Education is at an inflection point. The decisions we make today about digital leadership, AI, cybersecurity, and system design will shape the future of every classroom tomorrow. I’m Robert Martellacci, Founder & CEO of MindShare Learning Media & Consulting Learning and host of #MindShareTV, where we spotlight the leaders and ideas transforming education across North America and beyond. Today, we’re diving into one of the most influential gatherings in K–12 digital leadership #CoSN2026: Building What’s Next, Together, April 13-15, Chicago. Joining me is Keith Krueger, CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). Keith leads a global community of K–12 technology leaders advancing innovative, secure, and equitable digital learning environments. A nationally recognized advocate for education technology policy and leadership, he has spent decades championing the strategic role of CIOs and CTOs in transforming school systems for the digital age. Keith, welcome, it’s great to have you with us.

Welcome to #MindShareTV CanAm Edition. As we begin 2026, the EdTech sector is navigating one of its most consequential resets in over a decade. AI has moved from experimentation to infrastructure. Capital is more disciplined. Institutions are under pressure to prove outcomes not innovation theater. Today we’re joined by Josh Chernikoff to break down what’s real, what’s recalibrating, and what leaders should actually be paying attention to this year.

Welcome back to #MindShareTV — where we explore the ideas shaping the future of education and human potential. Today I’m honoured to be joined by Dr. Gina Cherkowski, Conference Chair of the #MentalHealthSummit and Executive Director of the Werklund Institute for Social and Emotional Intelligence Canada. Dr. Cherkowski is a leading voice in advancing evidence-informed mental health and well-being in schools and organizations. Her work bridges research and practice to help educators create thriving, resilient learning environments. She is also a member of the C21 Canada Board of Advisors. To learn more about the mental health summit, go to, https://lnkd.in/gN3N_idJ

Welcome to #MindShareTV—where we spotlight the innovators and changemakers shaping the future of learning and human potential. Today’s guest is both a colleague and a fellow York University alum—Dr. Lev Gonick, Enterprise CIO at Arizona State University. Lev has long been a leading voice in digital transformation, challenging institutions to think beyond tools and focus instead on purpose, practice, and design. ASU’s rise as America’s #1 Innovation University reflects that mindset. Today, we’ll explore ASU’s journey from early EdTech thinking to what Lev now calls TechEd, the growing urgency of the #AIrevolution, and what the road to 2026 demands of higher education, K–12, and the global #EdTech ecosystem.

Welcome to #MindShareTV—where we spotlight the innovators, connectors, and storytellers shaping the future of learning. Today’s conversation takes a Canada–U.S. lens on EdTech as we look ahead to 2026—what’s changing, what’s converging, and what education leaders need to pay attention to now. I’m thrilled to be joined by Lisa Schmucki, founder of edWeb.net, and a fellow education media publisher who has had a front-row seat to the evolution of #EdTech for more than a decade.

Welcome to #MindShareTV where we spotlight the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the future of learning. Today, we’re excited to highlight a powerful opportunity for education #entrepreneurs around the world. The @Milken-Penn GSE Education Entrepreneurship Program Business Plan Competition is now accepting applications through February 11, 2026. Since 2010, this competition has awarded more than $2 million in cash and prizes, while building one of the most vibrant ecosystems for education innovation globally. Joining me today legendary EdTech colleague, Rita Ferrandino, a strategic advisor and internationally recognized leader in education innovation. Michael Golden John Gamba Kevin Custer MindShare Learning Media & Consulting #edtech

Hello everyone, and welcome to the C21 Canada Podcast Series, produced in partnership with Dell Technologies. I’m Robert Martellacci, CEO of C21 Canada, and this series is designed to spotlight real stories, real leadership, and real impact as innovation reshapes teaching and learning across Canada. Today’s episode is a special one-year check-in on our AI Use Case Project, an initiative launched last year to document how artificial intelligence can meaningfully improve learning across K–12 education. From the beginning, this work has been about practice over hype. It’s been about educators, students, and system leaders exploring AI responsibly, ethically, and with learning at the centre. One year later, we’re asking: What’s changed? What’s stuck? What’s scaled? And what leadership lessons are emerging as AI becomes part of everyday educational practice? I’m delighted to be joined by Geoff Edwards, Superintendent, Learning Technologies, the Ottawa Catholic School Board—one of the systems that helped bring this work to life in real classrooms. Geoff, welcome, and thank you for being part of this important national conversation. Karen Yamada Katina Papulkas

Hello everyone, and welcome to #MindShareTV. I’m Robert Martellacci your host from MindShare Learning Media, and this year is especially meaningful for us as we celebrate 25 years of connecting education leaders and innovators from around the world 🎉 We’re coming to you with a special preview podcast as we prepare to attend BETT UK, one of the world’s most influential global education technology gatherings. I’m delighted to be joined by Ryan Donaghy, Deputy Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development from New Brunswick, Canada—who is participating in a powerful Ministerial Panel focused on what true digital transformation in education really looks like. Ryan, welcome to MindShareTV—it’s great to connect with you ahead of BETT MindShare Learning Media & Consulting C21 Canada

Hello everyone, and welcome to #MindShareTV. I’m your host, Robert Martellacci, from MindShare Learning Media & Consulting, and this year we’re proud to be celebrating our 25th anniversary, 25 years of supporting education leaders, innovators, and changemakers across the learning ecosystem 🎉 Today, we’re excited to share a MindShare sneak peek into an upcoming #FETC26 keynote that continues an important conversation about where learning is headed next. Joining me is the remarkable, Alana Winnick—educator, author, futurist, and a trusted voice on the future of learning. Alana will be delivering her keynote, “The Future of Learning: Empowering Every Student to Thrive,” at #FETC26 on Monday, January 12, from 9:00 to 10:00 am at the Orange County Convention Center. Alana, welcome back to MindShare—it’s great to have you with us

Welcome to this special edition of the #MindShareTV Podcast. I'm your host, Robert Martellacci, Chair of the Canadian #EdTech AI Summit. Today, we're reflecting on the incredible innovation and talent showcased at the Summit, held this past October 29th and 30th. Joining me are the remarkable Gr. 11 student innovators Vynavin Vinod Madheswaran Kamal, Akshat Goenka, Kavya Patel behind Questify.study, the dynamic team from Peel District School Board who stole the spotlight by winning the Dragon's Den Startup Challenge. Their AI-powered learning solution is making waves in the EdTech space. Welcome to the podcast, team Questify! MindShare Learning Media & Consulting