Technology in Schools
Alberta’s education system is a leader in the use of technology in teaching and learning. 
New information technologies create options for how teachers teach, how students learn, and how classrooms look and operate.
Examples of Alberta’s innovation in learning technology include such initiatives as Emerge One-to-One Laptop Learning, Technology in High School Success, Provincial Approach to Student Information (PASI), and LearnAlberta.ca.
News and Upcoming Events
Emerge One-to-One Laptop Learning Initiative Year One Research Report
Alberta Education and 20 school jurisdictions have partnered to research the best practices in one-to-one laptop learning. The research results from the first year of the three year initiative are now available.
Alberta’s International Space Station Event
Vulcan has been selected as the site for the Alberta’s International Space Station Event that will allow for students to ask questions to astronauts aboard the International Space Station in real time. Set to take place in late September 2009, the event will focus on the science and technology aspects of living and working in space.
“Linking students and teachers to the space station is a unique and meaningful learning opportunity,” said Minister of Education Dave Hancock. “What a great way to engage students beyond the classroom and stimulate their curiosity about the universe.”
For more information, visit Alberta's International Space Station Event web page.
Technology Initiatives
Emerge One-to-One
Investigating educational benefits, technical merits, and innovative practices in a one-to-one mobile computing environment.
Technology and High School Success
Investigating effective uses of technology to improve student engagement and success in high school.
Innovative Classroom Technology
Ensuring that all Grade 1 to 12 classrooms in the province are equipped with key technologies that promote innovative teaching and learning.
Supporting Innovative Classrooms Initiative
A research initiative focusing on innovative practices in the areas of technology management and leadership development for the effective use of technology.
Alberta's Distributed Learning Strategy
The project team, expert working groups and steering committee for Alberta’s Distributed Learning Strategy have been involved in a comprehensive public involvement process to gather information on the current state, perceptions, emerging trends and possible futures for distributed learning in Alberta.
Technology Tools and Resources
The links previously display here can be found at: Technology Tools and Resources
Contact Us
Email: tech.contact@edc.gov.ab.ca
