CMEC

5^th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting Publication Date: 2012-12-21

This report contains the main outcomes of the 5th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting, which took place May 21–23, 2012, in Korea. The meeting focused on topics such as globalization and education, innovation in education, and education cooperation. At the conclusion of the meeting, ministers adopted a joint statement, “Envisioning Together for the Future and Hope,” pledging to continue to foster regional innovative growth, promote future skills suitable for the global society, create innovative instructional delivery systems, and foster more collaborative policy decisions.

The Education World Forum (EWF), London, United Kingdom, January 9–11, 2012 Publication Date: 2012-12-10

This report contains the main observations of the Canadian delegation to the Education World Forum held in January 2012.

The Education World Forum (EWF) 2011, January 10–12, 2011, London, United Kingdom Publication Date: 2011-05-30

The Education World Forum (EWF) 2011 was held under the theme of “Education for Economic Success” and built on previous “Moving Young Minds” and “Learning and Technology World Forum” events. The Canadian delegation was led by the Honourable Patrick Rouble, Minister of Education, Yukon. The report of the forum outlines some lessons learned from around the world on education for economic success and, more specifically, on the application of technological innovations in the education sector and new strategies for higher education. The forum concluded with a commitment to continue support for development and action through the various organizations present.

Education Leaders Forum 2010, July 7–8, 2010, Warsaw, Poland Publication Date: 2010-12-17

The Education Leaders Forum 2010 was organized by Microsoft Corporation under the auspices of UNESCO and the European Schoolnet, in Warsaw, Poland. The Canadian delegation was led by the Honourable Diane McGifford, Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy and Minister responsible for International Education, Manitoba. The theme “Engaging Student Creativity and Innovation: A Key to Global Success” highlighted the importance of information and communication technology (ICT) in the 21st century. The report highlights how the focus on ICT aims to help achieve desired goals, create a dynamic workforce, adopt green strategies and management methods, and improve resolutions for the problems faced by education communities today.

Fourth APEC Education Ministerial Meeting, Lima, Peru, June 11-12, 2008 Publication Date: 2008-10-21

The 4th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting focused on the theme of "21st Century Competencies and Skills for All," and the four sub-themes of math and science, career and technical education, language learning, and information and communications technologies and systemic reform. This report details Canada's contributions and bilateral meetings during the event and provides the main discussion document.

A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Networked ICT in Education Publication Date: 2003-10-24

In 2001, the Advisory Committee for On-line Learning - a joint committee of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) and Industry Canada - developed a research agenda related to on-line learning, from which the topic for this review was derived. In order to make informed and justifiable decisions about the allocation of resources, the government needed research evidence about the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in lifelong education. This report reviews the effectiveness and efficiency of on-line and networked learning through an extensive international literature review, including summaries of relevant studies, analysis of general themes, gaps, and results, and the presentation of conclusions and recommendations.

PCERA 2002 Symposium Report Publication Date: 2003-04-12

This report of the 2002 Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda (PCERA) Symposium focuses on information and communication technologies (ICT) in education, exploring specifics such as state-of-the-art research, literacy, equity issues in computer use, and the integration of ICT into K–12 classrooms, postsecondary education, and teacher training.

CMEC Vision Statement on On-Line Learning in Postsecondary Education Publication Date: 2001-07-01

This paper establishes on-line learning as a pan-Canadian priority for CMEC, providing details on the vision and priorities, including infrastructure, digital copyright, content development, promoting research and best practices, and an international strategy.

Overview of Provincial/Territorial Involvement in On-line Learning Publication Date: 2001-07-01

This paper presents detailed information about the provincial policy statements and ministerial/departmental initiatives on on-line learning, a partial list of institutional initiatives, and some institutional initiatives that cross provincial/territorial boundaries.

Discussion Paper on Digital Copyright Issues Publication Date: 2001-06-01

The Copyright Forum, the author of this paper, serves as a venue for the discussion of digital copyright issues of interest to Canadian educational institutions, libraries, archives, and museums. The forum comprises 13 national associations, including the CMEC Copyright Consortium. The purpose of this discussion paper is to outline the forum's perspective on major issues that must be addressed in revising the Copyright Act to make it a more effective instrument for achieving public-policy objectives in a digital environment. The paper highlights the key issues, sets out a number of principles underlying the forum's approach, and makes a series of specific recommendations regarding the revision of the Copyright Act.

Meeting of the OECD Education Committee at Ministerial Level Publication Date: 2001-04-01

The report of the Canadian delegation on the 2001 Meeting of the OECD Education Committee at Ministerial Level on "Investing in Competencies for All" provides details on the sessions dealing with information and communications technologies, lifelong learning and training for all, trade in services, developing innovative teaching and learning in schools, and promoting social values in schools.

The E-learning E-volution in Colleges and Universities: A Pan-Canadian Challenge Publication Date: 2001-02-01

This report sets out an action plan for expanding on-line learning in Canadian postsecondary education to meet the learning needs of Canadians, improve economic competitiveness, and sustain the health of civil society in the new knowledge-intensive era. It is the work of the Advisory Committee for On-line Learning, composed of Canadian university presidents, college presidents, and senior business executives.

Report on the PCERA 1999 Pan-Canadian Research Agenda Symposium Publication Date: 1999-04-19

In early August 1998, CESC circulated a request for proposals to the education research community. Researchers were asked to write a proposal to develop a 6000-word paper that both reviewed the current state of research and proposed research questions for a pan-Canadian agenda on any one of the priority subjects that constituted the PCERA. Twelve papers were completed and presented at the PCERA Symposium.

Education Initiatives in Canada, 1998 Publication Date: 1998-05-28

This is an analysis of the key trends in education generally, as well as in K-12 and postsecondary education, and is followed by detailed reports from each jurisdiction.

Towards Well-Balanced Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments: Preparing the Ground for Choices Ahead Publication Date: 1997-12-09

This document provides an overview of the needs and possibilities created by information and communication technology (ICT) in education, competing visions, cost effectiveness, and a suggestion for a CMEC strategy on ICT in education.

Developments in Information Technologies in Education: Document Prepared for the 13th Conference of the Commonwealth Education Ministers, Botswana, July 28–August 1, 1997 Publication Date: 1997-07-28

This report was prepared as background for the 13th Conference of the Commonwealth Education Ministers, held in Botswana from July 28 to August 1, 1997, on the theme of “Education and Technology: The Challenges for the 21st Century.” The report summarizes significant developments that have had an impact on education and technology over the last five years in the provinces and territories of Canada.

Education Initiatives in Canada, 1996: 2nd National Consultation on Education, Edmonton, May 9–12, 1996 Publication Date: 1996-05-09

This document gives an overview of major education activities in 1996 in the Canadian jurisdictions. It was prepared as a background document for the Second National Consultation on Education, organized by CMEC and held in Edmonton from May 9 to 12, 1996.