Report
© Photos by Vlad Socaciu
Conferencein International Affairs
of Finnish Higher Education Institutions
Oulu 4-6 May 2009
Project Work for Students
Last updated: 8.6.2009, BF
This document may be retrieved online at:
Background& Outcomes(material produced)
The School of Engineering offered a project work to 4 foreign exchange students and 2 Finnish-speaking students at Oulu UAS (see more below.) As coordinators and supervisors worked Bastian Fähnrich and Lauri Kurkela. The following students were recruited and took part in the entire project:
Diana Frate(Romania, Politehnika University of Timisoara)
Marius Stan(Romania, Politehnika University of Timisoara)
Vlad Socaciu(Romania, Politehnika University of Timisoara)
Miroslav Hajnos (Slovakia, Matej Bel University)
Katja-Maaria Kilponen (Finland, Oulu University of Applied Sciences, School of Music, Dance and Media)
Joni Saastamoinen(Finland, Oulu University of Applied Sciences, School of Music, Dance and Media)
The project was derived from the need to document the Conference in International Affairs in Finnish Higher Education Institutions (in Finnish Korkeakoulujen kansainvälisten asioiden hallinnon kevätpäivät) by means of audio, video and enhanced ppt material (see below: Tasks a, b and c).
The conference is organised annually on a national level in one of the university cities of Finland. In 2009 it was in Oulu from 4-6 May, at the Oulu University of Applied Sciences and the University of Oulu. It was carried out in a joint effort by the Centre for International Mobility (CIMO, the Oulu University of Applied Sciences and the University of Oulu.
It gathered approx. 400 experts in international affairs from higher education institutions all over Finland, and they met and work together by means of network meetings, info events and stands, keynote presentations, sessions, workshops and round table gatherings. The sessions and round tables followed tracks with reference to a particular topic, for example, integration of foreign degree students etc.
The conference language was Finnish/Swedish, but some sessions and keynote presentations were delivered in English. You may find more information about the conference by turning to the supervisors (see below) or by visiting the website and checking the programme of the conference (in Finnish):
The material produced (enhanced ppt’s and videos)was delivered by DVD to Konffa and Oulu UAS’ Communication Services. The material is available at the following url’s and will be published/linked toin due time via the conference web site at
Enhanced PowerPoint Presentations:
Videos (files may change, available at YouTube , Vimeo or conference web site):
Learning Objectives
Student understands the principles of project work and learns to carry out a project from the planning phase till the final results. At the same time student develops a better understanding of the field and subject of the project in question. The project at hand is especially designed to use new technologies in higher education.
Language
The language used in the project is English. Some tasks may be related to the Finnish language, but they will be tailored that no Finnish language skills are required.
Contents
The contents of the project is defined and tailored according to students' field of study and the individual project requirements set by the School of Engineering and the student's home university (see as follows, above and below).
Methods
Individual and group work: planning the project, defining tasks (individual and/or collaborative), acquiring and reading literature and other sources relating to the project tasks, selecting appropriate tools and familiarising with technological equipment, creating a timetable, carrying out the tasks, devising a project, attending meetings with team members and supervisors etc.
Tasks
(a) Audio Recordings of Occasions and Enhanced PowerPoint Presentations
The students’ tasks is to create audio-enhanced ppt’s from occasions (session or keynote and existing ppt material) by using Adobe Presenter and/or BB Flashback Express etc. Other enhancements can be done too, for instance, graphics, cursor movements etc.
The completed ppt’s will be published on the website of the conference within two weeks after the conference. The idea is to cover all keynote presentations and a few sessions or round table gatherings of the tracks pertaining to the conference. The practical ways to approach the presenters and technology to be used has to be agreed upon with the supervisors of the project (see below). Unfortunately, permissions couldn’t be received in one of the English-speaking sessions, and also of sessions with very interesting topics such as tuition fees.
Map of the University of Oulu with Locations:
Monday, 4 May 2009:
Occasion 1: Workshop 3 (in Finnish)
Topic: Tuition Fees in Finland
Time: 10.00-15.00
Location: School of Engineering, room ??
