The 15th Canadian MindShare Learning Schools of the Future: Student Invention Challenge is a great opportunity for students to engage in challenge-based learning and contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s invention challenge aims to help support student learning by solving real-world problems and issues connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their school, or local community.
This challenge calls upon teachers to submit student video projects showcasing their inventions, which intend to address at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal. By participating in the challenge, students will have the opportunity to learn about and take action on important issues related to sustainability while developing valuable inventive and innovative skills in the process. Good luck to all participants!
Quote from Robert Martellacci, “We are thrilled to launch the 15th edition of this challenge; it represents a true digital transformation and evolution, giving students the opportunity to be agents of change in solving wicked challenges in their community, through the SDGs.”
WIN awesome tech prizes for your school
So, what are you waiting for? This is your chance to make a difference and show the world what you’re capable of. We wish all participants the best of luck and can’t wait to see your amazing inventions!
Now entering its 15th year with over $1 million in prizes awarded to support student learning, The Canadian Schools of the Future Challenge was launched in an effort to inspire excellence in teaching, learning & innovation happening in K12 publicly funded schools across Canada.
Be inspired by the incredible video submissions from our Hall of Fame Winners – they truly represent the best of the best when it comes to creative problem-solving and innovation. But this isn’t just about recognizing outstanding achievements – our ultimate goal is to bring equitable tech tools, knowledge, and resources to all publicly funded schools, so that every student has the opportunity to excel. Quote from Amanda Rose, 2022 Schools of the Future Challenge winning educator, “Tomken Road Middle School is extremely grateful for winning this Canadian School of the Future Innovation Challenge! We know that the students will enjoy putting all of the incredible prizes to good use!”<
Our goal is to help Canada get beyond pockets of innovation by bringing equitable tech tools, knowledge, and resources to all publicly funded schools. The CSFI Challenge is a fun, project-based activity that encourages teachers to engage their students in developing the 7 C’s of C21 Canada. By nurturing skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, we’re helping to create real-world problem solvers who are prepared to face any challenge that comes their way.
Research shows that technology-infused pedagogy has the power to transform teaching & learning. We can now create deeper and more authentic educational experiences through student-centered learning and the use of digital resources that have been made available to both teachers and students.
The design philosophy of this year’s invention challenge aims to help support student-learning by targeting real-world UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and community challenges within the school, or local community.
Challenge Rules, Format and Submission Details
Teachers, challenge your students to solve real-world problems within your school community, leveraging at least one UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for inspiration to challenge students to invent solutions.
Teacher-inspired and student-led submissions will include a 2-3 minute video demonstrating students’ innovative inventions.
17 UN Sustainable development goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals Watch video.
Concepts to consider including in your video
Success Criteria for a great video:
Over $50,000 in tech prizes up for grabs!
MindShare Learning along with lead sponsor, Dell Technologies, and other valued sponsors including C21 Canada, Spectrum Educational Supplies, Lego Education, Nelson, Edwin, Steelcase, Smith Systems, Wacom, Code to learn, Springbay Studio and TS interactive, are pleased to announce the launch of the 15th Annual Canadian Schools of the Future Challenge.
Winners will be announced in the June 2023 Top 10 Canadian EdTech MindShare Report
How Will Prizes Be Awarded?
The official announcement of the three (3) 2023 grand prize national winners will be shared in the June edition of the MindShare Learning Report. Sponsors will ship prize packages directly to the winning schools. Prizes are intended for utilization at the respective winning schools and not considered the teacher’s personal winnings.
Judges
The judges are a MindShare Learning Report representative (1), MindShare Learning Board member (2) and last year’s contest winners (3), as well as special guest judges from Dell Technologies (4). The judging criteria rubrics, used by the judges, will be based on C21 Canada’s 7 C’s of 21st Century Learning. This rubric can be found below.
Standards
C21 Canada 7C’s Global Competencies (Watch inspirational video )
Source: 7 C’s of 21st Century Learning Page 10
Rules
Open to full-time educators and students in K12 publicly funded Canadian K12 schools.
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