Future Math Classroom
Elevate your mathematics teaching by integrating cutting-edge technology and innovative pedagogical approaches. This immersive course in Helsinki, Finland, is tailored for math educators eager to enhance their classrooms with ICT tools, coding, and interactive learning methods. Through hands-on workshops, school visits, and collaborative projects, you’ll acquire practical strategies to make math instruction more engaging and effective.
What You’ll Learn:
Delve into a comprehensive curriculum designed to modernize math education. You’ll explore a variety of topics, including the integration of ICT in lessons, the implementation of coding exercises, and the use of gamified learning to boost student engagement. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with innovative tools and methods to transform your teaching practice.
- Enhance ICT skills with apps tailored for teaching math.
- Incorporate creative learning tools to refresh your pedagogical approach.
- Implement coding exercises within your math curriculum.
- Utilize tablets and smartphones effectively in your lessons.
- Discover new assessment and testing tools to evaluate student progress.
Course Highlights:
- Hands-On Workshops: Engage in practical sessions focusing on ICT integration, coding, and gamified learning.
- School Visits: Observe Finnish classrooms to see innovative math teaching methods in action.
- Collaborative Projects: Work with fellow educators to develop lesson plans incorporating new technologies.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced trainers specializing in educational technology and math instruction.
- Cultural Experience: Immerse yourself in Finnish culture, renowned for its educational excellence.
This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring you can immediately implement what you’ve learned in your classroom.
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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:
- Apply advanced ICT tools to create interactive math lessons.
- Integrate coding exercises to enhance computational thinking among students.
- Employ gamified learning strategies to increase student engagement.
- Utilize modern assessment tools to monitor and support student progress.
- Develop a refreshed pedagogical approach that incorporates innovative teaching methods.
This course is ideal for mathematics teachers, school management, special education professionals, and non-teaching staff involved in school education, adult education, and vocational education and training (VET) who are keen to modernize their teaching practices.
With extensive experience in education and leadership, this course leader has been shaping learning environments since 1994. As CEO and Principal of TRYcamps Kielikoulu oy and a Neuropsychological Coach, they bring a wealth of expertise to the field. Having taught English for over two decades and authored 25 books on educational technology, his focus is on creating innovative, inclusive learning experiences. As a trainer for Finland’s National Board of Education and an experienced speaker at international conferences, he is committed to advancing education through courses that blend practical skills with cutting-edge teaching methods, including those in special education and AI.
This is a provisional programme, the finalized program will be shared with participants prior to the course.
Day 1, Sunday
12:00 Independent work
- Prepare your Europass documents and send them to the course team
13:30 Create a brief introduction plan/presentation.
15:30 Sightseeing tour of Helsinki.
18:00 Welcome dinner at Harald Viking restaurant.
Day 2, Monday
09:30 Welcome to Finland and course introduction by Petri Ilmonen, Principal of TRYcamps Language School.
10:30 Guided tour of Varia Vocational College with Ms. Julia Eloranta and Mr. Petri Ilmonen.
13:00 Guest speaker
- Teaching English/Math/Future skills.
15:00 Future Skills Workshop #1 with Mr. Petri Ilmonen.
Day 3, Tuesday
09:30 Basics of the Finnish school system: Current trends and future directions, presented by Petri Ilmonen.
10:30 Coffee and workshop: Presentations, team talks, and networking.
11:30 Future Skills Workshop #2 with Mr. Petri Ilmonen.
14:00 Guest speaker session: Robotics, Coding, AI, Math, and Language Learning.
Day 4, Wednesday
09:30 School Visit #2: Transforming a 40-year-old school into a modern educational space.
13:00 Guest speaker session: “Does learning happen only inside the four walls?”
15:00 Optional field trip to the Learning Science Centre, Heureka (entry fee applies).
Day 5, Thursday
09:30 Reflections on school visits, including Q&A.
10:30 Workshop: “No more NEETs” – Finland’s future education initiatives. ICT in education and transversal competences: Redesigning school curricula.
13:00 School Visit #3.
16:00 Personal or team time for notes, diaries, and discussions.
Day 6, Friday
09:00 School Visit #4.
13:00 Workshop: “Think Outside the Box” – Exploring needed future skills, Math, and Language Learning.
15:00 Personal or team time for notes, diaries, and discussions.
Day 7, Saturday
10:00 Week conclusion and feedback session
- Workshop: “What I’m taking home and my first steps towards the future.”
- Final Q&A, evaluation talk, and certificate ceremony.
12:30 Farewell lunch at Fazer (optional, approximately €10–15).
