🚀 Just Released! Fresh Off the Digital Press! The Canadian EdTech Report Top 10, Issue No. 361!
Is your #AI strategy human-centered? As we navigate the rapid acceleration of AI in education, the focus is shifting from "what the tech can do" to "how the tech supports wellbeing and human connection."
This week’s report is one of our most impactful yet, featuring a "whirlwind tour" of innovation from Chicago to Banff to New Brunswick.
Here’s what’s inside Issue No. 361:
🌟 The AI for Student Wellbeing Challenge: We are officially LIVE! Hear from last year’s winner, Unber Khan, on how her students moved beyond screens to become SMART City innovators.
🧠 New Brunswick’s AI Playbook: Insights from co-hosting the Advancing AI National Leadership Summit with the Government of New Brunswick. A masterclass in agile leadership and province-wide transformation.
🤝 The C21 East Coast AI Cluster: A major milestone in regional collaboration to scale ethical and inclusive AI across Canada.
🚀 National Highlights: From the University of Saskatchewan’s first university-owned quantum computer to robotics world records and major market moves in the EdTech sector.
Special Thanks:
Grateful to the incredible leaders and partners who made the New Brunswick Summit a success: Minister Claire Johnson, Ryan Donaghy, Tiffany Bastin, PhD, Mike Cusack, Sarah Rankin, Amanda Comeau, and the teams at Microsoft, Logics Academy, D2L, SchoolAI, SMART Technologies, and Dell Technologies.
Extra gratitude to the brilliant minds shaping this conversation: Sarah Elaine Eaton, PhD, Katina Papulkas, Matt McGuire, Geoff Edwards, and many more.
🔗 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eEnDY5rE
🎟️ Bonus: Secure your spot for the 17th Canadian EdTech AI Summit this fall—30% OFF with code Super30.
Let’s keep the leadership curve steep! 📈
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🚀 Looking forward to kicking off tomorrow’s Opening Leadership Panel at the Advancing #AILeadership Summit #NBed
We are honoured to be a partner in this important gathering of education leaders from across New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada.
Ryan Donaghy Donaghy – Deputy Minister, NB Department of Education & Early Childhood Development
Katina Papulkas Papulkas – Senior Education Strategist, Dell Technologies
Randolph J. MacLEAN – Superintendent & CEO, Anglophone East School District
Dr. Mary Gene Saudelli (nee Lovering) – Dean, Faculty of Education, University of New Brunswick
📣 Watch for BIG news tomorrow on the launch of the East Coast AI Education Cluster, part of C21 Canada ’s national AI network strategy.
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An excellent 'early' start to the day in the spectacular mountains of #Banff #AB with a yoga class. Proud to be a Media Partner at this week's #MentalHealthSummit2026! 🌱 #Banff #MHS26
A fascinating kickoff last night with prof & author, Dr. Rebecca Winthrop on studentengagement
An equally brilliant opening keynote by my friend & colleague, Dr. Andy Hargreaves on wellbeing, engagement sharing his The LEGO Foundation funded project focused on play & learning, belonging, nature, AI and screentime. Poweful messages! "Kids need to get outside! Teaching is repair work."
Love this "HumanConnection Unleashes Human Potential,"
-- Dr Jean Clinton Keynoter
Great early catchup connections with remarkable educators, c21 colleagues, innovators, and leaders in shaping the future of learning, where technology and wellbeing go hand in hand.
Dr. Christopher Fuzessy, PhD Randolph J. MacLEAN Joe A. Doiron Dean Shareski Kristy Wolfe Amos Fodchuk Adam Turnbull Gina Cherkowski Simone Gessler Ally Stone Natalie Bolivar Thomas H. Dr Hayley Watson Edtech, AI, Wellbeing, Balance, Screentime HumanConnection physicalactivity outdoors and more!
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Out latest North America-wide EdTech Insights eMag! #MindShareReport #CANAM Issue is here, and it’s a celestial celebration of innovation! 🚀 Read, comment & reshare!
This issue features a very special Tribute to #ArtemisII, honoring the bold mission to the moon while we simultaneously navigate the "moonshot" of AI integration in our schools with a spotlight on our awesome Canadian astro Jeremy Hansen. Wishing ArtemisII a safe landing back on Earth! 🌍🚀
I’m also thrilled to share our latest #MindShareTV Deep Dive with the incredible Dr. Kip Glazer. As a fellow Pepperdine Alumna, it was a pleasure to connect our shared "Waves" roots to discuss her vital new Book roadmap for future-ready school leadership.
