Feedback Session for Tutors, Oct 2021 by https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5 Write down the main points of your group's discussion en-us 2021-04-20 07:44:06 UTC 2025-12-28 02:25:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f341.png Helping individuals to adjust into living in a new countries customs and everyday life. Networking opportunities for everybody :) https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792945765 2021-10-05 13:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792945765 Jade, Theresa, Aliisa and Leonid https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792947801 Tutoring is providing help to new students so that they can settle into the new environment]]> 2021-10-05 13:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792947801 Having to be available nearly 24/7 https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792947869 2021-10-05 13:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792947869 Meeting new people and cultures https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792950975 2021-10-05 13:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792950975 A fun and enjoyable thing getting know different people from different origin. Also helping someone to get started and make new friends. https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792951659 2021-10-05 13:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792951659 The joy of helping. Training language skills. Expanding knowledge about uef. Seeing Finland in a new way. https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792953717 2021-10-05 13:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792953717 In the beginning it can be chaotic and hectic. Time management can be demanding, especially the first two weeks after students' arrival. pinjapes https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792962719 2021-10-05 13:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792962719 Making new friends, learning new things about their culture and my own, helping is really rewarding, networking, language skills (especially spoken), getting to know other fields of study https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792967913 2021-10-05 13:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792967913 Assisting in general stuff, eg. opening bank accounts. Lots of visits to the train station. https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792968373 2021-10-05 13:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792968373 Jade, Theresa, Aliisa and Leonid https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792977491 One positive thing is that you meet new people and learn something new about their countries and cultures. You also improve your communication skills. 

It's also rewarding to see that students are grateful and feel that you really helped them.

Another positive aspect is that you learn to take responsibility and take care of others.

]]> 2021-10-05 13:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792977491 Hard work. Having to set boundaries. A tutee who does nothing independently. Time consuming if the amount of tutees is overbearing. The "not-knowing" aka not hearing about tutees. https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792979908 2021-10-05 13:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792979908 There's a good chance to make new friends. Intercultural communication is fun and exciting. Tutoring gives a chance to personal growth and learning new skills (time management, small talk). pinjapes https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792986375 2021-10-05 13:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792986375 https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792992624 Feeling bad when you have to say 'no'. Tutees were not answering to the messages at first, which was a bit worrying. Drawing boundaries is difficult.]]> 2021-10-05 13:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792992624 Rewarding. Getting to know new people and helping to introduce international students to new culture. pinjapes https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792998378 2021-10-05 13:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1792998378 Jade, Theresa, Aliisa and Leonid https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793000056 One negative point is that tutors may feel uncomfortable when their tutees ask them to do something related to money (e.g pay for them because a tutee doesn't have a bank account)

Some requests may be too time-consuming or require knowledge beyond the scope of "standard tutoring knowledge"]]> 2021-10-05 13:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793000056 Byrocratical issues became more familiar (EU-citizen arrival etc.). Organizational skills improved. A smile goes a long way :) https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793126911 2021-10-05 13:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793126911 https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793128883 -Confidence to approach new people
-patience, deal with uncertainty
-skill of referring tutees to someone who knows the answer
-Finnish eating times are much earlier
-Information is easily available in finland
-Can't please everyone]]> 2021-10-05 13:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793128883 Leonid, Theresa, Aliisa and Jade https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793130523 - Questions that a tutor asked that made us learn something new
- Being persistent 
- Being flexible and understanding other points of view 
- Being more patient and improving socializing skills



]]> 2021-10-05 13:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793130523 https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793131333 We learned that 
- we like helping people
- Finland's healthcare and educational systems are great, seeing them from a foreign standpoint
- understanding our systems (like Moodle) can be complicated at first but are relatively easy when learned
- gaining a more positive mindset]]> 2021-10-05 13:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793131333 Make sure you know what you are getting into, have time on hand. Don't doubt your language skills too much. Remaining calm is key in every situation. https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793138507 2021-10-05 13:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793138507 https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793143065 -Better to do something rather than nothing 
-Eat before going to the train station
-Inform tutees, that bring cash in smaller bills
-Allow lots of time for the first meeting/arrival/taking them home. 
-Show how the locks work! ]]> 2021-10-05 13:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793143065 Learned more of the Finnish bureaucratic system (the practical matters such as banking etc.) and the Finnish way-of-life (mentality). https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793143142 2021-10-05 13:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793143142 Leonid, Theresa, Aliisa and Jade https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793152337 - Reserve enough time for tutoring at different times of the day
- Getting acquainted with tutoring material
- Set boundaries and understand when saying no itโ€™s needed. Set limits. 
- Mistakes can happen and remember to be kind to yourself ]]> 2021-10-05 14:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793152337 There could be more communication between uni and eg. housing or banks. Co-operation between tutors could be more cordinated, easier to network between tutors (eg. trough events). A calendar/list of dates that are important for tutors. https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793156496 2021-10-05 14:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793156496 https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793157888 - positive and open mindset can take you far
- it's not too complicated or difficult, don't stress too much
- be prepared for anything and any type of person
- it really helps if you like helping others
- open mind in regards to the tutees' field of study]]> 2021-10-05 14:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793157888 https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793160977 - Time management/scheduling. 
- Be active and open in making contact. 
- Be prepared for the amount of texts/messages that come 24/7. 
- Team up with other tutors, either partnering or asking for help or planning events/activities together. Share the responsibilities :)]]> 2021-10-05 14:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793160977 https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793171150 -Contact details for people responsible for different things in the same place
-The university could inform the tutees beforehand on the things they can expect from the tutor and where the boundaries lie
-Timeline of different tasks: applying for visa eg]]> 2021-10-05 14:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793171150 Leonid, Aliisa, Theresa and Jade https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793174335 - Question bank ready, FAQ
- More efficient sharing of information between tutors and UEF staff 
- Maybe a pre-recording training video as an option? 
- Improved distribution of tutees among tutors ]]> 2021-10-05 14:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793174335 Aknowledging social media in tutoring. Taking into notice when was the las time you talked, sending "how are your plans developing?"-messages when there is silence. https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793180840 2021-10-05 14:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793180840 https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793186630 - ISYY should connect with us more (we didn't know about the city-orienteering or the ESN overalls)
- Better information to the exchange students about the survival package, for example]]> 2021-10-05 14:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793186630 Leonid, Theresa, Aliisa and Jade https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793194952 We believe it all worked quite well since all communications was anyways online from the beginning ๐Ÿ˜Š]]> 2021-10-05 14:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793194952 https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793197509 - Compliments for Kirsi, the trainings have been informative and covered all the needed information. 
- Promptness of the degree coordinators response to questions and providing information of the tutees. 
- During the trainings the cooperating organizations (like ISYY) could suggest strongly for the tutors and tutees to follow all social media channels in order to be well aware of all the events that are coming up. ]]> 2021-10-05 14:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793197509 No improvements, all good :) https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793202111 2021-10-05 14:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793202111 https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793202869 For us the online aspect worked quite well, and we couldn't really come up with anything to improve.]]> 2021-10-05 14:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kirsikonttinen8/u95x21a3c6pllkx5/wish/1793202869