"Women In Tech (Microsoft) - 229" by wocintechchat.com is licensed under CC BY 2.0 February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science , celebrated worldwide since 2015. The day recognizes the vital role that women and girls play in science and technology. It highlights the importance... Continue reading

International Day of Persons with Disabilities from United Nations December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is celebrated annually around the world since 1992. The aim of this day is to "promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of... Continue reading

"Woman sitting in the bed in the morning, drinking coffee and scrolling through her phone." by shixart1985 is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Throughout the pandemic, technology has been our lifeline in staying connected to the outside world. Technology has helped us stay connected to family and friends, stay up... Continue reading

"Artificial Intelligence & AI & Machine Learning" by mikemacmarketing is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Artificial intelligence (AI) impacts nearly all aspects of our lives. From facial recognition to autocorrect to Google Maps, AI has become a part of our everyday. While AI has the potential to enhance our lives... Continue reading

Naturally, we love to celebrate and share our success stories and we shy away from discussing our failures. However, failure is an inevitable part of life and the learnings that come out of failure are often more valuable than the success itself. Soichiro Honda, the founder of Honda once said... Continue reading

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set goals for the upcoming year. Start the year off right by learning a new digital skill in 2021. According to Techrepublic, the top 5 tech skills to master in 2021 are: Cybersecurity. Specifically, cybersecurity skills for the cloud... Continue reading

The Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship recently released a report entitled: Ahead by a Decade: Employment in 2030 as part of their Employment in 2030 project. This project examines the skills and occupations that will be in highest demand as well as the trends that will have the greatest... Continue reading

During this period of physical distancing, the use of technology has become a vital part of our lives. Technology allows us to keep in touch with friends and family and access essential services. It provides entertainment and engagement with the outside world. Some people who lack digital literacy skills, particularly... Continue reading

SAGE Video is an educational resource that provides access to over 3,000 streaming videos in the fields of business, management, education, social sciences, psychology, nursing and more. These videos are developed with leading academics and practitioners who are experts in their fields. Image in the public domain via Pixabay. A... Continue reading

Image in the public domain via Pexels. Are you interested in exploring careers in Information Technology (IT), upgrading your IT skills or gaining knowledge about popular programming languages and networking concepts? Toronto Public Library has a number of online courses and resources that can help you learn new skills, all... Continue reading

Image in the public domain via pxfuel While it's a given that technical skills are required for careers in technology, soft skills such as teamwork, communication and problem solving are also essential. Toronto Public Library has a number of online courses and resources that can help you take your career... Continue reading

Image in the public domain via Pexels. Design thinking is a creative approach to problem solving that puts people (users) at the centre of the process. It is a collaborative and iterative approach that drives innovation across a number of sectors including education, health care, product development, banking, technology and... Continue reading

Image in the public domain, via Libreshot. Are you interested in learning new digital creativity skills such as graphic design, digital photography, web design and blogging? Learn how to create and share digital content for your online portfolios, social media and business websites with the following online courses and resources... Continue reading