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Share your successful strategies for integrating Sustainable Development Goals into the classroom! ✍️ Grab your pen (or keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the upcoming spring issue of Engaged Learning magazine. Read on for more details…
The latest issue of EngagED Learning (Teaching in the Digital Age) magazine is now available, with a special focus on how education professionals can integrate cybersecurity into their teaching practices, develop digital vigilance, and instill responsible behaviours in students (and staff!) to promote safer digital use.
Do you know what shadow IT is? It occurs when a staff member uses or deploys a technological system, application, or software without the IT department's knowledge. Learn more in this article from the Québec Ministry of Education.
The article from The Conversation discusses the concept of "numberless math" in elementary education, where tasks involve only pictures to encourage students to think and visualize algebra. This approach helps students develop mathematical ideas and engage in problem-solving without relying on numbers, promoting deeper understanding and discussions about algebraic concepts through visual and interactive methods.
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).
Embrace the fundamentals with digital tools in the classroom! ✍️ Grab your pen (or your keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the upcoming winter issue of Engaged Learning magazine, or share your experiences with inspiring initiatives related to this theme. Read on for more details…
YR Hacks is a hackathon for York Region District School Board (YRDSB) students that is run by students for students. Over the two-day event, students have 24 hours to create an innovative project to pitch to judges. Find out more about it here.
Now that spring is in full bloom 🌱! Have you seen LEARN's blog post encouraging educators to take advantage of the beautiful weather by bringing lessons outside? It also includes some great apps to bring along!
Here are some invaluable resources for Quebec's anglophone educators looking to strengthen their delivery of the new Culture and Citizenship in Québec (CCQ) program.
Grade 6 and 7 students at Kedron Public School participated in a three-week innovative project that had them plan, design, and print accessible solutions for people with disabilities.

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Most educators don’t spend their days thinking about cybersecurity. Between classroom management, learning objectives, and so much more, it usually doesn’t rise to top priority. But as technology evolves and continues to become more integrated into every aspect of our lives— including mental health and biometrics—and cybercrime increases and sometimes targets schools, cybersecurity is something we need to be mindful about and help students understand. 

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As everyone is learning while technology expands, including AI, what are the issues that need to be prioritized and what can be done to support students to develop healthy cybersecurity practices? This article explores key areas for educators to prioritize and suggests engaging classroom activities to cultivate these habits. 

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Tandem Language Learning (TLL) is a unique approach to language learning that connects learners to exchange languages through principles of bilingualism, reciprocity, and autonomy.

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The impact of AI on language learning sparks debate, while others see it as an opportunity to opportunities for enhanced learning. Learn about how AI might redefine teaching, informal learning, and multilingual skills.

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Multimodal texts enhance accessibility, creativity, and engagement, fostering a love of learning by addressing diverse learner needs and preferences. Discover how to use multimodal texts effectively in your teaching practices.

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