McKenna Institute Blog
Embracing Opportunities in Northern New Brunswick Schools
Joey Savoy, Craig Duplessie, Tyson Theriault, & Jamie O’Toole
Posted: April 23, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Columns
Bringing technology into education isn’t always easy — it takes time, support, and a willingness to learn new things. In Anglophone North School District, we’re working to create more space for teachers and students to explore what digital tools can do in the classroom. That means trying new things, building skills, and learning alongside each other. A big part of that has come from partnering with groups who share our interest in creativity, collaboration, and real-world...
How New Brunswick’s Education Strategy Can Grow With AI and Digital Transformation
Frank McKenna
Posted: March 18, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Columns
Education systems worldwide are navigating a transformative moment, and New Brunswick is no exception. The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence, evolving global workforce demands, and shifting student engagement levels present both challenges and opportunities. Furthermore, with the geopolitical battles and the U.S.’s massive pivots—especially in big tech and deregulation—how will this impact Canada and, by consequence, New Brunswick? Before the recent prorogation...
Staying Ahead with Free Digital Education
David Itoafa
Posted: January 23, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Columns
In today's fast-paced digital world, having a strong digital skills foundation is no longer optional—it's essential. With the rapid advancement of digital tools and AI technologies, staying ahead means continuously learning and adapting. That’s why the McKenna Institute has partnered with IBM to deliver over 10,000 courses in fields ranging from project management, IT, data analytics, and AI technologies. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill or enhance your existing...
Building a Digital Future for New Brunswick's Classrooms
Abby David
Posted: January 16, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Columns
In today’s classroom, digital tools are changing the way that we learn and evolve. Its importance cannot be understated: technology in the classroom offers new ways to engage students, enhance creativity, and make learning more interactive and accessible, which is essential as student attention spans continue to shorten. But how do we work together to ensure classrooms not only have access to the technology that will deliver the highest quality of education to our youth and...
McKenna Institute: Building a future-ready digital economy
Adrienne Oldford
Posted: January 8, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Columns
Three years ago, former New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna founded the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) with the vision of convening industry, academia, and government to advance New Brunswick’s digital economy. In those three years, our approach has evolved to reflect a deeper, more integrated vision of growth. We understand that fostering a thriving digital economy isn’t just about building successful companies or creating jobs. It’s about...