【ELC-EELC2010 Project Photo Sharing 】Make it Park Easy

【英語中心-EELC2010 活動照片分享】Make it Park Easy

Proposed by a student group enrolled in the Academic English: Project-based Learning course (EELC2010),  “ParkEZ” is a comprehensive parking optimization program implemented at the University of Macau to address challenges posed by unregulated parking of e-scooters and bicycles on campus, particularly in the E6 area. The project aims to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment while providing convenient parking spaces for e-scooter and bicycle owners and it has gained support from the university community.

The parking spaces ParkEZ group created

To regulate and optimize parking behavior, the student group implemented several measures. They conducted observations and calculated the precise number of required parking spaces. Additionally, they meticulously planned the layout of these spaces, considering aisle width and vehicle size to maximize convenience and efficiency. The group designed visually appealing posters to raise awareness about responsible parking practices, as well as set up an informative booth to engage with the community and provide insights into changes made within the parking area. Furthermore, they established a dedicated website serving as a centralized hub for all relevant parking information, along with creating an engaging video presentation and an Instagram account aimed at further promoting responsible parking habits.

ParkEZ booth

Students took part in the booth actively

During their project, the student group effectively demonstrated both the practicality and efficacy of their participation in the Academic English: Project-based Learning course (EELC2010). This particular course focuses on developing essential skills such as academic writing, academic speaking, and critical thinking abilities while fostering teamwork dynamics among students. Through experiential learning, students apply these skills to observe, collect information, persuade, and create impactful written and spoken projects.

“By participating in the EELC2010 course, we gained valuable skills in presentation and recognized the impact a small team can have on our campus. Most importantly, it encouraged us to identify areas that need improvement in our daily lives and inspired us to strive for positive change,” said Chen Hailun, the group leader of this project. “It kindled my love for UM as well.”

With the implementation of this project, the campus can look forward to improved parking efficiency, orderly parking of electric scooters and bicycles, and a safer and more pleasant environment for everyone.

The website of ParkEZ: https://zoning.great-site.net

Text: Chen Hailun

Photo: Chen Hailun