NTU x Apple RTC will host “VR and Spatial Computing”, “AI in Education” and “Final Cut Pro” seminars in May

The NTU x Apple Regional Training Center will host three themed seminars in May, featuring NTU professors and industry experts. They will share insights on spatial computing, AI in education, and video creation. The seminars will also introduce the latest rules and participation details for the 2025 Mobile Application Innovation Contest. You’re invited to join the challenge and be part of the innovation journey!

Event Information

Session One -【Forest, Health, and Virtual Reality – Seminar on Spatial Computing】

Explore how spatial computing integrates with daily life and reimagines the interaction between technology and nature. Through a practical sharing by Professor Chia-Pin Yu, you’ll gain insights into the application of visionOS technology and spark inspiration for designing your own spatial computing apps. Apple’s Developer Trainer Team will also be present to answer your questions on-site. Additionally, the session will include an exclusive overview of the latest rules for the MAIC (Mobile App Innovation Contest). If you’re curious about visionOS and eager to create apps for this exciting platform, this is a seminar you won’t want to miss !

✤ Speakers:
Chia-Pin Yu, School of Forestry and Resource Conservation, NTU
Apple Developer Trainer Team
✤ Date & Time:
May 9 (Fri.) 13:00 – 15:00 (Sign-in starts at 12:40)
✤ Venue:
Room 101, Boya Lecture Building, NTU Main Campus
✤ Who Should Join:
Anyone interested in visionOS and spatial computing — including teachers, students, and MAIC participants
✤ Agenda:
➣ 12:40 Sign-in
➣ 13:00 – 13:05 Welcome & Opening Remarks
➣ 13:05 – 14:00 Main Talk by Professor Chia-Pin Yu
➣ 14:00 – 14:05 Transition
➣ 14:05 – 14:40 visionOS Development and Applications
➣ 14:40 – 15:00 Q&A
✤ Language: Mandarin

 Session Two -【AI Technology and Education: How AI is Enhancing Teaching and Learning】

How is AI transforming education? Professor Ling-Chieh Kung from NTU’s Digital Learning Center will share practical applications of how AI is being integrated into university teaching at National Taiwan University. The session also features Apple’s Developer Trainer Team, who will present third-party technologies and applications related to AI in education. To wrap up, there will be an introduction to the MAIC (Mobile Application Innovation Contest), encouraging you to join with your creativity and help shape new possibilities in education.

✤ Speakers:
Prof. Ling-Chieh Kung Department of Information Management, NTU
Ethan Huang (13)
Apple Developer Training Team
✤ Date & Time:
May 16 (Fri.) 13:00 –16:00 (Sign-in starts at 12:40)
✤ Venue:
Room 101, Boya Lecture Building, NTU Main Campus
✤ Who Should Join:
Educators, students, anyone interested in AI-enhanced teaching, learning technologies, and MAIC participants
✤ Agenda:
➣ 12:40 Sign-in
➣ 13:00 – 13:05 Welcome & Opening Remarks
➣ 13:05 – 14:00 Main Talk by Prof. Ling-Chieh Kung
➣ 14:00 – 14:05 Transition
➣ 14:05–15:00 – Session by Ethan Huang (13)
➣ 15:00–15:05 – Transition
➣ 15:05–15:40 – MAIC Contest Briefing
➣ 15:40–16:00 – Q&A
✤ Language: Mandarin

Session Three -【Final Cut Pro Workshop: From Beginner to Pro】

Get ready to turn your video ideas into stunning visuals! This hands-on session with instructor Curly Tsai will walk you through the essentials of Final Cut Pro, covering everything from basic editing to advanced techniques to help you create high-quality content. The course will conclude with an introduction to the MAIC (Mobile App Innovation Contest), where you’ll be invited to join and bring your creative ideas to life.

✤ Speakers:
Curly Tsai
✤ Date & Time:
May 22 (Thu. ) , 9:00 –12:20 (Sign-in starts at 8:50)
✤ Venue:
Room 401 Future Classroom, Zonghe Lecture Building, NTU Main Campus
✤ Who Should Join:
Aspiring video creators, editing beginners, teachers, students, and MAIC participants
✤ Agenda:
➣ 08:50 –09:00 Sign-in
➣ 09:00 –11:30 Final Cut Pro Workshop
➣ 11:30 –12:00 MAIC Contest Info Session
➣ 12:00 –12:20 Q&A
✤ Language: Mandarin

✤ Note:
Participants must bring their own Mac device with Final Cut Pro pre-installed.
If you need to borrow a Mac, please indicate so in the registration form. As the number of available devices is limited, priority will be given to participants who bring their own laptops.