Research group at Tallinn University of Technology
At the recent IT Teachers’ Summer School, we explored how robot assistants can support learning and teaching in school environments. The workshop focused on sharing practical experiences and demonstrating real-life use cases where robotic tools can make education more inclusive and efficient.
When you think of global education leaders, places like Finland or Singapore often come to mind. But quietly and consistently, Estonia has been outshining many of its European neighbors—and even the world. Janika Leoste—Assistant Professor of IT Didactics at Tallinn University of Technology, and head of the IT Didactics research group—recently shared insights into what makes Estonia’s educational success so effective. And spoiler: it’s not about banning smartphones or endless testing.
The annual attestation is a key milestone in every doctoral student’s journey. It provides an opportunity to reflect on academic progress, receive valuable feedback, and define clear next steps. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all doctoral students who participated this year – and special recognition to those who successfully passed the evaluation!
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting guest professors Uglješa Marianovich and Slavko Rakic from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Their visit brought valuable insights and inspiration to both our staff and students.
On May 8-th we opened the doors of our research group for an Open Lab event, held as part of the ESAK 2 pre-conference day: Human in the Age of Technological Upheavals. Together with Janika Leoste, Jaanus Pöial, Kalle Tammemäe, Katrin Aasma, and Palmi Lahe, we shared our experiences of working with telepresence robots and robotassistants in both educational and healthcare contexts.
Sometimes droids turn to the dark side as well.