Data is everywhere, but making sense of it isn’t always easy. Spreadsheets, charts, and statistics can feel intimidating, especially for folks who don’t see themselves as “math people.” But what if we could approach data not just as numbers, but as stories? This is where Canva comes in. At first glance, Canva might just seemContinue reading “From Numbers to Narratives: Bridging Data and Design through Canva’s AI”
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The AI Advantage: Transforming Volleyball Through Technology and Data
STEM and emerging technologies are everywhere—even in sports. Driven by my recently developed love for volleyball and my goal to improve my gameplay, I decided to create a post about where I am making those connections. For both humans and technology, data, learning, and repetition are crucial to mastering any new skill. With that understanding,Continue reading “The AI Advantage: Transforming Volleyball Through Technology and Data”
AI for Everyone: How to Leverage Artificial Intelligence in Your Daily Life
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making headlines for its transformative power across industries, but it’s not just for tech experts and businesses. Anyone, regardless of their technical background, can start using AI to simplify tasks, enhance productivity, and even learn new skills. Whether you’re a student, professional, or someone looking to make daily routines moreContinue reading “AI for Everyone: How to Leverage Artificial Intelligence in Your Daily Life”
From Access to Absence: The Challenges Addressing the Loss of the Ontario Science Centre in Underserved Areas
A Pillar of Scientific Education For over 50 years, the Ontario Science Centre has been an essential resource for fostering a love of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among youth, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented communities. With its diverse range of interactive exhibits, educational programs, and summer camps, the Centre has welcomed millionsContinue reading “From Access to Absence: The Challenges Addressing the Loss of the Ontario Science Centre in Underserved Areas”
Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Equity Deserving Groups
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to drive social change, and for equity-deserving groups, AI can either offer unique opportunities or widen existing gaps. During a cultural site visit, an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper shared a thought that many of us can relate to: “AI is kind of frightening.” It’sContinue reading “Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Equity Deserving Groups”
Illuminating Minds and Diversity: Cultural Responsive and Relatable Pedagogy at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche 2023
Cultural responsive and relatable pedagogy is a research-based framework that recognizes the importance of incorporating students’ cultural backgrounds and experiences into the learning process, making education more inclusive and relevant. Toronto’s Nuit Blanche – an annual event that celebrates art, culture, and diversity in the heart of Canada’s largest city – helps to demonstrates thisContinue reading “Illuminating Minds and Diversity: Cultural Responsive and Relatable Pedagogy at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche 2023”
Empathy & Trauma-Informed Teaching
Education should be trauma-informed. In the diverse landscape of Canadian education, it is essential to recognize that students from various backgrounds experience unique challenges that can impact their learning journey. Trauma-informed teaching is a powerful approach that recognizes the unique needs and experiences of the diverse students in our classrooms. Understanding Trauma-Informed Teaching Trauma-informed teachingContinue reading “Empathy & Trauma-Informed Teaching”
Love Letter to Scarborough: Diverse & Resilient
Scarborough, Lately, I have been thinking about how important you are to me. You are misunderstood. Outsiders see you in a negative light, and I am often greeted with surprised faces or statements like “You’re from Scarborough? Must be rough“, “Is it even safe there?” when people find out where I am from. For aContinue reading “Love Letter to Scarborough: Diverse & Resilient”
July 1: Treaty People on Canada Day
July 1st represents the end of National Indigenous History Month (June) and a day often celebrated – Canada Day. However, the histories of these two are greatly and devastatingly intertwined in a dark, colonial nightmare that has implications even to this day. It’s important to remember that although June as National Indigenous History Month isContinue reading “July 1: Treaty People on Canada Day”
Honouring National Indigenous History Month
Today, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and June serves as a reminder to celebrate, but also to learn, reflect and recognize the unique histories, sacrifices, challenges, cultures, contributions, and strengths of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. June is also Pride Month, and honours both queer and Indigenous communities. We must keep inContinue reading “Honouring National Indigenous History Month”
ABBEY RAMDEO 