This time in ProLearn Podcast we will explore the challenges and opportunities that arise from the intersection of global learning crisis, inclusion, and digitalization in education. Join our experts, Professor Elina Lehtomäki (Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Oulu) and Manager of International Affairs Mari Kontturi (Luovi Vocational College) as they discuss the complexities involved in creating a more equitable and accessible education for all. The podcast is hosted by senior lecturer Kimmo Kuortti (School of Professional Teacher Education, Oulu University of Applied Sciences).
0:00 - The topics of the podcast and greeting the guests.
1:01 - Who are you and where do you work?
3:36 - Is there something that caught your attention recently? Women in Afghanistan. Abilympics in France.
5:49 - Global learning crisis. What does it mean? UNESCO, The World Bank. Global and local level.
10:14 - Agenda 2030, Sustainable development goals, Corona pandemic.
13:00 - What are the opportunities for solving the global learning crisis with digital learning solutions? Mobile tools, collaboration with local partners. UNESCO Mobile Learning Week. Local solutions.
18:09 - ScalED project, digital learning, development projects. eLearning Africa 2022. Capacity building project in Tanzania.
20:27 - Inclusion and digitalisation in development projects. Additional needs. What are the main challenges and are there some examples of working solutions? Recognition of challenges, participating in codevelopment, reporting.
25:01 - Demand for practical tools and methods, supporting learners. Experiences from workshops in Tanzania.
27:31 - TOP 3 topics to follows in the world of education. Topic 1: Role of education. Just, peaceful and sustainable world. ANGEL Conference 2023. Africa strategy.
30:58 - Topic 2: IT, education and learning. eLearning Africa 2023 in Senegal. Conferences on open educational resources.
32:54 - Topic 3: Technical vocational education co-operation (TVET), competency-based education. Erasmus+ capacity building programs.
34:36 - Summary. Genuine dialog is needed. Integration of local knowledge.
36:48 - Thanks and closing words.
Text transcript of the podcast:
https://www.oamk.fi/emateriaalit/video-aani/podcastien-tekstivastineita/inclusion-and-digitalisation-in-developing-education-globally/
This episode of ProLearn Podcast has been produced as part of ScalED Scalable Education Solutions for Global Markets project (ScalED - Digitaaliset koulutusratkaisut koulutusviennissä -hanke). The project is funded by Pohjois-Pohjanmaa Council of Oulu Region (Pohjois-Pohjanmaan liitto).
You can also listen to the podcast here: https://youtu.be/jZOlMsJmt7o
UNESCO - Open Educational Resources, best practices https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/open-education-week-shines-light-implementing-unesco-oer-recommendation-best-practices
ANGEL Conference 2023 https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/articles/angel-conference-2023-global-education-just-peaceful-and-sustainable-world
eLearning Africa 2023 conference https://www.elearning-africa.com/conference2023/
FinCEED - The Finnish Centre of expertise in Education and Development
https://www.oph.fi/en/finceed-finnish-centre-expertise-education-and-development
https://www.oph.fi/fi/opetusalan-kehitysyhteistyon-osaamiskeskus-finceed
Abilympics https://abilympics-france.fr/en/
School Of Professional Teacher Education (Oulu University of Applied Sciences - OAMK):
https://www.oamk.fi/en/study-at-oamk/school-of-professional-teacher-education
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