Weekly Message for Students from the Chair - September 28th, 2014

Hello everyone, here's a link to this week's video. The big news is that our Lakehead Choir will have its first meeting on Wednesday, October 1st between 4:30 and 5:30 pm in Room 10. Please tell your friends!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vglD6r9jPIc

Have a great week!

Frances

EdCamp

Attention All B.Ed Students,

Want to learn more about technology to support students? Want to learn with others?

The attached poster outlines the EdCamp event that will be held at Eastview SS in Barrie this Saturday September 27^th

It is an unconference - so participants choose what they want to learn from others!

Registration is free and includes some great sponsors

Sign up here

http://edcampbarrie.blogspot.ca/

Have You Obtained Your Edvantage Card?

Information on Edvantage Card

It is a discount card that entitles Pre-Service teachers to discounts at participating stores and services.

This program is administered on behalf of OTF/FEO by OTIP.

The OTF student teacher cards are only printed in large batches at the beginning of the school year, and are only valid until August 31 each year.

Be sure to act quickly.

Want to request yours? Contact your ESTA reps in the program.

EDUCATION - Custom Sweater & Jacket Day Coming Soon

Hello Everyone,

Custom Jacket and Sweater Day is coming soon!

Details:

- October 1st and 2nd, 2014 at Heritage Place

-Samples and sample sizes will be available 

-Mastercard/Visa/ Debit & Cash all accepted

When Will Orders Be Available?

- Orders will be available 2-3 weeks after ordering and you will receive an email confirmation when the order is available for pickup at Heritage Place

-All orders are final sale. 

Please Note: 

This is an event being held by the Lakehead University Bookstore- for any additional information please call or email us at bookstro@lakeheadu.ca or call us at (705) 330-4008 ext 2856

Weekly Video Message from the Chair: September 21st, 2014

Hello everyone. I hope you've had a good weekend and are ready for the week ahead.

Here's a link to my video message for the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4DCdMgoPkA

I'd also ask that you take a look at this video from Jim Wylie, our counsellor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKcqayHOdGs&list=PLN9OZFmtvzBGixyCGNMaRJAggn4nOIaeG&index=2

And finally, attached is a copy of the Ontario Ministry of Education's draft document titled Supporting Minds: An Educator's Guide to Promoting Students' Mental Health and Well-being.

Take good care of yourself,

Weekly Message for Students from the Chair - September 14th

Hello everyone, it's the end of one week and the start of another, so here is my weekly message: http://youtu.be/u2DYpVmct4Y

Have a great week!

Peer Tutoring Program for March 2015 Math Competency Exam ( B.Ed Professional Year )

Good Morning B.Ed Students,

In preparation for the next Math Competency Exam on Thursday March 19th, 2014, Lakehead University's Faculty of Education will be organizing our annual Peer Tutoring program. 

If you were successful on the recent Math Competency Exam and would like to tutor a fellow B.Ed Professional year student, or if you were unsuccessful in the September 2014 sitting and are looking for assistance, this may be the answer for you.

If you are interested in studying math with another professional year student please contact Daniela at dmemma@lakeheadu.ca. 

 If you have any questions about this program, please do not hesitate to contact Daniela.

Regards,

Julie

September 6th, 2014 P/J Math Competency Exam Results Now Posted

Good Evening Students,

The results of the September 6th, 2014 P/J Math Competency Exam have now been posted.

Below, you will find a number of the most common questions students have regarding the exam results and any next steps that may be required.

How Do I View My Math Exam Results?

Here are the steps:

• Log into MyInfo
• Click on the "For Students" tab
• Look under the "Academic Profile" header
• Select the "My Marks" option
• Scroll down to "2014 Year" courses on the page
• Locate EDUC 0450 YAO (current year students) OR EDUC 0450 AAO (returning students) course code in the list
• Under the Final Mark column, you should see "IP (click here)"
• There, you will see either a "P" for pass or "F" for fail

I was successful in passing the September 2014 exam, what happens now?

If you have passed the September 6th, 2014 sitting of the exam, you have satisfied this particular academic requirement in your journey to earn your B.Ed degree.

I was unsuccessful the September 2014 exam, what happens now?

