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SMART Education Exchange (SEE) 2018 Education Trade Mission from the USA to Finland You are invited to the 3rd annual SMART Education Exchange (SEE) trade mission from the USA to Finland. The trade mission will embark April 22, 2018 from the USA, and return to the USA April 27, 2018. Join us to meet and learn from the Finnish Education Leaders, visit Finnish Schools to experience 21st century learning methods and smart learning environments, and discover how you can collaborate with Finnish Educators to improve learning in your K-12 classrooms. By invitation only. To request an invitation and for information, please contact the SEE program Administrator Ms. Tana Torrano, [email protected] (USA) 256. 520 7544. Agenda 21st Century Skills with Proven Methods & SMART Learning Environments SMART Education Exchange (SEE) • Educator exchange between Finland and the USA • 21st century education and workforce training and development Curriculum & Content • Finnish based values and vision • Combining the Finnish and local curriculum • 21st century skills by combining subjects • Books and digital material • Intelligent learning platform Teacher Training & Support • Research based Finnish pedagogy • Psychology of learning • Modern teaching and assessment methods • Lesson planning based on curriculum • Technology in teaching School Leadership Training Program • Basics of Finnish pedagogy and values • Human resources leadership • Marketing support and material • Academic planning and follow up • Cost and resource management Physical & Digital Learning Environment • Research based school building design • Sustainable energy solutions • Multipurpose furniture and classrooms • Pedagogically designed digital environment Individual Student Support Services • Special education training • Student healthcare and wellbeing • Healthy nutrition • Student counseling • Future career paths for students Let’s create a culture of SMART lifelong learning together! Results of Finnish Education 2016 Why Finland? 1 st 1 st Ranked Educational System in the World in Primary Education in the World 2 nd 3 rd in Higher Education in the World in Global PISA Survey in Science SEE 2018 FINLAND Program Itinerary Research conducted by: OECD and World Economic Forum Day 1 Departure - Sunday April 22, 2018 • Flight on your own to Helsinki Vantaa Finland Day 2 - Monday April 23, 2018 • Arrival at Helsinki Vantaa Finland, transfer on your own to the hotel in Helsinki • Evening - SEE welcome reception Day 3 - Tuesday April 24, 2018 • SEE Workshop • Networking Day 4 - Wednesday April 25, 2018 • SEE Workshop • Site visit, one-on-one meetings, networking Day 5 - Thursday April 26, 2018 • SEE Workshop • Site visit, one-on-one meetings, networking Day 6 - Departure - Friday April 27, 2018 • Transfer from the hotel to the Helsinki Vantaa airport for your flight to the USA PRICE: US $1,997.00 single occupancy REGISTER HERE - limited space, first come INCLUDES • SEE host(s) for five days in Finland • 4 nights 1st class accommodation & breakfast • SEE welcome reception and three workshops • Site visits, transfers, meetings, networking events, food/beverage, as specified. www.SMARTCommunityExchange.com