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CanAm EdTech Report Vol. 17 Issue 9
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In Conversation with Dr. Ron Owston, ContactNorth Research Associate, Celebrating 1 Year of the Launch of AI Tutor Pro |
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Dear CanAm EdTech Community,
As 2024 comes to a close, I am filled with gratitude and inspiration, reflecting on an extraordinary year of collaboration, innovation, and growth within the education and technology sectors. The December edition of the CanAm EdTech Report is a testament to the incredible strides we've made together in shaping the future of learning. Here are seven highlights from this issue that showcase the power of our collective efforts:
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Celebrating a Milestone Year with AI Tutor Pro: In an exclusive interview with Dr. Ron Owston, we mark the first anniversary of AI Tutor Pro, a groundbreaking tool revolutionizing personalized education. This milestone underscores the transformative potential of generative AI in learning.
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Canadian EdTech Excellence Recognized: It was an honor to present John Baker, CEO of D2L, with the Canadian EdTech Company of the Year Award. This recognition celebrates leadership and innovation that continues to inspire educators and entrepreneurs across the nation.
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C21 Canada Spotlight on AI Integration in Education: The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board's AI Use Case Initiative exemplifies how thoughtful AI adoption can transform classrooms. Their approach is a beacon for Canadian education leaders embracing the AI age.
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Global Insights from NYSCATE24: Attending the NYSCATE Conference provided unparalleled opportunities to engage with leading voices in education technology. From thought-provoking panels to networking with industry leaders, the event reaffirmed our commitment to navigating AI policy responsibly.
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Celebrating Seven Years of MindShare Workspace: Join us on December 3rd for our 7th Anniversary Open House and Holiday Party! This event is a celebration of collaboration and innovation, featuring engaging panels on the future of learning and small business in an AI-driven world. Please RSVP.
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Honoring Trailblazing Leadership in STEM: Congratulations to Dr. Bonnie Schmidt, founder of Let’s Talk Science, for receiving the CSPC Trailblazer Award. Her dedication to advancing STEM education inspires us all to aim higher.
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Innovative AI Tools Transforming Education: From York University’s AI Course Assistant to the personalized learning power of Caktus AI, we highlight tools that are shaping the future of education and supporting teachers in creating impactful learning experiences.
Let's finish the year on a high note! I encourage each of you to continue nurturing connections and exploring bold ideas that empower every learner to achieve their full potential in our AI inspired world. It's truly the teacher-student Human Connection that is the secret sauce that inspires our future leaders to be real world problem solvers.
Thank you for being an integral part of this journey. Watch for our Top 24 Newsmakers of the Year coming soon! Please forward me your recommendations!
Untl next time, keep the digital learning curve steep!
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P.S. MindShare is once again proud media partner of the Future of EdTech Confeence Orlando, January 14-17. Save the Dates! DM to participate in the Canadian Trade Mission!
