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September 2018, Volume 11 Issue 6 |
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Welcome to the ‘Back to School edition’ of the MindShare Learning Report--EdTech Summit Edition--Special $99 Teacher Offer!
I hope you had an amazing summer and are off to a great start to the academic year!
Time flies when you’re having fun! This year marks the MindShare Learning company’s 15th anniversary since I launched my EdTech startup (after my stint with Kevin O’Leary and The Learning Company). Just to give perspective, we’re talking pre-facebook, smartphones, Twitter and the iPad, SMARTboards were just coming on the scene in education.
We’ve come a long way! Fast forward to 2018, we have a vast array of technology at our fingertips to personalize learning. Makerspaces are the rage and coding is cool again. Yet we sometimes hit roadblocks and are challenged as to the real impact tech infused pedagogy makes on students.
Two steps forward, one step back. As I reflect on the recent Globe & Mail article addressing Ontario’s election mandate to eliminate mobile phones, I view this as a challenge to education and tech partners to ensure that it does not become the ‘Wild West’ in classrooms. Let’s remember to let research and pedagogy drive instruction and give students parameters. Infuse the 4, 6 or C21 Canada’s 7C’s of Global Competencies in your teaching practice!
28 Days to Go! Those of us who have embraced EdTech, are well aware of the power and potential for students, yet there is the element of distraction that we all grapple with. This helped inspire the creation of Canada’s EdTech Innovation Summit, Thursday, October 11 in partnership with the Master of Science in Sustainability Management (MScSM) program, Institute for Management & Innovation, University of Toronto Mississauga. Now entering our 9th year, I invite you to join us to Re-Imagine Sustainable Learning Environments! This year we’ve introduced a special $99 teacher offer!
EdTech Summit October 10-11 highlights include:
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Pre-Conference Ignite the Night Talk @IgniteEdFutures event featuring notable Canadian educators and conference presenters at the MindShare Workspace Innovation Centre, Wednesday, October 10, 7pm, MindShare Workspace. Free to conference delegates, and $5 fee for non-conference delegates in support of the Peel Youth Village Breakfast Club.
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Bonus Pre-Conference EdTech Industry Boot Camp for industry professionals
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Canadian EdTech Awards. Vote now for your favourite Educator or Technology Partner! October 10, 12-4pm, MindShare Workspace.
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World Class Presenters! Check out the Summit Website!
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Dragon’s Den Startup Pitch Competition. Be one of five prospects to enter! Drop me an email if you’re interested!
Check out our official Conference site to learn more and take advantage of an exclusive $50 off coupon! Offer ends September 14th!
Something you should be proud of! This is a testament to our excellent K12 & post-secondary education systems! Canada is 1st — in 2017 ranking of OECD countries by proportion of the population aged 25-64 who have attained postsecondary education.
I’m looking forward to an exciting year ahead in sharing and learning with you as we continue to push the innovation curve forward across our great country of Canada in support of student success!
Until next time, keep the learning curve steep!
Best,
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Robert Martellacci, M.A. EdTech
President, MindShare Learning Technology™
Chief Digital Publisher, The MindShare Learning Report™
Co-founder & President C21 Canada™
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**Limited Sponsorships still Available** |
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“Congratulations on another successful event. Loved the lineup of keynote speakers!" |
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Peter Singh
Executive Officer - IT Services at Toronto District School Board
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Exclusive Podcast with Claudine Scuccato, Coordinating Princial Modern Learning, and Robert Martellacci
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MindShare Learning’s Chief Digital Publisher, Robert Martellacci sits down with Claudine Scuccato, New Coordinating Principal Modern Learning in curriculum Instruction Support Services, at the Empowering Modern Learners Summer Conference. |
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Exclusive MindShare Learning Podcast with Hilary Scharton, Vice President of K-12 Product Strategy, Instructure |
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An exclusive podcast with Robert Martellacci and VP of K-12 Product Strategy, Hilary Scharton; discussing learning managment systems, online learning, and the Instructure LMS, Canvas. |
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Dr. Bonnie Schmidt and Let's Talk Science Launches 'Living Space' Project with Canadian Space Agency |
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LIVING SPACE – This is a curriculum-aligned citizen-science action project that we have created in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency. The project enables students to develop their computational thinking and coding as they learn about the importance of monitoring and managing environmental conditions on the International Space Station and in their own learning environments. Living Space will be available in English and French near the start of the upcoming school year. We anticipate high levels of student
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engagement with the project across Canada while Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques is aboard the ISS in the first half of calendar 2019.
The Living Space action project is not the only way we’re celebrating Canadian contributions to Space Exploration in the coming year! Please see our new Space micro-site< http://explorecuriocity.org/livingspace> for easy access to a variety of Let’s Talk Science program resources.
With support from the Government of Canada’s CanCode initiative and in partnership with Fair Chance Learning, we are pleased to introduce a new series of professional learning sessions to help educators and their students build their digital literacy. The sessions cover four key aspects of digital literacy: Computational Thinking and Coding; Big Data; Design Thinking; and the Internet of Things. These sessions will be available in English and French, in-person and online, in a large number of select locations across Canada.