Contact Person: Markus Laitinen, , +358 50 402 8967
Tuesday, 5 May 2009:
Occasion 1: Keynote Presentation by Ms Jaana Palojärvi (in Finnish),
Topic: Opetusministeriön kv-strategian toteutuminen – Internationalisation Strategy of Finnish HEIs (in Finnish)
Time: 9.30-12.00
Location: University of Oulu, Saalastinsali Hall
Contact Person: Jaana Palojärvi, , +358 9 160 77388
Occasion 2: Keynote Presentation by Ms Suzanne Alexander (in English)
Topic: International Student Recruitment and Finland
Time: 9.30-12.00
Location: University of Oulu, Saalastinsali Hall
Contact Person: Suzanne Alexander,
Occasion 3: Session A5
Topic: Kotikansainvälistyminen – Internationalisation at Home (in Finnish)
Time: 13.00-14.30
Location: University of Oulu, TS 101
Contact Person: Ulla Alanko, , +358 8 553 4042
Occasion 4: Session D3
Topic: Kulttuurienvälinen korkeakoulupedagogiikka – Intercultural Higher Education (in Finnish)
Time: 13.00-14.30
Location: University of Oulu, IT 115
Contact Person: Esko Koponen, , +358 9 191 22220
Occasion 5: Session A2
Topic: Englanninkielisten tutkinto-ohjelmien kehittämisen haasteita – Challenges to develop English-medium degree programmes (in Finnish)
Time: 15.00-16.30
Location: University of Oulu, room??
Contact Person: Marjo Pääskylä, , +358 50 542 4548
Occasion 6: Session B2
Topic: Tarvitaanko Suomen korkeakoulutukselle brändiä? – Does Finnish Higher Education need a Brand? (in Finnish)
Time: 15.00-16.30
Location: University of Oulu, TS 128
Contact Person: Merja Lankinen, , +358 207 868 572
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Occasion 1: Session D4
Topic: Ulkomaisten opiskelijoiden kotoutuminen - Integration of Foreign Students (in Finnish)
Time: 9.00-10.30, Location: University of Oulu, L 10 (Raahen sali), nearby the Discus-restaurant
Contact Person: Bastian Fähnrich, , +358 50 31 749 31
Occasion 2: Session D1
Topic: Foreign Degree Students' Practical Training in Finland (in English)
Time: 10.45-12.15 Track
Location: University of Oulu, room??
Contact Person: Jyrki Holappa, , +358 50 590 9670
Occasion 3: Keynote Presentation by Mr Esko Aho (in Finnish)
Topic: Suomalainen yliopisto: globaali vastuu ja koulutusvienti – Finnish HEI: Global Responsibility and Export of Education (in Finnish)
Time: 13.30-15.00
Location: University of Oulu, Saalastinsali Hall
Contact Person: Irma Huotinen, Executive Assistant (better make a call)
Nokia Corporation
P.O.Box 226, FI-00045 NOKIA GROUP
Keilalahdentie 2-4, FI-02150 ESPOO
Tel. +358 7180 34438
Mobile: +358 400 506503
E-mail:
(b) Video Recordings of Occasions
The students’ tasks is to create videos (raw material and edited versions) from occasions by using a video camera, sound recording and editing equipment. The videos will be published on the website of the conference within two weeks after the conference, either on the Oulu UAS server or on YouTube. The practical ways to approach the presenters and technology to be used has to be agreed upon with the supervisors of the project (see below).
Monday, 4 May 2009:
Occasion 1: Workshop (in Finnish)
Topic: 50 Reasons to Go Abroad
Time: 12.00-16.00
Location: School of Engineering, room ??
