Innovative technology is a key driver of Hong Kong's future development. Hong Kong has actively promoted STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. Since 2016, initiatives such as the Jockey Club Computational Thinking Education Programme (CoolThink@JC) and the Education Bureau's supplementary document "Computational Thinking and Coding Education: Supplementary Document for Primary School Curriculum (Draft)" have supported schools in systematically planning and implementing coding education, emphasizing the importance of innovation and technology education. The authors believe that innovation and technology education should not be equated solely with coding education. To enhance students' practical abilities and ultimately improve overall innovation and technology capabilities, Hong Kong’s innovation and technology education must prioritize the significance of engineering ("E" ─ Engineering). Engineering education should include four essential elements: defining problems, developing prototypes, analyzing data, and reflecting on and presenting findings. The authors suggest placing engineering ("E" ─ Engineering) at the core of innovation and technology education. Through project-based learning (PBL), students can be nurtured to develop engineering literacy and problem-identification and solving skills. To cultivate students' innovative spirit and align with the national high-quality education development strategy, Hong Kong must universalize innovation and technology education, promote practical application in engineering technologies, and ultimately enhance overall innovation capabilities. This will lay a strong foundation for fostering future technology talent in Hong Kong. The authors share detailed teaching practices in this paper. © 2025, The Education University of Hong Kong. All rights reserved.
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