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Author: Heidi Lamminsivu

  • Free webinar: Practical STEAM examples from Finland

    Free webinar: Practical STEAM examples from Finland

    Join our upcoming free webinar “Practical STEAM examples from Finland ” on Tuesday 9th June at 1:00 PM GMT.

    Discover how to bring STEAM and sustainability meaningfully into your teaching. This session explores how the national curriculum can provide a strong foundation for interdisciplinary learning that prepares students for the future. STEAM education expert and trainer Sari Hirvasniemi, will introduce practical approaches to STEAM education and sustainability, sharing inspiring ways to integrate interdisciplinary learning, creativity, and real-world problem-solving into everyday teaching.

    You will gain a clear understanding of how to plan effective STEAM projects, from initial ideas to practical implementation in the classroom. The webinar also introduces a project, offering a concrete real-world example of how STEAM principles can be used to create sustainable solutions. Through this case, participants will see how theory connects with practice and how students can engage with authentic, impactful challenges. In addition, the session focuses on assessment, providing practical strategies for evaluating STEAM projects. Special attention is given to creativity, which plays a central role in innovation and problem-solving. You will learn how to recognize, support, and assess creativity in student work. This webinar offers both inspiration and practical tools, helping educators foster creativity, critical thinking, and sustainability awareness in their classrooms while confidently guiding students through engaging STEAM learning experiences.

    A recording will be available for a limited time if the time zone doesn’t work for you. Warmly welcome!

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  • Malta Teaching Festival Brings Educators Together to Learn and Innovate

    Malta Teaching Festival Brings Educators Together to Learn and Innovate

    Our project team will take part in the upcoming Malta Teaching Festival, an event dedicated to celebrating creative, research‑based and future‑focused teaching. The festival will gather educators, researchers and learning designers from Malta to explore new pedagogical ideas and discover practical tools that support high‑quality teaching.

    Throughout the event, participants will join interactive workshops, hands‑on demonstrations and expert‑led sessions focusing on active learning, digital tools and evidence‑informed teaching practices. The programme is designed to inspire educators and offer concrete methods that can be applied in everyday classroom work.

    For our project, the Malta Teaching Festival provides an excellent opportunity to connect with international colleagues, exchange experiences and bring fresh insights into the development work ahead. The ideas and collaborations formed during the event will support the project’s goals and strengthen cross‑border cooperation.

    The Malta Teaching Festival is organised as part of the EU‑funded Building Bridges in Education: Pedagogy in Action in Malta project, a collaboration between ETE Academy in Malta and LessonApp in Finland. The project aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries by developing innovative, research‑informed teaching practices and creating shared learning opportunities for educators. Through activities such as the Malta Teaching Festival, the project supports the exchange of ideas, the development of practical teaching tools and the long‑term professional growth of teachers in both partner countries.
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  • Free webinar: Inclusion in Finnish education

    Free webinar: Inclusion in Finnish education

    Join our upcoming webinar “Inclusion in Finnish education” on Wednesday 6th May at 2:00 PM GMT.

    Inclusion is a widely discussed topic in modern education, yet its practical implementation often remains a challenge. We invite you to a free webinar exploring how to make inclusion work effectively through structures and practical solutions at the school and classroom levels. Learning Scoop’s expert and trainer, Anna Haukkala, will introduce the Finnish system of educational support and share practices that strengthen inclusion in everyday school life.

    A recording will be available for a limited time if the time zone doesn’t work for you. Warmly welcome!

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  • Free webinar: Education for Sustainable Development

    Free webinar: Education for Sustainable Development

    Join our upcoming webinar, “Education for Sustainable Development,” on April 21st at 2:00 PM GMT.

    How could schools take part in sustainability transformation in society? Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is crucial as it equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed to create a sustainable future. However, many teachers struggle to effectively integrate sustainability into their teaching. Learning Scoop’s sustainability specialist and trainer, Anna Haukkala, will host a free webinar. Anna will discuss the importance of ESD, its implications for teaching, and how to incorporate it into educational practices.

    A recording will be available for a limited time if the time zone doesn’t work for you. Warmly welcome!

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  • Free webinar: How to Activate Your Students

    Free webinar: How to Activate Your Students

    Join our upcoming webinar, “How to Activate Your Students,” on March 25th at 2:00 PM GMT. How can you support students who seem passive? According to the modern concept of learning, learning demands students’ own activity. This webinar offers new ideas and practical examples of adding more participatory teaching methods to your teaching.

    Using activating teaching methods has many benefits: they enhance learning, engage different types of learners, and help create a positive classroom atmosphere. Our pedagogical director Johanna Järvinen‑Taubert will share how Finnish teachers plan their lessons to better engage students and what kinds of participatory methods are commonly used in Finnish classrooms.