Contact Person: Mikko Ampuja, , +358 50 306 7000
Tuesday, 5 May 2009:
Occasion 1: Keynote Presentation by Ms Jaana Palojärvi (in Finnish),
Topic: Opetusministeriön kv-strategian toteutuminen – Internationalisation Strategy of Finnish HEIs (in Finnish)
Time: 9.30-12.00
Location: University of Oulu, Saalastinsali Hall
Contact Person: Jaana Palojärvi, , +358 9 160 77388
Occasion 2: Keynote Presentation by Ms Suzanne Alexander (in English)
Topic: International Student Recruitment and Finland
Time: 9.30-12.00
Location: University of Oulu, Saalastinsali Hall
Contact Person: Suzanne Alexander,
Tel. +??? 0116 252 2021
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Occasion 1: Keynote Presentation by Mr Esko Aho (in Finnish)
Topic: Suomalainen yliopisto: globaali vastuu ja koulutusvienti – Finnish HEI: Global Responsibility and Export of Education (in Finnish)
Time: 13.30-15.00
Location: University of Oulu, Saalastinsali Hall
Contact Person: Irma Huotinen, Executive Assistant (better make a call)
Nokia Corporation
P.O.Box 226, FI-00045 NOKIA GROUP
Keilalahdentie 2-4, FI-02150 ESPOO
Tel. +358 7180 34438
Mobile: +358 400 506503
E-mail:
Chanitor of the University of Oulu, Saalastinsali Hall:
Pekka Timonen
+358 40 546 5122
(c) Video Interviews with Conference Participants
The students’ tasks is to perform short interviews with participants of the conference (in English) about current issues and good practice relating to the conference and the internationalisation in Finnish higher education. The interviews must be fairly short, they should be funny, serious and/or witty - the student and team may use their own creative means. Each topic may cover 1-3 minutes of edited video. The completed videos will be published on the website of the conference within three weeks after the conference.
Topics:
- Tuition Fees in Finland
- Reasons to Go Abroad
- Interview with Suzanne Alexander
- Integration of foreign degree students
- Placements for foreign degree students
- Promotion of intercultural dialogue in practical ways
- Developing the curriculum with an international dimension
- Global responsibility
- Sustainable development
- …
See more about current issues and good practice in Finland in the section Literature and other Sources!
(d) Project Report
Each student had to pepare and hand in a report of the project, that is one (1) A4 page written text, including the description of project tasks and the way these were met, including the self-evaluation of the project as a learning process, teamwork, use of technology etc. The report could be also done as a video production, photo journal or by other creative means, individually or as a group effort. It had to be returned to Lauri Kurkela and Bastian Fähnrich by 6 June 2009.
Schedule, Duration & Workload
Meetings with supervisors:
Kick-off meeting: Thursday, 19 March at 14.00 in the room 1432 (meeting room 2, close to the library of the School of Music, Dance and Media). Other meetings have to be negotiated within the team and possible subteams.
Intermediate Meeting: Wednesday, 29 April 14.00 - 16.00 in the room 1432 (meeting room 2, close to the library of the School of Music, Dance and Media). Evaluating the project in progress, finalising tasks and practical arrangements relating to the conference.
Final meeting: Tuesday, 26 May 14.00 - 16.00 in the room 1432 (meeting room 2, close to the library of the School of Music, Dance and Media). Presentation of results, evaluation of project regarding objectives, workload, outcomes, teamwork etc.we dicussed
Further meetings were arranged among the participating students, and other means of communication than face-to-face gatherings were used (Skype, GoogleDocs etc.), even though not as efficient as planned due to a lack of commitment (time constraints), technical and cultural differences (regarding communication between the team members, that is concerning the working culture).
The enhanced PowerPoint presentations (ppt) and recordings (audio, videos) had to be completed two weeks after the conference (21 may 2009), and they had to be submitted to Konffa (Paula Kustula). However, due to technical and other difficulties the timetable had to be stretched considerably.
The project reportshad to be returned to Lauri Kurkela and Bastian Fähnrich latest by 6 June 2009.
The entire project lasted 18 March – 8 June 2009, and its workload corresponded to 3 ECTS credits, that is approx. 80 hours of work in the team and/or individually, including meetings etc. See also
> ECTS Credits
See more detailed the memo of the final meeting, available via Bastian Fähnrich at Google Documents.
The students received a certificate (in English) and the credits were transferred as planned (see below) as 3 ECTS cr after successful completion of the project tasks. In addition, the payment (compensation) was dealt with by the students (tax cards) together with the Finance Office of Oulu UAS’ School of Engineering.
Requirements
Student completes a project according to the agreed requirements and tasks. Required project documentation and specific tasks are agreed upon at the beginning of each individual project.
