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Top 10 Issue #235, September 13, 2019
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Dear Thought Leader,
Happy Monday! And happy International #DotDay! A little trivia for you, my friends & founders of International Dot Day, Peter and Paul Reynolds from Fablevision, are twin brothers who hail from Toronto!
One of the highlights this past week was my podcast interview with one of Canada's most innovative minded education leaders, George Couros. We had an inspiring chat about shifting from 'pockets of innovation' to a 'culture of innovation' in schools. Be sure to tune in by clicking on the link below to learn more about his new book: Innovate Inside the Box.
This Week in Canadian EdTech features a recorded podcast with the renowned education Radio Host, Larry Jacobs, on his new digital magazine, Accessibility, Compliance & Equity.
Have you registered for the 10th Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit, December 5-6? Drop me a note if you missed the Early Bird and I'll make arrangements to extend it for you. I know it's been a super busy two weeks getting back to school.
I hope you enjoy our special Top 10 stories in Canadian EdTech powered by MindShare Learning. Our team works tirelessly to bring you the very best insights and stories in the world of Canadian EdTech and beyond!
We love hearing from our readership! With that, a friendly reminder to send us your comments, tips, research, success stories and upcoming events! We're also happy to highlight career opportunities!
Until next time, keep the digital learning curve steep!
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Robert Martellacci, M.A. EdTech
President, MindShare Learning Technology™
Chief Digital Publisher, The MindShare Learning Report™
Founder, MindShare Workspace
Co-founder & President C21 Canada™
Follow us on Twitter @MindShareLearn
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Quote of the Week
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Nothing could be more absurd than an experiment in which
#edtech
is placed in a classroom where nothing else is changed."
- Dr. Seymour Papert
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A MindShare Learning Moment Podcast with
George Couros
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This Week in Canadian EdTech Featuring the renowned education Radio Host, Larry Jacobs, on his new digital magazine, Accessibility, Compliance & Equity |
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1. MIT professor believes U.S. can learn from Toronto’s brand of inclusive innovation
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MIT professor and bestselling author Erik Brynjolfsson is pretty sure that robots aren’t coming for our jobs. In fact, as a “mindful optimist,” he’s betting on the opposite. “Thanks to advancements in tech, humans now wield the most powerful tools in history,” Erik says. “And that means, by definition, we have more power to change the world than ever before.” But whether that power brings about positive change depends entirely on the choices we make as citizens, policymakers and consumers.
That’s why Erik co-founded the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge (IIC), an annual, global competition that awards a total of $1.6 million to startups and entrepreneurs creating economic opportunity for low income earners and workers facing disruption. This Sept. 18, the challenge’s U.S.-Canada finals will be held at MaRS, with Erik delivering the keynote address. |
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2. Robotics and automation classes to be offered in Saskatchewan schools |
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https://globalnews.ca: September 5, 2019 |
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The new curricula is an effort to keep in line with 21st century students and include material on coding. It will be offered from Grades 7 through 12.
The courses are meant to prepare students for “emerging careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics,” according to Education Minister Gordon Wyant.
“Saskatchewan’s classrooms are meeting the needs of today’s student, by providing them with the hands-on, practical skill development found in these classes,” he said in a statement.
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3. Math by Minecraft: Regina teacher innovating learning via video games
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globalnews.ca: August 31, 2019
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This might be the one time when parents shouldn’t yell at their kids for playing video games when they should be doing homework.
For the students of Dean Vendramin at Regina’s O’Neill High School, the two are one and the same. In an effort to better engage his students in active learning, Vendramin has started using the video game Minecraft to teach a few principles of mathematics, including surface area, volume and slope.
“You get a lot of the response: ‘Really? We’re using Minecraft?'” said Vendriman. “I say, ‘Yeah we’re using Minecraft!'”
The mechanics of Minecraft gameplay are simple. Block by block, users can create anything they imagine in a near-limitless digital world — from famous landmarks to one-of-a-kind roller coasters.
But Vendramin says important mathematical theory exists behind that simple construction method. His “Workplace 20” math class is geared towards teaching real-world math skills like those often used in the trades. He says playing Minecraft is a perfect way to engage students in applying theory.
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4. HaltonDSB successes with reader pen from @scanningpens
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5. Paperless education: yay or nay?: An interview with Dr. Paula MacDowell
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the-peak.ca: July 22, 2019 |
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For me, paperless education reminds me of EDUC 358: Foundations of Educational Technology, which I took with Dr. Paula MacDowell. Dr. MacDowell is a lecturer, instructing courses in educational technology and learning design. She is known at SFU for making tremendous headway in the EdTech realm and shaking up learning environments by enriching them with technology in her classroom. In her course, I learned how to use the iBooks Author app and explored a topic of my choice relating to educational technology. In a sense, we were using technology to write about technology.
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6. Why Math and STEM Education is a Social Justice Issue
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www.gettingsmart.com: September 12, 2019 |
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| The Fourth Industrial Revolution requires that today’s youth are equipped with the skills, tools and mindsets needed to think creatively, leverage technology wisely and solve wicked problems collectively. Answering the call, leading education systems around the world are striving to integrate STEM, STEAM and Maker learning experiences into students’ daily lives. Globally, we are moving away from an antiquated industrial approach toward one more suitable for today’s digital natives. |
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7.The Education Industry 2019 Report: annual Education industry report is a deep dive into the U.S. Education Market
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BMO Captial Markets: September 12 2019 |
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The return of mega deals and robust investment in Ed tech are just some of the reasons investors are excited about the Education industry today. Watch our latest insights video from top ranked* analyst Jeff Silber to see why we think it’s a good time to be investing in this space.
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8. Public elementary and secondary school board revenues and expenditures in Canada Report
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StatsCan: September 12, 2019 |
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In the 1950s, psychologists Jacob Kounin and Paul Gump discovered a curious side effect of discipline: If a student was being disruptive and the teacher responded with strict disciplinary measures, the student might stop—but other students would start exhibiting the same misbehavior. Kounin and Gump called this the “ripple effect,” and it demonstrated that efforts to control a classroom can backfire.
“The teacher who is interested in controlling ripple effects can generally do so best by giving clear instructions to the child rather than by exerting pressure on him,” Kounin and Gump wrote. |
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10. Education at a Glance 2019: 5 key findings New Release>> Fewer people are entering the teaching profession. Read full report
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OECDedu: September 11, 2019 |
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For many, the start of the school year means new beginnings: new school supplies, classes, teachers and friends. It’s also a good time for policy makers to take stock of their education system and compare it to others across the world, as they consider new measures for the year ahead.
The 2019 edition of our
Education at a Glance report provides a comprehensive overview of education systems in OECD member and partner countries, including detailed indicators across all levels of education – with a focus on higher education, in particular. The publication, released today, provides an enormous trove of data to consult and pore over, and sheds light on important trends shaping the future of education today. Below are five key takeaways. |
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