11 Jan

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Today I reap gold. All those moments of parental cleaving and heart-ache as he gradually grew into his independence: letting go of my hand at kindergarten surviving sweaty goals and skinned knees on the soccer field watching him drive away solo in the minivan dropping him off at university sitting on the sidelines, watching his quest...

10 Nov

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Strategies to help students succeed 'We surveyed a number of students - some who had made a better transition as they entered their second year, others less so. And every content junior undergraduate used the same four letter word while describing their first year experience. It didn't come up in the...

17 Oct

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  "But what should my child study?" The theme was: "IMAGINING POSSIBILITIES, INSPIRING SUCCESS". The event was Halton District School Board's 11th annual Parent Conference. I presented a series of workshops on 'GenZ and The Future of Work'. The focus was on how we prepare our youth; how we encourage the skills...

25 May

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COME FROM AWAY - a story of compassion and resilience For those who are not yet in the know, Come From Away is a must-see Canadian triumph and a Tony award-winning show. It is the true story of the tiny town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada that responded with grace, courage, and compassion...

13 Mar

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STEAM = STEM + Arts As we worry about a future where robots will replace jobs, STEAM graduates are creating their own ideal jobs. Our world is getting more technological. We need graduates with technical skills to match the positions being created for the future. A STEM curriculum (Science Technology Engineering Math)...

13 Apr

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A Short History of Robotics from an Engineering Perspective Author: Bernard de Souza This document explains the history of robotics to help understand how they could continue to evolve. Wikipedia defines a robot as follows: “A robot is a machine—especially one programmable by a computer—capable of carrying out a complex series of actions...

08 Apr

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A collection of 10 questions about Driverless technology that you raised: ‘} … {* Sharing some of the interesting questions raised in discussion threads on the various platforms (FB, blog, email, phone) as a result of the blog post Driverless Planes, Trains & Automobiles.  Interestingly they centered around Driverless cars: Will someone...

05 Apr

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Driverless planes, trains & automobiles. How will this affect our lives 5 years from now?  What jobs, careers, and opportunities will it create? 5 on the Future of Work is a compilation of 5 recent articles focusing on technologies and developments that could affect how we live, work and play 5-15 years...

03 Apr

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Do you remember reading the Dr. Seuss book 'Oh the Thinks you can Think'?  It gives the child in us complete permission to dream and create the impossible. Imagination is a beautiful thing Quotes will show up in my news feed every now and again.  This one caught my attention.  It fits...