PROGRAM

The fundamental purpose of Full STEAM in Finland, Oulu is to experience in practice how STEAM skills teaching and learning can be integrated to the daily school life.

COURSE BROCHURE

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TRAINERS

MAIKKI MANNINEN

Ms. Maikki Manninen (Advisory Teacher for ICT Education) is both a class teacher and early education and care teacher. Her expertise lies eg. in ICT and STEAM education at the primary and secondary levels.

Her working tasks include training and consultation on ICT especially according to the Finnish core curricula and the local strategies for both ICT and STEAM education.

Ms. Manninen is also experienced in development projects funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education eg. on innovative learning environments.

OTHER EXPERTS /TRAINERS WILL BE ANNOUCED LATER. STAY TUNED!

ERASMUS+

VisitEDUfinn (OID CODE: E10020922 / PIC CODE: 899855324) organises ERASMUS+ Staff Mobility job shadowing and  professional courses designed for teachers at all levels. Our programs are organized in different parts of Finland in cooperation with other stakeholders in the field of education (schools, universities, municipalities). 

All the courses are designed following the Quality Standards for courses under Key Action 1 and participants are provided with certificates that meet the Europass criteria.

Course title: Full STEAM

Course description

During this seven-day course, the participants familiarize themselves with the basics of the Finnish Curriculum and gain insight into transversal skills in the Finnish Curriculum. The course concentrates on STEAM pedagogy. It introduces the fundamentals as well as presents the design circle that is the basis for planning, teaching and learning, and assessment in a STEAM-inspired learning environment. The participants visit several schools to see how STEAM pedagogy is implemented in different ways. During the school visits, the participants can also practice some tools that are used in STEAM pedagogy such as programming and coding and 3D designing and printing.

Versatile learning methods

• lectures and presentations 
• self-study online materials and facilitated discussions 
• school visits 
• workshops at the schools 
• group work and discussions

Desired learning outcomes

After the course you will:

• implement the fundamentals of STEAM-pedagogy and design-circle in your work
• combine your curriculum outcomes with principles of STEAM-pedagogy
• plan, implement and assess STEAM-based curriculum outcomes as a transversal, phenomenon-based learning in your classroom  
• use pedagogical tools such as programming and coding as well as 3D designing and printing as practical implementations in STEAM-based projects

European/ International dimension

We wait participants from many European countries as well as from outside Europe. Sharing ideas together with colleagues from different countries offers a broader perspective on the topic. The course is also a great opportunity for networking for future collaboration.

OPTIONAL CULTURAL PROGRAM

An additional program (with separate fee) will be available for all enthusiasts. Participation is entirely voluntary, and the time can instead be used to independent sightseeing as well. 

All optional activities emphasize enjoying Finland’s unique nature. Like STEAM pedagogy  connects different subjects, the tranquility of nature helps distinct brain areas to become ‘connected’. 

Winter Day in Koiteli

Welcome to Koiteli located by river Kiiminkijoki to spend a wonderful winter day in a good company! Word Koiteli comes from Sami language and means “in the middle”. You get to enjoy fun snow activities in an island located in the middle of two rapids. Beautiful surroundings, ancient trees and the silence surrounding you will give you the feeling of being also in the center of yourself. Snow activities include short try outs of different kind of snowshoes, traditional kick sledge ‘potkuri’ and sledge ‘pulkka’. In Tunnelmatupa hut everyone will have the chance to make their own souvenir out of wood, leather and pine wood tar. On top of these you will get to know the well-known arctic animal; reindeer and hear the stories of local reindeer herder. And of course everyone will experience a short ride in a sledge pulled by the reindeer.

Group will be divided into smaller groups that rotate between the activities. Small snack with warm juice/coffee/tea is served.

Duration: about 4 hours including transfers from Oulu, ½ hour one way

Price: 114€/person including transfers, all the activities mentioned in the program, services of English speaking guides, small snack with warm juice/coffee/tea served non-stop during the whole program, winter gear (overall, gloves, hat, wollen socks and winter boots; size infos needed in advance). Minimum 20 participants.

Magical Finnish Forest with Short Skis 

Join us to explore the magical snowy Finnish forest on a pair of purpose-built skis – no previous experience needed.

