An invite-only event that serves to engage on the Shifting Minds Vision, identify national advocacy priorities and inspire 21st Century learning champions.
Agenda:
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
11:00 a.m.
Registration
12 p.m.
Leader to Leader Welcome Lunch Hosted by C21 Canada Board
1:00 p.m.
Official Welcome – John Kershaw, President C21 Canada: Canadians for 21st Century Learning and Innovation
Shann McGrail, C21 Board Member, Microsoft Canada
1:10 p.m.
The Next 24 Hours – David Roberts and Karen Yamada, Summit Facilitators
1:15 p.m.
Keynote Address: Global Expectations for 21st Century Learning and Innovation Bruce Dixon, Anytime, Anywhere Learning Foundation
2:00 p.m.
PANEL #1: Perspectives on 21st Century Skills within the Private Sector Moderator: Jim Quick, CEO, Aerospace Association of Canada Panel Members: Warren Jestin, Vice‐President and Chief Economist, ScotiaBank, Craig Alexander, Vice‐President and Chief Economist, TD Financial Group (Other ‐TBD)
Question: What impact does today’s innovation‐driven economy have on public education?
2:45 p.m.
Leader to Leader Networking and Health Break
3:00 p.m.
PANEL #2: 21st Century Learning Advancements in Canada Moderator: Sandi Urban‐Hall, Canadian School Boards Association Panel Members: Provincial School Board Chair, Superintendent, Ministry of Education, Canadian Education Association
Question: What advancements are underway in 21st Century learning in public education and how do we accelerate the pace?
3:45 p.m.
PANEL #3: Youth Leaders’ Perspectives on 21st Century Learning Moderator Clifton Van der Linden, Action Canada 2012/2013 Fellow Panel Members: Action Canada Fellows
Question: What priorities and perspectives have been identified by the Action Canada Fellows for Canada’s education systems?
4:30 p.m.
Day 1 Reflections John Kershaw, President C21 Canada: Canadians for 21st Century Learning and Innovation
4:45 p.m.
Next Steps: Pursuing a Covenant for Shifting Minds David Roberts and Karen Yamada, Event Facilitators
5:00 p.m.
Gallery Walk and Relaxation Break
6:00 p.m.
Engaging Minds: Leader To Leader Reception and Nourishment Hosted by the C21 Canada Board
7:00 p.m.
A Fireside Chat on 21st Century Learning and Innovation: The Right Honourable Paul Martin
John Abele, Co‐Founder, Boston Scientific
Bruce Dixon, Anytime, Anywhere Learning Foundation
8:00 p.m.
C21 Canada Presents: The Inaugural Kingbridge 21st Century Learning and Innovation Awards
1. C21 System Award Recipient 2. C21 School Award Recipient 3. C21 Individual Award Recipient
DAY 2: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
7:00 a.m.
Leader to Leader Networking Breakfast Hosted by C21 Canada: Canadians for 21st Century Learning and Innovation
8:30 a.m.
Keynote Address: 21st Century Learning and Innovation: The Economic Imperative Warren Jestin, Vice‐President and Chief Economist, ScotiaBank
9:00 a.m.
Priority Elements for Advocacy and Action David Roberts and Karen Yamada, Event Facilitators
9:15 a.m.
Group Discussions: Constructing Advocacy Strategies For Action Question #1: Identify 5 key messages for Canada’s political leaders that will accelerate the pace of investment in 21st Century learning and innovation in public education by C21 Canada. Question #2: Describe the role for sector leaders in championing 21st Century models of learning in Canada.
Question #3: Discuss the proposed Covenant for Action format.
10:00 a.m.
Reporting Back
10:30 a.m.
Leader to Leader Networking and Health Break
10:45 a.m.
30 Second Rapid Round: Leaders to Action David Roberts and Karen Yamada, Event Facilitators
Question: What can YOU do to carry the Covenant forward?
11:45 a.m.
The Call to Action John Kershaw, President C21 Canada: Canadians for 21st Century Learning and Innovation
NOON
Official Launch of Shifting Minds and Media Scrum
12:10 p.m.
Call to Action Lunch Hosted by C21 Canada Board