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March 2020, Volume 13 Issue 2
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Dear Thought Leader,
Wow! What a week it's been. TGIF! It so happens to be Friday the 13th and coincidentally our 13th anniversary of producing the MindShare Report! I'm optimistic that this will be a much better day than yesterday!
One could not have written a script for what unfolded this past week, testing our resiliency and positivity for sure. I love Mark Prensky's image in my quote of the week and feel free to share it! "Please all, Keep Calm and Go Virtual."
To say this week has provided 'teachable moments' is a massive understatement.
While the impact of COVID-19 continues to unfold, as leaders, we must strive to maintain some normalcy for ourselves and people around us and reassure them that this too shall pass.
I'm calling on EdTech solution providers to be generous (as some have) and offer their online platforms at no cost during this global disruption.
I'm going to keep this issue brief and focused on helpful news and information related to safety and online learning opportunities that will support the continuation of learning beyond school.
Here's an excellent resource from UNESCO Distance learning solutions to mitigate COVID-19 school closures.
Special thanks to online learning expert, Dr. Ron Owston, Dean Emeritus, York University, Faculty of Education for his recent exclusive podcast on how to infuse online learning in challenging times. Checkout curated content from around the world sharing online learning initiatives and which companies are offering FREE resources as well as a number of conferences that have pivoted from f2f to online.
As you prepare for the weekend, it perhaps provides an opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends and avoid as much as possible all the negative news that is fueling much of the panic amongst people.
We are especially grateful during these challenging times for the valued support of our sponsors, partners and advisory board members, and our team, who inspire excellence in everything we do and help make this report possible.
Wishing you and your family a safe and healthy weekend. Here's to 2020 being kinder and gentler in the coming weeks! |
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P.S. We were thrilled to launch Canada's Schools of the Future Challenge recently in partnership with Dell Technologies and other generous sponsors in Toronto and Winnipeg. Share your schools digital transformation story and qualify to WIN fabulous prizes! Note: We will be extending the contest deadline by at least two weeks due to the Corona Virus interuption.
Robert Martellacci, M.A. EdTech
President, MindShare Learning Technology™
Chief Digital Publisher, The MindShare Learning Report™
Founder, MindShare Workspace
CEO & Co-founder, C21 Canada™
Follow us on Twitter @MindShareLearn
https://mindsharelearning.ca/
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Schools of the Future Challenge
Now Open to Registration
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--Marc Prensky, Best Selling Author, Keynoter, Founder and Executive Director, The Global Future Education Foundation |
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Featured Books of the Month |
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Schools of the Future Contest Corner
An inspiring Grade 8 Winnipeg student sharing her vision of the School of the Future designed in MinecraftEdu for entry in 12th Schools of the Future Challenge #GirlsWhoGame
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MindShare is now a proud partner of AC&E Magazine. Watch for the Canadian Section in the next issue. Drop me a note if you're interested in contributing, or advertising, robert@mindsharelearning.com |
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Exclusive: Zoom CEO Eric Yuan Is Giving K-12 Schools His Videoconferencing Tools For Free |
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forbes.com, March 12th, 2020 |
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EdTech companies offering FREE support and/or access to schools affected by COVID19 closures. |
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wakelet.com, March 13th, 2020 |
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Carleton University to Host Ottawa’s Inaugural FIRST Robotics Competition from March 13-15
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newsroom.carleton.ca, March 5th, 2020 |
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Microsoft extends access to Minecraft: Education Edition and resources to support remote learning |
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education.minecraft.net, March 11, 2020 |
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What happens if a case of coronavirus emerges at a Canadian school?
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Canadian universities plan for video lectures, remote exams if coronavirus epidemic worsen |
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Globe & Mail, March 5, 2020 |
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Ashton College introduces online education assistant program
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straight.com, March 6th, 2020 |
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| Trades and technology students get ready to compete at Skills Canada BC regionals in Chilliwack |
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theprogress.com, March 3rd, 2020 |
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York University researchers one step closer to creating organic batteries |
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news.yorku.ca, March 4, 2020 |
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| UW researchers develop new wearable technology |
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www.kitchenertoday.com, March 7, 2020 |
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Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Contact us to post your career opportunities here! |
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Despite the doom and gloom of the Corona Virus, we are honoured to have something to celebrate! This issue marks our 13th Anniversary MindShare Learning Report Special Edition issue. Inspired by my Masters in EdTech at Pepperdine University, I was frustrated by the lack of research and news about EdTech in Canada. So I decided to solve my perceived problem of a need for a new publication and born was the MindShare Report! Innovation is about solving problems and doing things better! I did my homework and had a hunch. or gut feeling about that my concept report would be embraced and after doing my research, or 'homework' as Dr. Bryce Taylor a former professor of mine would say.
Here we are 13 years later and we're still publishing and podcasting as super early adopters. The key to our continued existence is to stay relevant and connected to your audience as well as maintaining a 'growth mindset.'
Now that I'm operating a coworking space, (MindShare Workspace), I definitely attribute part of the inspiration to the beauty of the Pepperdine campus (see pic below) that definitely spurred my creativity, innovation and problem solving skills!
In other news, congrats to Sprig Learning founders!
Ottawa's 2020 bootstrap winners - https://obj.ca/article/meet-ottawas-2020-bootstrap-award-winners
Community Impact Award: Sprig Learning
CEO/CTO: Jarrett Laughlin, Faud Khan
Product/service: Sprig Learning is an education technology company that supports teachers and parents by creating personalized learning programs for students that accelerate literacy and numeracy outcomes in the early years.
In late breaking news.....Congrats to Phil Cutler
CEO Grade Slam (past MindShare EdTech Startup Challenge Winner)
firm founded by McGill University grads raised 7.5M U.S. in funding & unveiled the rebrand to Paper. |
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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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Please note: Due to the Coronavirus COVIS-19 pandemic, CaneLearn are moving the symposium online and not taking registrations at this time.
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COSN 2020 Breakthrough Mindsets NOW ONLINE
March 16 - 18, 2020
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CANeLearn 2020 Digital Learning Symposium NOW ONLINE
April 19 – 21, 2020
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11th Canadian LeaderShip Summit 2020
October 28-29, 2020
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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
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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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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