Latest news for teachers
How to make teaching and learning in higher education safer and more inclusive? Listen to a podcast episode
In the fifth episode of the Future-led Learning podcast, ARTS teacher Kiia Beilinson and Aalto pedagogical specialist Sara Rönkkönen discuss inclusion and safer spaces in higher education.
Student project examines EY-Parthenon brand promotion work among students
The students used methods of brand research to illuminate how the EY-Parthenon brand looks in the eyes of students and how the company should communicate with students in the future.
Leap for Learning - status up-date September 2021
The challenges from Sisu deployment have sparked discussion also among the Change Leads and Sponsors (deans and vice deans) from a change management perspective.
The page about common course practicalities for teachers has been updated
The Aalto.fi page about course practicalities for teachers has been updated to reflect current regulations and information systems.
The Beloved Teacher of Painting Retired
Tuomo Saali taught students of Arts Education for thirty-five years at the School of Arts and Design, Aalto University.
For teachers: Remote teaching -webinar sessions in the autumn 2021
Teacher services organizes a series of webinar sessions. Please join us on Wednesdays at noon.
Two important things about handling course enrollments on Sisu
The enrollment speed cannot be used as a selection criterion. The basic enrollment requirements must not be removed.Â
Take part in a survey on good virtual teaching and learning practices
This information will be used to prepare a Handbook with Best Practices and an online community Toolbox, which can be used to showcase ideas and practices transferable across Higher Education Institutions.
Service for teachers: Book your session with a digispecialist!
Are you puzzled by how to teach online? Book your online personal session with a digipedagogical specialist to get help with remote teaching.
Disqualification policies on academic and thesis advisors clarified
The work of revising Aalto’s academic regulations has clarified the roles of the academic advisor and the thesis advisor to ensure that circumstances of disqualification can be avoided.
MyCourses training and other support for teachers at the beginning of the autumn semester
Support offered to teachers when planning and implementing their courses.
Amended regulations as of 1 August – what has changed for teachers and advisors
The new Degree Regulations for Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees entered into force on 1 August 2021, replacing the different regulations on bachelor’s and master's degrees that have existed previously at the school level. The Aalto University General Regulations on Teaching and Studying (OOS) as well as the Degree Regulations on Doctoral Education have also been updated.
Getting started with hybrid teaching guidelines
Many courses are now being planned to be taught in hybrid mode, but what it actually means and how to do it? Get started using guidance material for hybrid teaching!
Sisu has replaced Oodi and registration for courses held in period I begins in Sisu on 16 August 2021
Sisu has replaced Oodi as the core information system for teaching and studies at Aalto University on 9 August 2021.
274Â times Thank you, teacher, for responding to the survey on remote teaching
More than 270 respondents from Aalto's teaching staff responded to the remote teaching survey.
Aalto University to send an SMS to students and staff before and after Sisu’s service break
Aalto University students and staff will be informed of the start and end of the service break of both Oodi and Sisu by text message (31 Jul - 8 Aug).
Unite! universities offer pedagogical training for Aalto faculty
The seven Unite! partners will offer a set of activities and training aimed at teaching staff (including Ph.D. students and postdocs involved with teaching), lecturers and faculty.
Summer break in Exam-studios
All Exam-studios on Aalto campus are closed during 28.6-9.8.2021 due to maintenance and software installations.
Sisu's effects on the use of MyCourses from the teacher's point of view
The change in system from Oodi to Sisu does not cause major changes from the MyCourses point of view. This article outlines the main changes, practicalities and schedules involved. This information will also be updated in the MyCourses help wiki.
