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Canadian K-12 educators have an great opportunity to engage students in sustainability through innovation. MindShare Learning, in partnership with Dell Technologies, has launched the 16th annual Schools of the Future [Student Innovation] Challenge. This year’s theme is “Empowering Sustainable Smart Communities through UN SDGoals”.
Grade 12 students cohost The Train Station, a podcast that explores pressing issues in Canada, with a focus on topics that affect youth.
- Prince Edward Island
The English Montreal School Board hosted its first Canadian Affiliate Bowl of the Future Problem-Solving Program International (FPSPI) on Saturday, April 20 at the LaurenHill Academy Junior Campus in St. Laurent
- Québec
How can schools teach cybersecurity? ✍️ Grab your pen (or your keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the fall issue of Engaged Learning magazine, or tell us about inspiring initiatives related to this theme. More details…
The latest issue of EngagED Learning (Teaching in the Digital Age) magazine is now available, with a special focus on entrepreneurial education and how to inspire a generation of motivated, creative students ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Generative AI for Educators is a free, two-hour, self-paced course designed to help teachers save time and enhance student learning with generative AI tools, such as Gemini or ChatGPT.
CAST announces the inaugural UDL Awards 2024 to celebrate significant contributions to education via Universal Design for Learning principles. Scheduled for July 30th in Sacramento, the event marks CAST's 40th anniversary, underscoring its commitment to accessible education for all. And yes, international nominations are accepted!
During a much-anticipated announcement this morning in Halifax, Canada confirmed that it is moving forward with its education reform that abolishes homework, starting next academic year. Indeed, several recent studies have shown that homework, especially at the primary level, has only a minimal influence on success.
The 42nd symposium of the Association Québécoise des Utilisateurs d’Outils technologiques à des fins Pédagogiques et Sociales (AQUOPS) takes place from March 26 to 28. Our team will be very active and present several workshops. Here is where and when you can find our team members.
- Québec
The City of Calgary, in collaboration with Calgary Board of Education (CBE) and Minecraft Education is excited to bring back Level Up Calgary for Season 3: Parks and Portals! This student-driven civic engagement program utilizes the power of Minecraft Education for students to unleash their creativity and leave a lasting impression on the city.
- Alberta
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This article contains all the references of EngagED Learning Magazine, Volume 3 issue 2, Winter 2023.
- Volume 3 – issue 2
In this article, we present 7 Neuroscientific Principles for Better Learning.
- Volume 3 – issue 1
Learn more about the pros and cons of games in education and the difference between gamification and game-based learning in this engaging article.
- Volume 3 – issue 2
Discover the teacher's powerful influence on student learning and explore strategies that can have a positive impact, according to educational research.
- Volume 3 – issue 1
Discover how teachers can help students become "future ready" for a changing workforce by developing skills like creativity, communication, adaptability, and innovation. Read more to learn 10 ways educators can prepare students for the future.
- Volume 3 – issue 3
