Riara University colleagues visited Tallinn University’s Centre for Educational Technology

The visit focused on sharing experiences and strengthening collaboration in the fields of teacher education, pedagogical digital competence development, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. In addition to introducing the Estonian education system more broadly, special emphasis was placed on discussing the progress of the ongoing project and planning future joint activities.

During their stay, the Riara University team visited Emili School and Kolga School to gain insight into how digital technologies and learner-centred approaches are implemented in different educational contexts. They also visited DT Labs and participated in discussions and workshops with Alice Aaviksoo, Priit Tammets, Linda Helene Sillat, and Kairit Tammets.

The discussions highlighted Tallinn University’s work in supporting teacher professional learning, including approaches developed within the EffecTive project, whole-school interventions, and learning technologies that support purposeful technology integration and student learning. Colleagues from Riara University showed particular interest in the learning technologies developed at CET, and discussions explored how these solutions and approaches could be adapted and implemented in the Kenyan educational context.

The discussions also focused on how learning technologies, teacher education approaches, and whole-school interventions can support purposeful technology integration and teacher professional development across different educational settings.