Robert Martellacci, M.A. EdTech
Chair, 15th Canadian EdTech Summit on AI
Founder & President, MindShare Learning Technology™
Chief Digital Publisher, The MindShare Learning Report™
Founder, MindShare Workspace--Your Place to Work & Learning
CEO & Co-founder, C21 Canada--Canadians for 21st Century Learning & Innovation
Follow us on Twitter @MindShareLearn @c21can @mindsharework
https://mindsharelearning.ca/ |
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Nurturing CanAm Connections: Canada at NYSCATE |
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(L-R) Ramy Ghattas, CEO, Logics Academy; Patrick Devanney, Sr.VP Strategy & Partnerships; Robert Martellacci, President, MindShare Learning; Warran Salmon, President, Ashware, Aman Sahota, Co-Founder, Factors & Henry Fu, Co-Founder Factors |
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At NYSCATE hashtag#NYSCATE24 Conference NY attending an All-Star panel moderated by Ken Shelton. Navigating AI Policy in Education in balancing pressure to innovate & need for thoughtful AI Implementation. Thomas C. Murray & Alana Winnick Paul Cardettino Julianne B. Ross - Kleinmann EdD offering sage advice from forming a stakeholder advisory group, a well planned PD rollout, garner research and share amongst your community. Ask critical questions to vendors. Innovation moves at the speed of trust. You don't need to buy what vendors are selling. Data privacy violations are mounting as are law suits & criminal charges. LA Unified referenced as a failed launch of AI Chatbot. Hence, sometimes failure is an option. And fail fast, then move on. |
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That's a Wrap on connecting with legends, leaders, teachers & colleagues in hashtag#edtech at NYSCATE hashtag#NYSCATE24 I would rank NYSCATE as a Top10 conference in North America in EdTech, especially convenient for Canadian education & industry leaders in the East! Amazing opportunities to have deeper discussions with top minds in education. Don't miss out on next year! Awesome new location! congrats Dr. Amy DelCorvo & team! |
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Come Celebrate our 7th Anniversary and Holiday Party! |
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Come Explore & Be Inspired by Your Place to
Work & Learn! |
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Pictured above the MindShare Team Monday Meeting along with Coop Students |
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We are thrilled to invite you to celebrate MindShare Workspace’s 7th Anniversary Open House and Holiday Party on December 3, 2024!
Join us for a day of reflection, celebration, and connection, as we mark seven years of collaboration, learning, and innovation. We’re excited to share this moment with our incredible community of professionals, educators, and entrepreneurs.
Event Highlights:
Morning Coffee Chat with the CEO and members! (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM) – Enjoy coffee, pastries, and inspiring conversations.
EdTech Meet-up & Panel: Future of Learning in an AI-Inspired World (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM) – Explore AI’s impact on education.
Business Panel: Future of Small Businesses in an AI-Inspired World (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) – Learn how AI is shaping small businesses.
Reception & Cake-Cutting (5:30 PM onwards) – Celebrate with networking, festive treats, and entertainment.
Special Guest: Ward 9 Councillor Martin Reid
Giving Back: Bring canned goods or non-perishable items for our holiday food drive.
We’re looking forward to celebrating with you and reflecting on all we've achieved together. Don't forget to RSVP!
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Peel District School Board Superintendent of Innovation Visits the MindShare Workspace |
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Peel District School Board Innovation Superintendent Bernadette Smith, Superintendent of Innovation & Research & colleague Tony Mascone, Coordinating Principal, Empowering Modern Learners, Assistive Technology and Library Support Services, Innovation and Research |
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Celebrating Canadian EdTech Excellence:
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This Week in Canadian EdTech MindShareTV Podcast Unpacking the Canadian EdTech Summit with Startup, Nancy Sun, StoryMii |
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MindShare is Pleased to Announce a Media Partnership with the Future of EdTech Conference, Orlando, January 14-17, 2025 hosting our 31st CanAm Celebration of Excellence Meetup! |
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Integrating AI in Education: Transforming Learning Series
An AI Use Case Initiative for Canadian Education Featured Use Case: Dufferin- Peel Catholic District School Board
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International Site Visit with Guest Mark Stanley, Founder Literatu Australia, Dr. Marianne Mazzorato, Director, Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, Robert Martellacci CEO, C21 Canada & MindShare |
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Featured GenAI Tool of The Week |
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Discover Caktus Ai, a personalized homework helper designed to use the power of GenAI to solve a variety of problems to suit your educational needs with problem-solving software tailored to you! |
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"The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing advanced malware is a stark example of how AI can be weaponized. To safeguard our future security, we must take action today."
