I'm an AI Trainer, Business Consultant and Researcher based in Riga, Latvia, focused on the intersection of learning methodologies and emerging technologies, with specialized expertise in AI training and development.
I have an interest in exploring how AI can transform educational practices and outcomes, contributing valuable insights to this rapidly evolving field.
I'm open to new research opportunities (from January, 2026) and training offers (both on-site and remotely).
Contact me I have an interest in exploring how AI can transform educational practices and outcomes, contributing valuable insights to this rapidly evolving field.
I'm open to new research opportunities (from January, 2026) and training offers (both on-site and remotely).
Work experience
Head of Learning Centre KOPĀ AUGAM ("Together we grow")
March 2025 - today
Researcher, Lecturer at Riga Technical University
August 2020 - today
Orcid ID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0491-8404
Scopus ID 57208079887
Researchgate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Evija-Mirke
Orcid ID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0491-8404
Scopus ID 57208079887
Researchgate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Evija-Mirke
Teacher
December 2019 - August 2023
Swedish, Design & Technology, Computer Science
Swedish, Design & Technology, Computer Science
Senior ICT Expert at National Centre for Education
October 2016 - June 2020
Project “Competency Based Curriculum” or Skola2030 (8.3.1.1/16/1/002), Latvia
Project “Competency Based Curriculum” or Skola2030 (8.3.1.1/16/1/002), Latvia
Business Consultant, Board Member at EM konsultāciju centrs
November 2011 - today
Education
Doctor of Science (Ph.D) in Social Sciences from Riga Technical University (2023)
Study program: E-Learning Technology and Management
Doctoral Thesis: “Teachers’ Readiness for Remote Teaching During Pandemic in 2020-2021”
Doctoral Thesis: “Teachers’ Readiness for Remote Teaching During Pandemic in 2020-2021”
Teachers' professional degree from Latvia University (2021)
Second level of professional higher education study program “Teacher”
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (2016)
Professional Masters’ degree in
Socio-technical Systems Modelling
Socio-technical Systems Modelling
Bachelor's Degree from RISEBA University of Applied Sciences (2006)
Professional degree in Business Management
Professional skills
My professional skills encompass:
— educational leadership as a kindergarten owner and manager;
— classroom expertise as a teacher who understands learning fundamentals firsthand;
— extensive business acumen through my consultant work and HR project management experience;
— talent acquisition capabilities as a recruiter.
My unique combination of educational insight, technical knowledge in AI training systems, and business operational skills allows me to bridge multiple disciplines when addressing educational technology challenges and opportunities.
— educational leadership as a kindergarten owner and manager;
— classroom expertise as a teacher who understands learning fundamentals firsthand;
— extensive business acumen through my consultant work and HR project management experience;
— talent acquisition capabilities as a recruiter.
My unique combination of educational insight, technical knowledge in AI training systems, and business operational skills allows me to bridge multiple disciplines when addressing educational technology challenges and opportunities.
Publications
I've written for scientific journals and websites. Please, find the information below
Higher Education Students' Early Perceptions of ChatGPT: Global Survey Data
Ravšelj D, Keržič D, Tomaževič N, Umek L, Brezovar N, A. Iahad N, et al. (2025) Higher education students’ perceptions of ChatGPT: A global study of early reactions. PLoS ONE 20(2): e0315011. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315011
Teachers’ Readiness for Emergency Remote Teaching and Its Relation to Subject Area During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mirķe, E. (2023). Teachers’ Readiness for Emergency Remote Teaching and Its Relation to Subject Area During the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Conference of Collaborative Learning (ICL 2022), 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26876-2_41 (SCOPUS)
Teachers’ Readiness for Remote Teaching During Covid-19 Pandemic: The Case of Latvia
Mirķe, E., Tzivian, L. (2021) Teachers’ Readiness for Remote Teaching During Covid-19 Pandemic: The Case of Latvia, 2021 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2021, pp. 537–542, ttps://doi.org/10.1109/EDUCON46332.2021.9454088
(SCOPUS)
(SCOPUS)
Factors of successful work in school during COVID-19 pandemic in Latvia
Mirķe, E., Tzivian, L. (2021). Factors of Successful Work in
School During Covid-19 Pandemics in Latvia.
From Daniela, L. & Visvizi, A. (Red.), Distance Learning in
Times of Pandemic: Issues, Implications and Best Practice
(1st ed., pages 211–225). Taylor&Francis.
School During Covid-19 Pandemics in Latvia.
From Daniela, L. & Visvizi, A. (Red.), Distance Learning in
Times of Pandemic: Issues, Implications and Best Practice
(1st ed., pages 211–225). Taylor&Francis.
Measuring Teachers-As-Learners’ Digital Skills and Readiness to Study Online for Successful e-Learning Experience
Mirķe, E., Cakula, S., Tzivian, L. (2019). Measuring Teachers-As-Learners’ Digital Skills and Readiness to Study Online for Successful e-Learning Experience. Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability, 21(2) 5–16. https://doi.org/10.2478/jtes-2019-0013 (SCOPUS)
Adults’ readiness for online
learning in the Czech Republic
and Latvia (digital competence
as a result of ICT education policy
and information society
development strategy)
learning in the Czech Republic
and Latvia (digital competence
as a result of ICT education policy
and information society
development strategy)
Mirķe, E., Kašparová, E., Cakula, S. (2019). Adults’ readiness for
online learning in the Czech Republic and Latvia
(digital competence as a result of ICT education policy
and information society development strategy).
Periodicals of Engineering and Natural Sciences, 7(1),
205–215. https://doi.org/10.21533/pen.v7i1.366 (SCOPUS)
online learning in the Czech Republic and Latvia
(digital competence as a result of ICT education policy
and information society development strategy).
Periodicals of Engineering and Natural Sciences, 7(1),
205–215. https://doi.org/10.21533/pen.v7i1.366 (SCOPUS)
High Quality
We are a leading firm in providing quality and value to our customers. Each member of our team has at least 5 years of legal experience.
High Quality
We are a leading firm in providing quality and value to our customers. Each member of our team has at least 5 years of legal experience.
Languages:
Latvian (native)
English (C1/C2)
Swedish (C1)
Russian (C1)
French, Korean (basic)
Biography
Evija's bio ENG
Evija Mirķe was born in Valmiera. She obtained secondary education at Rūjiena Secondary School and studied in Rodengymnasium in Norrtälje, Sweden.
During the last seven years Evija has worked in Riga Technical University, Kindergarten "Ketes māja", Riga Centre Humanitarian Secondary School, Riga Secondary School No.6, and National Centre for Education (project “Competency-based approach in learning curriculum”).
Evija is a Board member of "Augam kopā" Ltd., “EM konsultāciju centrs” Ltd. Her scientific interests relate to AI in education, e-learning, remote learning, learning design, algorithmic thinking, and robotics in kindergarten.
During the last seven years Evija has worked in Riga Technical University, Kindergarten "Ketes māja", Riga Centre Humanitarian Secondary School, Riga Secondary School No.6, and National Centre for Education (project “Competency-based approach in learning curriculum”).
Evija is a Board member of "Augam kopā" Ltd., “EM konsultāciju centrs” Ltd. Her scientific interests relate to AI in education, e-learning, remote learning, learning design, algorithmic thinking, and robotics in kindergarten.
e-mail me: evija@emkc.eu
Photo credits: Inese Kalniņa, Šeila Orlova, "Augam kopā" Ltd. photos
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