Finland: Coding, AI, and Robotics
Teemu Leinonen
Associate Professor
Aalto University
Finland
past
present
future
Education in Finland
— the known past
— the uncertain present
— the unknown future
past
present
future
Education in Finland
— the known past
past
present
future
History of Finland
7 1 1
About 700 years:
Part of Swedish Empire (1100 -)
About 100 years:
Autonomic Part of Russian Empire
(1809 -)
About 100 years +:
Independent (1917-)
7 1 1
1100 - 1809 - 1917 -
7 1 1
History of education in Finland
1100 - 1809 - 1917 -
1640
University of Helsinki
1857
compulsory schools
1972
comprehensive school
Education in Finland
— the uncertain present
past
present
future
Education system in Finland
“No dead-ends.”
“Learners can always
continue their studies
on a higher level of
education, whatever
choices they make in
between.”
“Both general and
vocational upper
secondary certificates
provide eligibility for
further studies.”
Studyinfo.fi
Curriculum
The school culture
Finnish National Agency for Education
Transversal competences
Knowledge Skills
Attitudes Values
Coding, AI, and Robotics
Transversal competences
Coding, AI, and Robotics
Transversal competences
Coding, AI, and Robotics
Transversal competences
Coding, AI, and Robotics
Transversal competences
Coding, AI, and Robotics
Transversal competences
Coding, AI, and Robotics
Transversal competences
Coding, AI, and Robotics
Transversal competences
Coding, AI, and Robotics
Transversal competences
Education in Finland
Education in Finland
— the unknown future
past
present
future
The future
?
“We tend to overestimate the
effect of a technology
in the short run
and
underestimate the effect
in the long run.”
Roy Amara (Amaras Law)
The Institute for the Future / Stanford Research Institute
“We tend to overestimate the
effect of a technology
in the short run
and
underestimate the effect
in the long run.”
Effect
Time
What
we think
that will
happen
Effect
Time
What
we think
that will
happen
What really
happens
Effect
Time
short run:
overestimate
long run:
underestimate
What really
happens
What
we think
that will
happen
internet-based networks
growing computing capacity
automation and robotics (AI)
Technology mega-trends
Learning mega-trends
formal and informal learning
social environments
analytics, self-regulated
learning (SRL) and reflection
Learning mega-trends
formal and informal learning
social environments
analytics, self-regulated
learning (SRL) and reflection
Context
Formal Non-Formal Informal
Institutions
All the rest
(more and
more on
Internet)
Work +
GLAMs +
NGOs
Context
Formal Non-Formal Informal
Power and
Control
Institutions
All the rest
(more and
more on
Internet)
Curriculum &
Degrees
Pseudo-
voluntary
Voluntary
(or not ?)
Work +
GLAMs +
NGOs
Context
Formal Non-Formal Informal
Power and
Control
Regulation
Institutions
All the rest
(more and
more on
Internet)
Curriculum &
Degrees
Pseudo-
voluntary
Voluntary
(or not ?)
Directives,
laws, degree
regulations
Sociocultural
context
Self-
regulation
Work +
GLAMs +
NGOs
Context
Formal Non-Formal Informal
Power and
Control
Regulation
Institutions
All the rest
(more and
more on
Internet)
Curriculum &
Degrees
Pseudo-
voluntary
Voluntary
(or not ?)
Directives,
laws, degree
regulations
Sociocultural
context
Self-
regulation
Work +
GLAMs +
NGOs
Context
Formal Non-Formal Informal
Power and
Control
Regulation
Institutions
All the rest
(more and
more on
Internet)
Curriculum &
Degrees
Pseudo-
voluntary
Voluntary
(or not ?)
Directives,
laws, degree
regulations
Sociocultural
context
Self-
regulation
Work +
GLAMs +
NGOs
We need an ecosystem that is
supporting the move from formal,
to non-formal and informal.
By Jean Marc Cote (1901) via Wikimedia Commons.
B.F. Skinner (1957): Teaching machine and programmed learning.
