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Line 6: − <small> − <big>This year’s event, with the theme of ‘Future-Focused Learning and Development,’ will feature public and private sector speakers, who will share their real-world stories to highlight the importance of designing, developing and implementing learning with a focus on diversity, equitability, inclusivity and accessibility. Additionally, speakers will highlight how leveraging evaluation data and artificial intelligence improves learning outcomes. + − </small> − <small> − <big>By the end of this event, participants will be able to describe current and emerging learning trends, apply best practices and will have the opportunity to foster valuable networking connections with peers and contacts from across the public service and the learning industry. − </small>+ − <small> − <big>This event is hosted by the Heads of Learning Forum and the Canada School of Public Service. − </small> − =='''<big>9:00 am - 9:30 am (ET)</big>'''== − ===<big>''Welcome Remarks and Land Acknowledgement by Master of Ceremonies''</big>===+ − *<big>'''Kony Trudel,''' CTDP, Acting Director, Research, integration and Evaluation Division, Canada Revenue Agency</big> − *<big>'''Alan Daly,''' CTDP, Technical Advisor - Training, Shared Services Canada</big> − <big>Activity to kickstart the day</big> − *<big>'''Moe Poirier,''' Founding Partner, Shift Facilitation</big> − + − + − <big>Employment equity, diversity and inclusion (EEDI) is a government-wide corporate therefore such an important theme for this year’s LearnX!</big> − <big>Join us for our amazing opening keynote session with Tina Varughese. She will cleverly tackle this hot and intricate topic, in today’s complex climate. Using her unique sense of humour and energy, she’ll outline common challenges that organizations face in adopting and promoting EEDI. She’ll further describe, weaved in her own stories, how we can improve EEDI in our learning projects.</big>+ + − *<big>'''Tina Varughese,''' Diversity and Inclusion Guest Speaker, tWorks</big> − =='''<big>10:30 am - 10:45 am (ET) - Health Break</big>'''==+ − =='''<big>10:45 am - 11:45 am (ET) - Concurrent session 1</big>'''==+ − + − <big>Delve into the forefront of inclusive design with our accessibility panel. Engage in insightful discussions on best practices, emerging trends, and real world challenges in creating accessible learning experiences.</big> − <big>Our expert panelists will explore key topics such as, universal design, learner experience considerations and the ever evolving landscape of accessibility standards. They will further examine the delicate balance between technology and content in accessible training, cultivating an accessible mindset, accountability in accessibility reporting, and the pivotal role of empathy in creating truly accessible learning experiences. Don't miss out on this dynamic conversation shaping and advancing the future of accessible learning.</big>+ + − ====<big>Panelists:</big>====+ − + − *<big>Shawn Thompson, Digital Accessibility Technical Advisor, Shared Services Canada </big> − *<big>Alison Szawiola, Senior Project Officer, Free Agent, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat </big> − + − *<big>Julie Bélisle-Boutet, Manager, Digital Accessibility in Learning, User Experience Directorate, Canada School of Public Service</big>+ − + + − ===<big>Digital Learning Design: Agile Learning Experience Design (ALXD) at the Canada School of Public Service Digital Academy</big>===+ − <big>''Interactive Session''</big> − <big>As learning designers, we recognize the challenges that modern public servants face in juggling multiple responsibilities. In our commitment to fostering continuous learning and delivering value to our learners, we are trying to adapt our learning design approaches to meet the needs of our learners. Join us for some practical insights on what a digital mindset looks like in learning design. Actively engage in reflective discussions with your colleagues about digital learning design practices.