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Modern teachers need digital skills in every level of education

Education in the 21st century is becoming more and more digital, which has also been accelerated by the global epidemic. Digitally Competent Educators short learning programme helps to develop educators’ digital competences regardless of their entry level skills.

Online courses in autumn 2020 – sign up now!

New study semester is about to begin. Due to world-wide exceptional situation caused by coronavirus, online studies are the safest option to study in many places. In the beginning of Autumn semester, the Open University of the University of Jyväskylä offers three online courses in the subject of education.

Digital skills are citizen skills – new short learning programme coming soon

The University of Jyväskylä is participating in the international European Short Learning Programme -project. The Open University is coordinating one of the four pilots that develop online training in digital skills for teaching and education professionals.

Guide to Finnish Education leads through Finland’s success story in education

Why is education in Finland called often the best educational system in the world? Guide to Finnish Education gives good basic knowledge of the structure and content of Finnish school system.

Open University courses for JYU degree students in 2020–2021

Degree and exchange students of the University of Jyväskylä have the opportunity to study for free JYUOpen’s online courses.

Sharing the knowledge: Infos about Digitally Competent Educators in October 2020

Digitally Competent Educators is a short learning programme, which consists of three modules for different levels of digital skills. We will introduce this SLP at three events in October. All events are held online.

JYUOpen at the #ErasmusDays 2020

#ErasmusDays is an annual opportunity to share Erasmus experiences and spread the word about Erasmus projects. The Open University of the University of Jyväskylä wants to share information of the Digitally Competent Educators short learning programme, which is open to anyone in the field of education who is interested to learn digital skills of 21st century.

Explore the Finnish school system through MOOCs in Spring 2021

During the 21st century, Finland has been one of the leading countries in PISA surveys that assess the learning outcome of students aged 15 in mathematics, science and reading literacy. Finland's results have been at the top or near to it for several years. But what is the secret of successful education? Find the answers from our MOOCs on Finnish education.

Learn online, how to offer Guidance and Counselling digitally through ICT

The "new normal", caused by COVID-19 pandemic, requires new skills also in guidance and counselling services, when suddenly everything must be available online. What are the tools and requirements to give needs-based study counselling online? Enhance your competence in the use of ICT in guidance at Information and Communication Technology in Guidance and Counselling course.

European universities develop and discuss together digital forms of assessment

The global pandemic has shown the importance of comprehensive assessment. FernUniversität in Hagen coordinates eAssessment roundtable discussions, in which the Open University of the University of Jyväskylä is one of the partners. Distance learning universities are exchanging ideas and experiences with digital forms of assessment such as proctoring, open book exams, and continuous assessment. Cooperation in the development of the alternative assessment forms began in October 2020 and will continue in Spring 2021.

JYU Open University: Science, knowledge and opportunities for all

The Open University of the University of Jyväskylä wants to serve people today and in the future. We look forward and develop our operations. In line with our new strategy, we offer science, knowledge and opportunities to everyone. Get to know our activities and goals.

Learn online, how to exploit digital technologies for enhancing teaching and learning

Education in the 21st century is becoming more and more digital and modern teachers need digital pedagogical skills in every level of education. Educator or educator-to-be, join our online course Teaching and Learning with Digital Resources (module 2 of Digitally Competent Educators) and update your skills.

How to create an inspiring and engaging learning experience in a digital learning environment?

When planning courses or training, educators must take into account the needs of the learners and define the end goals of the learning process. But how can the quality of instruction be ensured, when designing teaching and learning activities? Join our Instructional Design online course to update your knowledge. The online course will start in May 2021.

Wellbeing, play and active participation – Discover the success factors of early childhood education and care in Finland

Are you interested in pedagogy for children under the age of seven? Join our online MOOC on Early Childhood Education in Finland. The registration is open until 20th May 2021.

Improve your digital competencies in teaching – Online course for teachers and educators

These days teachers need modern digital skills in every level of education. Distance teaching is an inevitable part of the new normal. Our open university course “Introduction to Digital Competences for Educators” helps you to develop your ICT skills and provides a wide-ranging introduction into educators' digital competences.

How to assess learning with digital tools – The next step of digital revolution in teaching

The global pandemic caused a digital revolution also in teaching. Digital learning platforms are here to stay, because they enable flexible studying – and help teachers to assess students’ performance. Our online course “Facilitating and Assessing Learners' Digital Competencies” focuses on usage of digital technologies and strategies to enhance assessment in online environment.

What are the key elements behind the success of Finnish basic education?

What makes the Finnish basic education so exceptional that it has been ranked one of the best in the world in several educational studies? If you would like to learn more about Finnish education system, you are warmly welcome to participate our MOOC on the success story of Finnish basic education. The registration is open until 20th May.