STEAM-3D Maker Lab!

The STEAM-3D Maker Lab is where Dr. Janette Hughes, Canada Research Chair in Technology and Pedagogy, and her research team: Develop and evaluate constructionist “production pedagogies” that work to build students’ ‘performative’ competencies in digital literacies, and investigate whether and how they promote civic engagement, service learning, and social justice particularly among marginalized students; Observe […]

#ForYou: A Game About Algorithms

#ForYou: A Game About Algorithms #ForYou is a card-based pattern-matching game that helps youth aged 13 to 18 understand the role that algorithms play in their online and offline lives, and the value of their personal information to companies that use those algorithms. Learn more.

Learning For The Digital World

Learning for the Digital World A Pan-Canadian K-12 Computer Science Education Framework A first of its kind in Canada, the Framework will provide valuable guideposts for teaching computer science from Kindergarten to Grade 12 from coast to coast to coast. K-12 Computer Science Education Framework PDF.

International Women’s Day

Celebrate International Women’s Day Every year we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 to commemorate the strength and courage of previous generations of feminists and their allies. While the fight for equality and justice for women has certainly come a long way, we also remind ourselves and society that the struggle is far from […]

February and Forever

Celebrating Black History Month today and every day Selected Black History Month Timeline, exploring Blackness on the Prairies, and much more from the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, University of Calgary. Read more.

The Science and History of Sports

Visit the Ed_Tech_Resources Sakai Site, and navigate to the Web Resources page where you can find login info for this instructional resource (On-Core) and more! Read more.

Celebrate Black History Month

Learn about the history and experiences of Black, African and Caribbean Canadians through this brand-new 27-page study guide, featuring discussions of 6 NFB films made by Black filmmakers and allies of the Black community.  Visit the Ed_Tech_Resources Sakai Site, and navigate to the Web Resources page where you can find login info for this instructional […]

Young Canadians Pushing Back Against Hate Online

MediaSmarts conducted a survey of 1,000 youth ages 12 to 16 years old to better understand their attitudes and experiences with casual prejudice online; specifically, the motivations and external factors that influence their decisions whether or not to intervene. Study results uncover that youth experiences with online casual prejudice are common yet many youth do […]