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e-Estonia podcast – Modern classrooms: girls in tech, STEM TV show & Irish education

Girls in tech podcast

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This time we focus on educational transformations and innovative approaches to integrate technology in learning environments.


🎧︎ Listen to the episode on Apple Podcast and Spotify and hear:

  • Taavi Kotka, Estonia’s first Chief Information Officer,  discusses his initiative “Unicorn Squad.” Initiative that aims to encourage girls in Estonia to pursue education in programming, robotics, and technology.
  • Anthony Kilcoyne from Oide, elaborates on digital strategies in Irish education. Gives his insights into how digital tools are incorporated into Irish classrooms and the future of educational technologies offer a broader perspective on the global digital education landscape.
  • Riho Västrik the producer of Estonian TV show “Rocket 69”.  A TV show which promotes STEM among youth through engaging challenges and competitions, making science and technology appealing to younger audiences.
  • As a special bonus, former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, Investment and Trade of the Turks & Caicos Islands, E. Jay Saunders, discusses the challenges faced during the early stages of government digitalisation.

🎧︎ Listen to the episode on Apple Podcast and Spotify

Contact

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We host impactful events both in our centre and online for government institutions, companies, and media. You’ll get an overview of e-Estonia’s best practices and build links to leading IT-service providers and state experts to support your digitalisation plans.

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Find us

The Briefing Centre is conveniently located just a 2-minute drive from the airport and 15- to 20-minute drive from the city centre.

You will find us on the ground floor of Valukoja 8, at the central entrance behind the statue of Mr Ernst Julius Öpik. We will meet the delegation at the building’s reception. Kindly note that a booking is required to visit us.

Valukoja 8
11415 Tallinn, Estonia