Ten practical tips for evaluating informal education through observation — The last time we each learned something new was probably outside of a classroom: looking up the ideal watering frequency for balcony tomatoes, listening to a podcast, or talking to a knowledgeable friend about a news item they knew more about. Informal educators, such as workshop facilitators in a science…

The Bank of Canada recently solicited public feedback on a future digital Canadian dollar. The short survey sought Canadians’ perspectives on digital currencies, including the public interest in using them, security and privacy concerns, the ability to use them when not connected to the internet, and other desired features. The…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for traditional office space was drastically reduced. The aftermath has seen an increase in hybrid work arrangements and a lessened need for long daily commutes. Now, Canadians with the flexibility to work from home are looking for increased convenience, innovative solutions, and quality of…

By Faun Rice and Mairead Matthews For those of us who went through school in the 1990s or earlier, a K-12 classroom held a small number of very important technologies. Today, a classroom may include digital tablets or laptops, apps and e-learning modules that teach kids to code or read…

By Mairead Matthews, Mansharn Toor, Allison Clark, Erik Henningsmoen, Justin Ratcliffe, and Todd Legere This policy brief highlights what Alberta’s Budget 2023 means for the province’s digital economy. The annual budget is published in the spring and outlines the government’s spending priorities. The Alberta government’s Budget 2023, tabled on March…

By Mairead Matthews, Mansharn Toor, Allison Clark, Erik Henningsmoen, Justin Ratcliffe, and Todd Legere This policy brief highlights what the BC Budget 2023 means for the province’s digital economy. The annual budget is published in the spring and outlines the government’s main spending priorities. Economic Update British Columbia’s Budget 2023, published on…

ICTC respectfully acknowledges that the Montreal smart city engagement session took place on the unceded traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka (Mohawk). …

ICTC Overviews summarize findings from full-length studies. To read the original report, visit it visit it here. Study Scope This third ICTC edtech report expands on previous research into distance learning in Canada. It elaborates on opportunities and challenges of edtech adoption and provides a planning framework for the long-term adoption of…

ICTC Overviews summarize findings from full-length studies. To read the original report, visit it here. Study Scope This report investigates how to enhance newcomer participation in Alberta’s digital economy. The report includes: Labour demand among Alberta’s digital economy employers Supply of available talent among newcomers Six challenges newcomers face to participation in…