Short ski is an easy-to-use, skin based forest ski that combines the best features of a snowshoe and ski and does not require earlier experience in skiing.

We will enjoy a peaceful ski tour through the silent white scenery. Your guide will tell you stories about local history and the vast surrounding nature. The trip includes a cozy break for hot juice.

Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience on Sea Ice

Sauna is an essential part of Finnish culture. There are more than 3 million saunas in Finland – in private homes, offices, summer cottages, hotels, towable trailers – you name it!

Now you have the opportunity to experience a sauna in a unique way in a tent sauna set up on sea ice. The tent has two parts: dressing room and sauna. Wearing a swimsuit is mandatory and you can put it on already at the hotel.

Our guide will tell you how sauna takes place. The guide takes care of adding wood to the stove and making warm washing water. Sauna involves throwing water on the stove, which creates warm, moist steam. When it feels too hot, you can cool off outside on the ice and even go for a spin in the snow! 

If you are still in Oulu on Sunday morning,  you can say goodbye to the city by winter cycling in the Oulujoki river delta area.

Time and duration: Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 9-11 AM. Duration 2 hours.

Starting point: Oulu Market Square. Detailed instructions will be informed to the participants.

Included: fatbike, helmet, guide, warm juice.

Furnished apartments: 

Forenom offers comfortable accommodation in several different locations in Oulu, and the participants get a 10% discount with the code VISITEDU10

GENERAL INFORMATION

The City of Oulu is the capital of northern Finland.

Oulu is located by the Gulf of Bothnia, at the mouth of Oulu River, about 600 km north of the capital city Helsinki. The name Oulu comes from a word in the Sami language meaning floodwater. The city of Oulu combines Northern hospitality, nature and culture with modern technology. Oulu has over 200 000 inhabitants, and its investment in education, research and innovation makes it the fastest growing region in Finland. Oulu has been designated the European Capital of Culture in 2026.  

How to get there

Despite its northern location, Oulu is well connected to the rest of the world. Oulu airport is the third busiest in Finland, and there are several connective flights every day from Helsinki.

Finnair

Lufthansa

By Train

Oulu is easily reachable by train from Helsinki. It is an economical and sustainable option.  There are two overnighters available every day, and the trains during the daylight offer a good opportunity to see more of Finland. Oulu railway station is located in the city center, walking distance from most hotels. Visit VR for more information.

How to get from the airport to city center

City busses, routes 8 and 9, run daily from early morning to late night via Oulu city centre to Oulu Airport. Travel time from city centre to airport is approximately 25-30 minutes on both routes.

Name of the Oulu Airport bus stop is Lentoasema (ID-number 2646). The bus stop is located right in front of the airport terminal.

In Oulu city centre name of the bus stop is Kaupungintalo E (ID-number 2087) when travelling to airport and Kaupungintalo P (ID-number 2101) when arriving at city centre.

Adult ticket is 5,80€

Read more about public transport in Oulu.

TAXI

Normal Taxi: The price from the airport to the city center is approx. 40€

Finnish taxis are reliable and accept credit cards. The following taxi companies operate in Oulu:

OTAXI

MENEVÄ

Car rentals

All major car rentals have an office in Oulu for those interested in traveling around the surrounding areas by themselves. 

Weather in Oulu

In March, the average maximum daytime temperature lies around -1.0°C . So it is still cold, but the brightness of the days invites you to enjoy the spring. In addition to new technologies, outdoor activities play an important role in the everyday life of Finnish school children and in the lifestyle of Finns in general (just to bear in mind when choosing your clothing).  Please visit the Finnish Meteorological Institute’s website for updated news on weather in Rovaniemi.

Language

The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish, but practically everyone knows basic English; especially the people involved in tourism speak excellent English. Course language is English.

Currency

The Finnish currency unit is the Euro. There are numerous cash machines (ATMs) open around the clock and accepting all major credit cards. Besides, Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted almost everywhere (hotels, restaurants, shops, taxis, cafeterias, bars, etc.).

Voltage

The electric current in Finland is 230V, 50Hz. Plugs are two-pin continental size.

Time

The time in Finland is UTC/GMT+2