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Final Agenda for 2013 Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum

by Peter Levesque on 05/21/2013 · 0 comments

We are pleased to release the Final Agenda for the 2013 Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum. Final Agenda 2013 Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum_Mississauga_3_4_June_2013 We have reached 135 registrants engaging with 56 Breakout sessions, 16 Posters, 4 Keynote addresses, 2 Panel sessions, 2 KMb games, and lots of interaction and discussion. This promises to be an exceptional [...]

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KT Jobs at York University – KT Manager and a KT Coordinator

by Peter Levesque May 21, 2013

York University is pleased to play host to the NeuroDevNet KT Core. NeuroDevNet is a Network of Centres of Excellence supporting research, training and knowledge translation on childhood neurodevelopmental disorders with a focus on autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and cerebral palsy. We are seeing a KT Manager and a KT Coordinator. Please [...]

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IKMb speaking at the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association in Huntsville, Ontario

by Peter Levesque May 17, 2013

It is a pleasure to be speaking on June 7th at the Annual General Meeting of the Ontario School Board’ Association in Huntsville, Ontario. The title of the presentation is: What happens when the device disappears? Learning when technology is just part of the ecology? http://www.opsba.org/index.php?q=system/files/2013AGMProgram.pdf

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IKMb attending the 2013 AECT International Convention in Anaheim, California

by Peter Levesque May 17, 2013

Peter Levesque is attending the 2013 AECT International Convention - Innovate! Integrate! Communicate! in Anaheim, California from October 29-November 2, 2013 This year’s convention theme is Innovate! Integrate! Communicate!. Over the last year there has been a renewed interest among the general public in using technology for training and education. Fueled by high profile projects such as the Stanford [...]

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Knowledge Broker Position at Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

by Peter Levesque May 15, 2013

Knowledge-Broker-Job-Posting-English http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/AboutUs/Careers/Pages/default.aspx#kb Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse Position Profile Position: Knowledge Broker Reports to: Director, Partnerships and Priorities February 12, 2013 The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harm of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with public, private and non-governmental organizations [...]

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#ckf13 Day 2: Morning Keynote Address – Daniele Zanotti, CEO of United Way York Region

by Peter Levesque May 13, 2013

Since graduating with a Masters in Social Work from University of Toronto in 1993, Daniele has successfully combined creativity, passion and action across a number of senior positions in the charitable sector. From Rexdale Community Health Centre to the Region of York’s Community Services and Housing Department to CEO roles at Family Day Care Services, [...]

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#ckf13 Day 1: Afternoon Keynote Address – Bob Oliver, CEO of Pollution Probe

by Peter Levesque May 13, 2013

Bob Oliver is the Executive Director at Pollution Probe in Toronto. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Carleton University, and brings fifteen years of experience managing industrial projects and developing strategies for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Bob was most recently the Director of Pollution Probe’s Transportation Programme, supporting the development [...]

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#ckf13 Day 1: Opening Keynote Address – Elizabeth Mills, President and CEO of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)

by Peter Levesque May 13, 2013

Elizabeth Mills is the President and CEO of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS). WSPS, formed January 1, 2010, is a not‐for‐profit organization with a mandate to meet the health and safety needs of 154,000 businesses in the agricultural, manufacturing and service industries, representing 3.8 million employees across Ontario. An executive with over 20 years of [...]

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Agenda for 2013 Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum

by Peter Levesque May 13, 2013

We are pleased to release the Agenda for the 2013 Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum. Agenda 2013 Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum We are currently at 128 registrants engaging with 48 Breakout sessions, 12 Posters, 4 Keynote addresses, 2 Panel sessions, 2 KMb games, and lots of interaction and discussion. This promises to be an exceptional event. [...]

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Welcome to Summer Intern: Jessica Scott

by Peter Levesque May 4, 2013

It is my pleasure to introduce our summer student intern, Jessica Scott. She is currently a Master of Science in Health Systems candidate at the University of Ottawa, with a background in the health and social sciences. Jessica’s research involves examining the interface between infectious disease surveillance in Canada and the adoption and use of electronic health records [...]

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New Article: Ben Levin – To know is not enough: research knowledge and its use

by Peter Levesque April 26, 2013

Ben Levin, PhD has given us permission to share his latest article, “To know is not enough: research knowledge and its use” published in Review of Education Vol. 1, No. 1, February 2013, pp. 2–31 Abstract This paper is about the relationship between research, policy and practice in education. It outlines reasons for the increased interest in research [...]

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Association for Educational Communications and Technology

by Peter Levesque April 25, 2013

In order to stay current of trends in the use of technology in education and learning, IKMb President has become a member of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. From their website: The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is a professional association of thousands of educators and others whose activities are directed [...]

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New Certificate in Knowledge Management

by Peter Levesque April 24, 2013

Knowledge Mobilization Works is working in conjunction with the University of Ottawa Centre for Continuing Education. Together they have launched a new Certificate in Knowledge Management. From the University of Ottawa Centre for Continuing Education website: “Knowledge fuels any successful organization. But the most vital knowledge is often intangible and cannot be captured easily or [...]