65 research outputs found
Finnish communism visited
No full textFinnish communism was one of the largest communist movements in Europe. It was born in two countries, Finland and Soviet Russia, and in 1918–1944 active in both of them. It was a movement deeply rooted in Finnish society and the traditions of the Finnish labour movement, but also a movement with strong ties with the Soviets. This collection of articles by Tauno Saarela gives a glimpse of this tension within Finnish communism.
The articles discuss the contacts between the Communist International and Finnish communism, the relations between Finnish and Scandinavian communists, the American impact on Finnish communism. They also touch the importance of cemeteries for Finnish communism, characters in the short stories published in the Finnish communist magazines in the 1920s, and the attitude of the Finnish communist youth towards jazz, rock and roll and pop songs in 1944–1969. The articles address the cult of the individual within Finnish communism, too.
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Tauno Saarela is Senior Lecturer in Political History, Department of Political and Economic Studies, University of Helsinki. He is the author of Suomalaisen kommunismin synty 1918–1923 [Birth of Finnish communism, 1918–1923] (1996), Kansan Tahto. Pohjolan työtätekevien lehti (2006), Suomalainen kommunismi ja vallankumous 1923–1930 [Finnish communism and revolution, 1923–1930] (2008), and the co-author of Communism: National and International (1998), Коминтерн и Финляндия 1919–1943 (2003), and several books in Finnish.ei saavutettav
Katsaus tieto- ja viestintätekniikan koulutuksen CDIO-projekteihin keväällä 2015
No full textLapin ammattikorkeakoulun CDIO-hankkeen tavoitteina oli mm. kehittää CDIO-periaatteen mukaisia oppimisprojekteja sekä työelämälähtöisiä opetusmoduuleja. Samalla henkilökunta perehdytettiin ja sitoutettiin toimintamalliin sekä kehitettiin koulutuksen henkilöstön valmiuksia vastaavien projektien ja moduulien toteuttamiseen. Säännöllinen itsearviointi tuodaan osaksi jatkuvaa kehittämistä. Tämä julkaisu on osa arviointia ja sitä tullaan käyttämään kehitettäessä CDIO-projektien sisältöjä ja pedagogiikkaa.Lapin ammattikorkeakoulun Tieto- ja viestintätekniikan koulutus osallistui CDIO-toimintamallin käyttöönottohankkeeseen vuosina 2013-2015. Hankkeen puitteissa kehitettiin CDIO-mallin mukaisia oppimisprojekteja. Oppimisprojekteissa pilotoitiin elinkeinoelämän reaalihankkeita simuloivia toteutuksia. Opintojaksojen integrointi sekä tiimiopettajuus toivat uusia haasteita niin pedagogisesti kuin työyhteisön toimintatapojen kehittämisen kannaltakin.
Oppimisprojekteista saatiin positiivisia kokemuksia sekä löydettiin jatkokehityksen kannalta myös merkittäviä parannuskohteita. Tämä raportti kuvaa oppimis- projektien läpivientiä sekä niistä saatuja kokemuksia
Experiences of a project-based blended learning approach in a community of inquiry from information and communication technology engineering students at Lapland university of applied sciences in Finland
No full textThe increase in remote work in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry has introduced the need for research into team collaboration platforms and education using a project-based blended learning approach. This study investigates the perceptions of ICT engineering students (N = 56) at Lapland University of Applied Sciences in Finland regarding the social, cognitive, and teaching presences in a blended setting using the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework. The CoI questionnaire data were analyzed using the Rasch Rating Scale Model, and team collaboration and development platform logs were used to explore platform usage. The results suggest that the students’ overall perception of blended learning was highly positive. Questions associated with discussing through the online medium were relatively harder for the students to agree with, although the online medium was perceived as excellent for social interaction by the students. The results may help institutions develop an understanding of the factors that may improve the quality of blended learning experiences in project-based digital ecosystems
Perceptions and experiences of online internship
No full textRemote working enables organisations to have location- and time-independent business processes. Working life practices should also be applied in higher education. Lapland University of Applied Sciences' ICT education in Finland met the challenge by developing an online internship concept that improves cooperation between the university and industry and promotes the content and quality of education. This paper describes the experiences of the research project of online internship models. Oral feedback from students (N = 12) and companies (N = 6) were analysed along with the online internship concept during 2021. The concept includes three types of process models. Based on the idea that business and industry representatives are active players in the process. The supervising teachers and technical support staff of Lapland University of Applied Sciences (UAS) acted as a support network. Results confirmed the notion of the usefulness and suitability of the concept for the purpose. The marketing of the concept was supported by a process website. The challenges found focused on, for example equipment resources and the pedagogical skills of industry representatives. The concept can be generalised regardless of the field
