Smart Learning@EdUHK Library vs SchoolCompass HK

Real-life scenarios are provided to meet your diverging learning needs: Why library? Why not just Google or Baidu? Information search process: Tips on searching with the best results, “Are they good?”, “Are they enough?”, etc. Doing things right: Academic integrity and how to cite other people’s works Main Features: You can use this app to learn at your own pace and select your own topics of interest. Contents of the app are path-oriented and you will be guided from starting point to complete the tasks. You can also select topics based on your needs and interests. Recommendations of choices will also be provided. Focuses mainly on information searching process and referencing. Real examples are used to demonstrate searching in the real life environment. Adopts an interactive assessment approach like quizzes and drag & drop games to help strengthening users’ engagement and stimulating their interests and understanding.

SchoolCompass HK (校園羅盤) helps Hong Kong families explore schools using clear, checkable information—official open data, commute practicality, and nearby public facilities—without opaque rankings or admission “probability” scores. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse and search schools with a Hong Kong–first Traditional Chinese interface • View school profiles with transparent source labels (official open data vs family notes vs clearly marked demo records) • Shortlist schools and compare them side by side (type, commute factors, facilities—not a hidden overall score) • Use an admission planner checklist for family application prep • Optionally look up nearby schools using an approximate district origin (not a full home address by default) • Keep shortlists, comparison lists, family notes and planner tasks on this device DATA TRANSPARENCY • We separate official open data, your private family notes, and demo/sample records • Demo schools are labelled so you can test features without treating them as real facts • Nearby school lookup can use DATA.GOV.HK open data where available • This app is not affiliated with the Education Bureau or the HKSAR Government PRIVACY-MINDED BY DESIGN • Shortlist, notes and planner data stay on your device • Approximate location is used only when you choose nearby-school lookup • Optional anonymous improvement analytics are off by default (in-app setting) IMPORTANT SchoolCompass HK is a planning and comparison tool for parents/guardians. It does not guarantee school placement, ranking outcomes, or admission results. Always verify important details with official school / EDB sources.