Timo Raatikainen

Timo Raatikainen is a Senior Lecturer and eLearning Specialist at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland. He serves as a digital mentor, trainer, and course leader for immigrant education preparation programs. His responsibilities include teaching digital skills to students, developing staff’s pedagogical digital competencies, and designing digital learning environments. He has over 20 years of experience integrating modern technology into education to bridge classroom learning with professional work environments.

Language skills include Finnish (mother tongue), Swedish, English (both good), and German (average). His career has focused on addressing the digital divide between educators and students, emphasizing the need for continuous IT training even among 'digital natives.' He actively critiques educational institutions' adaptation to technological changes, citing Marc Prensky's theories on digital immigrants vs. natives.

Key areas of interest include digital facilitation, online pedagogy, and staff training in higher education. He has pioneered digital teaching tools implementation and advocates for equitable access to essential ICT skills for all students, including those from immigrant backgrounds.