Literature and Other Sources
Web page of the conference:
Internationalisation in Higher Education in the global context and in Finland:
> Strategy for the Internationalisation of Finnish Higher Education Institutions (will be available in English in February/March)
> Background Materials, see also
> CIMO’s publications in English
ViCaDiS:
Video:
User manuals and online resources relating to video camera and audio recording and sound processing.
Books and articles from the Library of the School of Music, Dance and Media:
Millerson, Gerald & Owens, Jim (2008). Video Production Handbook. Burlington: Focal Press.
Ward, Peter (2000). Digital Video Camerawork. Oxford: Focal Press.
Mellor, David (2000). A Sound Person’s Guide to Video. Oxford: Focal Press.
Audio:
Collins, Mike (2005). Choosing and Using Audio and Music Software: A Guide to the Major Software Applications for Mac and PC. Burlington: Focal Press.
Hechtman, John & Benshish, Ken (2008): The Audio Wiring Guide: How to Wire the Most Popular Audio and Video Connectors. Burlington: Focal Press.
Alten, Stanley R. (2008). Audio in Media. Belmont: Thomson.
Interviews on Video:
Tools
Audio Capturing and Editing Programmes:
Adobe Presenter (PowerPoint + audio, video)
BB FlashBack Expres (PowerPoint)
Video Editing Programmes:
Adobe Premiere
Notebooks (2) and computers in the facilities of the School of Engineering and Music, Dance and Media.
Microphones
Videocamera
Software (Adobe Presenter, BB Flashback Express, PowerPoint 2007 etc.)
Internet
Electrical Supply
Server (Oulu UAS’ Communication Services)
Transportation to/from conference venue: School of Engineering
Facilities
Computer rooms to edit the ppt-files and videos will be allocated in due time after commencing the project.
Prerequisites
Expertise and interest in relevant areas and social skills in carrying out the project individually and as a team member.
Assessment
Pass / fail. All participating students will receive a reference letter, and the project work will be mentioned in the transcript of records of the exchange students according to ECTS. See Finnish students may credit the project work in their degree programme either as free-choice or compulsory studies etc., and are advised to consult the head of their degree programme and/or international coordinator.
Code & Scope
T000303, Project Work, 3 ECTS cr (or as integrated into an other course or project work). The title for the project work will be CIAFHEI project.
Budget
Payment/Compensation (budget 6 x 330,00 EUR/student = 1980,00 EUR,
N.B.! Before taxes! After taxes approx. 240,00 EUR/student)
Diana Frate = ??,?? EUR
Marius Stan = ??,?? EUR
Miroslav Hajnos = ??,?? EUR
Vlad Socaciu = ??,?? EUR
Katja-Maaria Kilponen = ??,?? EUR
Joni Saastamoinen= ??,?? EUR
Material (Microphone, possible acquisition/rent of technical equipment and software, budget 500,00 EUR):
??,?? EUR
Travel Expenses (Transportation by bus etc., budget 50,00 EUR):
50,00 EUR(Miroslav Hajnos, car rental and fuel)
Altogether (budget 2680,00 EUR):
??,?? EUR
Billing Address and Procedure:
Oulun seudun koulutuskuntayhtymä
OAMK/Rehtorin toimisto
PL 6007
01051 LASKUT
Viite/Reference: CIAFHEI project / Kv-harjoittelun tuki- ja kehittämisrahat
Lisätietoihin/Additional Information: Bastian Fähnrich
Projektikoodi/Project Code: R215
Kustannuspaikka/Cost Pool: 6004
Participants
Diana Frate,
Marius Stan,
Miroslav Hajnos,
Vlad Socaciu,
Katja-Maaria Kilponen,
Joni Saastamoinen,
Supervisors
Lauri Kurkela, ; +358 45 130 9248, Skype: laurikurkela
Bastian Fähnrich, , +358 50 31 749 31, Skype: bfoulu, gmail: bfoulu
Contact Persons
School of Engineering: Lauri Kurkela, Bastian Fähnrich
School of Music, Dance and Media: Heikki Timonen, Pasi Tyybäkinoja
Oulu UAS’ Communication Services: Mika Ylilehto
Konffa ( Heidi Sarjanoja (+358 45 113 7710, ),
Merita Valkeapää, Paula Kustula
Steering Group members of the Conference: Eleni Mizaras, Sami Niemelä