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Top 10 Issue #232, July 1, 2019
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Dear Thought Leader,
Welcome to our Canada Day special Top 10 stories in Canadian EdTech powered by MindShare Learning.
As I reflect on the International Society for Technology in Education Conference ISTE19 in Philadelphia, I'm still processing the convergence of some 20,000 education and EdTech leaders, over 500 exhibitors and hundreds of professional learning sessions.
It was one of our best and most highly engaged ever as we were honoured to be an ISTE Media sponsor and Global Collaborator; host of our 16th CanAm Celebration Excellence Meetup, and partner of the Quebec EdTeq Breakfast Networking event.
Quick facts on ISTE19 Philadelphia. The World's Largest EdTech Conference & Expo Celebrated its 40th Anniversary.
>> Over 20,000 Participants Gather in Philadelphia for Education Innovation Conference
>> 50 states and 81 countries gathered in the City of Brotherly Love for four days of immersive professional learning.
>> Over 2,000 learning opportunities, presented by more than 3,000 presenters,
>> 476 students, from hands on workshops and playgrounds, to BYOD sessions, field trips and inspirational speakers.
>> Over 550 Companies displayed their wares.
>> What was hot? AI, 3D Printing, hands-on experiential learning, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Robotics.
(source: ISTE)
What struck me most about ISTE, is that it's not about technology, more importantly it's about people; the informal learning and interconnected professional learning networks that continue to grow at an exponential rate are powerful and inspirational--thanks in part to collaborative tech tools that bind us together on a global scale. This is the secret sauce of education. It's a people business. The personal relationships and partnerships we forge throughout systems down to the classroom level our the key to nurturing student success.
I'm especially proud of the many Canadians who attended our 16th CanAm Celebration of Excellence meetup, who have made an incredible impact in education in Canada and beyond. Canada is truly the envy of many countries and it's so fitting the I write this blog on the Canada Day long weekend. We celebrate our leaders, a great country that is a diverse, tolerant home to amazing education systems that help inspire and provide a world class standard of living.
What I love about ISTE is catching up with long-time colleagues, meeting NEW friends & colleagues and expanding our professional learning networks.
One of the highlights for me personally was interviewing the lead of NASA's first ever playground at ISTE giving educators and students real world STEM experiences.
As I prepare for this week's C21 CEO Academy Summit in Halifax, I am reminded of the exceptional national leadership of our members and the passion to that goes beyond the call of duty to hone their skills to keep Canada at the forefront of innovation on the global stage.
With that, a friendly reminder to send us your comments, tips, research, success stories and upcoming events!
Hope you had a memorable Canada Day long weekend!
Until next time, keep the digital learning curve steep!
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P.S. Stay tuned for more ISTE19 News in our next CanAm EdTech Report!
Robert Martellacci, M.A. EdTech
President, MindShare Learning Technology™
Chief Digital Publisher, The MindShare Learning Report™
Founder, MindShare Workspace
Co-founder & President C21 Canada™
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1. Over 20,000 Participants Gather in Philadelphia for Education Innovation Conference
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ISTE, June 27, 2019
Celebrating the organization’s 40th anniversary, thousands of educators gathered for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) in Philadelphia for the organization’s annual Conference & Expo.
The total number of participants topped 20,000. Teachers, education leaders and exhibitors from all 50 states and 81 countries gathered in the City of Brotherly Love for four days of immersive professional learning. The conference comprised of over 2,000 learning opportunities, presented by more than 3,000 presenters, including 476 students, from hands on workshops and playgrounds, to BYOD sessions, field trips and inspirational speakers.
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2. Exclusive Interview with ISTE's First Elected President, Dr. Gary Bitter, ASU, Faculty of Education, Reflects on 50 Years in EdTech
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ISTE Conference, Philadelphia, June 25, 2019 |
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3. Ontario Science Centre presents the 2019 Weston Youth Innovation Award to six enterprising teens from coast to coast
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newswire.ca, June 26, 2019
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From protecting the environment to redesigning surgical tools to an adjustable-speed robotic heart, Canadian youth are making a difference through science, technology and innovation. Today, the Ontario Science Centre presented six inspiring young innovators from across Canada with the Weston Youth Innovation Award for the valuable work they are doing to make the world a better place. Established in 2008, the Weston Youth Innovation Award recognizes and supports young Canadians who apply science and technology creatively to make a positive difference. Beginning this year, the Award includes new award levels, for a total of five cash prizes.
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4. ISTE 2019: What K–12 Experts Expect from the Future of Education Technology
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Edtechmagazine.com, June 6, 2019 |
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K–12 administrators, educators and market experts highlighted infrastructure upgrades to combat education equity issues and the increased use of communication software in classrooms as some of the most prominent current trends in education.
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5. ISTE Selects Educators from Around the World for 2019 Awards
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The International Society for Technology in Education(ISTE) has combed through an impressive set of nominations to select its 2019 award winners. From innovative school districts to educators making a difference, they all exemplify the organization’s goal to accelerate the use of technology to solve tough problems and inspire innovation.
The winners were officially recognized at ISTE 2019, the most influential edtech conference of the year where “bold educators activate change,” in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 23-26.
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6. Indigenous high school students experience STEM research at UVic
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Lysozymes. Particle physics. Virtual reality. Drone technology. Black holes. These are a few of the science and technology topics that 10 Indigenous high school students delved into during a week-long STEM residency at the University of Victoria from May 27-31. The grade 11 students—nine from BC and one from Saskatchewan—were mentored by UVic professors and grad students over five eventful days on campus.
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7.Students want interactive teachers to keep them off tech, says Canadian study
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edexlive.com, June 27, 2019 |
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Students feel it is the professors' responsibility to ensure they do not surf the web or use social media in classrooms, a study suggests.
For the study, published in the Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, researchers surveyed 478 undergraduates and 36 instructors on their perception of technology use in class.
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8. Microsoft announces AI for Good funding for University of Waterloo
IT World, June 25, 2019 |
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As part of its $115 million USD investment through the AI for Good initiative, Microsoft Corp. has announced a partnership with the University of Waterloo’s Artificial Intelligence Institute (Waterloo.ai).
AI for Good, which includes sub-initiatives like AI for Earth, aims to solve major world issues by partnering with and funding projects that match up with the goals of the initiative.
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9. Highlighting Stories of Educator Impact Drive Continued Partnership between ISTE and TED
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ISTE, June 25, 2019
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)and TED will continue their work to encourage educators to spread innovative ideas and powerful stories of teacher impact.
Last year TED and ISTE announced their partnership to bring ISTE members access to TED Masterclass, a program designed to help educators surface and celebrate their best ideas by learning to give TED-style Talks. Over 3,000 educators have enrolled in the TED Masterclass program and 15 educators have been selected to present their talks in the TED Masterclass Showcase. In addition, two educators, Cheyenne Batista and Alicia Duell, were selected to deliver keynote addresses with the likes of Pixar director of lighting and design, Danielle Feinberg, and futurist Mike Walsh, in front of thousands of educators at ISTE2019.
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10. Edsby Deploying Country Wide In New Zealand
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CISION, ONTARIO, CANADA (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2019
Edsby®, the most comprehensive digital learning and data platform available for K-12 education, is being deployed across New Zealand.
After two years of competitive evaluations, the New Zealand Ministry of Education awarded Edsby a contract to build and run the country’s Te Rito National Learner Repository and Data Exchange, formerly the Student Information Sharing Initiative (SISI).
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