Latest news for teachers
Researchers develop a new way to instruct dance in Virtual Reality
The researchers started by experimenting with visualisation techniques familiar from previous dance games. But after several prototypes and stages, they decided to try out the audience wave, familiar from sporting events, to guide the dance.
Teamwork First-Aid Kit supports students in project-based courses
This online resource offers tools to support student teams throughout project courses.
Learning Services – enabling success: projects' update April 2024
Opin.fi first demo videos of the service have been released. The Master's thesis management process in the service platform applications will be launched in autumn 2024.
Summer School Teacher Interview: "Human-centered UX design places people at the forefront of technological advancements."
Learn how to design human-centered solutions in the Human-Centered UX Design course by Aalto University Summer School.
Opin.fi implementation is progressing, and the first demo videos of the service have been released
The schedule for the launch of Opin.fi has been clarified regarding the offerings to be included in the service. The progress of the launch can also be tracked through the 'logbook' on aalto.fi, where we will update the most important current news about the launch of Opin.fi. Additionally, getting to know the service is now easier, as videos showcasing the learner's and administration's views of the interface have been released.
Activities from Maarintalo to move to the Undergraduate Centre
Maarintalo will be closed at the end of May.
Sisu assessment instructions to aalto.fi
Please give us feed back of the draft of the new assessment instructions!
Course feedback tool at your service throughout the course
The new course feedback tool supports interaction between teachers and students.
MyCourses for Large Courses, and other digipedagogigal training sessions in June
We offer several digipedagogigal training sessions in June on using MyCourses pedagogically and effectively, especially on large courses. Plan and prepare your autumn course before the holiday season!
Professor of Practice Pia Hannukainen: ‘I believe in the power of design also in the future’
Hannukainen believes that it is important for companies to secure skilled designers and for graduates to have sufficient skills for working life.
Integrating entrepreneurship into forestry and agriculture education is critical for Africa
Assistant Professor Patrick Shulist co-develops entrepreneurship education with African partners
Improve your teaching methods for joint programmes
Led by experts in the field, this course is your starting point for unlocking the full potential of collaborative teaching and learning.
Risto Ilmoniemi: The most important thing is having confidence that others will be there to support and help when needed
'I have thought many times that I am going to give up the whole thing: this is not going to work. But I recover quickly: often already on the next day, optimism is reborn.'
Summer school teacher interview: The Data Visualisation summer course equips you with the must-have tools for communication in a data-scentric world
This August, Aalto University Summer School offers a course on Data Visualisation that deep-dives into visualisation methods, digital tools, and principles of storytelling. Course instructor Dr. Tomi Kauppinen, Head of Aalto Online Learning at Aalto University, shares his thoughts on why data visualisation is such an important skill in your toolkit today.
FITech's summer courses have been published - the application period starts now!
The application period for FITech's summer courses started today, on 4 April. There are over 100 courses available from the topics of 5G, energy storage, hydrogen economy, ICT, and wind power.
Join the Funilab community to influence and participate in the development of Sisu
By joining the Funilab community, you can influence and participate in the development of Sisu.
Participate in Sisu’s development and answer surveys until 15th of April
You can participate in Funidata’s surveys on raising grades in Sisu and viewing and managing Sisu’s messages.
Aalto University Junior reached a record 31,000 children and young people last year
Aalto University Junior had another record year. Read more about the activitiies in 2023.
Learning Services – enabling success: projects' update March 2024
The new Sisu version 3.0 has been installed 21 March. Participate in Funidata’s surveys on raising grades in Sisu and viewing and managing Sisu’s messages.
