Micro-degree programme "Transformative Technology Use For Education Futures"

If you are an in-service teacher, university lecturer, educational technologist, or any other educational practitioner, the micro-degree programme “Transformative Technology Use for Education Futures” offers the possibility to develop your capacity to use technology in education meaningfully. The programme focuses on the transformative use of technology and its role in creating desirable futures for education, empowering participants to creatively shape the teaching and learning of tomorrow.

During the micro-degree programme, you will also have the opportunity to be part of an international community of educational researchers and practitioners devoted to studying and exploring the role of educational technology in contemporary learning.

The degree will be delivered in a blended format and will cover one semester. The course starts with an onsite session from 10th to 17th August in Tartu and will have dedicated workshops on Transformative Technology Use in Education. From September onwards, the course will continue with several online courses on Postdigital Literacies, New Learning Paradigm and AI & Education. The learning process will also be supported by regular webinars led by the programme director.

The micro-degree programme is specifically designed for those working full-time or who would like to develop their professional capacity in educational technology. Also, the credits awarded for the micro-degree programme (18 ECTS) can be transferred to the related master’s programme in Educational Technology (60 ECTS).

The programme is delivered in English.

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The aim of the micro-degree programme is to support the professional development of teaching staff, as well as their leaders and advisors, to ensure they are effective in implementing contemporary learning approaches. This includes fostering self-directed, collaborative learners who wisely utilize educational technology to enhance the learning process.

Conditions for enrollment: bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification (must be obtained by the end of June) and at least 3 years of professional experience in a teaching position or in a position in which teaching staff are supervised or advised. Candidates with a master's degree or equivalent qualification do not need to prove their work experience.

Period of study: 10 August 2026 - 31 January 2027

Credit points: 18 ECTS (468 academic hours: 73 hours of lectures, 30 hours internship, 365 hours of independent work, incl. e-learning)

Price: 1620€.

How to enroll?

Mikrokraadiprogrammist "Tehnoloogia transformatiivne kasutamine haridustuleviku kujundamiseks” eesti keeles