The Ultimate Guide to EduTech
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for EduTech.
What to know about EduTech
EduTech, short for educational technology, encompasses the innovative integration of digital tools and techniques to enhance teaching and learning. This rapidly evolving field transforms classrooms and educational environments by incorporating advancements like cybersecurity training, online learning platforms, and digital collaboration tools.
Recent developments in EduTech highlight its significant impact worldwide, from introducing coding and cybersecurity education in schools to providing ultra-fast internet connectivity that enables new learning possibilities. EduTech also addresses contemporary challenges such as digital safety, cyberbullying, and bridging the digital divide.
Exploring the stories tagged with EduTech reveals the multifaceted ways technology is shaping education—boosting literacy and numeracy, supporting professional development of teachers, and introducing interactive and gamified learning experiences. Readers interested in the future of education, technological advances, and how digital solutions are equipping students for tomorrow's workforce will find insightful information and inspiring innovations by following the EduTech tag.
Canadian EduTech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Entwistle family backs bursary for underserved students
Entwistle family gives CAD $1 million to TELUS bursary fund, launching a new technology award for underserved students in British Columbia and Quebec.
University of Toronto Co-op offers year-round tech hiring
University of Toronto widens co-op hiring windows to January, May and September, giving tech firms flexible access to students year-round.
Lionel Richie to head TELUS youth fundraising gala
Lionel Richie to headline TELUS youth gala in Toronto as the Friendly Future Foundation seeks funds for bursaries and community programmes.
Canadian employers face fiercer battle for tech talent
Canadian firms are finding that pay is no longer enough, as hybrid working and AI skills reshape how employers recruit and promote tech staff.
Sharp Canada launches laser projectors for two markets
Sharp Canada rolls out new XP laser projectors, targeting high-brightness large venues and low-maintenance classrooms and meeting rooms.
Ontario plans FOI overhaul and tighter cyber rules
Ontario plans to tighten cyber rules while exempting ministers from FOI, in a major overhaul of access and privacy laws for public bodies.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to EduTechExpert Columns
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
How do we give to gain in a fractured world?
Investing in her Future: the strategic imperative of women empowering women
The power of mentorship and what tech veterans can learn from the next generation
Beyond Bloom: Why transformation, not creation, represents the peak of learning in the AI era
Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent EduTech News
ESET opens 2026 Canada women in cybersecurity awards
ESET opens 2026 Canada Women in Cybersecurity awards, offering three CAD $5,000 scholarships to support aspiring female cyber professionals.
Canada urged to back women in STEM to power AI growth
Canada's tech leaders say closing the gender gap in STEM is vital to ethical AI and digital growth, urging targeted support for women.
Investing in her Future: the strategic imperative of women empowering women
When women invest in women, the payoff reshapes careers, communities and leadership, turning personal resilience into collective progress.
Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund
Ottawa is investing CAD $8.5M in 40 Atlantic Canada projects to speed AI adoption, boost exports and drive regional productivity gains.
BCIT audit praises strong cybersecurity governance
BC's auditor general has endorsed BCIT's cybersecurity governance, finding a strong, risk-based framework and no need for improvements.
The power of mentorship and what tech veterans can learn from the next generation
Mentorship is reshaping tech careers as seasoned leaders invest in young women, learning fresh skills and perspectives in return.
Vocational training urged to close IT reseller skills gap
Herzing College urges tech resellers to embrace vocational training to close critical AI, cybersecurity and cloud skills gaps.
Mitacs launches postdoc awards to boost tech commercialisation
Mitacs unveils CAD $170,000 global postdoc fellowships to lure top researchers to Canada and speed commercialisation of advanced tech.
Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo
Google partners with the University of Waterloo, donating CAD $1 million to advance AI-driven learning and work readiness through a new Google Chair and student labs.
Canadian public sector faces urgent need for digital overhaul
New research reveals 57% of Canadian public sector leaders demand major digital upgrades to tackle data and efficiency challenges post-pandemic.
Exclusive: Machine learning won't kill consulting. It will accelerate it
Despite deep research and technological advances, consulting remains a resilient industry, continuously adapting and thriving in changing markets.
Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott
John Abbott College in Quebec boosts teaching flexibility and capacity with Kramer's AV over IP, enabling adaptable, networked classrooms without major construction.
Kramer AV upgrade boosts flexible learning at John Abbott College
John Abbott College in Quebec has upgraded classrooms with Kramer AV over IP tech, enhancing flexible teaching amid rising student numbers and space limits.
CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students
CIBC and TELUS have launched a $2 million bursary supporting up to 500 Black students in Canada with education and career development resources.
Google funds $5m initiative to boost AI skills in Canada
Google Canada grants CAD $5 million to Amii to establish a national consortium training 125,000 students in AI skills across 25 institutions nationwide.
Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty
Google Cloud is expanding in Canada with a strong focus on AI, data sovereignty, and local partnerships, looking to serve a diverse range of sectors.
Google launches AI courses to support Canadian businesses
Google Canada has launched two AI learning programmes to enhance skills among Canadians, addressing the strong demand for AI training revealed in a recent report.
Esri Canada earns three ISO certifications for cloud security
Esri Canada has secured three ISO certifications, affirming its dedication to data security and privacy in cloud solutions, enhancing its credibility as a GIS provider.
Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors
Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for healthcare, education and large venues, adding indoor and weatherised models with PoE+ support.
Commvault brings cloud resilience tools to Google Cloud
Commvault expands its cyber resilience platform to Google Cloud Marketplace, giving customers new ways to protect BigQuery, GKE and Workspace workloads.