orient 22nd of september

COMMUNICATION AND ORIENTATION STUDIES

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Tuesday 22.9.2015

Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 03.05.2023

03.05.2023Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala

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SCHEDULE FOR TODAY

10.15-11.45

• Photo diary as a reflection method

• Our main topic of the day: Culture

PHOTO DIARY AS A REFLECTION METHOD

• Our alumni Ari Rapo (from the National Edutool programme) as a source of inspiration, please see his blog: www.photodiaryblog.com

• Personal project, where an individual produces personally significant photos about his/her life

• In addition: facilitates in the process of understanding the world around us, supports us in recognizing emotions and thoughts

• Helps recall memory


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http://www.photodiaryblog.com/

PHOTO DIARY AS A REFLECTION METHOD

• Most of all: an inner dialogue, reflection of your thoughts through photographs

• Reflecting on the photos: why is this photo significant for me?


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PHOTO DIARY IN LET ORIENTATION COURSE

• We will keep a photo diary for six weeks, until the end of October, and 1 photo/week is our minimum, no maximum

• Seven themes, but remember, it is your freedome to interpret

Themes:• Home• Educational technology• Finnish culture• LET studies• Friends• Oulu• Learning


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WHAT IS CULTURE?

• First month has almost passed

• The discussion we had about three weeks ago: things that amazed you, confused you? Do you still remember?

• Your impression about Finnish culture at the moment?


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PSP PROCESS IN LET STUDIES


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Picture from Hyria.fi

ACADEMIC CULTURE

• Teaching and learning methods: how do we learn?

• Relationship between students and staff

• Ethical principles

• What else do you consider as academic culture?


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(FINNISH) ACADEMIC CULTURE

• Freedom vs Responsibility

• Students are in charge of their own studies and learning• Independent thinking• Feedback about teaching and ideas

• Take responsibility of your own studies• No copying or plagiarism! (Jaana´s lectures about academic

writing)• Be on time!

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE UNIVERSITY

Good quality in teachingGuidance and counselling in study-related matters (PSP)Right to give feedbackClear rules and practices related to studies and degreesFair assessment


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WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM YOUMake your personal study plan together with your personal study advisor

• Compile your study schedule for each semester / period and follow it• Update and work on your study plan

To give feedback on studies and study related services

To cherish good academic practices• Integrity in all your assignements!

Responsibility and independence

Be active and participate!

Be honest, fair and responsible in your actions and respect other members of the community


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LET STUDYING CULTURE

• How do we learn in the LET programme? How do we see the concept of learning in the LET?

• How would you describe the relationship between students and staff? What is the role of student and the role of teacher?

• Are students allowed to question the teacher?

• Is there any other things that students should know about the academic culture in LET programme?


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ACADEMIC CULTURE

• Consider the academic culture you come from and the academic culture in Finland/ in LET programme

• What are the main characters? What is special? What is different?


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MOTIVA PRESENTATION

• Tomorrow Wednesday 23.9. at 13:00 in the classroom KTK112

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