ICT-Engineering Teachers’ Experiences and Expectations With AI
No full textThe study explores the integration and perceptions of AI in ICT engineering education, highlighting both the current utilization and future expectations among teachers. With the advent of generative AI applications, there is increased pressure and awareness for higher education institutions to incorporate AI into their curricula. The paper discusses the necessity for faculty in ICT engineering to stay updated with AI developments, ensuring relevant and innovative instruction for students. It also examines the use of AI in various educational facets, such as assessment, prediction, assistance, and learning management, based on systematic reviews and empirical research. The findings reveal a mix of enthusiasm and caution among teachers, with a clear recognition of AI's potential benefits in enhancing teaching efficiency and student learning, alongside concerns about ethical, safety, and cost implications. The study advocates for comprehensive training and institutional support to effectively integrate AI in teaching, emphasizing the need for ongoing development to align with the rapidly evolving technological environment
PracDis - Harjoittele etänä
No full textEtäharjoittelusta on tullut etätyön ohella arkipäivää. ICT-alalla toimintatapa on luonteva työympäristön ja työkalujen digitaalisuuden vuoksi. Etäharjoittelun mielekäs ja laadukas toteutus edellyttää kuitenkin osapuolten odotusten, toiveiden ja vaatimusten huomioimista.
Julkaisussa kuvataan etänä tapahtuvien ICT-harjoitteluiden yleistä tilaa ja odotuksia. Kirjallisuuskatsauksessa luodaan yleiskuvaa ICT-alan etäharjoitteluiden nykytilasta niin kansallisesti kuin kansainvälisestikin. Julkaisussa tarkastellaan mm. Lapin ammattikorkeakoulun ICT-alan opiskelijoille sekä kansallisten ICT-alan toimijoille suunnattujen kyselyiden tuloksia etätyön nykytilasta sekä suhtautumista ja odotuksia etäharjoittelulle.
Selvitysraportti on laadittu PracDis-hankkeessa. Pohjois-Pohjanmaan ELY-keskuksen rahoittaman hankkeen tavoitteena on parantaa Lapin AMKin ja yritysten välistä yritysyhteistyötä, mahdollistaa etänä tehdyt harjoittelut ICT-alan yrityksiin, lisätä maakunnan veto- ja pitovoimaa sekä uudistaa koulutuksen sisältöjä ja laatua
CARLA-based digital twin via ROS for hybrid mobile robot testing
No full textAutonomously driving vehicles and robots that drive in public environments need to be safe and reliable under all weather conditions, including arctic winter conditions. Digital twins provide an opportunity to test autonomous vehicles in a safer, faster, and less expensive environment than carrying out tests in real-life conditions. We developed the data connection via ROS (Robot Operating System) between a mobile robot and its digital twin. This allows for almost real-time exchange of commands, information, and sensor data between the twins.The digital twins of the robo t and the testing ground are constructed in a CARLA-based autonomous driving simulator, which simulates realistic arctic winter weather conditions.The digital twin design was informed by the intended future use cases: Testing, optimizing, controlling, and monitoring autonomous driving and snow cleaning functions first with the digital twin, then in hybrid approaches.In our test setup we tested the hybrid case, where both robot twins were moving in the simulation and the real-world test area at the same time. We verified our digital twin, assessed delays, and the applicability in the intended use cases. Our results show that the digital testing ground would profit from inbuilt reference points to examine the alignment with its real-world counterpart. The communication via ROS was occurring in almost real-time , therefore, the digital twin setup was found to be applicable in hybrid digital twin testing. In the future, we will introduce an autonomous car into this digital twin setup and equip the testing ground with a 5G network
Experiences And Learning Outcomes Of Using Virtual Reality In Building Services Engineering Education
