Career development

Illustration of people looking at screens.

Mixtúra supports SFS workplaces with advice on digital technology and creative work, promotes collaboration with universities on professional development, and supports innovation.

Department of Education & Youth workplaces can request education sessions, workshops, and training camps for groups of any size, as well as for individuals, at no cost. The workshops are implemented in consultation with each workplace. Education, workshops and counseling can be arranged at mixtura@reykjavik.is. Sessions are typically 1.5 hours unless otherwise requested.

Professional development and support

Starfsþróunarbæklingur SFS 2026-2027

Starfsþróun í boði á komandi skólaári ásamt upplýsingum um stoðdeildir sviðsins.

Mixtúra professional development — Examples of free education and workshops for workplaces

SFS workplaces can request training/workshops from Mixture’s consultants for larger and smaller groups as well as for individuals. The workshops are implemented in consultation with each workplace. Education, workshops and counseling can be arranged at mixtura@reykjavik.is.

Sessions are typically 1.5 hours unless otherwise requested.

Examples of classes and guidance:

  • Introduction to Mixtúra and SFS Resource Lending Library options
  • Google Workspace for Education
  • Artificial intelligence possibilities
  • Digital citizenship, life skills — also available online
  • Coding and computational thinking
  • Creative work in workshops
  • E-textiles and circuits
  • Cricut cutter (including t-shirt, bag, and wall sticker making)
  • Integration, creative and diverse submissions
  • iPad apps
  • iPad with younger students, practical tips
  • Video production
  • Podcast creation and audio recording
  • Voice typing, translation tools, text-to-speech, and other assistive technology

For more information, email mixtura@reykjavik.is.

AI-ready primary schools — implementation project

Implementing Google AI solutions in Reykjavík City primary schools.

AI-ready primary schools is an education initiative focused on rolling out Google AI solutions across Reykjavík City primary schools. The goal is to empower participants to develop skills in using AI responsibly and to build vibrant learning communities where teachers and schools share experiences and ideas.

Professional development with the University of Iceland School of Education

Previous years' professional development at Mixtúra

You can request education not currently on Mixtúra's schedule by sending an inquiry to mixtura@reykjavik.is. 

Previous years' organized professional development at Mixtúra and SFS summer workshops

Department of Education & Youth - Support for workplaces

Digital school environment in Google - instructions and video tutorials

Find instructions for all main Google school environment applications here. Different formats suit different people. You can find printable instructions, explanatory images for specific topics, and video tutorials.  

The Reykjavík Education Policy

The main objective of the Reykjavík Education Policy is for all children to grow, develop and feel happy in a democratic society that is based on human rights and respect for the diversity of human life.

Mixtúra

Reykjavík's Department of Education & Youth's Creation & Technology Studio

 

Mixtúra is located at the University of Iceland’s School of Education. 

 

Resource Lending Library opening hours:

Mondays from
1:30 to 3 p.m.Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m.

You can contact us by email: mixtura@reykjavik.is