Janette Hughes

Dr. Janette Hughes is a Canada Research Chair, in Technology and Pedagogy and
Professor in the Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University. She is the recipient of multiple research and teaching awards and research grants. She is widely published and is author of The Digital Principal, a guide for school administrators who are interested in promoting technology-rich learning environments for students and teachers. Dr. Hughes is a prolific author and presenter, sharing her work both nationally and internationally in prestigious scholarly and
professional journals, keynote talks, and conferences. She has presented more than 100
peer-reviewed research papers conferences across Canada, the United States, Europe,
Asia, and South America. Attesting to the recognition of her leadership in technology and pedagogy, Dr. Hughes is routinely contacted by school districts, Ministry personnel and industry partners to consult on a variety of topics, including online teaching and learning, equity issues in ed tech, creating innovative learning environments, establishing Makerspaces in schools, shifting pedagogies in a digital era and how to foster the development of global (21st century)
skills and competencies in K-12 and higher education.