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!
Wi-Fi: espoo_oppilas
PW: Runeberg1804
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 finalised workshop framework
A reusable plan for teacher and student workshops: goals, activities, digital tools and reflection.
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
15:00–15:15
Welcome and project update
15:15–16:00
Digital matriculation exams in Finland
Thomas Vikberg, Matriculation Examination Board
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
Digital matriculation exams in Finland
Friday 15:15–16:00
Thomas Vikberg
Matriculation Examination Board
Nordic–Baltic curriculum comparison
Friday 16:45–18:00 · Finland leads, all partners contribute
Common scope
GeoGebra, AI, computational thinking and programming
across primary, lower-secondary and upper-secondary mathematics
Partner contributions: 10 minutes each
Outcome
A final comparison document and key findings
18:30
Departure from the Hotel Matts lobby
19:00–21:00
Dinner at Fat Lizard Otaniemi
Tietotie 1, 02150 Espoo