As part of the Digital Transformation for Education Project, we were in Helsinki, Finland.

Supported by the Turkish National Agency, we took part in the Digital Transformation for Education Erasmus Project (2021-1-TR01-KA153-YOU-000010862) in Helsinki, Finland, from May 5–13.

The mobility brought together 15 youth workers from Finland and 15 from Türkiye, offering participants the opportunity to explore the potential impact of digital transformation on education and to examine different aspects of technology-driven learning.

In the first session, participants received training on effective digital assessment and feedback tools, examples of their use, the benefits and limitations of digital evaluation methods, and ways to enhance them. They also listened to experiences from those who had engaged directly with the Finnish education system.

The second session focused on the importance of teacher professional development in the digital age. Discussions covered the various types of teacher training programs, examples of effective models, and the challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation in education. Participants explored strategies for addressing these challenges and making the most of emerging opportunities.

A technical visit was made to Arcada University of Applied Sciences, where participants observed the institution’s use of digital tools to shape and lead educational trends, including interactive learning systems and instant participation technologies.

Cultural discovery was also part of the program. Participants explored Suomenlinna Island, visited the National Library of Finland to experience its digital study rooms, and traveled to Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Espoo for another technical visit. There, they discussed the potential impacts of emerging technologies on education and shared ideas on preparing for the future of digital transformation in learning.

To better understand Finland’s cultural and historical landscape, participants visited notable sites such as the Uspenski Cathedral and Temppeliaukio Church.