Estonia helps Moldova rethink education
Estonia is helping Moldova strengthen its first line of defense — not on the battlefield, but in the classroom. Author: Marian Männi Russia targets Ukraine with bullets, but Moldova is fighting them on another front, facing down weaponised misinformation. “We are at the frontline in the fight for freedom and democracy,” says Dan Perciun, Moldova’s […]
Finding balance: smart device use in schools
Estonian schools adopt consistent guidelines over outright smartphone bans, balancing digital freedom with social interaction. In Estonia, the debate around smart device use in schools is gaining attention. While the Ministry of Social Affairs recently suggested limiting smartphone use outside of lessons, many schools have already taken a proactive approach, opting for consistent guidelines rather […]
Exploring Estonian education: insights from the field’s experts
Education Estonia’s video presentations have been expanded with six new videos featuring experts who provide insights into the key aspects of its education system. These videos address the very questions frequently asked by visiting education specialists in Estonia. The significant value of these videos is found in the voices of the practitioners themselves – those […]
Balancing innovation and tradition: Interview with Minister of Education on Estonian education
Estonia’s Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas, recently sat down with e-Estonia to discuss the nation’s educational landscape. The conversation delved into the key factors behind Estonia’s educational success, digitalisation’s role, and the sector’s future goals. The interview offers insights into how Estonia maintains its global competitiveness in education while balancing traditional teaching methods […]
Empowering teachers: The teaching and learning framework
In line with Estonia’s Education Strategy 2035, which emphasises diverse learning environments and learner-centred education, experts have developed an effective learning support framework. And we have great news for all educators – this Estonian-developed framework is now available in English, thanks to EU support. Ingrid Maadvere, an educational technologist and one of the authors of […]
The AI debate in Estonian education: A balanced approach
As the new school year arrives, teachers and the education ministry alike are revisiting the question of artificial intelligence (AI). The overriding opinion seems to be that instead of banning it, AI should be adapted to, and ways to make it work to one’s advantage should be explored, reported Estonian TV lately. AI tools such […]
iHub4Schools: A Journey of digital innovation in schools
The international iHub4Schools project, coordinated by Prof. Kairit Tammets from Tallinn University, recently concluded, marking a significant milestone. The project united nearly 1000 individuals from five countries, fostering a collaborative environment transcending borders. One of the project’s key achievements was the development of a School Mentoring Model designed to support teachers in implementing digital innovations […]
Digital solutions to support career guidance
With its rich history of digital solutions and e-governance, Estonia has invested heavily in digital services, including career guidance. Let’s look at how Estonia integrates digital skills into lifelong learning and uses online career guidance tools. Authors: Kristina Orion, Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund; Margit Rammo, Euroguidance Estonia, Estonian Education and Youth Board The Estonian Unemployment Insurance […]
Estonia: insights from the digital training programme for teachers
Estonia has been at the forefront of digital innovation, with the Digital Accelerator programme being an excellent example of driving digital transformation in education. The programme involves the entire school team and focuses on developing digital skills systematically, providing training opportunities for school management and teachers. The programme has been successful in schools of all […]
EduTech Talks: what is Estonia’s vision of personalised learning?
EDUtech is coming to Europe on 5-6 October 2022 in Amsterdam. 250 leading minds in education from across Europe will be presenting stories, showcasing innovation, and the very best EdTech solution providers will be demonstrating the solutions that are changing the way education is delivered. Technology is changing how we learn, what we learn and […]
