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Exclusive podcast with Dr. Michael Barbour, Release of the State of Online Learning in Canada Report
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 Michael K. Barbour is an Associate Professor of Instructional Design for the the College of Education and Health Services at Touro University, California in Vallejo. He has been involved with K-12 distance, online and blended learning for almost two decades as a researcher, evaluator, teacher, course designer and administrator.
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Dear Thought Leader,
On the eve of Canada’s 150th anniversary we’re thrilled to launch our 9th Canada’s Classroom of the Future Challenge! We are inviting teachers and students to share their vision of a ‘future ready’ classroom to qualify and WIN 1 of 3 makerspace prize packages.
2017 also marks another important milestone–my 20th year in EdTech and launching TLC School Canada! I will be blogging about my experiences. Perhaps there’s a book in the making! Most importantly, I’ve never been more passionate about learning and innovation and continuing to make an impact on a national scale through MindShare Learning and C21 Canada. I often say these days, it’s never been a more exciting time to be in education!
Watch for our “NEW” and “Improved” MindShare Report next month as we also celebrate our 10th anniversary of our eMag! A reader survey is also forthcoming.
Canada made its mark at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) in Orlando last week! The more I immerse myself in EdTech, the clearer I see it’s about people, community and tech-infused pedagogy; partly inspired by my time at FETC. With over 200 Canadians in attendance, MindShare was thrilled to once again partner with LRP conference ownership as a media partner. Some 100 education and technology leaders attended our memorable CanAm Celebration of Excellence Partnering reception. Special thanks to sponsors of our CanAm: LRP, Hapara, Acumen Partners and West Corp. Be sure to checkout FETC highlights and an exclusive podcast with Peter Singh, Toronto District School Board, CTO, who provides a Canadian perspective on the FETC conference.
I trust you’ll enjoy this special Online Learning Edition, Cross Canada spotlight on the highly innovative province of Saskatchewan. Perhaps a well kept secret; however, it’s home to some amazing ed tech leaders; Kathy Cassidy, Couros brothers (George and Dr. Alec), Dean Shareski, Dr. Guy Tetrault (Be sure to check out his podcast!) and Shelley Wright.
Special thanks to our readers, partners, sponsors, advisory board members and our team. It truly takes a digital village to create a community of leaders and learners in the 21st century.
Until next time, keep the digital learning curve steep!
P.S. Be sure to mark your calendars for this Fall’s 8th Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit at MaRsDD, Monday, November 6, 2017
Robert Martellacci, M.A. EdTech
President, MindShare Learning Technology™
Chief Digital Curator, The MindShare Learning Report™
Co-founder & President C21 Canada™
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Advisory Board
The MindShare Report is grateful of 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
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
Cheryl Paige, Consultant in Digital Technology Education, Former Principal, Joyce Public School, Toronto District School Board
Sandra Chow, Award Winning Teacher, Toronto District School Board
Ron Sedran, MD, Equity Capital Markets, Canaccord Adams
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About Us
The MindShare Learning Report team is made up of the following individuals:
Robert Martellacci, M.A. Ed Tech., Chief Digital Curator
Bradley Grant, B.A Hons., B.Ed., OCT, Digital Learning Specialist
Paul Sohor, YorkU Business Student, MindShare Business Intern
Valerie Rusnov, B.A. Hons., B.Ed., Editor
About The MindShare Learning Report™
Canada’s Leadership, Learning & Technology eMagazine
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. We harness the power of Web 2.0 technologies to feature engaging Vodcasts, podcasts, polling, Canadian educational technology news headlines & upcoming strategic industry events in the K-12, Higher Ed and corporate eLearning market segments. Other elements of the MSL Report eMagazine include: successful practices, ask an educator, ask a professor, research & tech tools, GreenIT and career listings, to support educators and educational technology providers in maintaining a pulse for emerging trends in Canada. mindsharelearning.com/report
Editorial content for the monthly issue is due the third week of each month.
Please forward your news releases as web links to
info@mindsharelearning.com
Advertising opportunities are available, please contact,
robert@mindsharelearning.com
Consulting opportunities are available, please contact:
robert@mindsharelearning.com
Annual subscriptions to the MindShare Learning Report can be purchased at $99 CDN
About MindShare Learning
At MindShare Learning “Connecting to Success,” is our primary driver to transforming learning in the 21st century.
As Canada’s leading EdTech strategy consulting services to the K-12, post-secondary and lifelong learning markets, we thrive on accelerating growth and market share for our clients. Our mission is to educate, inspire and counsel start-ups, software publishers, distributors and educational hardware providers in all aspects of sales & marketing to overcome obstacles in achieving their goals.
We strive to build trusting, mutually beneficial partnerships with our valued clients, through open communication and clearly defined goals and objectives. We focus on the shortest path to revenue and success.
MindShare Learning’s partial client list includes: Adobe (Macromedia), Bosch Dremel, Blackboard, Dell EMC Canada, C21 Canada, FETC, EPSON, ERDI Canada, Follett Canada, Government of Canada, Intel Canada, Toronto District School Board, and the Ontario Ministry of Education.
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