Connect 2013 — Canada’s Learning and Technology Conference

Connect 2013 — Canada’s Learning and Technology Conference

Connect 2013—Canada’s Learning and Technology Conference—was held last month in Niagara Falls. As a media sponsor, TEACH Magazine showcased their digital resources, The Shadowed Road and The Ruptured Sky. As well, we met enthusiastic educators who attended the conference and trade show. Some were keen on the latest innovations in educational technology while others were learning about them for the first time. We want to thank everyone who stopped by our booth and took the time to inquire about resources.

For those who couldn’t attend, please check out The Shadowed Road (www.theshadowedroad.com) and The Ruptured Sky (www.therupturedsky.com). Below is also a list of the other exhibitors:

Crescerance 
Crescerance can create a custom mobile app that allows your school to connect with students and parents.

Cube for Teachers
This is an interactive database created exclusively for the Canadian K-12 educator. Cube for Teachers allows teachers to draw from specific curriculum resources, as well as share, form communities, collaborate, and discuss.

DreamBox Learning
DreamBox Learning is math software that can adapt a user’s level of difficulty, scaffolding, sequencing, and the number of hints, the pacing—all in real-time—allowing students of all levels to progress at a pace that suits them.

Homework Help 
The site focuses on math help for Ontario students in Grades 7, 8, 9, and 10. Students have access to both guided and independent learning in a unique environment that combines technology and personal interaction.

iWord Q
iWordQ US is a reading and writing app that assists struggling writers and readers. In writing mode, iWord Q assists in word prediction and speech feedback. In reading mode, text is displayed more visually to improve readability.

PenPal News
PenPal News connects students from around the world to write about current events while being connected to the curriculum.

Picaboo Books
Picaboo is a platform where you can create custom yearbooks. Digital versions are also provided for free and can include an array of multimedia such as videos.

TakingITGlobal
TakingITGlobal for Educators (TIGed) empowers classrooms to understand and act collaboratively on the world’s greatest challenges. TIGed encourages educators to utilize technology to create transformative learning experiences for their students. They offer resources, programs, virtual learning platforms, professional development, and an online community.

Turning Technologies 
Turning Technologies offers handheld student response that provides real-time formative and summative assessment.