Evgenia Sisamaki

How have you used something that you learned during your MEL studies in practice?

I have exploited fully Mark’s and Matti’s modules to put into practice the new theories I have learned to my job and specifically Information Literacy (Mark) and the Strategic planning of the library (Matti). Initiated by Mark’s resources and recommended material I managed to enrich the IL workshops and add content for digital literacy and also improve the approach of the workshops and making it even more interactive. Matti’s module has provided me with very useful insides on how to manage and promote change, which is extremely useful in implementing the changes coming from the strategic plan successfully.

How have you personally grown since enrolling in the MEL programme?

This course has given me the opportunity to meet extremely interesting people from all over the world, connect and actually learn from them. It has also introduced me to the Finnish educational system and I have now experiences first hand why it is considered the best. Most of all though, it has motivated me to learn and improve myself as a professional and as a person.