Digital tools in the classroom, without the headaches.
Practical articles for Quebec elementary teachers: Law 25 compliance, digital portfolios, parent communication, and concrete alternatives to US-based tools.
Canadian Teachers' AI Skills Gap: What TALIS 2024 Found in Alberta
TALIS 2024 data from Alberta, the only Canadian jurisdiction in the survey, shows that 67% of non-AI-using teachers say they lack the skills to teach with AI, below the OECD average of 75%.
Read article →Ontario's Cellphone Ban in 2026: What Teachers Need to Know About Family Communication
Ontario's PPM 128 (September 2024) bans phones in K-6 classrooms. In April 2026, Minister Calandra is considering a full school-property ban. Here's what that shift means for family-school communication.
Read article →Quebec's New Teacher PD Rule for 2026: What's Mandatory and What Counts
Quebec's April 2026 regulation makes 30 hours of teacher PD mandatory every two years, including at least 2 hours on digital competency (Competency 12). What counts, how to log your hours, and the rollout timeline.
Read article →Quebec Law 25 and Elementary Schools: The Teacher's Guide 2026
The 10 concrete obligations, penalties, three phases of implementation, and 8 frequently asked questions. What Law 25 actually changes in your classroom, updated for the September 2024 phase.
Read article →5 Classroom Tools to Avoid in Quebec in 2026 (and Why)
Remind, Bloomz, ClassDojo, Seesaw Free, and public Padlet boards: 5 tools hundreds of Quebec schools still use that carry a documented Law 25 risk. Verbatim quotes from their own privacy policies.
Read article →How to Print Your LinoClass QR Code and Share It with Grade 1 Students
5 minutes and 4 steps to print your class QR code and set it up for students aged 5 to 8. Practical tips for each age group and FAQ on phone compatibility.
Read article →What Parents Need to Know About the LinoClass Weekly Digest
Every Friday at 4 pm, an email summarizes your child's week. Anatomy of the email, how to unsubscribe, change your address, and add a second parent.
Read article →Seesaw, ClassDojo, Google Classroom: What Does Law 25 Say?
Documented comparison of the three dominant tools, with verbatim quotes from their own privacy policies and linked sources. Summary table and what to do if you're stuck with a non-compliant tool.
Read article →Law 25 in Quebec Elementary Schools: What Teachers Need to Know in 2026
Practical guide: what Law 25 actually requires, common pitfalls with Seesaw and ClassDojo, the 5 criteria for a compliant tool, and how to set up your classroom for the 2026 school year.
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