No full textVirtual Reality (VR) is a promising learning environment in vocational and higher education as it enables learning by doing. We developed a digital twin (DT) for learning the most common maintenance procedures of an air-to-water heat pump using game engine technology, targeted for students and professionals in the building services engineering industry. 22 HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) students participated in a user study to evaluate their experience with the DT, their usage preferences, and learning outcomes. Results of an online posttest questionnaire show that participants found the use of the DT easy and useful for learning maintenance procedures, regardless of their previous experience with VR devices or video gaming. More than half of the participants reported preferring to use the DT before practicing with the physical device. Learning outcomes measured with eight questions indicate that most of the students learned the tasks and safety issues correctly and in correct order (72-95% answered correctly). However, the questions measuring the learning related to adjusting the pressure was challenging for almost all students. The functional and task correspondence as well as the visual similarity of the digital twin to the real-world context is important for learning outcomes. The reported perceived usefulness by students for using VR in learning the maintenance procedures was related to realism of working with the digital twin, illustrating the maintenance procedures and tasks, as well as safety issues in the learning phase. The transfer of learning to real maintenance situations could be tested on the physical device
Instructors\u27 Expectations And Objectives For Integrating Sustainable Development And Ethical Issues Into The Curriculum
No full textThe integration of sustainable development and ethical issues into the curriculum is increasingly important in higher education. The study surveyed 17 instructors in ICT engineering education at Lapland University of Applied Sciences who were involved in curriculum development to explore their expectations and objectives in integrating sustainable development and ethical issues into their courses. Although most instructors had a good understanding of sustainable development and ethical issues, not all saw them as relevant to their courses. Those who did incorporate these themes focused on topics such as energy conservation, social sustainability, and sustainability and ethics in solutions. However, almost half of the instructors did not plan to incorporate ethical issues into their courses, and those who did focus on copyright, artificial intelligence, and source criticism. Instructors expressed the need for themed discussion sessions and expert lectures to enhance their knowledge and skills. The study\u27s results suggest the need for more effective strategies to incorporate sustainable development and ethical issues into ICT education. The findings of this study could support academics in their ongoing efforts to incorporate ethical and sustainable development concerns into their curricula
Magnetic levitation power chair
No full textKäesoleva bakalaureusetöö eesmärgiks oli uurida erinevaid võimalusi tooli
leviteerimiseks, et seeläbi suurendada liikumispiirangutega inimeste liikumisvabadust.
Anti ülevaade erinevatest olemasolevatest ratastoolidest ning uuriti erinevaid lahendusi
magnetväljade abil tooli leviteerimiseks. Ükski leviteerimiseks mõeldud lahendus ei
sobinud tooli hõljutamiseks peamiselt sellel põhjusel, et leviteerimiseks vajasid kõik
spetsiaalset aluspinda. Uuriti ka Maa magnetväljas hõljumise võimalikkust, mille käigus
selgus, et see pole võimalik. Tuleks luua nii suur vastumagnetväli, mis on inimese tervist
kahjustav. Selgus, et ilma spetsiaalse aluspinnata pole hõljumine võimalik.
Peamine takistus tooli hõljutamise ees oli Maa magnetvälja nõrkus ning teiste lahenduste
puhul spetsiaalne aluspind, mida hõljumiseks kindlasti vaja oli.
Käesolev töö on kasulik inimestele, kes soovivad rohkem teada erinevatest magnetite abil
leviteerimisvõimalustest ja põhjustest, miks Maa magnetväljas hõljumine võimalik pole.
Tuleb uurida tooli hõljutamiseks teisi variante, näiteks õhu jõul.The aim of this study is to find a solution for handicapped people to increase their
freedom of movement outdoors and on stairs without additional aids. The author of this
study has taken under consideration a possibility to take advantage of the magnetic
levitation as a technology to be used to power this device.
The author has studied earth’s magnetic fields potency for basis of this equipment. During
the study the author has realized that with nowadays knowledge the application of this
technology is unsuccessfu. Although there are a few devices harnessing similar
mechanization. The downside of these appliances is the need to create a substratum which
is a basis for the application of their effect. Created solutions are well working in their
domain but taking advantage of their effect does not coincide with the author’s objectives.
In conclusion it can be said, that for today there are no options to harness earth’s magnetic
fields to levitate an object and therefore to use as a basis for an aiding device for disabled
people, regardless of the environment
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