In this issue:
🍁C21 Canada Dell Technologies AI Use Case Spotlight: Practical insights for K-12 and Post-Secondary leaders. Katina Papulkas Karen Yamada
🍁Waves of Innovation: Dr. Kip Glazer on her new book, Ready to Lead with AI.
🍁Global Alliance News: #EdTechCanada’s expanding role on the world stage following the Paris Global EdTech Alliance meetings
🍁Celebrating the launch of Canada's 18th Schools of the Future AI for Student Wellbeing Challenge Dell Technologies Nelson Spectrum Educational Supplies Limited Logics Academy TeamBoard C21 Canada ...and much more!
As we celebrate 25 years of MindShare Learning, we remain committed to bridging the gap between inspired technology and human-centered leadership and learning.
edWeb.net partner Free PD calendar & eMag
EdTech Digest Awards highlights. Kudos to our friends from Canada Edsby Best LMS Award winners
Check out the full report and the podcast interview below! ⬇️
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Thrilled to share in my role incubating #EdTechCanada, we recently participated as a Founding Member of the #GlobalEdTechAlliance of Alliances at its Convening Meeting in Paris.
Incubated by UNESCO‘s Global Education Coalition, the Alliance brought together 30 organizations across 50+ countries, representing all seven global regions- highlighting both the diversity and shared ambition within the global #EdTech community.
The day focused on dialogue and interactive workshops around what makes successful ecosystems, the common challenges we face, and how we can collaborate more effectively at a global level.
We concluded with the formal Convening Meeting, where members:
Adopted the Alliance Charter
Elected the inaugural AoA Board, congratulations to all appointed
A particularly strong theme was the importance of learning from both successes (and equally as important, failures!) to build a truly inclusive and impactful global ecosystem. Honoured part of this team of remarkable and passionate global edtech leaders.
We look forward to what’s to come!
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Board Members:
Alicia Berlanga (EdTech Cluster, Spain) – Co-Chair
Fernando Valenzuela Migoya (IAEE, Latin America) – Co-Chair
Florina Popîrțac Popirtac (EdTech Romania, Romania) – Treasurer
Aditya Gupta (India Didactics Association, India) – Board Member
Dr. Yuliana Topazly (Seymour) MBE (DOHE Global, Global) – Board Member
Robert Martellacci (EdTechCanada, Canada) – Board Member
Dean Watson (EdTech New Zealand, New Zealand) – Board Member
Ernest Gavor (EdTech Exchange Africa, Africa) – Board Member
Roberto Porzecanski (Fundación Ceibal, Latin America) – Board Member
📣 #Teachers, take note!
Join our National #AI #LiteracyDay Webinar on
💙 AI for Student Wellbeing
🎁 Attend & win awesome #prizes!
🗓 March 27 | ⏰ 1 PM ET
👉 Register now & kindly reshare!
📣 Teachers Take Note!
Did you know this Friday is National #AILiteracyDay? 🤖📚
Join educators across #Canada for a special live webinar:
🌍 18th Canada’s Schools of the Future
Student AI for #Wellbeing Challenge Webinar Preview Launch
🗓 Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM ET
🎤 Featuring:
Dr. Steve Joordens University of Toronto – AI, Wellbeing & Learning Expert
Robert Martellacci M.A. EdTech Martellacci – CEO, MindShare Learning Media & Consulting C21 Canada
Michael Furdyk Co-Founder & Director of Innovation – TakingITGlobal
Unber Khan, Literacy Coach Peel District School Board Last Year's 1st Prize Winner
Vynavin Vinod, Student Entrepreneur & Past Dragon’s Den Winner, PDSB
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔ How students can design human-centered AI solutions
✔ Strategies to support digital wellbeing & focus
✔ Introduction to the Responsible AI Student Micro-Credential
✔ How your students can pitch at the Canadian EdTech AI Summit
🎉 Celebrating 18 Years of Canada’s Schools of the Future
🚀 Empower your students to lead in the age of AI
🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gu2_6RG8
WIN Awesome Prizes for Attending! Evan Solomon KINDLY RESHARE
#AILiteracyDay #EdTech FutureOfLearning AIinEducation code2learn DigitalWellbeing SchoolsOfTheFuture StudentInnovation CanadianEducation MediaSmarts | HabiloMédias Hanan Mousa Ammar Atia Karen Yamada Katina Papulkas Dennis Hofmann Ramy Ghattas Matthew Johnson Mark Pearmain Steve Brown Gina Cherkowski Jason Buccheri Dr. Tom D'Amico Chris Kennedy Dean Shareski Peter Singh Zelia Capitao-Tavares Randolph J. MacLEAN Ryan Donaghy Tiffany Bastin, PhD Rob Long Jordan Smith Geoff Edwards Dean Vendramin
🚀 While It's been a marathon not a sprint, speaks to the AI journey -- I embrace the notion, innovation moves at the speed of trust. Excited to share a 'sneak peek' of something I’ve been working on…
This spring, I’ll be launching my new book: Being Human in the Age of AI: The Human Skills AI Can’t Replace.
