In Parkland School Division, Innovation Week is an opportunity for students to engage in meaningful learning experiences, to pursue their own learning interests and to develop the skills and thought processes to become lifelong, passionate learners.  Students take on the role of innovator, taking the lead in their learning, while the teachers facilitate the process by guiding, questioning, encouraging and focusing.  Click to read more.

In creating these types of learning experiences for students and staff, Parkland School Division gives form to the Learning and Technology Policy Framework’s vision of students using technology to create and share knowledge and honours its own vision of being “a place where exploration, creativity and imagination make learning exciting and where all learners aspire to reach their dreams.”

 

 

 

 

Tim Monds, Superintendent
Parkland School Division

 

Gordon Dirks was appointed Minister of Education on Sept 15, 2014. His vision for public education in Alberta will ensure that every student has equal access to the highest quality education. Minister Dirks brings a wealth of real world leadership to the role, having served as Chair of the Calgary Board of Education (CBE), and as an educator.
The Minister has had a lifelong commitment to public service as a former public school teacher, principal, university instructor, post-secondary college president and a father. He is a strong advocate for parental choice in schooling.

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The World Economic Forum recently released an insightful report that addresses the global skills gap.  It is clear that education systems need to become more nimbal in meeting the emerging needs of students in the 21st century.

“These gaps are clear signs that too many students are not getting the education they need to prosper in the 21st century and countries are not finding enough of the skilled workers they need to compete.”

— World Economic Forum Report
New Vision for Unlocking the Potential of Technology

We are please to share this report and look to further dialogue with Canadian educaiton stakeholders to further support innovation and change leadership across the various education systems in Canada.

Robert Martellacci,
Co-Founder and Vice-President C21 Canaada