You will receive an email from our Math Coordinator (Sharon Malyczewsky) with a brief overview of "next steps" and instruction.

If you were unsuccessful in passing, the following plans should be made:

• A meeting should be booked with the Math Coordinator (Sharon Malyczewsky) to review your exam. (She will soon reach out to each of you who were unsuccessful, via email)
• Devise a plan to study for the March 2015 sitting of the exam, focusing on those areas of opportunity discovered after your exam debrief meeting
• Take advantage of the Math Skills Development workshop (details available online or in the Education Office)
• Sign up for our Peer Tutoring program (details about this program will be circulated for those interested via email soon)
• Take advantage of our "Mock Exam" sittings planned in both January and February 2015 (details will be circulated for those interested via email soon)
• Sign up for our planned "Brush Up" sessions in March 2015, before the March 19th, 2015 exam sitting

Can I see my exam even if I passed?

The Faculty of Education would like to be able to offer as much support as we can to those who were unsuccessful in the September 2014 sitting of the exam. 

With that in mind, we will not be in a position to meet with students who have passed to review exams, but we can provide the numeric score on the Math Competency Exam.

If you are interested in obtaining your score, please visit the Education Administration Office.

Regards,

The Education Administration Team

End of Week 1 Video Message from the Chair

Hello everyone,
You can find my latest video message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuJq2eOjhQ8&feature=em-upload_owner

Here is a link to information regarding the new transit service between Barrie and Orillia:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/orillia-campus/transportation/hammond-bus-service  I'm hoping some of you will be able to take advantage of it.

Have a great week!

Athletics at the Heritage Place Campus

Attention B.Ed Students,

A representative from Athletics will be down at Heritage Place on Tuesday September 9th from 12:30-4:30pm and on Wednesday September 10th from 8:30-12:30am to provide YMCA stickers for full-time students.

He will also be promoting our intramural and recreation offerings for the fall semester.

Registering For PD Workshops - Fall Term

Dear Professional Year B.Ed Students,

Are you interested in Professional Development Workshops?

Please find the 2014 Fall Term PD Workshops available to you (links below). 

We are very excited to launch our Instant Enrollment for the non-credit workshops! 

Yes, you heard correctly...students can now register online and pay online!

(using secure payment with your Visa, MasterCard or American Express). 

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THESE WORKSHOPS?

 Well, it's simple... if you wish to REGISTER ONLINE, just follow these steps:

1. Check out the available workshops at: http://education.lakeheadu.ca/?display=page&pageid=146 

(Look for those that indicate it being offered at the ORILLIA CAMPUS in RED print. Course codes offered in ORILLIA will end in 3 letters. Last letter being an "O".)

1. Or view the posters at: http://education.lakeheadu.ca/?display=page&pageid=293
2.  Register & Pay through myInfo: Under “Registration”
3. Click on: “Register for Professional Development Workshops” 

Paying with VISA. MASTERCARD or AMERICAN EXPRESS?

Register on our website at: http://education.lakeheadu.ca/pde/

This method used mainly for new students and the general public.

After choosing your workshop you will be directed to the “Personal Identification Page”.

If you are a student at LU already, all your personal information must be correct and accurate or you will receive an error message and will not be able to continue with registering online. 

The system will not recognize you as a student. 

Paying with CASH or CHEQUE?

If you are paying by cash or cheque, to register, simply come to the Education Administration Office at Heritage Place to complete the form and pay any associated fees. 

Both payment and form must be submitted at same time, to register any student for a seat in a workshop. 

Please Note:

The Education Administration Office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 1:00pm and again from 2:00 - 4:30pm.

Welcome Message from Dr. Frances Helyar - Chair, Education Programs

Hello Everyone,

In anticipation of the start of classes on Tuesday as you begin your teacher education program, I'd like to invite you to view a video message which will provide you with a bit of first-day information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQZxbrTb0Zk&feature=youtube_gdata

I'll probably be sending out these messages every Sunday evening in order to prepare us for the week ahead, so please bookmark my YouTube page as a way of staying informed. Of course, you can always check our blog, http://everythingeduorillia.blogspot.ca/

I'm looking forward to meeting you all!

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to stop me in the hall, or send me an email (fhelyar@lakeheadu.ca).