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The 15th Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit and STEM Showcase, themed ‘Navigating the Future of Education in an AI Inspired World’, will take place from October 31 to November 2, 2024, in the newly constructed Sam Ibrahim Active Learning Spaces Building at University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC).

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”.

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.