- Dr. Pooria Madani, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology, Ontario Tech University |
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Unlock the future of education with
Ken Shelton and
Dee Lanier’s game-changing book on AI! Discover how Artificial Intelligence can revolutionize learning by personalizing education and fostering creativity—while tackling bias and ensuring equity for all. This must-read empowers educators, parents, and policymakers to embrace AI as a tool to humanize, not replace, education. Ready to join the movement? |
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1. Let’s Talk Science President and Founder, Dr. Bonnie Schmidt, Celebrated for Transformative Leadership in STEM Education with CSPC Trailblazer Award
letstalkscience.ca | 20 November 2024
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Trailblazing in STEM Education: Discover how Dr. Bonnie Schmidt and Let’s Talk Science are shaping the future of STEM learning in Canada. Learn more about the inspiring work behind this prestigious award! |
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2. Ontario French school board says cyberattack exposed personal information of students and staff
cbc.ca | 19 November 2024
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A recent cyberattack on Conseil scolaire Viamonde has compromised sensitive personal information, including social insurance numbers and addresses, affecting all students and staff from 2002 to 2024. The school board, with offices in Toronto and Welland, is offering two years of credit monitoring to affected employees. Learn more about the breach and its impact. |
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3. Online voting option added to P.E.I. school board elections
cbc.ca | 16 November 2024
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Elections P.E.I. is gearing up to modernize the voting process for the next school board elections, scheduled for October 17, 2025. By introducing online voting, the initiative aims to streamline the process and boost voter turnout. This digital approach will cover trustee elections for both the public schools branch and the Conseil scolaire, representing a significant step toward integrating technology into educational governance. For edtech leaders, this shift exemplifies the growing role of digital tools in shaping inclusive and efficient decision-making in education. |
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4. Quebec launches a guide to the use of artificial intelligence in schools
ctvnews.ca | 13 November 2024 |
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Education Minister Bernard Drainville has unveiled a groundbreaking guide titled “The Pedagogical and Ethical Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI)”. This document provides essential criteria for the pedagogical, ethical, and legal integration of AI in education. Recognizing AI as an unavoidable aspect of modern reality, Drainville emphasizes its growing presence in schools. For edtech leaders, this initiative underscores the critical need to balance innovation with responsibility, paving the way for thoughtful AI adoption in educational settings. |
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5. Discover the Disney collection in Canva
canva.com | 6 November 2024 |
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Step into the magic with Canva's Disney Collection! Featuring 300+ templates inspired by beloved characters like Elsa, Mickey Mouse, and Moana, this collection brings charm and nostalgia to your designs. Perfect for social media, invitations, presentations, and more—unleash your creativity with Disney-inspired visuals today! |
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6. New Libraries resources help students navigate AI with integrity
yorku.ca | 21 November 2024 |
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Discover how York University is equipping students for the AI-driven future! Librarians Ted Belke and Sophie Bury, alongside academic integrity specialist Angela Clark, are leading the charge with innovative resources to help students harness AI tools responsibly. Dive into their strategies to enhance digital literacy and foster ethical AI integration in education. |
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7. Lassonde professors use AI to support software development
yorku.ca | 15 November 2024 |
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Discover how researchers from the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science are leveraging ChatGPT to revolutionize software development. Led by Professors Song Wang and Alvine Boaye-Belle, with contributions from former master’s student Mohammad Mahdi Mohajer, their study explores using AI to enhance and automate debugging and static analysis—two critical processes in software development. Dive into the potential of ChatGPT to streamline coding and redefine industry practices. |
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8. York U’s Teaching Commons assists with AI adoption in the classroom
yorku.ca | 21 November 2024
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When Robin Sutherland-Harris, an educational developer at York University, recognized the rise of generative AI in late 2022, she saw an opportunity to reimagine teaching strategies. With expertise in large language models and pedagogy, she became a driving force in helping faculty navigate the complexities of AI integration in the classroom. Rather than focusing solely on academic integrity, she emphasized the deeper pedagogical potential of AI, sparking vital conversations about how to prepare students to use these tools effectively.
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9. Innovation Arena transforms research into impactful solutions
uwaterloo.ca | 25 November 2024 |
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Step inside the University of Waterloo's Innovation Arena, where groundbreaking research meets real-world impact! Located in downtown Kitchener, this dynamic space empowers students—both graduate and undergraduate—to turn ideas into market-ready innovations. Discover how Waterloo’s unique ecosystem fuels entrepreneurial success and has undergrads driving some of today’s most impressive unicorn startups. |
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10. York University-developed AI tool simplifies class management
yorku.ca | 21 November 2024 |
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Imagine a classroom where routine student questions are seamlessly answered by AI, freeing teachers to focus on what matters most. Enter York University's AL Course Assistant, built on the innovative AURA platform by University Information Technology.
