By Christine Persaud
The University of Toronto (U of T) is well on its way to leading the province of Ontario when it comes to women in technology, with 30.6% of its first-year Engineering program students now women.
Tech tools for school can increase students’ understanding about how they learn – as much as what they’re learning – and be a boost to further education, college and career success. Those tools can also be a threat to personal privacy and security online.
By Lee Rickwood
Yes, prize money and pro bono business services are available to the winner, but so too, the chance to meet and interact with other innovators and tech developers, adding the as-yet unknown as a possible reward.
by Lee Rickwood
By Christine Persaud
For many women, the demands of a career often come alongside the demands of a family. Organizing one’s life typically means a combination of planning for that big meeting or business trip while also making sure you make the PTA meeting, help the kids with their homework, and pick up groceries.
Another technology from the school of double edged swords has made it to the marketplace, one with capabilities for uses both good and bad, seemingly dependant on the operator but certainly enabled by commercial competitiveness and technological capability.
by Lee Rickwood
Beyond its written warnings and extensive print resources, the office has now created – a first for the Commissioner – a graphic novel to help young Canadians better understand and manage online privacy issues.
CONTEST CLOSED Approximate prize value $99.00 The back-to-school season is upon us, and it’s time for parents and students to start thinking about what they need to make this year the best yet. And while tools for schools have changed…
CONTEST CLOSED Approximate prize value of phone is $749.00. Prize does not include service plan. This back-to-school season, it’s time to switch to the Galaxy S5. With Samsung SMART SWITCH, students can seamlessly transfer contacts, photos and music from their…