Program
PROGRAM
Sunday
(Welcome)
15:00 Meeting at: Toripolliisi Statue at Oulu marketplace
15:00 – 16:30 Get to know Oulu and Finland
Walking tour Oulu city centre (weather permitting). Dress up warm!
16:30-17 Walk to Pikisaari
17:00 – 19:00
Restaurant Sokeri-Jussi
Table has been reserved under the name: Code School Finland
Trainer Jussi Koivisto will meet you at the restaurant.
Welcome and official opening. Meet the trainers and get to know each other. Orientation and plans for the week.
Welcome dinner (at own cost)
Monday
(Coding pedagogy & Programming from Kindergarten to grade 6)
9:00 – 12:00 Principles and motivation
Objective of curriculums internationally
Design-based project learning: Examples
Coding pedagogy
Integrating programming into curriculum
13:00 – 17:00 Developing computational thinking (CT)
CT in Kindergarten
Programming with tablets & computers
Programming for grades 1-3
Learning content workshop
Reflection (Learning diary)
Tuesday
(Games and apps)
9:00 – 12:00 Programming for grades 4-6
Possibilities and limits of visual programming
Multidisciplinary project: Stories from classroom and beyond
Project: Story or game
Planning and choosing the projects
13:00 – 17:00 Working on the projects
Collaboration, presentations and feedback
Learning content workshop
Reflection (Learning diary)
Wednesday
(Automation and robotics)
9:00 – 12:00 Embedded systems and automation
Robotics concepts and practises
Classroom practices
Exploring robotics: Mechanics, programming and electronics
Basics of Micro:bits and MakeCode
13:00 – 17:00 Project: Solving real world problems with robotics
Working on the projects
Collaboration, presentations and feedback
Reflection (Learning diary)
Thursday
(Advanced made easy: AI and ICT skills)
9:00 – 12:00 What is AI?
Era of AI: What to expect?
Teaching about AI
Using AI for teaching and learning
Creating own AI app (grades 4-6)
Collaboration, presentations and feedback
13:00 – 17:00
Modern ICT skills: Staying safe in the world of technology
Finalising the assignments
Reflection (Learning diary)
Friday
(Classroom visit & finishing assignments)
9:00 – 12:00 Classroom visit
13:00 – 17:00 Finalising the assignments
Reflection (Learning diary)
Saturday
(Final day)
9:00 -13:00 Discussion and ideation going forward
Fill in feedback form
Certificates
Group picture and social media updates
Check out from the hotel
Registration and prices
REGISTRATION AND PRICE
How can I participate?
All registrations must be done using the online registration form. If a course, which is not confirmed: We can confirm this course once we have received 10 binding registrations.
Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more participants! Contact courses@euneos.fi for more information.
(If not confirmed: The course will be confirmed later. For the moment, we take binding registrations.) If you want to send a group but don’t know yet all participants’ names, it is possible to add them to the registration form like this:
participant 1, participant 2, etc.
If you have problems or questions about completing the online form, please contact courses@euneos.fi.
REGISTER (Registration takes place on our sister company, Euneos’ website)
Prices
(Read more about grants and other options for financial support.)
If you have Erasmus+ KA1 funding, it should cover the fees. For those who come from outside the EU countries, there are other professional development grants for teachers. We have tried to keep the costs so low that self-funded participation is also a real option.
The price excludes Finnish VAT 25,5%. For VAT exemption, you need to register as a representative/employee of a company, school or other organization, and during the registration, provide a VAT-number or Erasmus-related OID (Organization ID) number. If you don’t have those, please send a tax certificate, trade register extract, or similar from your country to courses@euneos.eu
Course fee 660€
Price includes
Other expenses
Airline tickets, accommodation, and local travel tickets must be bought separately. The bus to school visits is included in the program price.
Payments
We will send an invoice to make a bank transfer for all the registered participants when we confirm the course. The reference number of the bill(s) should be mentioned when paying. If you don’t mention the reference number you might get a reminder for the bill as the payment will not be recognised. The participant should assume all the bank transfer fees. If you need to make the payment using a credit card (Visa, MasterCard), please contact courses@euneos.fi and we will send you a link for the payment.
Please note that all payments must be made in advance and in euros (€).
Cancellation policy
Binding registrations
We can confirm this course once we have received 10 registrations. Note that registration before the confirmation is binding; as there is a minimum and maximum number of participants, every registration counts.
