January 2025 - Engaged Learning Magazine

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(Ontario) Cyberattack affecting school boards spotlights the need for better EdTech regulation in Ontario and beyond

The recent cyberattack on school boards across six provinces underscores a pressing need for stronger regulations in educational technology (EdTech). Hackers accessed sensitive student and staff data through a compromised credential, raising alarms about privacy risks in digital learning environments. Schools increasingly rely on EdTech for communication, homework, and learning management, but these platforms often collect vast amounts of data with limited oversight. Without robust governance, schools must simply trust providers to protect student privacy.

January 31, 2025

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AI, a Two-Hour School Day, and a Bold Experiment: A New Charter School to Open in Arizona

All eyes are on Unbound Academy as it prepares to redefine education with a model centred on artificial intelligence (AI) and a drastically reduced school day in Arizona. Delivering lessons in just two hours daily through adaptive AI platforms, this approach raises critical questions about the future of learning: Is this the dawn of a new educational paradigm or a risky gamble on technology?

January 30, 2025

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(British Columbia) Leading the Way with Personal Digital Device Best Practices: the Example of West Vancouver Schools

With technology now an integral part of daily life, balancing its benefits with potential challenges is essential in education. The West Vancouver School District (WVSD) recently shared an infographic in schools to promote purposeful and responsible use of devices in K-12 settings. These Personal Digital Device (PDD) Best Practice Guidelines set a benchmark for managing technology in education. Here’s more about it.

January 28, 2025

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(Quebec) Join LEARN’s Webinar With Your Students to Prepare for CEGEP

Are your students preparing to make the exciting leap from high school to CEGEP? Help them navigate this important transition with confidence! On February 12, LEARN is hosting an engaging and informative webinar designed to provide Quebec’s Secondary 4 and 5 students with a clear picture of what life at CEGEP is really like.

January 27, 2025

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What Are the Top 10 EdTech Trends for 2025?

In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, MindShare Learning has unveiled its Top 10 EdTech Trends for 2025, showcasing innovations reshaping K-12 and post-secondary education across Canada. From AI-powered personalization to cybersecurity, these trends spotlight how technology is enhancing teaching, learning, and school operations. Here’s a glimpse at the key highlights.

January 24, 2025

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Call for Papers: Digital Well-being and Happiness at School (Fall 2025)

Share your successful strategies for creating a healthy, balanced learning environment and promoting the well-being of students and school staff! Grab your pen (or keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the fall 2025 issue of Engaged Learning magazine. Read on for more details…