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Cultivating Belonging: A Shared Journey for Quebec’s Anglophone Educators — Insights from the LCEEQ Conference

At the LCEEQ conference, Quebec’s anglophone educators explored how small, intentional changes—like embracing universal design and nurturing joy—can transform classrooms into spaces of true belonging. From inspiring keynotes to practical workshops, the event reinforced that when educators feel connected, their students thrive too. Read on for more.

February 21, 2025
LCEEQ, Québec

Permission to Feel: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Education — Insights from the LCEEQ Conference

"What if we gave ourselves—and others—permission to feel? This was the challenge Dr. Marc Brackett posed at the 2025 LCEEQ conference as he unpacked the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in education. In a profession where stress and emotional demands are high, he emphasized that emotions aren’t obstacles to success—they’re the foundation of it. Read on for more.

February 19, 2025
LCEEQ

From High School to CEGEP: LEARN Quebec’s Webinar Preps Students for the Next Step

The transition from high school to CEGEP is a significant milestone in a student’s academic journey. While it brings excitement and anticipation, it can also come with uncertainty and challenges. Recognizing the importance of supporting students during this shift, the LEARN Quebec Provincial Resources Team recently organized a webinar to equip Secondary 4 and 5 students with the knowledge and resources needed for success in CEGEP. Here’s more.

February 17, 2025

Cyberattack affecting school boards spotlights the need for better EdTech regulation in Ontario and beyond

The recent cyberattack on school boards across six provinces underscores a pressing need for stronger regulations in educational technology (EdTech). Hackers accessed sensitive student and staff data through a compromised credential, raising alarms about privacy risks in digital learning environments. Schools increasingly rely on EdTech for communication, homework, and learning management, but these platforms often collect vast amounts of data with limited oversight. Without robust governance, schools must simply trust providers to protect student privacy.

January 31, 2025
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AI, a Two-Hour School Day, and a Bold Experiment: A New Charter School to Open in Arizona

All eyes are on Unbound Academy as it prepares to redefine education with a model centred on artificial intelligence (AI) and a drastically reduced school day in Arizona. Delivering lessons in just two hours daily through adaptive AI platforms, this approach raises critical questions about the future of learning: Is this the dawn of a new educational paradigm or a risky gamble on technology?

January 30, 2025

Leading the Way with Personal Digital Device Best Practices: the Example of West Vancouver Schools

With technology now an integral part of daily life, balancing its benefits with potential challenges is essential in education. The West Vancouver School District (WVSD) recently shared an infographic in schools to promote purposeful and responsible use of devices in K-12 settings. These Personal Digital Device (PDD) Best Practice Guidelines set a benchmark for managing technology in education. Here’s more about it.

January 28, 2025
British Columbia

(Quebec) Join LEARN’s Webinar With Your Students to Prepare for CEGEP

Are your students preparing to make the exciting leap from high school to CEGEP? Help them navigate this important transition with confidence! On February 12, LEARN is hosting an engaging and informative webinar designed to provide Quebec's Secondary 4 and 5 students with a clear picture of what life at CEGEP is really like.

January 27, 2025
Québec

What Are the Top 10 EdTech Trends for 2025?

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.

January 24, 2025

Call for Papers: Digital Well-being and Happiness at School (Fall 2025)

Share your successful strategies for creating a healthy, balanced learning environment and promoting the well-being of students and school staff! ✍️ Grab your pen (or keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the fall 2025 issue of Engaged Learning magazine. Read on for more details…

January 21, 2025

Exploring Digital Literacy: École branchée and Engaged Learning’s Bilingual Workshops for English Montreal School Board (EMSB)

As technology continues to transform education, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity into teaching practices has become increasingly essential. École branchée and Engaged Learning Magazine recently conducted four virtual bilingual workshops for English Montreal School Board (EMSB) aimed at raising awareness of the challenges educators face in the digital era.

December 17, 2024
Québec

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Preventing Cybercrime, One Course at a Time!

In this article, you’ll hear the story of a unit carried out as part of the Media Literacy course, taught in Secondary 3 (Grade 9) in a public school in the Québec City region. In addition, strategies used by hackers, including some made possible by the arrival of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), will be explained. Who knows, maybe this article will inspire you to discuss cybersecurity with your students!