AI in Education
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we live, work, and learn. AI in Education is an immersive Erasmus+ professional development course designed to equip educators with the tools and confidence to integrate AI meaningfully into teaching and learning. Hosted in the heart of Finland—renowned for its world-leading education system—you will explore the possibilities and challenges AI brings to the classroom. Through hands-on experiences, insightful discussions, and inspiring local insights, you will discover how AI can empower both educators and students to thrive in the digital age.
What You’ll Learn:
You will gain a practical understanding of AI technologies, explore their implications for education, and experience Finnish innovation in action. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to teach AI literacy, enhance learning materials using AI tools, and empower your students to use AI creatively and responsibly.
- Understand the fundamentals of AI and its impact on education
- Explore AI tools for content creation and personalized learning
- Learn how to promote accessibility and inclusion using AI
- Discover Finnish education practices and their approach to AI
- Create engaging and ethical AI-enhanced learning experiences
Course Highlights:
- Hands-on AI Practice – Work with widely used tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Leonardo, Invideo, and Canva to create text, images, videos, and presentations
- Insight into Finnish Education – Learn why Finland leads in education and digital transformation
- Creative Design with Adobe Express – Learn to co-create educational materials with AI support
- Field Trip and Local Inspiration – Explore AI in real-life contexts like nature, museums, or exhibitions
- Peer-to-Peer Learning – Reflect, share, and demo ideas with fellow educators
- Free access to Finnish Education Online Courses: Learn more about Finnish education before your visit.
Each day blends theory, practice, and reflection in a supportive and collaborative learning environment. You’ll leave not only with new knowledge but also with concrete ideas and tools to take back to your school.
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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 for groups of 5 or more
Catering package
Lunches and refreshments, entrance fees (on the planned excursions)
You will return home with the ability to incorporate AI tools into your teaching practice and support students in developing AI literacy skills.
- Confidently integrate AI tools in your classroom
- Teach students how to use AI ethically and effectively
- Develop digital learning materials using AI
- Apply Finnish education insights in your own context
- Foster innovation and collaboration among peers
This course is designed for teachers, educators, and education professionals across all levels who are interested in integrating AI into their practice and exploring forward-thinking pedagogies from Finland.
The course is led by Matleena Laakso, an experienced educator, author, and digital learning expert from Finland. Matleena specializes in educational technology, AI literacy, and digital storytelling, and is known for her engaging and practical training style.
This is a provisional programme, the finalized program will be shared with participants prior to the course.
Day 1, Sunday
18.00 Opening and welcome at Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden (outdoor activity)
- Starting together
- Speed networking: getting to know each other
19.30 Welcome dinner (optional): Restaurant Zetor, room Tankavaara.
Day 2, Monday
9.00 Morning session
- Practical arrangements
- Overview of the course program
- Exploring current knowledge and expectations
- Introduction to the Finnish education excellence
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Afternoon session
- Introduction to AI: possibilities, challenges and recommendations for education
- AI literacy: what we need to know when using and teaching AI?
- Setting up digital portfolios, individually or as a group
15.00 End of Day. Time for portfolios, discussions and getting to know Helsinki metropolitan area.
Day 3, Tuesday
9.00 Morning session
- Getting started with AI: Learning to use basic or advanced tools for text, images and more.
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Afternoon session
- Exploring AI tools and resources for educators: planning teaching, drafting materials, promoting accessibility etc.
15.00 End of Day. Time for portfolios, discussions and getting to know Helsinki metropolitan area.
15.00 Optional: Visit to the National Library of Finland and Helsinki City museum.
Day 4, Wednesday
9.00 Morning session
- AI and practical classroom activities
- Empowering pupils and students with AI
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Afternoon session & field trips
- Learning assignments in the era of AI.
- Your own learning assignment that can take you to Suomenlinna or other islands in archipelago or somewhere else…
15.00 or after your field trip: End of Day and time for portfolios and discussions.
Day 5, Thursday
9.00 Morning session
- Creating digital learning materials with AI: visualizations, podcast, slides, games and more.
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Afternoon session
- Group-driven focus on AI
15.00 End of Day. Time for portfolios, discussions and getting to know Helsinki metropolitan area.
Day 6, Friday
9.00 Morning session
- The possibilities of versatile Adobe Express: creating and editing images, co-creating infographics, animating characters etc.
- Some alternative tools for generating music or videos will also be introduced for those more advanced or eager to learn more.
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Afternoon session
- Highlights from portfolios
- Walking to WeeGee with some tastes of forest on the way
- Guided tour at Exhibition Centre WeeGee (six museums and exhibitions)
Day 7, Saturday
9.00 Morning session at Oodi Helsinki’s Central Library and nearby locations
- Final reflection session
- Getting to know Oodi by playing
- Feedback and course certificates
12.00-13.00 Farewell lunch (optional)