Academica 2014 conference focuses on youth topic

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2014 Academica Week conference “Young People as Constructors of Our Future. Trowel, Computer, Compass – to Whom and Why?“ on 14^th of October, at 12.15 at the Assembly Hall of University of Tartu (Ülikooli 18, Tartu).

The conference deals with the questions like: Why should young people take part in science creating? How has the new media changed the communication? What are the figures showing about the young people’s choices and are the MOOCs relevant in the future of learning?

In addition to the presentations, the audience is welcome to participate in the discussions led by the students of the University of Tartu. Between presentations it is possible to enjoy musical entertainment and other surprises which will be announced on spot.

Please see the Agenda.

11.30 - 12.00 Registration

12.15 Welcome words

Prof. Volli Kalm, Rector of the University of Tartu
Dr. Kristiina Tõnnisson, Director of the UT European College

12.30 - 13.30 "Youth and Education"

“Why is it Important that Young people Will Take Part in Science Creating Process?”
Prof. Ulrich Stephani, University of Bonn

“The Learning Habits of Young People. The Need for Interdisciplinary Education and its Challenges.”
Prof. Volker Lipp, University of Göttingen

"Graduating from high school - what next?"
Dr. Kerly Espenberg, University of Tartu

Followed by discussion lead by the students of University of Tartu

13.30 - 14.15 "Youth and Society"

“World Shifting Process and European Union. What are the Young People’s Roles in Society?”
Dr. Florian Hartleb, University of Bonn

"Youngsters these days - needed or needy?"
Mr. Tarmo Puolokainen, University of Tartu

Followed by discussion lead by the students of University of Tartu

14.15 - 14.45 Coffee Break

14.45 - 15.30 "Youth and Internet"

"Personal Learning Environments, MOOCs and Learning Analytics - where is the relevance for the future of learning?"
Prof Heinz U. Hoppe, University of Duisburg-Essen

"Internet in deep periphery: what kind of difference it makes to the migration of young people."
Mr. Veiko Sepp, University of Tartu

Followed by discussion lead by the students of University of Tartu

15.30 - 16.30 "Youth and Numbers"

“Young people’s Choices and Values. What the Figures Show?”
Prof. Sabine Andresen, Goethe University

“A random surfer in the internet.“
Dr. Peter Mathé, Weierstrass Institute

„From birth to Adulthood - the Price of Growing up.“
Ms. Kadri Lees, University of Tartu

Followed by discussion lead by the students of University of Tartu

16.30 - 16.45 Endnotes