At a time when AI is transforming how we work and learn, this book explores a powerful idea:
our greatest advantage isn’t competing with AI, it’s doubling down on what makes us human.
💡 Sneak peek:
In chapter one, I explore how skills like empathy, curiosity, ethical judgment, and creativity are no longer “soft”, they are essential infrastructure for thriving in an AI-powered world. While machines can process information, humans create meaning. And that distinction is where the future of education and leadership lives.
Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing more insights as we get closer to launch (just ~2 months away!).
If you're interested in bringing these ideas into your organization through professional learning, workshops, or keynotes, I’d love to connect.
📩 DM me to start the conversation.
#AI #Education #EdTech #FutureOfWork #Leadership HumanSkills
Honoured to attend this once in a lifetime lunch & learn,
#FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States ⚽️🌎
Proud to join this insightful session as a proud member of the #ICCOCanada – Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada, hosted at #SpazioCamera in #LittleItaly, #Toronto.
The event featured the incredible team behind TorontoHostCityHospitality, who are leading the FIFA World Cup 2026™ activation in Toronto. Exciting to see how the city is preparing to welcome the world! Gavin Roth, and Stephanie Morales Arevalo.
Great connecting with leaders and contributors including:
Marco Zambon, ILARIA VENOSO, Ron Sedran, Patti Jannetta, Paul Pellegrini (Sussex), Luca Zelioli, Dean Orrico, John Fabbro
As Toronto gears up for an unforgettable summer in 2026, the momentum and vision are truly inspiring.
A huge thank you to the Toronto Host City team for sharing such valuable insights with our community.
📧 For details on hospitality packages, reach out to [email protected]
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026
Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and impact of women everywhere. From classrooms to boardrooms, from innovation to leadership, women continue to shape a better, more inclusive future.
At MindShare, we believe empowering women means empowering communities, ideas, and the next generation of leaders.
Let’s continue to champion equity, amplify voices, and support opportunities for women to thrive.
💜 Here’s to the women who inspire us every day!
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While AI adoption accelerates across campuses and classrooms, we are witnessing both unprecedented opportunity and real tension. A new Coursera report shows that 95% of students and educators are using AI tools, yet only a quarter of educators worldwide feel prepared to use them effectively.
I'm thrilled to share our 19th Volume of the MindShare CanAm EdTech Report! Inspired by my Masters in Learning Technology some 20 years ago when I spotted a gap in market. Today, you can read it in an email, listen to a podcast summary or download a PDF! Hence, We embrace leading innovation in education to give you a critical pulse of what's happening in the learning & technology space across Canada & beyond! Please comment and share!
Inside this edition, you’ll find:
Human-Centered AI Leadership
🔹Clarke Hagan LRSD’s Human-Centered AI Journey | C21 AI Leadership Series & the launch of Round 3 of the C21 Canada Dell Technologies AI Use Case project Karen Yamada Katina Papulkas
🔹 Toronto Zoo U Learning Day - connecting wild learning with applied AI experiences
🔹 Post-secondary institutions embedding AI with accountability rather than simply adopting off-the-shelf tools
🔹#CoSN2026 Preview Podcast: Building What’s Next Together Keith Krueger
🔹Black History Month Spotlight Black History Month Live: Warren G. Salmon Salmon in EdTech
🔹Reimagining School Mental Health: A Summit Preview-- MindShare is a proud media sponsor of the Summit! Gina Cherkowski Julia Rucklidge
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