EduTech East
The Evolution of Learning
November 20th, 2024
Toronto, ON
2023 Supporting Partner
Event Overview
Education systems have faced a tremendous shift over the past few years. The way in which both educators and their students interact has changed. With the world’s growing demand for faster, smarter and more efficient solutions, it’s no surprise that technology has become an integrated part of teaching and learning. While the push for online learning was predominantly due to the pandemic, schools, educators and ministries were already in the process of rolling out policies aimed to promote the use of innovative technologies in the classroom.
While the use of Education Technology and interactive tools may have been the next step for higher learning, it is vital to address the complexities of this transformation. Ensuring that students can continue their studies, have access, and succeed within their respective classes remains the primary objective. Furthermore, guaranteeing that educators are also equipped with the knowledge and have access to the right tools to do so is essential.
This will highlight and discuss valuable strategies, challenges and new opportunities technologies bring to primary and , secondary learning. EduTech East invites educators, ministry officials and key stakeholders to come together and share their experiences, best practices and insights to further the integration of digital solutions into our schools and curriculums. The growing demand for technology in the classroom will undoubtedly bring about unique challenges, but it also has the power to deliver a higher quality of learning for all.
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2023 Expert Speakers
Mishaal Surti
Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Student Success Policy Branch of Student Achievement Division
Ministry of Education
Chris Demers
Chief Information Officer
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
Paulla Bennett
CIO
York Region District School Board
Peter Singh
Executive Officer, IT and IM Services
Toronto District School Board
John McCormick
Associate CIO
Upper Grand District School Board
Dr. Nikki Martyn
Program Head, Early Childhood Studies
University of Guelph-Humber
Jane Morris
Superintendent of Education
Avon Maitland District School Board, Education Centre
Luis Gomes
Senior Manager IT Services
Wellington Catholic District School Board
Max Vecchiarino
Superintendent – Equity, Policy, Strategy, Research
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Aiman Flahat
Superintendent of Education
Halton District School Board
Ivana MacIsaac
Executive Officer, IT and Digital Transformation (CIO)
Waterloo Region District School Board
Ken Jeffers
Associate Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Ontario Public School Board Association
Nathan Rowbottom
Lead Instructor for the PTech Program and Computer Teacher
Six Nations Polytechnic
Kari D. Weaver
Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Design Librarian
University of Waterloo
Dr. Alexis Morris
Canada Research Chair in the Internet of Things
OCAD University
Bernadette Smith
Superintendent – Innovation and Research
Peel District School Board
Sumeeta Merwar
Principal
Peel District School Board
Students
Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy
John Heinrich
Principal
Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy
Carolyn Glaser
General Manager Information Technology Services
Thames Valley District School Board
Dr. Susie Lee-Fernandes
Director of Professional Learning
Ontario Principals’ Council
Jonathan Shoss
Superintendent of Information Services
Halton District School Board
Brad Ross
CIO
Bluewater District School Board
Alek Kolga
Regional Education
Manager
Smart Technologies
Dr. Wendy Cukier
Founder and Academic Director,
Diversity Institute
and Research Lead,
Future Skills Centre
Douglas Santos
Senior Manager for
Advanced Threat
Intelligence
Fortinet
Chris Medina
Regional Sales Manager,
Ontario Public Sector
CrowdStrike
George Mikhailov
Senior Sales Engineer
Proofpoint
James Kosa
Partner
WeirFoulds LLP
Garry Coldwells
Senior Manager, Systems
Engineering
Palo Alto
Adrian Banasik
Head of Revenue –
Canada
Education Perfect
Mike Berthold
Senior Solutions
Architect
Okta
Hashim Hussein
Regional Account
Manager
Netskope
Sherry Walshak
Director, Global Public
Sector Solutions
Marketing
Nutanix
Steve Brown
President & Chief Executive Officer
Nelson
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