Bridging Mathematics,
Technology and AI
for Deeper Learning
Key Topic Group Seminar
23–25 October 2026, Espoo
Lauri Hellsten & Hanna Hellsten
Venue: Matinkylän lukio
Tervetuloa!
Practical information
Wi-Fi: espoo_oppilas
Password: Runeberg1804
Shared project folder
Open the organisers’ shared link.
Local travel
HSL app and Journey Planner
Lauri +358 44 343 2105
Hanna +358 40 839 3649
Our shared project
1) Meaningful use of AI and digital technologies
for deeper mathematical understanding
2) GeoGebra, AI, computational thinking
and accessible programming
3) Teachers, teacher educators and researchers
develop resources across partner countries.
The project timetable
23–25 Oct 2026
Espoo working seminar
Final comparison, framework, resources and pilot choices
Dec 2026–Feb 2027
Local classroom pilots
Each partner tests resources from another partner
Jan–Mar 2027
Online review and revision
Partners discuss pilot experiences and improve materials
April 2027
Odense conference
Tested resources, workshops and students’ perspectives
Four outcomes for Espoo
1. Curricula
A final comparison document
Digital technologies in mathematics curricula
2. Workshops
A final workshop framework
For teacher development and student workshops
3. Resources
An updated GeoGebra Book
Examples with good practices and pitfalls
4. Pilots
Agreed choices and responsibilities
Each partner tests 2–3 resources from another partner
These outputs should provide the basis for the Odense conference.
The weekend at a glance
Friday 23 Oct
Assessment and curriculum comparison
Thomas Vikberg, school tour and partner contributions
Saturday 24 Oct
Workshop framework, resources and pilots
Student perspectives and the connection to Odense
Sunday 25 Oct
Conference planning and next steps
Responsibilities, deadlines and lunch-to-go
Saturday lunch: 12:30, Factory Iso Omena
18:30 Hotel Matts lobby for dinner at Lucy in the Sky
Friday programme
09:00 - 10:30
Iceland + Estonia curriculum
Workshop design framework
10:30 - 11:00
16:00–16:45
Coffee and school tour with Hanna Hellsten
16:45–18:00
Nordic–Baltic curriculum comparison
18:30
Departure from the Hotel Matts lobby
19:00–21:00
Dinner at Fat Lizard Otaniemi
Tietotie 1, 02150 Espoo
Teaching resources and good practices
Workshop design framework
Saturday 09:00–10:30
An adaptable framework for teacher professional development
and workshops for students
Suggested review questions
What mathematical learning should the workshop support?
What do participants do with the digital tools?
How do we support reflection and adaptation?
Outcome
A finalised adaptable workshop design framework
Teaching resources and good practices
Saturday 11:00–12:15 · Presentations continue at 13:30
At least one example from each participant
Presentations: under 10 minutes each
Discussion focus
Mathematical learning and the added value of technology
Student agency and accessibility
Good practices and possible pitfalls
Outcome
Agreed priorities for improving the shared resources
Resource development in groups
Saturday 13:30–15:00 · Continue sharing, then improve selected resources
Lesson plans, slides, short videos and other resources
for the updated GeoGebra Book
Suggested group task
Clarify the mathematical goal and classroom instructions.
Describe useful technology choices and possible pitfalls.
Save an editable draft and identify its author.
Outcome
Improved resource drafts ready for cross-country piloting
Cross-country pilot phase
Saturday 15:30–17:00 · Pilot period: December 2026–February 2027
Each partner selects 2–3 resources
created by another partner.
Before we finish, agree
Resource, partner and classroom context
Responsible person and testing date
Common feedback questions and evidence to collect
Outcome
Confirmed pilot choices and a shared feedback plan
Student perspectives and Odense
Saturday 17:00–18:00
The Odense conference includes students’ perspectives
on AI in mathematics learning.
Suggested questions for students
When does AI help you understand mathematics?
When can it replace your own thinking?
What would you want teachers to know?
Outcome
An agreed plan for gathering student views and pilot evidence
Planning the Odense conference
Sunday 09:00–10:30 · Denmark leads conference organisation
Programme contributions
Workshops using the shared resources
Findings from curriculum comparison and classroom pilots
Students’ perspectives on AI
Decisions for today
Themes, formats and partner contributions
Responsibilities and preparation deadlines
Outcome
A draft programme structure for April 2027
Responsibilities and next steps
Sunday 11:00–12:00
For every agreed action, record
Task and intended output
Responsible partner or person
Deadline and shared-file link
Confirm before leaving
Pilot choices, common feedback and the next online meeting
12:00–13:00: lunch-to-go and goodbyes