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C21 Canada Convening Engaged Minds: Leader to Leader

February 12, 2013 @ 11:00 am - February 13, 2013 @ 2:00 pm

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

 

Details

Start:
February 12, 2013 @ 11:00 am
End:
February 13, 2013 @ 2:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Kingbridge Conference Centre & Institute
12750 Jane St.
King City, Ontario L7B1A3 Canada
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Organizer

C21 Canada
Website:
c21canada.org