Author: Audrey Miller

In classrooms across Québec, a new initiative is helping students go beyond textbooks — bringing together second-language learning, coding and intercultural collaboration through creative digital projects. Building Bridges with Blocks pairs English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) classes to work together using Scratch, the free, block-based coding environment developed at MIT.

The much‑anticipated Kreocode 2026 challenges are now online! This year’s edition invites educators and learners across early childhood, elementary, secondary and adult education to spark creativity in coding and meaningfully engage with real‑world themes. Ready to dive into the new era of student‑led projects?

From AI-native platforms to ethical design and hybrid learning models, education technology is entering a new phase. In its 2026 outlook, MindShare Learning identifies the key trends already transforming classrooms, supporting educators, and reshaping how learning systems respond to today’s challenges.

In a world where skills evolve as fast as careers, lifelong learning is essential. Yet despite decades of reform, participation in continuing education remains stagnant. A new OECD report calls for a rethink: what makes the difference is not just access to opportunities, but the ability to stay curious, build skills and access the right levers. Real-world examples tell the story.

A beloved Canadian detective drama is stepping off the screen and into the classroom, thanks to a unique new learning initiative called Murdoch in the Classroom. This free, curriculum-aligned resource is currently in pilot testing and is expected to launch nationwide in early 2026 — in both English and French.

Six early-stage Edtech startups pitched digital citizenship, real-time formative assessment and early literacy solutions at the capstone Demo Day of the inaugural Siakam EdTech Engine Accelerator. The program—co-founded by Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ and NBA champion Pascal Siakam’s PS43 Foundation—awarded grants to its top three ventures.

Significant stress would affect over 90% of Canadian educators, according to recent findings. The EdCan Network explores the systemic causes and outlines what school leaders can do to support staff well-being and student success.

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.