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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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Staff well-being is a vital strategic lever for boosting motivation, enhancing performance, reducing staff turnover, and fostering innovation. Carole Brouillard-Landry, Leader in Cultural Engagement at Le Centre franco, Johanne Ste-Croix, Director of Pedagogy at Le Centre franco, and Mélanie Courtemanche, Education Consultant, examine practical strategies for creating healthy and supportive work environments, outlining key considerations for enhancing engagement, sustaining performance, and fostering a positive and collaborative organizational culture.

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The use of computers and tablets for educational purposes has ecological repercussions, not only in terms of the manufacture of these tools, but also in certain related practices.

In this article, Fanny Langin, educational Technology Integration Specialist at Azrieli Schools, presents different approaches to reflect on its daily use as well as raising students’ awareness of environmental issues.

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With growing parental concerns and the day-to-day realities in schools, the issue of screen use has become impossible to ignore. Given the well-documented negative effects of digital overexposure, how can schools take an active role in fostering more intentional and healthy use of technology? In this article, Laurie Michel, Specialist in Digital Well-Being and Disconnection Support, examines three complementary dimensions of digital well-being and outlines strategies for schools to promote balanced, healthy digital engagement.

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At the heart of the Agenda 2030, 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been set. Discover them here!

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