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September 2019, Volume 12 Issue 8
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Welcome to our September special Back2School edition of Canada's Learning & Technology eMagazine--The MindShare Report.
A special welcome to our new readership and our much valued returning readers, many of whom have been with us since our inception 12 plus years ago! One of my favourite sayings these days, "passion has no clock.!"
A new school year presents exciting opportunities for you to make a positive impact on students' lives in an increasingly complex world. You truly matter as an educator, administrator and edtech solution provider. With two of my kids still in university, Back2School represents great promise and hope for their futures as they explore their passions and striving to achieve their goals.
A few highlights in this issue that may be of interest:
1. Exclusive podcast with Armand Doucet, Prime Minister Award winning educator from NB, Global Teacher Prize Top 50 Nominee and author of his new book: Teaching Life: Our Calling, Our Choices, Our Challenges
2. CanCode is Back for another year as we predicted in our Top 10 back in January. Schools across the country will benefit from FREE coding workshops for teachers and students alike, courtesy of the Canadian government and their priority around innovation and digital skills.
3. An excellent read from the OECDedu "How teachers update their teaching skills to cope with the rapidly changing world"
4. We are taking our 10th Anniversary Canadian EdTech Summit on the Road to Vancouver! 1
0th --The Future of Education & Skills 2030, December 5-6, Vancouver, B.C. in partnership with Coquitlam SD43. Limited speaker and sponsorship opportunities are available! Please drop me a note! Given how hectic this week has been, I'm extending the Early Bird Registration to, Friday, September 13! SAVE $100!
5. Emerging Technologies -- Necessary Disruption Blog written in collaboration with Lisa Anne Floyd, PhD Student, Western University, and Dr. Karen Grose, Associate Partner, MindShare Learning.
6. EdTech Industry Leaders go Back2School for a lesson in technology infused pedagogy. Here's a link to our recorded facebook video session providing professional learning to EdTech solution providers.
7. The Myth of Mastery: Becoming a Co-Learner with your Class Blog. By: Blair Fitzsimons and Dana MacDonald, The Classroom of the Future First Prize Winners.
I hope you enjoy our September Back2School edition powered by MindShare Learning. We enjoy receiving your news and comments! Thank you for your continued support!
Special thanks to our much valued sponsors, partners and advisory board members.
Looking ahead, watch for next week's Top 10 MindShare Report featuring a podcast with George Couros on his new book, Innovate inside the Box.
Until next time, keep the digital learning curve steep! |
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P.S. We are pleased to offer our valued members of the MindShare Community a Special Early Bird $100 Discount to our 10th Anniversary Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit, December 5-6 Vancouver Use discount code: canan100
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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"Quote of the Month"
The Science of Story Telling Via @gcouros
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"When we tell stories to others that have really helped us shape our thinking and way of life, we can have the same effect on them too." - The Science of Storytelling: Why Telling a Story is the Most Powerful Way to Activate Our Brains |
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This Week in Canadian EdTech
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| Featuring Buzz Wood, Sr. Business Development Executive, pi-top and Peter Skillin, Renowned Canadian Education Leader |
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Featured Books of the Month |
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Regional Executive Director Elwin LeRoux Shared this Inspirational Video with Leaders in the Halifax Regional Centre for Education to Kick off the
2019-20 school year.
What is your Why?
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There are more than 52,000 reasons WHY we do what we do in the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. As we opened the 2019-20 school year, I challenged HRCE staff to consider their WHY with this.
--Elwin LeRoux, Regional Executive Director, Halifax Regional Centre for Education |
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Government of Canada announces new recipients under second phase of CanCode Program
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:Cision September 4, 2019 |
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Teaching technological stewardship makes future engineers more agile and responsible |
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theconversation.com: August 20, 2019 |
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VR in Education Sector Market Emerging Trends and Technology Advancement 2019 to 2025 |
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Digital Dopamine: Half of Canadian parents concerned their child spends too much time on their devices
Parents say more screen time for their kids associated with diminished academic performance
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Angus Reid: September 3, 2019 |
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How teachers update their teaching skills to cope with the rapidly changing world
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OECD Education & Skills, September 5, 2019 |
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Education Technology And The Shift In How We Learn
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forbes.com: August 23, 2019 |
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Here's why BC is one of Canada's best places to get your degree in design
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dailyhive.com: August 15, 2019 |
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Federal funding broadens global education opportunities for Canadian students
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folio.ca: August 22, 2019 |
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Top executives join forces with York University to create new
Cloud Computing program
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newswire.ca: August 8, 2019 |
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Report highlights tech sector concern for cities like Windsor
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windsor.ctvnews.ca: August 8, 2019 |
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Emerging Technologies – Necessary Disruption
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Written in collaboration with Lisa Anne Floyd, PhD Student, Western University, and Dr. Karen Grose, Associate Partner, MindShare Learning. |
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While many aspects of our lives have been directly impacted by new technologies, other parts of our lives may have been on the cusp of this disruption. But as digitalization becomes more pervasive, this will no longer be the case. Technology-driven disruption is redefining the way we learn, work, play, live, consume and communicate. These technologies include, yet are not limited to: artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data. Understanding how these technologies are fueling the digital transformation in education, business, industry and our everyday lives has become a necessity.
