Alice Shin

Hello! Where to start... While I taught for many years as an ESL instructor for Adults in Academic bridge programs, curriculum design, and administration, I took a major detour into tourism, management, compliance, then consulting in the financial services arena. But, as it would turn out, I was always the most successful when training - be it my clients or colleagues! So - after several years away - I decided to jump back into language training and assessments for IELTS, BULATS, and other language certification programs for internationally trained professionals, and now - due to COVID - digital learning. I am keen on resolving the issues with online delivery in our current circumstances and beyond. I can't wait to apply my 15+ years as an educator to this new frontier we find ourselves in, not only with regards to the traditional educational context, but all industries to spur our economy and skills forward while keeping us all safe. I look forward to 'meeting' you all!

A3: Integrate Play Solutions with Spatial.IO

By Alice Shin on November 30, 2020

As my laptop struggles to export my presentation to video, I have sent my Pitch and Venture Presentation to David directly as the rendering will not be completed by midnight tonite. Albeit, I’ll introduce my venture here. I chose an existing company in the corporate training sector that can only deliver its program in person […]

A1 Analyst Report: Computer-Based Testing

By Alice Shin on October 19, 2020

As a language assessor, this is a highly relevant topic, as the language assessment industry has been, and continues to be – significantly impacted by COVID-19. Mass cancellations or rescheduling of tests for doctors, dentists, nurses, CFA’s and general ELL for immigration and academic programs have left many test-takers in limbo, while a creating bottle-neck […]

Julia Rivard – Co-Founder of Squiggle Park

By Alice Shin on September 29, 2020

Venture: “At Squiggle Park, we take video games seriously. Our bite-sized games are effective in building mastery of foundational reading skills through practice and play.” As of 2018, Squiggle Park has raised $1.02M as and was being used in over 6,000 schools all over the world. Squiggle Park uses video games built on scientifically backed […]

Adriana Gascoigne, Founder of Girls in Tech

By Alice Shin on September 28, 2020

By amanda klassen on February 2, 2020 Adriana Gascoigne is the founder and CEO of Girls in Tech, a not-for-profit organization that aims to put an end to gender inequality in the technology sector. While Girls in Tech was initially founded in 2007 in San Francisco, it has since grown to include chapters in 33 countries around […]

ROCKWAY: Netflix + Khan Academy for Music

By Alice Shin on September 26, 2020

Rockway is the last pitch to present in the Youtube clip below which is from the Education Startup Pitches at Slush.Org, a European “platform that allows startups from all over the world to connect with investors, mentors, partners, and each other.” As I could not edit the clip, nor could I find a stand-alone clip […]

ICTC – Canada’s Digital Economy

By Alice Shin on September 19, 2020

Potential future pathways for economic growth in Canada was one of the reasons why I chose to pivot into digital technology; my educational background is where my experience intersects with the emerging. The ICTC’s focus on advancing Canada’s position in the global economy provides valuable insight into how the future of work could look with […]

Hello ETEC 522!

By Alice Shin on September 13, 2020

Me making Covid brownies. And no, not THAT kind of Covid brownie. From a box made for my friends and colleagues at my (then) office. When I’m not making safe and tasty baked treats to share, I work in the financial services industry and business in general. While I taught for many years as an […]