Latest news for teachers
CampusOmstart! event on 9 March in Otaniemi
On the event day different activities are organised on campus.
Instructions for organising a remotely proctored exam updated (2022)
Instructions for holding remotely proctored exams have been updated at the start of the spring semester of 2022. In accordance with the updated instructions, remote proctoring can now be done using a Zoom connection, too, in addition to the Teams connection.
Implementations of period III soon to be assessed in Sisu
Teacher, please note that soon you will have to assess implementations of period III in Sisu.
Changes in the learning services at the School of Science - Veruscka Xavier Filgueira started as a digital learning specialist
Veruscka Xavier Filgueira started as a digital learning specialist at Aalto in January. She is joining the Learning Services team at the School of Science. Her focus will be on providing support in the use of digital learning environments and on developing digitally aided teaching. She will also work together with the other pedagogical staff to promote the continuous development of teaching and learning practices in SCI.
We are building the future of learning together with all Finnish higher education institutions
The Digivision 2030 brings benefits to the learner, and the first pilots will be launched already this year.
Recommendation on special arrangements for student athletes
Aalto is adopting a recommendation for special arrangements that may be granted for student athletes that are members of Urhea foundation. A student may ask for special arrangements in courses.
Digitalisation process of courses established at the School of Electrical Engineering
The aim of the project is to provide teachers with the opportunity to have assistants in their courses who focus on promoting digitalisation and assist in the production of online learning materials, the technical implementation of hybrid teaching as well as with task automation and video subtitles.
MyCourses maintenance break Wed 9.2.2022 from 17:00 to 19:00
MyCourses database maintenance break on Wednesday 9.2.2022 from 17:00 to 19:00. During the maintenance MyCourses is not available for users.
New interface for assessing implementations in Sisu
Sisu’s interface for teachers has been made easier for making assessments.
Unite! offers pedagogical training for teaching staff
The Unite! European University Alliance welcomes all partner’s teaching staff to a series of activities designed to share and develop teaching and learning in an international setting.
Sustainability in Teaching page for Aalto teachers open
Sustainability in Teaching is a page where you can find tips, tools and good practices for integrating sustainability into your teaching.
Happy holidays from Teacher Services!
With this video, we thank all our teachers and colleagues in Aalto University and wish you all happy holidays!
Exam-studios are closed during 23 December - 3 January
All Exam-studios on Aalto campus are closed during 23.12.2021-2.1.2022.
Pedagogical training in spring 2022
Aalto university offers pedagogical courses to support pedagogical skills of faculty members.
Degree regulations and OOS amended
The University Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) decided on the following amendment proposals.
Teacher, do you recognize the possibilities of lifewide learning in teaching planning?
This year, teachers are planning curriculum work as part of identifying lifewide learning (LWL) offerings. The task has raised questions, so here are some things to promote work.
Degree regulations and General regulations on teaching and studying amended
AAC approves changes to master's thesis supervision, effective 26 October.
A new Course workload estimation tool has been published for teachers
Course workload and study time allocation page has been updated at aalto.fi and a new tool for workload estimation has been published.
