Elm

05/12/2022

EPALE Podcast - Re-imagining public libraries as learning communities

13/10/2021

Our new theme issue is out now!

This time, we examine the relationship between research & practice in adult education.

🔍How does knowledge transfer work? How can researchers and education practitioners collaborate better? What are the limitations of research-based knowledge in supporting practical work and vice versa?

🔍This issue is part of the Tutkitun tiedon teemavuosi 2021, the Year of Research-Based Knowledge. The year is a new initiative in Finland aiming to make research-based knowledge more visible and accessible.

🔍Explore our feature articles, interviews & opinion pieces online for free and let us know what you think in the comments. Access the issue via our website or this link:
https://bit.ly/elm_researchandpractice

10/09/2021

🔍The autumn issue of Elm Magazine will be dedicated to exploring the relationship between research and practice in adult education and lifelong learning.

🔍The theme issue is part of the Year of Research-Based Knowledge, a new initiative in Finland aiming to make research-based knowledge more visible and accessible.

🔍How do you think research and practice can best support each other in adult education work?

Find out more:
https://bit.ly/elmresearchandpractice

29/06/2021

What does taking adult education out of the classroom mean, both literally and figuratively?

We shared some highlights from our most recent issue on EPALE - Adult Learning in Europe. See more below⚡👇



https://www.facebook.com/EPALE.EU/posts/2959703164303399

Elm Magazine: Explore our new theme issue on adult education in the outdoors

03/06/2021

Our new theme issue is out now!

In this issue, we explore the different forms of adult education & learning that take place in the outdoors.

How can adventure be used to inspire environmental action? What does walking as a pedagogy mean? Why has forest bathing become a hugely popular relaxation method in many countries?

Explore the theme issue on our website or via this link and find out:
http://bit.ly/adultlearningoutdoors

31/03/2021

Want to take part in making our next theme issue?

The summer issue 2021 will be exploring (adult) learning outdoors. We are interested in different traditions & innovations around taking education out of the classroom, both literally and figuratively.

We are particularly curious to hear of any learning activities that have been moved outside due to the pandemic. Is this a thing somewhere in Europe? What kind of innovations have adult education providers come up with?

Share your tips and ideas with us by emailing elm(at)kvs.fi or comment here!

16/03/2021

Our new theme issue, Future of Adult Education, is out now!

In this issue, we examine the innovations, challenges & megatrends that will shape education in the post-pandemic world.

Explore our feature articles, interviews and opinion pieces and join the conversation on on our website or via this link: http://bit.ly/elmfuture

10/03/2021

What are the innovations and challenges that will shape education in the post-pandemic world? Will technology truly help us democratise adult learning? Why is empathy such a crucial skill for the future, and how will the role of intergenerational learning develop over time?

These are just some of the questions we will be exploring in our next theme issue, Future of Adult Learning, which will be coming out next week!

08/12/2020

Our new theme issue, Adult Education and Democracy, is out now!

In this issue:

How can adult education best support democracy in Europe and beyond?

What kind of challenges do educators face in countries where democracy is wobbling?

What is anti-racist education and why is it needed?

What kind of tools are needed to facilitate equal co-learning and how can adult education sector become internally more demoratic?

And much more! Explore our features, interviews & toolkits on our website or via this link: https://bit.ly/elmdemocracy



Illustration by Carla Ladau

04/12/2020

Our new theme issue, & , will be be out next week!

Active citizenship is key to a healthy democracy, and civic engagement requires critical thinking, agency and tolerance toward others – which are core values to adult education.

What do you think the are the most important ways education and can support and strengthen democracy? Let us know in the comments👇

13/11/2020

Dear readers of Elm, help us make the magazine even better!

We ask you to use 2-3 minutes to take our reader survey and have your say in how we further develop our content. What would YOU like to see in Elm Magazine in the future?

We exist for our readers, so your opinions and feedback are crucial for us!😊👇

https://webropol.com/s/elmmagazinereadersurvey2020