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New research from a joint TVO and OISE literacy pilot program, Literacy Fun for Families (PDF), showed that a test group of children who used TVOKids.com resources made “significantly greater gains” in key areas of early reading, writing and phonological awareness when compared to a control group who did not use the TVOKids materials. Read the rest of this entry »

Time is winding down as eco-responsible schools have only two weeks left to enter the Staples Canada Recycle for Education Computer Lab Contest for a chance to win one of 20 computer labs valued at $25,000 each. Over 100 entries have been received so far, meaning there are still very good odds for schools that enter. Entries will be accepted only until December 16, 2011. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian Women’s Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering women and girls, is thrilled to announce a $3.915 million donation over the next four years from Nancy Baron through The W. Garfield Weston Foundation. This gift will allow the Canadian Women’s Foundation to establish a fund for programs that mentor girls. Read the rest of this entry »

A new volunteer program is proving you don’t need to leave home to improve education in some of the world’s toughest regions. Through the Educator Volunteer Network, skilled volunteers in Canada and abroad are connecting with educators in impoverished and war-torn countries to provide online assistance and mentorship. With just their skills, the Internet and a few hours a week, these online volunteers are transforming the face of international education and volunteerism. Read the rest of this entry »

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) welcomed the Ontario government’s proposed Accepting Schools Act, saying that it will build on current efforts to create safe schools and address bullying behaviour. The bill proposes to directly address bullying of all kinds, including bullying related to gender identity and sexual orientation as well as race, ancestry, colour, religion, and disability. Read the rest of this entry »

Merging Media Productions Inc. and the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) are excited to announce Merging + Media TO. The event is coming to Toronto for the first time and is a unique and stimulating two-day seminar and lab for mid to senior level media executives looking to upgrade their understanding of how transmedia innovation is evolving our businesses. It’s delivered in collaboration with world renowned transmedia expert Anita Ondine from Transmedia Next. Read the rest of this entry »

The MindShare Learning Report, Canada’s Learning & Technology eMagazine and supporting sponsors will be accepting submissions for the 4^th Annual MindShare Learning Report™ 21st Century Classroom Video Challenge until midnight EST on Friday December 16, 2011. This contest challenges Canadian K-12 teachers (from publicly funded schools) to create and upload a 3-5 minute video showcasing their best practices teaching with technology to engage students and enhance learning outcomes.  The official announcement of the 2011/12 three “Grand Prize Winners” will be on February 1, 2012. Each winner will receive a classroom technology prize package valued at over $15,000 for their school.

The Cosmodome‘s transformation will soon be completed, making it a centre that will stimulate interest in space adventure and spark enthusiasm for space. On December 15th the centre open its doors to a new and unusual concept: a virtual experience of space and methods of space exploration. Unique in Canada, this museum dedicated to astronautics will present three interactive space missions that are scientific, educational and entertaining. During their 60-minute virtual experience, visitors will take part in a mission of their choice: reliving the conquest of the Moon, embarking on the perilous journey to Mars, or discovering the mysteries of the cosmos by launching a probe. Read the rest of this entry »

The Next 36 – a ground breaking initiative to transform the country’s most promising undergraduates into Canada’s top entrepreneurs – has selected its second cohort of 36 young innovators from over 1,000 of the country’s leading students. The successful candidates were chosen from a group of 72 finalists, who had flown from across Canada and from overseas to compete for a spot in the program’s National Selection Weekend in Toronto. Read the rest of this entry »

Innovative learning tools will be used to teach thousands more southern Ontario students about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields thanks to a Government of Canada investment of nearly $1 million in Partners In Research. Read the rest of this entry »