    A recording will be available for a limited time if the time zone doesn’t work for you. Warmly welcome!

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  • Free webinar: Introduction to Finnish ECEC

    Free webinar: Introduction to Finnish ECEC

    Join our upcoming webinar, Introduction to Finnish ECEC on Thursday 19th February 2026 at 3:00 PM GMT. In Finland, early childhood education forms the cornerstone of a lifelong journey of learning and quality education. In Finland, a stress-free childhood is highly valued. Early childhood education follows a relaxed approach, emphasizing play and activities that align with children’s natural development, rather than adopting a traditional, school-like structure.

    Despite this relaxed, non-academic style, Finnish early childhood education effectively fosters exceptional learning skills in children. How is this achieved? Finnish early childhood education specialist, Elena Chukhlantseva, provides an insightful introduction to the fundamentals of Finland’s early education system.

    Recording available for a limited time if the time zone doesn’t work for you. Warmly welcome!

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  • LessonApp explores new opportunities at FinFest 2025 in Türkiye

    LessonApp explores new opportunities at FinFest 2025 in Türkiye

    LessonApp had the pleasure of participating in FinFest 2025, held in both Ankara and Istanbul in November 2025. The event, organized with the support of the Embassy of Finland in Ankara and coordinated by N.E.T Academy, brought together a vibrant selection of Finnish edtech companies and introduced them to a wide Turkish audience. FinFest created a dynamic platform where edtech companies, education experts, innovators, and Turkish stakeholders could meet, exchange ideas, and explore possibilities for future collaboration.

    The festival took place at the Social Sciences University of Ankara on November 2–3 and continued at Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul on November 7–8. More than 200 Turkish institutions were represented, and the participant group included teachers, school leaders, school administrators, entrepreneurs, and education enthusiasts. In total, hundreds of representatives from both Finland and Türkiye joined the event, making it one of the most significant recent gatherings for cross-border educational cooperation.

    Across the world, education systems are working hard to adapt to the rapidly changing demands of the 21st century. As traditional, rote-based models lose relevance, approaches that emphasize creativity, active participation, and learner engagement are becoming increasingly essential. Educators everywhere are searching for practical, easy-to-use tools that help them bring modern pedagogy into everyday classroom practice.

    For LessonApp, FinFest offered a valuable opportunity to meet potential users and partners, learn about the needs of Turkish educators, and build meaningful connections with a wide range of stakeholders. The event clearly demonstrated that LessonApp resonates with teachers in Türkiye, supporting them in designing more motivating, interactive, and student-centered lessons. The positive feedback we received confirmed that our approach aligns well with the pedagogical direction many Turkish schools are striving toward.

    We are excited to continue the collaborations initiated during FinFest and look forward to deepening our partnerships with Turkish schools, educators, and organizations. The enthusiasm and openness we encountered were truly inspiring.

    A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, shared insights, and engaged with us throughout the event. It was a pleasure to meet you, learn from you, and imagine the future of education together. Your dedication to shaping meaningful learning experiences in Türkiye is remarkable — keep up the great work!

  • Free webinar: Cornerstones of Finnish Education

    Free webinar: Cornerstones of Finnish Education

    Join out upcoming webinar Cornerstones of Finnish Education on January 29th 2026 at 2:00 PM GMT. Our pedagogical director Johanna Järvinen-Taubert will share insights of the key points of Finnish education: stress-free approach, equality and equity, trusting the teachers etc. Jump in and find out what makes Finnish education so special!

    Recording available for a limited time if the time zone doesn’t work for you. Warmly welcome!

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  • Free webinar: Phenomenon-based learning in Finland

    Free webinar: Phenomenon-based learning in Finland

    Join our upcoming webinar “Phenomenon-based learning in Finland” on December 3th 2025 at 2:00 PM GMT. 
    Discover the spirit of Finnish education in this webinar on phenomenon‑based pedagogy. Explore how real‑world themes, curiosity, and collaboration come together to inspire deeper learning and inclusion, with practical insights you can bring into your own teaching. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar from the Finnish education expert, Kati Keski-Mäenpää, who is hosting this webinar.

    Recording available for a limited time if the time zone doesn’t work for you. Warmly welcome!

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  • Free webinar: How to motivate students

    Free webinar: How to motivate students

    Join our upcoming webinar “How to Motivate Your Students” on October 28th 2025 at 2:00 PM GMT. According to research, students’ motivation is high during the first years of school, but it declines over time. How can we maintain and wake up students’ motivation? In this webinar, we will explore various practical ways to inspire students and encourage them to take responsibility for their own learning. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar from the Finnish education expert, Kati Keski-Mäenpää, who is hosting this webinar.

    Recording available for a limited time if the time zone doesn’t work for you. Warmly welcome!

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