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.
West Ferris Secondary School, part of the Near North District School Board in Ontario, has launched its own podcast series called “The Trojan Voice.” The aim is to highlight students’ experiences and voices by giving them an opportunity to share their stories with a wider audience.
Get ready for the April 8th, 2024 solar eclipse with this collection of useful resources. From safety guidelines to educational materials, we’ve curated everything you need to ensure your students can observe and learn about this awe-inspiring celestial event with confidence.
Engaged Learning, the media for teaching in the digital age, has just released its winter issue, dedicated to the theme of gamification. Now available, it explores the relationship between games and learning, as well as the integration of playful elements in the classroom.
Contact North has recently announced the release of its new AI Teaching Assistant Pro, a free and simple AI application aimed at alleviating the workload of educators while providing valuable support in the teaching process.
A recent survey of over 500 Canadian teachers and school leaders conducted by Microsoft Canada has revealed that only half of Canadian teachers believe students are being taught in ways that adequately prepare them for the skills needed in the future. The findings emphasize the urgent need to revolutionize classroom models to align with the demands of today’s digital landscape and tomorrow’s job market.
The 2023 edition of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference highlighted the importance of giving a voice to students, allowing them to make choices, and personalizing their learning. AI plays a crucial role in this mission.
Here are some interesting findings from the 2023 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference, which took place in Philadelphia from June 25th to 28th.
Philadelphia, 26th June 2023 – During the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) annual conference, Microsoft hosted a panel discussion on the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. The panelists engaged in an interesting conversation about the role of AI and its impact on the future of education.
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