The slogan on the wall: "Programming is the second literacy.
The first one gives you knowledge: the second allows you to implement it in practice.”
1985-1986: Chkalovski Village School No. 2, Pravetz 82 computers.
Газета «Переславская неделя» / В. С. Спиридонов via Wikimedia Commons.
Durall, E., Leinonen, T., Gros, B., & Rodriguez-Kaarto, T. (2017). Reflection in Learning
through a Self-monitoring Device: Design Research on EEG Self-Monitoring during a Study
Session. Designs for Learning, 9(1).
Pejoska-Laajola, J., Reponen, S., Virnes, M., & Leinonen, T. (2017). Mobile augmented
communication for remote collaboration in a physical work context. Australasian Journal of
Educational Technology, 33(6).
Leinonen, T., Keune, A., Veermans, M., & Toikkanen, T. (2016). Mobile apps for reflection in
learning: A design research in K‐12 education. British Journal of Educational Technology,
47(1), 184-202.
Pejoska, J., Bauters, M., Purma, J., & Leinonen, T. (2016). Social augmented reality:
Enhancing context‐dependent communication and informal learning at work. British
Journal of Educational Technology, 47(3), 474-483.
Virnes, M., Purma, J., Bauters, M., & Leinonen, T. (2015). Creating and Sharing Knowledge
Through Experiences: A Case Study with Ach so! in Healthcare Education. In Design for
Teaching and Learning in a Networked World (pp. 642-645). Springer, Cham.
Gazulla, E. D., & Leinonen, T. (2016). Why do we want data for learning? Learning analytics
and the laws of media. In The Future of Ubiquitous Learning (pp. 59-72). Springer, Berlin,
Heidelberg.
Bauters, M., Purma, J., & Leinonen, T. (2014). In-time on-place learning. In 10th
International Conference on Mobile Learning 2014. IADIS Press.
Leinonen, T., Purrna, J., Ngua, K., & Hayes, A. (2013, June). Scenarios for peer-to-peer
learning in construction with emerging forms of collaborative computing. In Technology and
Society (ISTAS), 2013 IEEE International Symposium on (pp. 59-71). IEEE.
Leinonen, T. (2012). Towards p2p learning: What media and whose peer. Towards peer-
production in public services: Cases from Finland, 51-59.
References

Finland: Coding, AI, and Robotics – past present future

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    Finland: Coding, AI,and Robotics Teemu Leinonen Associate Professor Aalto University Finland past present future
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    Education in Finland —the known past — the uncertain present — the unknown future past present future
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    Education in Finland —the known past past present future
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    About 700 years: Partof Swedish Empire (1100 -) About 100 years: Autonomic Part of Russian Empire (1809 -) About 100 years +: Independent (1917-)
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    7 1 1 1100- 1809 - 1917 - 7 1 1
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    1100 - 1809- 1917 - 1640 University of Helsinki 1857 compulsory schools 1972 comprehensive school
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    Education in Finland —the uncertain present past present future
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    Education system inFinland “No dead-ends.” “Learners can always continue their studies on a higher level of education, whatever choices they make in between.” “Both general and vocational upper secondary certificates provide eligibility for further studies.” Studyinfo.fi
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    The school culture FinnishNational Agency for Education
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    Coding, AI, andRobotics Transversal competences
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    Coding, AI, andRobotics Transversal competences
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    Coding, AI, andRobotics Transversal competences
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    Coding, AI, andRobotics Transversal competences
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    Coding, AI, andRobotics Transversal competences
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    Coding, AI, andRobotics Transversal competences
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    Coding, AI, andRobotics Transversal competences
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    Coding, AI, andRobotics Transversal competences
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    Education in Finland —the unknown future past present future
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    “We tend tooverestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.”
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    Roy Amara (AmarasLaw) The Institute for the Future / Stanford Research Institute “We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.”