As educators, we may ask: How do these new technologies influence K-12 education? What do these new technologies mean to teaching and learning in our elementary and secondary classrooms? Are there best practices for teaching students about these technologies? When we discussed this together, we came up with a simple acronym to guide our thinking: ARII – Awareness, Relevance, Impact and Implications.
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The Myth of Mastery: Becoming a Co-Learner with your Class
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By: Blair Fitzsimons and Dana MacDonald, The Classroom of the Future First Prize Winners 2019 |
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With robotics, augmented reality, programming and a slew of productivity programs designed to capture student voice and organize the 21st century classroom, there is no shortage of learning opportunities for teachers to master. For many, the task of learning and rolling out any new technology can feel like a climb up Mount Everest. Shifting snow and clouds of outdated or limited access to technology can make this journey even more treacherous. The sherpas, faithful guides and experts to help you along the way aren’t in your school. Maybe you feel buried by an avalanche of confusing online research you need to do or question the practical applications of the technology within your class.
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| EdTech Industry Leaders Go BacktoSchool for a Deeper Dive in Tech Infused Pedagogy |
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Robert Martellacci introduces Dr. Karen Grose, Partner Associate, MindShare Learning & former Central Coordinating Superintendent, TDSB, who speaks on the finer points of tech infused pedagogy as part of a professional learning Bootcamp for EdTech Industry leaders this week at the MindShare Workspace. |
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MindShare is Pleased to Announce a Partnership with AC&E eMagazine
"One thing for certain in the world of education, if you want to reach Canadian education, if you want to know what's going on in Canadian education , one turns to Mindshare and Robert. We're happy to be working with Mindshare to include Canadian educators in our circulation and giving our 100 K pre-K-12 readers insight on accessibility, Equity and products from our educator friends north of the border where innovation and learning are top priority. Looking forward to learning from each other!"
--Larry Jacobs, Publisher, AC & E Magazine
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Prodigy Game, Toronto, Ontaro
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Contact us to post your career opportunities here! |
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| Mindshare and TakingITGlobal ISTE Global Collaborators host ISTE's Professional Learning Leaders in Toronto. Stay tunend for more developments on their World Class professional learning offerings! |
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Kudos to MindShare's advisory board member Mark McPherson, VP, Advanced Presentation who was recently acquired by Diversified, a leading global technology solutions provider. “We are thrilled to join forces with the Diversified team,” said Mark McPherson, EVP at Advanced. “The diverse solution set that this company offers to not just its clients in North America, but across the globe, is truly outstanding and something we are very proud to be a part of.” Mark will remain with the company and takes on the role as president to lead the Canadian group. Advanced Education specializes in offering audio visual and STEM related products to the Canadian education space. |
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| The Robots are back! Mindshare is pleased to once again sponsor First Robotics Team 1325 Inverse Paradox |
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| Education and EdTech Solution providers are welcome to join us for our annual End of Summer Back2Business Social this coming week at the MindShare Workspace! Please RSVP! |
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If you have an event or story to share, please tell us about it! We also encourage you to share your comments!
Until next time, keep the digital learning curve steep!
R.M.
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EdTechTeam Swift Current Summit
September 14 - 15, 2019 |
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Global Online Learning Summit
October 8 - 10, 2019 |
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Sustainability: Transdisciplinary Theory, Practise and Action International Conference UTM
October 16 - 18, 2019 |
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Convergence Conference
October 16 - 18, 2019 |
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ERDI Fall 2019
October 16 - 19, 2019 |
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blendED 2019 Alberta's Blended and Online Symposium
October 23 - 25, 2019
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BIT 2019
November 6-8, 2019
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IT4K12 Conference Learning Together and Technology
November 14 - 15, 2019
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10th Anniversary Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit
Save The Date Dec 5 - 6, 2019
Centennial Secondary School, 550 Poirier St, Coquitlam BC
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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
Mirella Rossi, Principal, Toronto Catholic 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
Dr. Karen Grose, MindShare Learning Partner Associate
Timothy Gard, B.Ed., OCT, M.A, Chief Learning Strategist
Hanan Mousa, Associate Digital Media Specialist
Ivana Zelich, UTM, Summer Intern
Valerie Rusnov,B.A. Hons., B.Ed., Editor
Filomena Martellacci, B.A. Hons., B.Ed., OCT, Editor
About The MindShare Learning Report™
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