Tag: British Columbia

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.

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.

At the recent Canadian Edtech Leadership Summit, West Vancouver School District Superintendent Chris Kennedy shared his vision of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into schools. He encourages teachers to familiarize themselves with AI technologies by using them personally, before implementing them in the learning environment, to increase engagement. In British Columbia, a flexible approach to AI in education allows school districts to tailor their policies. According to Chris Kennedy, promoting the sharing of innovative practices instead of their replication fosters an educational system that can adapt to change.

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.

Explore an immersive, virtual world within Minecraft Education that simulates cultural and traditional experiences of the Indigenous Peoples of BC’s Pacific Northwest, seamlessly blending educational goals in STEAM to boost student engagement in learning.