</big>+ − + − + − *<big>'''Dorcas Kashiba,''' Learning Experience Designer</big>+ − − *<big>'''Emily Canie,''' Learning Experience Designer</big> − + − − <big>Data literacy is the ability to read, write, communicate, and persuade with data. Why would learning professionals need data literacy in the age of AI? Because AI feeds on data. Before we start prompt engineering all kinds of answers, we need to make sure we speak data, the language of impact. While we don’t need to be perfect, we do need to practice. This session is about practicing speaking data through critical thinking while analyzing the dashboard of a simulated pilot project. The session is built using a fake data generator to make the simulated project data realistic. After discussing potential biases, mistakes, and misconceptions, you'll walk away with the power of the 4C’s (curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and culture) and access to a digital resource to continue your journey online after the conference.</big> − + − + − <big>Come and meet some of the dynamic people leading Heads of Learning Forum (HoLF) to hear from them what HoLF does and get their perspective on what they see as critical to future focused learning and development.</big> − + + − *<big>'''Jean-Pierre Rousseau,''' Director, Faculty Management and Learning and Design Support, Canada School of Public Service</big>+ − *<big>'''Marcia Johnson,''' Director, Enterprise Learning Academy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada</big> − *<big>'''Julie Stevenson,''' Manager, Enterprise Learning Academy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada</big> − *<big>'''Simon Paré,''' Director, Learning, Public Safety</big> − *<big>'''Elizabeth Priest,''' Manager, LMS and eLearning Services, Shared Services Canada</big> − ====<big>Moderator:</big>====+ + + + + − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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The future of learning is evolving at a rapid pace, requiring learning practitioners, such as instructional designers, trainers, facilitators and other learning leaders, to stay ahead of the latest trends, demands and technologies in the industry.
The future of learning is evolving at a rapid pace, requiring learning practitioners, such as instructional designers, trainers, facilitators and other learning leaders, to stay ahead of the latest trends, demands and technologies in the industry.
This year’s event, with the theme of ‘Future-Focused Learning and Development,’ will feature public and private sector speakers, who will share their real-world stories to highlight the importance of designing, developing and implementing learning with a focus on diversity, equitability, inclusivity and accessibility. Additionally, speakers will highlight how leveraging evaluation data and artificial intelligence improves learning outcomes.
By the end of this event, participants will be able to describe current and emerging learning trends, apply best practices and will have the opportunity to foster valuable networking connections with peers and contacts from across the public service and the learning industry.
This event is hosted by the Heads of Learning Forum and the Canada School of Public Service.
=='''<big>9:30 am - 10:30 am (ET)</big>'''==
=='''9:00 am - 9:30 am (ET)'''==
===<big>''Opening KeyNote Address''</big>===
===''Welcome Remarks and Land Acknowledgement by Master of Ceremonies''===
*'''Kony Trudel,''' CTDP, Acting Director, Research, integration and Evaluation Division, Canada Revenue Agency
*'''Alan Daly,''' CTDP, Technical Advisor - Training, Shared Services Canada
Activity to kickstart the day
*'''Moe Poirier,''' Founding Partner, Shift Facilitation
===<big>''Accessibility''</big>===
=='''9:30 am - 10:30 am (ET)'''==
===''Opening KeyNote Address''===
Employment equity, diversity and inclusion (EEDI) is a government-wide corporate therefore such an important theme for this year’s LearnX!
Join us for our amazing opening keynote session with Tina Varughese. She will cleverly tackle this hot and intricate topic, in today’s complex climate. Using her unique sense of humour and energy, she’ll outline common challenges that organizations face in adopting and promoting EEDI. She’ll further describe, weaved in her own stories, how we can improve EEDI in our learning projects.
*<big>Carolyn Wood, Supervisor, Supervisor of Learning and Development, Health Canada</big>
*'''Tina Varughese,''' Diversity and Inclusion Guest Speaker, tWorks
====<big>Moderator:</big>====
=='''10:30 am - 10:45 am (ET) - Health Break'''==
=='''10:45 am - 11:45 am (ET) - Concurrent session 1'''==
=='''<big>10:45 am - 11:45 am (ET) - Concurrent session 2</big>'''==
===''Accessibility''===
Delve into the forefront of inclusive design with our accessibility panel. Engage in insightful discussions on best practices, emerging trends, and real world challenges in creating accessible learning experiences.
