Teach Coding, ICT and AI for primary school
: Empower your primary education curriculum by integrating coding, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the Finnish pedagogical approach. This comprehensive course equips educators with the tools and methodologies to introduce programming and AI concepts to students aged 7-13, aligning with Finland’s national curriculum standards. In collaboration with Code School Finland, participants will gain hands-on experience and practical strategies to foster technological literacy and computational thinking in young learners.
Please note this course takes place in Oulu, Finland.
What You’ll Learn:
Delve into the fundamentals of coding and AI education tailored for primary students. Through interactive sessions and practical projects, you will:
- Understand core coding principles and motivational strategies.
- Develop computational thinking skills applicable across subjects.
- Explore best practices in teaching technology to young learners.
- Learn programming techniques suitable for grades K-3 and 4-6.
- Gain insights into AI concepts and their educational applications.
Course Highlights:
- Hands-On Coding Projects: Engage in creating animations, games, and basic robotics.
- AI Integration: Discover methods to teach and utilize AI in the classroom.
- Classroom Visits: Observe live programming classes in local schools.
- Safety in Technology: Learn to implement modern ICT skills with a focus on safety.
- Certification Opportunity: Option to earn Code School Finland certification.
This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring you can confidently bring coding and AI into your teaching practice.
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Tickets
All tickets includes:
- Event materials
- Certificate of attendance
- School visits
- Admission to all sessions
Standard price
For standard registrations
Group price
Discounted price forgroups of 5 or more
By the end of this course, you will:
- Master foundational coding concepts and teaching methodologies.
- Develop and implement engaging programming projects for primary students.
- Integrate AI topics into your curriculum effectively.
- Enhance your school’s digital literacy and technological capabilities.
- Foster a safe and inclusive environment for technology education.
This course is ideal for teachers of students aged 7-13, school management, and educational staff seeking to enhance their institution’s technological education offerings.
Head of Pedagogy at Code School Finland, this course brings extensive expertise in programming, robotics, and AI education. Jussi’s experience ensures a rich learning experience grounded in Finnish educational excellence
This is a provisional program.
Day 1, Sunday
15:00 Walking tour of Oulu city center (meet at Toripolliisi Statue).
Get to know Oulu and Finland. Dress up warm!
16:30 Walk to Pikisaari.
17:00 – 19:00 Welcome dinner and orientation at Restaurant Sokeri-Jussi (at own cost).
Welcome and official opening. Meet the trainers and get to know each other. Orientation and plans for the week.
Day 2, Monday
09:00 – 12:00
- Principles and motivation
- Objectives of curriculums internationally.
- Design-based project learning examples.
- Coding pedagogy
13:00 – 17:00
- Developing computational thinking
- Unplugged activities
- Code.org, Scratchjr and Scratch
- Basics of Scratch
- Reflection (Learning Diary)
Day 3, Tuesday
09:00 – 12:00
- Programming for grades 3-6.
- Projects: Story, game or AI project
- Planning and choosing projects.
13:00 – 17:00
- Working on the projects
- Collaboration, presentation and feedback
- Reflection (Learning diary)
Day 4, Wednesday
09:00 – 12:00
- What is AI?
- Era of AI: What to expect?
- AI and technology for K-2
13:00 – 17:00
- Teaching about AI
- Creating own AI app (grades 3-6)
- Collaboration, presentations, and feedback.
Day 5, Thursday
09:00
- Modern ICT skills: Staying safe in the world of technology
- Critical view on AI technolgy
- Social media machine
13:00 – 17:00
- Using AI to learn
- Basics of textual programming
- Reflection (Learning diary)
Day 6, Friday
09:00 – 12:00
- University of Oulu visit
13:00 – 17:00
- Finalizing assignments and reflections.
Day 7, Saturday
09:00 – 13:00:
- Discussions and ideation going forward
- Feedback form completion, certificates, group picture and social media updates
