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The joy of learning is often discussed in education, yet it is rarely clearly defined. Caught between the desire to make learning engaging and the risk of reducing it to mere entertainment, many educators are searching for the right balance. For researcher Jean-François Desbiens, joy in education is neither spectacle nor an easy reward—it is something that must be intentionally designed and thoughtfully cultivated.
Cybersecurity is becoming a classroom issue, not just an IT department concern. Engaged Learning’s “My Online Safety” series brings together resources to help teachers address online risks, artificial intelligence, misinformation and safe digital habits with students.
How can educational communities be supported in times of continuous transformation? Pick up your pen (or your keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the Winter 2026–2027 issue of Engaged Learning magazine.
What if schools were no longer organized around rigid subjects and fixed schedules? Although this idea is often dismissed as unrealistic, some schools across Canada, the United States, and Europe are already experimenting with alternative models. Micro-schools, hybrid schools, and community-based learning networks all share a common goal: helping students progress at their own pace through meaningful experiences and authentic demonstrations of competency.
With the arrival of generative artificial intelligence in classrooms, some schools have chosen to take action. At the AQUOPS conference, Mélanie Lépine and Véronique Plourde, educational technology consultants at Collège Mont-Sacré-Cœur in Granby, presented a concrete approach to developing a policy on the use of AI in schools. Their message is clear: rather than banning it, schools need to guide its use, provide training, and adapt their practices.
How is AI transforming teaching and assessment practices in ways that help students develop relevant competencies? That was the central question at the heart of a recent discussion among experts brought together for a webinar organized by the EdCan Network. A look back at the key takeaways.
After more than two decades, the RÉCIT Provincial service for the anglophone community has reached the end of its mandate. Yet this moment highlights a lasting legacy: a vibrant network rooted in collaboration, pedagogical innovation, and a shared commitment to digital competency.
A Grade 9 math class singing, collaborating in teams, and solving inequalities is not a dream. This is how a simple adaptation of the popular game Hitstercan energize an entire classroom and leave students asking for more.
As artificial intelligence reshapes both education and the world of work, a key question emerges: what skills will today’s students need to adapt and succeed tomorrow? During a national webinar hosted by the EdCan Network, education experts explored the knowledge, competencies, and mindsets required to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape where AI is redefining both learning and human roles.
How can young people be equipped to develop a critical, responsible, and informed perspective on the content they consume, create, and share—both at school and at home? Pick up your pen (or your keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the Fall 2026 issue of Engaged Learningmagazine.

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Teachers are nothing less than incredible, creative, brilliant people. Their ingenious, usually cheap ways to solve problems reflect the many “teacher hacks” shaped by unique, not “by the book” ideas found in classrooms. See how this article by Matt Miller from Ditch that Textbook brings together hints of techy approaches and inventive solutions that educators continue to create and refine.

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How can we help students navigate algorithms, misinformation, and viral content responsibly? In this article, Digital Education Specialist Keivan Farzaneh shares practical classroom strategies and family engagement ideas to build essential critical thinking skills. A timely guide for educators looking to foster digital citizenship and thoughtful online habits.

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Distance learning does not weaken student voice; it demands that educators protect it with intention and care. Caroline Viau, Assistant Director at the CAVLFO, shows that when teachers humanize the screen through dialogue, choice, and collaboration, online spaces become places where students are truly present, not distant.

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The rapid emergence of new technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI), marks the beginning of a fourth industrial revolution, with significant implications for daily life and the jobs of the future. In this article, Tristan Manzo, Teacher at Collège Sainte-Anne, explores how education can respond to these shifts.

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How can elementary schools ensure a progressive approach to media literacy? In this article, Geneviève Gauron Laberge and Fanny Langin share a practical three-level guide designed to structure digital skills, critical search strategies, and ethical research habits from Grade 1 to 6. An essential framework for aligning school practices with family engagement.

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