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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.
Engaged Learning, the media for teaching in the digital age, has just released its winter issue, dedicated to the theme of gamification. Now available, it explores the relationship between games and learning, as well as the integration of playful elements in the classroom.

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Incorporating choice in math classrooms enhances student engagement and learning. Explore six innovative approaches, including choice boards and escape rooms, that transform math into an engaging and customized experience.

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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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Have you ever taken a picture of a student with your personal cell phone? Have you ever left your school computer unattended? Have you ever recorded student work on your personal computer? Or have you ever talked about a student, in front of several uninvolved colleagues, without concealing the student’s identity? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you should read this article!

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At Nova Scotia’s Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (CSAP), cybersecurity is taken seriously. In collaboration with the province’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and other provincial school boards, robust measures are in place to protect networks against cyberattacks. 

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