What role is assistive technology taking in our schools?
A new report has emerged that shares interesting statistics. Reading tests conducted by the EQAO (Education Quality Accountability Office) for grades 3 to 6 demonstrated a steady improvement in reading scores from as far back as 2005. However, this trend was not replicated in the …
Education Minister Pushes For More Black History Curriculum in B.C. Schools
No More Excuses When It Comes To Making School Better For Black Students With all of the anti-black racism protests happening around the globe, especially in the US, B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming is looking at ways to include more Black history in the school …
What Students Want From School: A Focus On Engagement And Choice
Students come from diverse social, economical and learning backgrounds. Therefore a “one-size fits all” approach to learning does not benefit the learner or the educator. Students who aren’t engaged are less likely to have success within a constrained classroom. These same students have skills and …
What Does 21st Century Learning Mean For Students?
According to C21 Canada (2012), the skills of the 21st century learner are creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, character, culture/ethical citizenship and computer/digital technologies. Students are more likely to be engaged if they can find their learning relevant. Some of the most important strategies of …
Final Exams Cancelled – Will This Start a New Trend?
No Final Exams for 2020 In Late April of 2020, The Ministry of Education released a memo which stated that final exams would be cancelled this year for high school students. Schools have had to adapt as most content has been put online. This is …
