Metrospective Pro
Metrospective Pro publishes articles, podcasts and videos by Metropolia UAS staff and Master's students for professional audiences.
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Ana Raposo, Minna Kaihovirta
Episode 3: Communicating across Europe
In this European connections podcast Minna Kaihovirta and Ana Raposo delve into the topic of communication. All European Universities aim to communicate as effectively as possible and spread the word about what they are doing.
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Katja Ihamäki, Liisa Nuutinen
How schools can become safe places for learning and growth
This article introduces theoretical perspectives and practical approaches to enhancing interaction in schools, with the aim of supporting meaningful learning and growth. How can we build safe and inclusive learning environments?
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José Camposano, Minna Kaihovirta
Episode 2: Creating joint courses
European Universities offer study opportunities for both young students and lifelong learners throughout Europe. How are the courses offered created? What does it take to create a course together with a number of other European universities? Minna Kaihovirta and Jose Camposano dive into the topic in the European Connections podcast.
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Saija Heinonen
From classroom to game studio – The role of badges in game industry competence mapping
As the game industry evolves, the ability to demonstrate concrete competences is becoming more important than traditional qualifications alone. The Gamebadges project introduces a competence-based open badge ecosystem that helps connect education and game industry by recognising skills in a structured, transparent, and flexible way.
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Eija Raatikainen, Nea Vänskä, Linda Dinda
Reflections on collaboration and co-creation in international digital environments
Leading complex projects online demands significant commitment, careful planning, and a strong sense of shared purpose.
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Pamela Spokes
From fixing problems to preventing them: Why service design is not customer service
Service design is a proactive business development approach that creates well-functioning services, reducing the need for customer service. This article explains the difference between service design and customer service.
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Koen Van Damme, Minna Kaihovirta
Episode 1: Promoting European values
Values guide our everyday work and interaction. How can we create shared values, when the community consists of several universities throughout Europe? And is it possible to include students and staff in the process of defining values? The European Commission wants all European University Alliances to promote European values. What are those values and how are they reflected in education? In this European connections episode Minna Kaihovirta dives into this topic with Koen Van Damme.
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Kati Marin, Virve Oksanen
Designing modular and learner-centered microcredentials for lifelong learning
Modular, learner-centered microcredentials are the key to build meaningful, stackable pathways for lifelong learning in a rapidly changing world.
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Eija Raatikainen, Aija Ahokas, Kirsi Tanskanen, Lingga Dewi
Transversal skills – essential for the future working life
A workshop in Indonesia showcased the value of transversal skills, particularly in fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams in health care.
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Liisa Nuutinen, Heini Maisala-McDonnell
SAFE project paves the way to an age-friendly working life
Solutions for Age-Friendly Employer (SAFE) project explores practices that support work ability of older employees in healthcare and social sectors – while also benefitting younger colleagues. How to achieve that win-win situation?
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Amir Dirin, Toini Harra
The critical role of usability and user experience in healthcare and agetech in the AI era
To ensure safety, usability and user experience must be prioritized in products when human users are involved, regardless of the development methods or technology used. What do we need to consider when developing AI and using it in service design processes in healthcare, agetech and beyond?
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Suvi Kiviniemi
The field of videogames beyond profit and art
Game-making depends on and flourishes in informal communities.