Cancellation by participant
All cancellations must be made by email to courses@euneos.fi at least a month before the course starts. You will be charged the full fee if you do not cancel your participation. Please note that a processing fee of 160€ (excl. VAT) will be deducted from all refunds. If unable to attend, the registered person may substitute someone else from the same organization by sending a notification to courses@euneos.fi.
Cancellation by VisitEDUfinn
If the documents attached during the registration process are not valid, and the participant does not deliver proper documents immediately after requested, VisitEDUfinn has the right to cancel the participation without any refund. However, participation is always possible, paying the VAT (or other price difference).
If the event is canceled due to COVID-19 or a similar situation, all the payments will be refunded without any processing fee. VisitEDUfinn is not responsible for any damage caused by the cancellation and strongly recommends purchasing flexible flight tickets and accommodation.
Invitation letters
VisitEDUfinn will write invitation letters only after the full payment. If the participant cannot get a visa and sends evidence about the rejected visa application, VisitEDUfinn will refund the paid amount. However, 100€ (excl. VAT) will be deducted as an administrative fee.
Frequently Asked Questions about Registration and Fees
Trainer
TRAINER
Jussi Koivisto
- Head of Pedagogy at Code School Finland
- Teaching concepts and pedagogy of programming, robotics and AI.
Erasmus+
ERASMUS+
VisitEDUfinn (OID CODE: E10020922 / PIC CODE: 899855324) and Euneos Corporation (OID CODE:E10124150 / PIC CODE 950782555) organise 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: Spark up – Prepare for the future by promoting working life skills and entrepreneurship education
Audience (for instance)
- Kindergarten, primary, and secondary school teachers
- Special education teachers
- School management and leadership
- All other non-teaching experts
Working Methods (for instance)
- Exploration of pre-assumptions
- Workshops
- Facilitated discussions / shared brainstorming
- Teamwork and Presentations
- Field visits
- Personal learning diary
Outcomes (for instance)
- Gain insight into Finnish schools and education
- Facilitate team-building activities
- Implement teaching sessions by utilizing participatory methods
- Create a concrete development plan for your own school
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.
Accommodation
ACCOMODATION
The main venue of the course is located in the city center of Oulu.
o Green Star Hotel (carbon neutral hotel chain in the Oulu city centre)
o Sokos Hotel Arina Oulu (close to the Valkea Mall)
o Scandic Station Oulu (close to the train station)
o Scandic Oulu City (close to the Market Hall)
o Best Western Hotel Apollo (close to the train station)
o Radisson Blu Oulu (by the sea/delta)
o Lapland Hotels Oulu: (next to the Oulu Cathedral)
o Hotel Lasaretti (by the Oulu river and next to the Art Museum)
o De Gamlas Hem (boutique hotel in Heinäpää, close to city centre)
o Turusen Saha Guest House (in Pikisaari Island, close to city centre)
Tell us what kind of accommodation you prefer, and we can help to find a place for your stay!
General Information
The City of Oulu is the capital of northern Finland.
”Oulun koulu – Oulu’s school”. The City of Oulu is famous for its school even in an old Finnish nursery rhyme! In the academic year 2024-2025 Oulu will commemorate its 150 years of excellence in schooling. At the same time the Finnish Comprehensive School celebrates 50 years of equal and high-quality education. You are welcome to visit us and explore the Finnish excellence in teaching and learning!”
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 (Direct flights from Munich to Oulu)
By Train
Oulu is easily reachable by train as well with several daily connections 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
Education in Finland
EDUCATION IN FINLAND
How is education in Finland?
During our events and courses, you will get familiar with all the characteristics of Finnish education:
- One of the basic principles is that everyone must have equal access to high-quality education and training.
- Each student has the right to educational support.
- Special needs education is generally provided within mainstream education.
- The Finnish education system is based on the philosophy of inclusion.
- Educational support and guidance covers support for learning according to the individual capacity of the learners, school attendance, pupil welfare, and guidance and counseling. The learning of gifted pupils and students is supported.
- The education system is based on trust and responsibility.
- Educational autonomy is high at all levels.
- Most education is publicly funded.
- National core curriculum gives space for local variations.
- Learning outside the classroom is common.
- The first national examination is at the end of general upper secondary education.
- Teaching continues to be an attractive profession.
- Finnish schools have highly educated teaching personnel.
- Continuing teacher education is widely encouraged.
Read more about Finnish Education.
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