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    Effect Time short run: overestimate long run: underestimate Whatreally happens What we think that will happen
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    internet-based networks growing computingcapacity automation and robotics (AI) Technology mega-trends
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    Learning mega-trends formal andinformal learning social environments analytics, self-regulated learning (SRL) and reflection
  • 33.
    Learning mega-trends formal andinformal learning social environments analytics, self-regulated learning (SRL) and reflection
  • 34.
    Context Formal Non-Formal Informal Institutions Allthe rest (more and more on Internet) Work + GLAMs + NGOs
  • 35.
    Context Formal Non-Formal Informal Powerand Control Institutions All the rest (more and more on Internet) Curriculum & Degrees Pseudo- voluntary Voluntary (or not ?) Work + GLAMs + NGOs
  • 36.
    Context Formal Non-Formal Informal Powerand Control Regulation Institutions All the rest (more and more on Internet) Curriculum & Degrees Pseudo- voluntary Voluntary (or not ?) Directives, laws, degree regulations Sociocultural context Self- regulation Work + GLAMs + NGOs
  • 37.
    Context Formal Non-Formal Informal Powerand Control Regulation Institutions All the rest (more and more on Internet) Curriculum & Degrees Pseudo- voluntary Voluntary (or not ?) Directives, laws, degree regulations Sociocultural context Self- regulation Work + GLAMs + NGOs
  • 38.
    Context Formal Non-Formal Informal Powerand Control Regulation Institutions All the rest (more and more on Internet) Curriculum & Degrees Pseudo- voluntary Voluntary (or not ?) Directives, laws, degree regulations Sociocultural context Self- regulation Work + GLAMs + NGOs
  • 39.
    We need anecosystem that is supporting the move from formal, to non-formal and informal.
  • 40.
    By Jean MarcCote (1901) via Wikimedia Commons.
  • 41.
    B.F. Skinner (1957):Teaching machine and programmed learning.
  • 42.
    The slogan onthe wall: "Programming is the second literacy. The first one gives you knowledge: the second allows you to implement it in practice.” 1985-1986: Chkalovski Village School No. 2, Pravetz 82 computers. Газета «Переславская неделя» / В. С. Спиридонов via Wikimedia Commons.
  • 44.
    Durall, E., Leinonen,T., Gros, B., & Rodriguez-Kaarto, T. (2017). Reflection in Learning through a Self-monitoring Device: Design Research on EEG Self-Monitoring during a Study Session. Designs for Learning, 9(1). Pejoska-Laajola, J., Reponen, S., Virnes, M., & Leinonen, T. (2017). Mobile augmented communication for remote collaboration in a physical work context. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 33(6). Leinonen, T., Keune, A., Veermans, M., & Toikkanen, T. (2016). Mobile apps for reflection in learning: A design research in K‐12 education. British Journal of Educational Technology, 47(1), 184-202. Pejoska, J., Bauters, M., Purma, J., & Leinonen, T. (2016). Social augmented reality: Enhancing context‐dependent communication and informal learning at work. British Journal of Educational Technology, 47(3), 474-483. Virnes, M., Purma, J., Bauters, M., & Leinonen, T. (2015). Creating and Sharing Knowledge Through Experiences: A Case Study with Ach so! in Healthcare Education. In Design for Teaching and Learning in a Networked World (pp. 642-645). Springer, Cham. Gazulla, E. D., & Leinonen, T. (2016). Why do we want data for learning? Learning analytics and the laws of media. In The Future of Ubiquitous Learning (pp. 59-72). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. Bauters, M., Purma, J., & Leinonen, T. (2014). In-time on-place learning. In 10th International Conference on Mobile Learning 2014. IADIS Press. Leinonen, T., Purrna, J., Ngua, K., & Hayes, A. (2013, June). Scenarios for peer-to-peer learning in construction with emerging forms of collaborative computing. In Technology and Society (ISTAS), 2013 IEEE International Symposium on (pp. 59-71). IEEE. Leinonen, T. (2012). Towards p2p learning: What media and whose peer. Towards peer- production in public services: Cases from Finland, 51-59. References