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“ChatGPT murdered my evaluation,” says Noémie Verhoef, a Cégep philosophy teacher who turned a plagiarism crisis into an opportunity to rethink assessment. Instead of banning AI, she built a new model of academic integrity—one rooted in pedagogy, responsibility, and student engagement. Her results? Less cheating, more learning, and stronger relationships.
Share your best tips and inspiring initiatives for using technology to organize and plan effectively in education! ✍️ Grab your pen (or keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the Winter 2025–2026 issue of Engaged Learning magazine. Read on for more details...
The QESBA Excellence in Education Awards were established in 2014 by ​the Québec English School Boards Association (QESBA) to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of educators, administrators, parents, professionals, and school board members across its network. ​Applications are now open for 2024-2025, until Friday, April 4th.
The Abbotsford School District in British Columbia encourages educators, parents, and students to explore its new guidelines and resources to support the responsible integration of AI in education. At the recent Shared Learning Conference, veteran educator Holly Clark highlighted AI’s transformative impact on learning while emphasizing ethical use. Learn more.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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?
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.

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Being a student in the digital age is a real challenge! Explore how Fanny Langin, Educational technology and innovation advisor at Externat Mont-Jésus-Marie, reflects on navigating evolving features, countless digital resources, and the risk of digital overload. See how guiding students one concept at a time and redefining devices as work tools can open the door to clearer routines and more confident digital use.

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Between technological advancements, shifting demographics, and the environmental challenges our world is facing today, there has never been a more critical juncture for equipping students with the knowledge and skills for sustainable development. Discover in this article how databases and resources like R4R help educators readily teach sustainability topics and guide students to become engaged and take responsible actions toward sustainable development, along with insights on how to transform education.

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In the spring of 2024, 45 Grade 1 and Grade 2 students from A.E. Bowers Elementary School in Airdrie, Alberta, participated in creating a picnic table attachment disposal device to help reduce littering in Alberta Parks. Discover more in this article about a project that integrated problem-based learning, an interdisciplinary approach, and a real-world relevance in their learning.

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Starting a teaching career can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this article, Nicole Arsenault of EngagED Learning and Maria Kurtidis, Education Consultant at Riverside School Board, present an innovative induction and mentoring initiative that helps new teachers feel supported and connected from day one. Discover how Riverside’s layered “Swiss cheese model” of mentorship, collaboration, and thoughtful technology integration nurtures belonging, confidence, and professional growth.

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