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Top 10 Issue #241, November 25, 2019
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Dear Thought Leader,
Happy Monday! Welcome to our Top 10 Canadian EdTech News Stories of this past week.
It was a fascinating whirlwind trip this past week in China. Yes, I’m feeling a bit jet lagged, and still processing the incredible experience speaking at the 5th China Education Innovation Expo, hosted by Beijing Normal University; and connecting with my C21 Canada colleagues from SD43 Coquitlam and other global and local leaders in the educational technology space.
It was fortuitous that I connected with fellow Pepperdine U alumni, Dr. Laura Zeiger, Chair, Graduate EdTech Program, NJCU for This week's International EdTech Podcast, on her pioneering work and book: Drones in Education, published by ISTE.
My five takwaways from the China CEIE19 Conference:
- AI will have a Huge impact on personalized learning. There is further potential to give teachers back more time in their day. That said, the teacher’s role will continue to evolve as ore of a facilitator of learning
- China is all about STEM deep learning and investing heavily
- 5G is going to give China a leg up and a leapfrog effect
- Global Competencies are being embraced as they are massive exporters and recognize the need to prepare their future leaders to compete
- The Chinese have an innovative spirit and incredible work ethic. They thrive by learning from the best and making it better.
- Bonus! Silicon China is quickly emerging in the tech triangle between Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai. One might think they were in Florida with palm trees, lavish hotels, uniquely designed skyscrapers and a massive convention centre; a SMART City in the making.
China is a world power on the move investing heavily in education to prepare its future leaders. Their highly advanced technologies offerings will help make up for their lack of equity and accessibility to learning. While our countries struggle to get along, I respect the openness of the Chinese education community to learn and share with foreign visitors. I must admit that my depth of knowledge is greater having spent the week mindsharing with other global delegates.
A couple of highlights from the conference include visiting schools for the first time and meeting Dr. Sugata Mitra, award-winning Tedtalks professor, famous for his Hole in the Wall research embedding a computer in the wall project in India. He was incredibly inspiring as a keynoter. Here's a link to his TedTalk video highlighting the project and his thesis that kids can learn to figure it out if you provide them the tools and give them the agency to collaborate in groups.
With 10 days to go, I encourage you to join us for what promises to be a highly engaging 10th Anniversary Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit -The Future of Education and Skills 2030, December 5-6, Vancouver. Our passion is to provide you the insight and professional learning community, to deepen your knowledge to address your specific challenges when it comes to the future of learning and keeping up with emerging trends. And bonus insights on recent learnings from China, where Global education leaders from Australia, Canada, Finland, and the U.S. shared best practices.
I hope you enjoy our special Top 10 stories in Canadian EdTech powered by MindShare Learning.
We love hearing from our readership! With that, a friendly reminder to send us your comments, news releases, research, recommend a podcast topic 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™
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Co-founder & CEO C21 Canada™
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10 Days to Go! 10th Anniversary Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit |
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Quote of the Week
Dr. Sugata Mitra Keynoting at the China CEIE19
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A MindShare Learning Moment Podcast
with Dr. Laura Zieger
Chairperson and Professor EdTech, NJCU. Consultant and Writer |
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Team Canada group photo post presentation, SD43 Coquitlam officials, Robert Martellacci, C21 Canada/MindShare Learning, along wtih conference organizers: 5th China Education Innovation Expo. |
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1. MaRS & EDC partnership will support Canadian science and technology success on international stage
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newswire.ca: November 19, 2019 |
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OTTAWA, Nov. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, MaRS Discovery District (MaRS) and Export Development Canada (EDC) announced a new partnership aimed at helping Canadian science and technology companies with global potential to validate new market opportunities and expand internationally.
Through this partnership, the two organizations will develop a tailored and dedicated program of advice and expertise for growing Canadian companies – the International Solutions Suite. This portfolio of services will help technology companies identify new, potential global markets while simultaneously exploring practical solutions for succeeding in those parts of the world.
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2. Innovation, creativity theme of student summit at Scollard |
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nugget.ca: November 15, 2019 |
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Whether it’s buckets, a drum kit or any new form of technology, a former educator in North Bay is sharing the message that imagination and creativity can come in many forms.
“I guess the big thing is that students do have the capacity to become more creative and that creativity is not just a single domain,” said Dr. Robert Graham, a teacher who taught at W.J. Fricker Public School and in the Faculty of Education at Nipissing University.
“And educators today, I think, are looking for ways to inspire and engage with technology, and that’s not an easy thing sometimes.”