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Professional Learning Events |
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AWS re:Invent
December 2-6, 2024 |
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The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC)
January 14-17, 2025
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Teacher/Parent Resources Corner
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Parent Teaching Resources |
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1. EduGPT
Teachers, are you struggling to engage yoru students and succeed in helping them learn? Introducing EduGPT, an application with AI teaching resources to tailor to the needs of your individual learners to support their journey!
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2. Odoo eLearning
Family Literacy First is designed to connect parents and children in practicing family literacy through free online resources. This program provides materials in various languages, including English, French, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, and Arabic, enabling families to learn together in their native language or to practice a second or third language. Recognizing parents as a child's first and most significant teachers, Family Literacy First supports learning activities in either the first or an additional language, benefiting both parents and children.
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3. Kids in the Know
Kids in the Know is an online learning hub for parents to access quality resources for children! Enhance yoru child's learning through websites, safety booklets, and activity sheets!
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Leading Innovation in Education
Advertise your not-for-profit organization or EdTech company. Sponsor a Webinar or Canadian EdTech Summit! Share your press releases, career opportunities, and more! Ask us about our EdTech strategy consulting services.
Contact us at robert@mindsharelearning.com
'NEW' MindShare Learning Digital Marketing & EdTech Strategy Playbook.
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About MindShare Learning
MindShare Learning is Canada’s Leading EdTech Media, Marketing & Strategy Consulting Company. We offer expert insight to the learning technology sector to help leaders and learners thrive in the 21st Century global knowledge-based digital economy.
The MindShare Report Mission
Our goal is to keep you current and at the forefront of innovation in Canadian education through our weekly eMag. Be sure to connect with us:
- Contribute a story, or suggest a MindShareTV podcast
- Feedback, or suggestions on how to improve this report
- Advertise, sponsor, or strategic partnerships
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The MindShare Learning Report team consists of the following individuals:
Robert Martellacci, M.A. Ed Tech., Founder & Chief Digital Publisher
Dr. Ron Owston, PhD., Research Associate, University Professor Emeritus, Former Dean of Faculty, York University
Chris Kim, PhD., Research Associate, Software Engineer, software studio, Fresco Industries
Timothy Gard, B.Ed., OCT, M.A, Chief Learning Strategist
Hanan Mousa, M.B.A, B.C. S. Digital Media Specialist
MindShare Advisory Board
The MindShare Report is grateful for the guidance and support provided by our esteemed advisory board. Members include:
Laurent Burman, M.B.A., Chief Commercial Officer, Sound Commerce
Kevin Custer, Founding Principal, Arc Capital Development
Chip Fesko, Principal, Chip Fesko & Associates
Ian Fogarty, Educator, Riverview High School | MindShare National Video Challenge Award Winner
Dr. GuyTetrault, Award Winning Sun West School Division, Director & CEO (Retired)
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, Principal, St. George's School
Dr. Susanne Lajoie, Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, McGill University
David Marsi, Senior Manager Training Initiatives, ScotiaMcLeod
Mirella Rossi, Superintendent of Education, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
Sandra Chow, Award Winning Teacher, Toronto District School Board (On Leave serving as a Director of Technology & Instruction at a School in China
Ron Sedran, MD, Equity Capital Markets, Canaccord Adams
About The MindShare Learning Report™
Canada's Learning & Technology eMagazine.
Our mission is to provide insight and inspiration to K12 and Post-Secondary education and industry leaders by sharing the latest trends and innovative best practices and success stories in the Canadian education market space and beyond.
Editorial content is welcomed for our weekly and monthly EdTech Reports.
Please forward your news releases as web links to
info@mindsharelearning.com
Advertising opportunities are available, please contact,
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Annual subscriptions to the MindShare Learning Report can be purchased at $99 CDN
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