1111/jcal.12073  

Pow, J.W.C. (2014). Enhancing Supervised Teaching Practice through Building a Virtual Learning Community with an Interactive Video Database. In A. Sivan, D. Chan, E. Wong (Eds.), Studies on Teaching and Learning (pp. 77-90).  Hong Kong: Pearson.

Li, S.C., Ma, H.K. & Pow, J.W.C. (2013). A Structural Equation Modelling Approach to Elucidating the Interplay between Internet Use and Social Behaviours. British Journal of Art and Social Sciences, 12(2), 253-267.

Li, S.C. and Pow, J. (2013). Cognitive Perturbation: A Reconceptualisation of the Framework for Fostering Conceptual Change in Science Education. In Phillipson, S., Ku, K. Y. L., & Phillipson, S. N., (Eds.) Constructing Educational Achievement: A Sociocultural Perspective (pp.243-253). London, UK: Routledge.

Pow, J. & Fu, J. (2012) Developing Digital Literacy through Collaborative Inquiry Learning in the Web 2.0 Environment – an exploration of implementing strategy. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 11, 287-299.

Wong, M. & Pow, J. (2012) Initiating Small Class Teaching in Hong Kong: video reflective narratives and the professional developmental learning model, Teacher Development: An international journal of teachers’ professional development, 16(4), 507-522.  DOI:10.1080/13664530.2012.730713.

Li, S.C. & Pow, J.W.C. (2011). The Affordance of Deep Infusion of One-to-One Tablet PCs into and beyond Classroom. International Journal of Instructional Media, 38(4), 319-326.  

Fu, J. & Pow, J. (2011). Fostering Digital Literacy through Web-based Collaborative Inquiry Learning – A Case Study, Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 10, 57-71.

Pow, J. & Li, W. (2011) Authentic Learning in Initial Teacher Education – bridging theory and practice in integrating information & communication technology in learning and teaching, Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education, 15(1), 60-67.

Ma, H.K., Li, S.C. & Pow, J.W.C. (2011). The Relation of Internet Use to Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior in Chinese Adolescents, Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 14(3), 123-130.

Pow, J. & Yan, L. (2010). A Study of Teachers’ Attitudes Towards the Use of Cooperative Learning in Liberal Studies Teaching. Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education, 14(1), 41-48.

Li, S.C., Pow, J., Wong, E. M. L. & Fung, A.C.W. (2010). Empowering Students Learning through Tablet PCs: A Case Study. Education and Information Technologies, 15(3), 171-180.

So, W.M., Pow, J. & Hung, V. (2009). The Interactive Use of a Video Database in Teacher Education: Creating a knowledge base for teaching through a learning community. Computers and Education, 53(3), 775 – 786.

Pow, J. & Kwan, T. (2009). Nurturing Reflective Practice in Initial Teacher Education: Dissection of a self-directed learning session. Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education, 13(1), 31-39.

Pow, J., Li, S.C., and Fung, A.C.W. (2009). Students’ inquiry learning in the Web 2.0 age. In A. Tatnall et al. (Eds.) Evolution of Information Technology in Educational Management (pp.107 – 116). Boston: Springer.

Pow, J. & Yeung, S.W. (2007). A Reflective-participative Approach to Professional Development in Teaching of Liberal Studies in Schools, Hong Kong Teachers’ Centre Journal, 6, 16-29.

Pow, J. (2006). ICT Teaching Experience Sharing in Higher Education: an Education Development Approach, Informatics in Education, 5(2), 277-296. 

Lee, M. & Pow, J. (1996). Information Access Behaviour and Expectation of Quality: Two factors Affecting the Satisfaction of Users of Clinical Hospital Information Systems, Journal of Information Science, 22(3), 171-179.

Pow, J. (1993). Learning Geography in Hypertextual Environment, The Hong Kong Geographer, 10(1), 19 – 29.


Consultancy/Professional/Community Services

Secretary General, International Society for Teacher Education. 2015-2018.

Convener, International Society for Teacher Education 33rd Annual Seminar, Hong Kong Baptist University, 2013

Member of Editorial Board. Journal of International Society for Teacher Education. 2009–2018.

Continuing Professional Development Project: In-service Teacher Development Course on Learning and Teaching in a Small Class Environment (SCT150). Education Bureau (EDB), HKSAR Government (Member of Teaching Team). Sep 2011 – Aug 2013 (Project valued at US$1,324,800.)

Continuing Professional Development Project: In-service Teacher Development Course on Learning and Teaching in a Small Class Environment (SCT 12). Education Bureau (EDB), HKSAR Government (Member of Teaching Team) Sep 2011 – Aug 2012 (US$121,500)

Provision of Services for Coordinating and Developing Teachers’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2010/11 School Year. Education Bureau (EDB), HKSAR Government (Co-investigator). Jan– Oct, 2011 (US$41,000.)

Continuing Professional Development Project: Workshop on Effective Strategies to Enhance Learning and Teaching of General Studies in a Small Class Environment (SCT6). Education Bureau (EDB), HKSAR Government (Member of Teaching Team) Nov 2010 – Apr 2011 (US$22,450.)

Continuing Professional Development Project: In-service Teacher Development Courses on Learning and Teaching in a Small Class Environment (SCT150). Education Bureau (EDB), HKSAR Government (Quality Assurance Committee Member & Member of Teaching Team). Sep 2009 – Aug 2011 (Approx. US$551,000)