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.
As technology advances, Canada must address its skills and labour shortages, particularly in the digital sector. The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) recently released a report entitled “Accelerating Canada’s Workforce: Micro-Credentialing in the Digital Economy,” which discusses one promising solution – micro-credentials. For K-12 education, this represents a pivotal shift toward more personalized, skills-based pathways that prepare students for the future.
Surrey School District, in partnership with Surrey RCMP, launched Project Lavender to educate students in Surrey and White Rock, B.C., on online safety and prevent sexual exploitation. Targeting Grades 6 and 7, this initiative aims to create a safer digital environment through school presentations and resource sharing.
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.
Here is MindShare Learning’s perspective on educational technology trends to watch in 2024. From equity to AI, engagement to cybersecurity, which one seems the most promising to you?
In this article, members of the Ontario Virtual Learning Consortium (OVLC) team present a process they have begun with video game studios to create customized games for their students. The aim is to make learning more interesting, engaging and effective by integrating video games.
Delving into the realm of generative AI assistants opens up a world of innovative possibilities, including for educators. Let’s explore the myriad tasks and feedback mechanisms that these assistants can seamlessly handle, optimizing various facets of educational and professional workflows.
Let’s explore the critical considerations when integrating movies into the classroom, moving beyond the notion of mere entertainment to unlock enhanced learning opportunities.
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Several examples demonstrate that incorporating games into education, even in a context where students are no longer children, can have positive impacts on learning. Our contributor, Marc Vézina from RÉCIT Vocational Training, presents some of these examples in the context of vocational training.
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