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We are really happy to announce that we are in the middle of developing an exciting new product; STEAMwork! The product is a dynamic project-oriented education package based on combining the traditional STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with the Arts.

Utilizing the Mobie Academy platform, STEAMwork uses teaching videos, hands-on materials, and illustrative instructions to participate in collaborative, enjoyable, and multidisciplinary group projects. The idea is to cultivate a love of learning among students, to challenge and inspire, and to create a holistic and beneficial way to teach and learn through digital means.

This project is a collaboration between EduEffect Finland and Experience Workshop, an educational firm based in our hometown of Jyväskylä. The goal is to make STEAM learning exciting and fun, while still maintaining effective learning and training crucial skills.

The product name brings to mind several important themes that are very important to us here at EduEffect. Steamworks were key in creating technological progress centuries ago, and you can find the word TEAM in the name as well, which mirrors the collaborative spirit of the product. Lastly, the expert Finnish pedagogical techniques used in the project show that STEAM learning really does work!

We hope to launch STEAMwork sometime during Autumn 2020. If you are interested in our product, please do not hesitate to contact us!

There’s nothing left to say really, except full STEAM ahead!

Great news! Our pilot project is off the ground! Last June, we had the privilege of being able to teach several online lessons, in collaboration with our partners in China. Our tailored lesson package focuses on the concept of “language showering”, a pedagogical method developed at the University of Jyväskylä. This educational package would not have been possible without the teamwork and collaboration done between our team, our partners in China, and the University.

“Language showering” is a pedagogical technique that focuses on activating learner motivation. The main goal is to allow the learners to learn through spontaneous play and actions, and allows for positive experiences, which will enhance their learning ability in the future. “Language showering” isn’t a marathon, it’s a sprint; the idea is to motivate through short, intensive spurs of language exposure.

The course has been designed for kindergarten teachers from China, who are looking for new, innovative, and dynamic tools in regards to early childhood language acquisition. We at EduEffect believe that by sharing knowledge of the “language showering” method, we emphasize the importance of positive experiences in language learning from early on, which is proven to create a path towards lifelong language retention.

Our course teachers have been very pleased with the course, as well as the feedback we have received. The overall feeling has been positive, enjoyable, exciting, and fun. The initial worries of the first class wore away within the first ten minutes, and afterwards we found the entire experience quite stimulating. We have managed to learn a lot as well, which is a huge bonus to us. So far, we have taught four classes, and we still have many left to go.

The pilot project is go for launch, and we hope this is just the first of many successful online courses in varied topics that we will be designing, teaching, and providing in the future. It might be summertime, but class is back in session here!

Happy summer everyone!

Last Wednesday, the EduEffect team had the chance to test out our latest product: a wellbeing at work package. It consists of fun games and activities designed to bring colleagues closer together in the workplace. The package is suitable for different kinds of companies looking for ways of integrating their workplace in a fun way. In addition, this package is also available for our international guests coming to Jyväskylä as a leisure activity! 

The activities include tasks that develop problem solving, cooperational skills and agility. For example, our team played a game of slingshot, where three people operate a huge sling and the other two try to catch the balls in buckets. We also have activities that are less athletic, that include fun problem solving tasks and quizzes. The activities included in the package can be modified according to the needs and wishes of the group. 

While having fun with the activities, our team made sure to sanitize our hands constantly, and keep a distance as much as possible. However, despite the precautions, the whole day was filled with laughter and fun. At the end of the day, we felt closer to each other as a team. We are very excited to host wellbeing at work events for our clients in the future!

We here at EduEffect wish you a happy summer!

These past few months have been challenging for everyone. It’s been important for EduEffect to stick together and be united during social distancing. Despite these challenges, we have succeeded in developing our brand and creating a wonderful and inspiring working environment. We have been tirelessly working toward bringing Finnish education, culture and nature to the world.

Since the current situation has stopped us from seeing each other in person, we have focused on our social media presence. Our social media team has been busy creating content on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin. We feel that good social media presence is important for connecting with like-minded people and potential partners. We are really proud of our intrepid social media team!

To adapt to the global situation, we have begun developing a unique online course package, which we are proud to share with our partners in Vietnam. The course is based on language showering, which is a method researched in the University of Jyväskylä. Language showering is designed to immerse children in foreign languages through short spurs of activity, for example songs and games. This method has been proven to be very helpful in children’s language development. We look forward to starting the online courses and bringing our knowledge to the world.

We have recently been making new connections domestically as well, and we are excited for our partnership prospects. For example, one of our new partners is a sheep farm that focuses on sustainability and ethical food production. We are excited to create new travel possibilities for our customers and integrate local businesses into our network of amazing partners. 

Our team has also been socializing within the company. Even while social distancing, we managed to set up an online party where we played games, had fun and got to know each other a bit better. We believe that there is no good working relationship without a good relationship. We feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by such a good group of people.

It’s been pretty exciting for us, even while social distancing and dealing with the challenges it poses. We will continue developing our products and future prospects. Let’s see what the future brings! 

The picture below is from our online get together!