Our expert panelists will explore key topics such as, universal design, learner experience considerations and the ever evolving landscape of accessibility standards. They will further examine the delicate balance between technology and content in accessible training, cultivating an accessible mindset, accountability in accessibility reporting, and the pivotal role of empathy in creating truly accessible learning experiences. Don't miss out on this dynamic conversation shaping and advancing the future of accessible learning.
====Panelists:====
*<big>'''Éliane Dorval,''' Senior Learning Designer</big>
*Carolyn Wood, Supervisor, Supervisor of Learning and Development, Health Canada
*<big>'''Kimberley Hutchinson,''' Senior Learning Experience Designer</big>
*Shawn Thompson, Digital Accessibility Technical Advisor, Shared Services Canada
*Alison Szawiola, Senior Project Officer, Free Agent, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
*<big>'''Elissa Allaw,''' Senior Learning Experience Designer</big>
=='''<big>10:45 am - 11:45 am (ET) - Concurrent session 3</big>'''==
====Moderator:====
===<big>Data Literacy Fundamentals for Learning</big>===
*<big>'''Zsolt Olah,''' Senior Learning Technologist, Amazon</big>
*Julie Bélisle-Boutet, Manager, Digital Accessibility in Learning, User Experience Directorate, Canada School of Public Service
==<big>'''11:45 am - 12:30 pm (ET) - Lunch and meet'''</big>==
=='''10:45 am - 11:45 am (ET) - Concurrent session 2'''==
====<big>Panelists:</big>====
===Digital Learning Design: Agile Learning Experience Design (ALXD) at the Canada School of Public Service Digital Academy===
''Interactive Session''
As learning designers, we recognize the challenges that modern public servants face in juggling multiple responsibilities. In our commitment to fostering continuous learning and delivering value to our learners, we are trying to adapt our learning design approaches to meet the needs of our learners. Join us for some practical insights on what a digital mindset looks like in learning design. Actively engage in reflective discussions with your colleagues about digital learning design practices.
*'''Éliane Dorval,''' Senior Learning Designer
*'''Kimberley Hutchinson,''' Senior Learning Experience Designer
*'''Dorcas Kashiba,''' Learning Experience Designer
*'''Elissa Allaw,''' Senior Learning Experience Designer
*'''Emily Canie,''' Learning Experience Designer
*<big>'''Alan Daly,''' CTDP, Technical Advisor - Learning, Shared Services Canada</big>
=='''10:45 am - 11:45 am (ET) - Concurrent session 3'''==
===Data Literacy Fundamentals for Learning===
Data literacy is the ability to read, write, communicate, and persuade with data. Why would learning professionals need data literacy in the age of AI? Because AI feeds on data. Before we start prompt engineering all kinds of answers, we need to make sure we speak data, the language of impact. While we don’t need to be perfect, we do need to practice. This session is about practicing speaking data through critical thinking while analyzing the dashboard of a simulated pilot project. The session is built using a fake data generator to make the simulated project data realistic. After discussing potential biases, mistakes, and misconceptions, you'll walk away with the power of the 4C’s (curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and culture) and access to a digital resource to continue your journey online after the conference.
*'''Zsolt Olah,''' Senior Learning Technologist, Amazon
=='''11:45 am - 12:30 pm (ET) - Lunch and meet'''==
Come and meet some of the dynamic people leading Heads of Learning Forum (HoLF) to hear from them what HoLF does and get their perspective on what they see as critical to future focused learning and development.
====Panelists:====
*'''Jean-Pierre Rousseau,''' Director, Faculty Management and Learning and Design Support, Canada School of Public Service
*'''Marcia Johnson,''' Director, Enterprise Learning Academy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
*'''Julie Stevenson,''' Manager, Enterprise Learning Academy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
*'''Simon Paré,''' Director, Learning, Public Safety
*'''Elizabeth Priest,''' Manager, LMS and eLearning Services, Shared Services Canada
====Moderator:====
*'''Alan Daly,''' CTDP, Technical Advisor - Learning, Shared Services Canada
=='''12:30 pm - 12:45 pm (ET) - Health Break'''==
=='''12:30 pm - 12:45 pm (ET) - Health Break'''==