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C21 Sr. Advisor David Roberts on the Road to Recovery Featured in CBC News Story |
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I love to share good news stories. One of this Summer's highlights without a doubt was my good friend and colleague David Roberts who co-founded c21 Canada with me who overcame lung disease with a double lung transplant this summer, thanks to our world class medical system, family and friends and the power of positive thinking. Check out the CBC TV link to catch a glimpse of David's human spirit as he is an inspiration to all of us!
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Book your accommodation NOW and get a preferential rate at Courtyard by Marriott, Saturn Lane (walking distance to the Conference venue) |
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Canada Ranks 1st in OECD Rankings in 2017
OECD Library |
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France says it will ban all Cell Phones in Schools
World Economic Forum - June 11, 2018 |
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New U of G Virtual Game Teaches Kids Pedestrian Safety
University of Guelph - Sept. 3 |
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New Technology offers promising method to stop Cyberbullying
UOIT - August 1, 2018 |
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George Brown College to launch first Canadian Blockchain development program, addressing urgent developer shortage.
Cision - August 27, 2018 |
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Dispelling the Myth that Makerspaces are a passing trend
EdCan - September 7, 2018 |
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Doctors are asking parents to enforce playtime
World Economic Forum - August 24, 2018 |
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Open Textbooks save U of S students $1.18 Million
University of Saskatchewan - August 29, 2018 |
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Minister Tassi marks completion of projects to improve facilities at Mohawk College
Cision - September 10, 2018 |
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A lesson is a moment in time, but the impact can last a lifetime. This World Teachers’ Day, let a teacher know how they’ve changed your life for the better by nominating them for the #BecauseYouTeach contest. They’ll receive a special thank you and a chance for recognition and awards. Nominations close on September 20th, please make sure to submit before then! |
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Congratulations to former MindShare EdTech Summit Keynoter and Co-founder of FreshGrade, now a member of this season's Dragon's Den. Checkout his profile and story. |
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I would be remiss if I didn't think Tim Monds who is retiring from the CEO Academy for his value contribution and support over the past couple of years best of luck in your next chapter as I understand he will be continuing to do Consulting work. |
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Congratulations to my friend and colleague Bruce Rodriguez who announced his retirement over the summer as Deputy minister for a ontarios Ministry of Education. |
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If you have an upcoming event or excellent news to share, please drop me a note.
Untill next time keep the digital learning curve steep! RM
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Educational Developer
York University - Toronto, ON, CA |
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Event Marketing Specialist
Top-Hat, Toronto, ON, CA |
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E-Learning: Grade 11 Tech Ed - Communications Technology
Halton District School Board, Burlington, ON, CA |
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Contact us to learn more about posting your own career opportunity. |
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BlendED Alberta's Blended and Online Symposium
Oct. 10 - 12, 2018 |
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ERDI Fall 2018
Oct. 10 - 13, 2018 |
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9th Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit 2018
October 11th, 2018 |
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Convergence Conference 2018
October 24-26, 2018 |
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IOT, Big Data Waste Management Summit 2018
November 6, 2018 |
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IOT, 3rd Annual Intelligent Cities Summit 2018
November 5-6, 2018 |
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ERAC IT4K12-2018 Conference
November 22-23, 2018 |
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Learning Forward 2018 Annual Conference
December 1-5, 2018 |
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Bett Show 2019
January 23-26, 2019 |
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FETC 2019
January 27-20, 2019 |
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Ontario Library Association Super Conference 2019
January 30 - February 1, 2019 |
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The MindShare Report is grateful for the guidance and support provided by our esteemed advisory board.
Members include:
Lauren Burman, M.B.A., Chief Client Officer, POSSIBLE
Kevin Custer, Founding Principal, Arc Capital Development
Chip Fesko, Sr. Director of Advertising & Strategic Alliances, George Lucas Educational Foundation, Edutopia Magazine
Ian Fogarty, Educator, Riverview High School | MindShare National Video Challenge Award Winner
Dr. GuyTetrault, Award Winning Sun West Director & CEO
Michael Furdyk, Co-Founder, TakingItGlobal
Dr. Eric Hamilton, Associate Dean of Education, Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Maxim Jean-Louis, CEO, Contact North/Contact Nord,
Gary Kern, Director of Learning, St. George's School
Dr. Susanne Lajoie, Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, McGill University
David Marsi, Senior Manager Training Initiatives, ScotiaMcLeod
Jamie McNamara, Executive Director, Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta
Cheryl Paige, Consultant in Digital Technology Education, Former Principal, Joyce Public School, Toronto District School Board
Sandra Chow, Award Winning Teacher, Toronto District School Board
Ron Sedran, MD, Equity Capital Markets, Canaccord Adams |
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The MindShare Learning Report team is made up of the following individuals:
Robert Martellacci, M.A. Ed Tech., Chief Digital Curator
Timothy Gard, B.Ed., OCT, M.A, Chief Learning Strategist
Daniel Voci, Associate Digital Media Specialist
Valerie Rusnov,B.A. Hons., B.Ed., Editor
Filomena Martellacci, Hons., B.Ed., OCT, Editor
About The MindShare Learning Report™
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Our mission is to transform education by sharing knowledge of 21st Century innovative best practices and success stories in the Canadian education market space and beyond.
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