I’m thrilled to share that Yoonu Xeey, the company I co-founded alongside three amazing partners in Senegal, is officially up and running. This is not just another company—it’s the next big step in my journey to make a meaningful impact on the informal sector in Senegal and, eventually, across Africa. Read more…
Introduction: Crafting a Learning Architecture for Modern Education In recent years, I’ve had the opportunity to design a learning architecture that blends educational theory with adaptive technology, focusing on creating personalized and engaging experiences for learners. While I worked on this for a specific client, the lessons I learned and Read more…
Over the past few years, I had the opportunity to design and implement a highly innovative learning architecture for a client. This experience allowed me to explore how educational theory and technology could come together to create personalized, adaptive, and deeply engaging learning experiences. It was an intensive, rewarding process, Read more…
Imagine a world where teamwork is not just efficient, but a vibrant exchange of ideas, fueled by diverse perspectives and enriched by the melody of a multitude of languages. This is the reality of multicultural teams, a tapestry woven from different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking. While the rewards Read more…
SkillSafari’s teacher soft skills validation & development online service is embarking on an ambitious journey to address a critical gap in educational resources. Our focus is to develop a comprehensive framework that includes criteria, assessments, and content specifically designed for educators. This initiative is a response to the acute lack Read more…
In the realm of education, the PISA assessment has long been the gold standard for evaluating students’ cognitive abilities across the globe. However, in a refreshing twist, the latest iteration, PISA 2022, has taken a giant leap forward by recognizing the significance of soft skills alongside traditional academic knowledge. As Read more…
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the demand for specific skills in the job market is changing faster than ever before. This makes it crucial to plan and implement appropriate vocational education initiatives. Anticipating future skills requirements is vital to keep education provision in pace with the dynamic job landscape. In Read more…
In Finland, research, development, and innovation (RDI) activities form the cornerstone of progress. The nation’s commitment to R&D is evident as it strives to increase expenditure to 4% of GDP by 2030. Currently, a significant portion of public sector R&D funding is allocated to higher education institutions, underlining the importance Read more…
In the past decade or so, several terms like “21st-century skills,” “soft skills,” “metaskills,” and “transversal competences” have emerged, often used interchangeably. However, beneath these buzzwords lies a profound truth – the significance of “skills that go beyond knowledge” (as I like to call them) in shaping successful lives. The Read more…
For the first time of my life I am ashamed to tell people in the world that I am from Finland, all thanks to your new government that seems to live on some racist planet of their own and try to take us back a few hundred years in development. Read more…
☕podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/educoffeetalks ☕ Do you love the aroma of freshly brewed coffee? How about the invigorating discussions that spark when you sit down with like-minded individuals? Well, you’re in for a treat! Welcome to “Education Coffee Talks,” the podcast that combines the pleasure of coffee with the thrill of captivating conversations Read more…
The digital revolution is reshaping the world, and Finland is no exception. With a strategic roadmap, extending to 2030, Finland’s digital compass sets the course for the nation’s transformation. Aligned with EU policies, it focuses on digital rights and principles that place people at the center, promote inclusion, and ensure Read more…
We find ourselves amidst the early days of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), a time of profound changes touching every aspect of life, including the way we work. The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2020 study on technology adoption by 2025 revealed that cloud computing, big data, and e-commerce remain high Read more…
The world is evolving rapidly, transitioning from the fourth industrial revolution to the next wave of industrialization. This fifth wave emphasizes sustainable, human-centric, and resilient industries through digitalization. As production and services undergo a digital transformation, the need for digital skills becomes essential. Finland has recognized the significance of digital Read more…
In 2020 Edukateam organised the first solidarity event “Crossing for Solidarity”. The event, during which Driss Rhafes and Soufiane Sahili padeled a distance of 275km in support of inclusive education in Morocco. The event was established in relation with the Moroccan Student Foundation to raise funds for the benefit of Read more…
Edukateam in the digital era was a 3-day online forum discussing the main skills challenges faced by organisations globally. The event brought together experts from the north and the south to share their views to 500 participants on digital development. I participated in a session discussing the importance of putting Read more…
This March Don Presant led a workshop panel of innovative practitioners that explored examples and case studies from North America, Europe and Africa in a Webinar titles “Putting the Pieces Together: Getting Started with Micro-Credentials in Global Perspective“. The panel included: Gwen Zeldenrust, co-chair of the Micro-credential Strategy at Mohawk Read more…
SkillSafari and Pathfinder Senegal have entered into a strategic partnership with aims to bring vocational skills available for the informal sector in Senegal and Ivory Coast, based on an identified competency gap. The cooperation consists of a joint offering of skills validation and training programmes, aiming at strengthening the employability Read more…
The challenge For many years Finnish education organisations ranging from public schools to edtech companies have struggled in entering the African continent and getting engaged in meaningful proejcts there. The often heard explanation is that the lack of success is dues to lack of funding from Finland and also the Read more…
The challenge The Finnish lifelong learning foundation implemented an interesting project “Media Literacy for Sustainable Society” in Palestine. During the project the know-how of the local media educators was updated, and a group of new media educators was trained and equipped with the latest teaching methods and materials. Towards the Read more…