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3. MindFuel opens pre-registration for Canadian educators and students to participate in an exclusive online coding training opportunity
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newswire.ca: November 19, 2019
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CALGARY, Nov. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - MindFuel is calling on teachers and students who are keen to code to pre-register now for their free access to a lineup of educational and engaging coding literacy modules, as the number of free accounts is limited.
MindFuel will offer complimentary coding and digital skills training on Codingville.ca to 124,000 students and 4,600 educators across Canada, from December 15, 2019, through to March 31, 2021. MindFuel's project, "Fueling Canada's Innovation Sector," is made possible based on a $2 million award from CanCode, funded by the Department of Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada, in addition to $4 million in contributions from MindFuel and its partner network. In total, the project is worth $12 million, including the $6 million in value of donated coding modules and classes.
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4. Scotiabank Supports Artificial Intelligence Research at University of Alberta
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newswire.ca : November 19, 2019 |
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EDMONTON, Nov. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - Scotiabank announced a donation of $1.25 million to the University of Alberta this morning, to fund the Scotiabank Artificial Intelligence Research Initiative in the Department of Computing Science.
The Scotiabank Artificial Intelligence Research Initiative aims to understand and build practical tools and predictive models for fraud detection and speech to text analytics. In addition, this investment supports the growth and development of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), by funding student participation in a variety of initiatives including in the Canadian Women in Computers Conference and the Grace Hopper Celebration, the world's largest gathering of women technologists.
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5. 5 Reasons to attend the 10th Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit Dec 5-6
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MindShare Learning Technology, 2019 |
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6. TODAY IN ACQUISITIONS: PAYSTONE, RIVAL.AI, WORKALI, GEOTAB
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betakit.com : November 21, 2019 |
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Zomaron, a FinTech startup based in London, Ont., has acquired Montreal-based software company, DataCandy, which develops customer engagement solutions. Zomaron has also rebranded to Paystone.
Under the terms of the acquisition, Paystone will obtain the DataCandy gift card and loyalty platform and establish DataCandy’s Montreal office as Paystone’s second headquarters. In addition to DataCandy, founded in 2002, Paystone also acquired Alberta-based merchant services provider POS West LTD and BC-based NXGEN Canada, this year. Paystone said these acquisitions helped the company increase its client base by fivefold.
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7.eCampusOntario leads micro-certification framework development in Ontario post-secondary system
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markets.businessinsider : November 19, 2019 |
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eCampusOntario is driving a harmonized micro-certification system among Ontario higher education institutions and the workforce by leading the development of a common set of specifications, deploying a micro-certification platform and hosting a community forum.
According to RMIT University,
micro-certification is the official certification of an acquired skill or capability. Compared to traditional education credentials, micro-certifications are shorter, often shared across networks in digital formats, and tailored to employer needs. Micro-certifications verify in-demand skills and help match work-ready employees with gaps in Ontario's labour market.
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8. U of T researchers explore virtual reality as a microbiology teaching aid
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utm.utoronto.ca: November 19, 2019 |
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Imagine being inside an E. coli bacterium, smaller than a speck of dust and surrounded by genetic material, molecules and proteins.
This could soon be commonplace for some microbiology students thanks to work by University of Toronto researchers who are investigating virtual reality design features that can support or impede learning.
“As a graduate of the master of science in biomedical communications program many years ago, and as a former professional medical illustrator thereafter, visualizing scientific processes and making thinking visible have been at the cornerstone of my thinking when it comes to designing technology for learning,” says Michelle Lui, a post-doctoral researcher at U of T Mississauga’s Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology who is working with Associate Professor Rhonda McEwen.
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9. Ontario reducing online learning requirement for high schoolers from four courses to two
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theglobeandmail.com : November 21, 2019 |
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High-school students in Ontario will now be required to take two online courses to graduate instead of the province’s initial plan of four after the government walked back its education policy in an effort to portray itself as “reasonable” in discussions with teachers unions.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce said on Thursday that although his government is stepping back from its original plan, online credits will still be a requirement to earn a diploma because it provides students with the “skills and technological fluency” they need in the labour market.
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10. Where Executive Education Is Headed
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bcbusiness.ca: November 22, 2019 |
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Get used to highly customized programs and just-in-time learning
If you Google “education for professionals in Canada,” no fewer than 522 million results will appear. This of course doesn’t represent how many opportunities are available to would-be or fledgling executives, but it does suggest enough programs are in operation to suit virtually anyone’s needs.
This is not lost on education providers. “There are more options than ever for learners in a world that’s become just one click away,” says Rodrigo Porto, director, recruitment and admissions, Robert H. Lee Graduate School, at the UBC Sauder School of Business. “This coincides with an increasing demand for knowledge. People realize the value of a professional degree. So in turn, we’re motivated to be increasingly progressive in our offerings.”
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