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===''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.  

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.  

===Digital Learning Design: Agile Learning Experience Design (ALXD) at the Canada School of Public Service Digital Academy===

===Digital Learning Design: Agile Learning Experience Design (ALXD) at the Canada School of Public Service Digital Academy===

''Interactive Session''

''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.

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.

==3️⃣ '''10:45 am - 11:45 am (ET) - Concurrent session 3'''==

==3️⃣ '''10:45 am - 11:45 am (ET) - Concurrent session 3'''==

===Data Literacy Fundamentals for Learning===

===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.  

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.  

==🍜'''11:45 am - 12:30 pm (ET) 🍜- Lunch and meet'''==

==🍜'''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.  

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.  

=== Social Engagement/Facilitation & Virtual/Blended Delivery… Where to start? ===

=== Social Engagement/Facilitation & Virtual/Blended Delivery… Where to start? ===

The world of learning is evolving with the adoption of new technologies and diverse approaches in how to facilitate in today’s hybrid world. Join this panel where facilitation experts will explore new and innovative techniques being employed for learners and learn how new technologies will disrupt traditional approaches.

The world of learning is evolving with the adoption of new technologies and diverse approaches in how to facilitate in today’s hybrid world. Join this panel where facilitation experts will explore new and innovative techniques being employed for learners and learn how new technologies will disrupt traditional approaches.

=== Inclusive Practices: Where to Start? ===

=== Inclusive Practices: Where to Start? ===

Interactive Session

Interactive Session

Diversity is the norm, not the exception. We should design learning with this principle in mind. But why and how? And what do "inclusion" and "diversity" mean in the context of adult learning? In this session, we will attempt to answer these questions by proposing avenues for reflection and action, as well as resources to explore these themes in greater depth. Using real-life experiences, we'll identify challenges and make suggestions for more caring, compassionate and inclusive ways forward in a learning environment.  

Diversity is the norm, not the exception. We should design learning with this principle in mind. But why and how? And what do "inclusion" and "diversity" mean in the context of adult learning? In this session, we will attempt to answer these questions by proposing avenues for reflection and action, as well as resources to explore these themes in greater depth. Using real-life experiences, we'll identify challenges and make suggestions for more caring, compassionate and inclusive ways forward in a learning environment.  

=== Augmenting Your Everyday L&D with AR ===

=== Augmenting Your Everyday L&D with AR ===

Review the tools, techniques, and best practices to enhance your everyday L&D designs to include augmented reality. You will examine multiple learning design scenarios and explore best practices on how AR can enhance them. You will review common AR development tools and techniques and explore how they can be used to supplement your blended learning approach. You will experience examples of AR enhancements and then apply that knowledge to build on your own.

Review the tools, techniques, and best practices to enhance your everyday L&D designs to include augmented reality. You will examine multiple learning design scenarios and explore best practices on how AR can enhance them. You will review common AR development tools and techniques and explore how they can be used to supplement your blended learning approach. You will experience examples of AR enhancements and then apply that knowledge to build on your own.

=== Impactful DEI training through experiential learning ===

=== Impactful DEI training through experiential learning ===

Interactive Session

Interactive Session

How do you advance learning on EDI while also keeping inclusion at the heart of your design? Learn how the Centre for Learning in Intercultural Effectiveness and International Assistance Policy, part of the Canadian Foreign Service Institute (CFSI) at Global Affairs Canada addresses this challenge in this interactive presentation that will explore the intricacies of designing effective learning experiences that support Global Affairs Canada’s EDI commitments.

How do you advance learning on EDI while also keeping inclusion at the heart of your design? Learn how the Centre for Learning in Intercultural Effectiveness and International Assistance Policy, part of the Canadian Foreign Service Institute (CFSI) at Global Affairs Canada addresses this challenge in this interactive presentation that will explore the intricacies of designing effective learning experiences that support Global Affairs Canada’s EDI commitments.

=== INNOVA: Supporting innovation in French-language education ===

=== INNOVA: Supporting innovation in French-language education ===

Learn about the INNOVA project, a space for research, training, experimentation and co-creation in advanced technopedagogy. INNOVA is dedicated to French-language education in a minority setting, and is open to the entire educational community, from kindergarten to university.  

Learn about the INNOVA project, a space for research, training, experimentation and co-creation in advanced technopedagogy. INNOVA is dedicated to French-language education in a minority setting, and is open to the entire educational community, from kindergarten to university.  

=== AI in Learning: Building an Ethical System and the Future of Work ===

=== AI in Learning: Building an Ethical System and the Future of Work ===

In an era where AI is rapidly transforming the workplace, HR and learning professionals stand at the forefront of this revolution. Join Megan Torrance and Josh Cavalier in a comprehensive one-hour presentation exploring the seamless integration of AI and Learning through the Human Resources AI Ecosystem and the W.I.S.E. A.T. A.I. models. This session will delve into strategies for harnessing AI to enhance HR functions while adhering to ethical standards. Discover how to apply these models in your organization to achieve a balanced approach to AI deployment, ensuring inclusivity, security, and transparency.

In an era where AI is rapidly transforming the workplace, HR and learning professionals stand at the forefront of this revolution. Join Megan Torrance and Josh Cavalier in a comprehensive one-hour presentation exploring the seamless integration of AI and Learning through the Human Resources AI Ecosystem and the W.I.S.E. A.T. A.I. models. This session will delve into strategies for harnessing AI to enhance HR functions while adhering to ethical standards. Discover how to apply these models in your organization to achieve a balanced approach to AI deployment, ensuring inclusivity, security, and transparency.

=== Welcome back with MC and closing activity ===

=== Welcome back with MC and closing activity ===

 

* '''Moe Poirier,''' Founding Partner, Shift Facilitation

* '''Moe Poirier,''' Founding Partner, Shift Facilitation

=== Closing Panel:  Exploring upskilling and the evolution of workplace learning in a complex environment ===

=== Closing Panel:  Exploring upskilling and the evolution of workplace learning in a complex environment ===

In this dynamic closing keynote panel discussion on upskilling and the future of workplace learning, leaders, visionaries, and experts within the Government of Canada, and in the private sector of the learning industry gather to discuss the transformative landscape of professional development and the imperative for organizations to adapt to emerging trends. This panel discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with upskilling in the rapidly evolving workplace.  Join them as they discuss, dissect, and delve into the need for a proactive approach to learning and development, the importance of embracing a culture of learning, and the value in advancing workplace skills to thrive in the future of work.

In this dynamic closing keynote panel discussion on upskilling and the future of workplace learning, leaders, visionaries, and experts within the Government of Canada, and in the private sector of the learning industry gather to discuss the transformative landscape of professional development and the imperative for organizations to adapt to emerging trends. This panel discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with upskilling in the rapidly evolving workplace.  Join them as they discuss, dissect, and delve into the need for a proactive approach to learning and development, the importance of embracing a culture of learning, and the value in advancing workplace skills to thrive in the future of work.

=== Closing remarks ===

=== Closing remarks ===

Offering highlights of the day

Offering highlights of the day

* '''Kony Trudel,''' CTDP,  Acting Director, Research, integration and Evaluation Division, Canada Revenue Agency

* '''Kony Trudel,''' CTDP,  Acting Director, Research, integration and Evaluation Division, Canada Revenue Agency

* '''Alan Daly,''' CTDP, Technical Advisor-Learning, Shared Services Canada

* '''Alan Daly,''' CTDP, Technical Advisor-Learning, Shared Services Canada