Important Information - Education Fair - February 4 from 1:00-5:00pm

Student Affairs is hosting the annual Education Fair this upcoming Wednesday, February 4th from 1:00-5:00pm in the Learning Commons and upper hallways of Heritage Place.  

This is a GREAT opportunity to chat with recruiters from both domestic and international boards/placement companies.
Come prepared as some recruiters will be doing interviews on the spot or scheduling from Feb. 4 - 6 on campus; other groups are hosting information sessions on the evening of the Fair.  Full schedule is posted on the event website: www.lakeheadu.ca/current-students/jobs-and-career/career-fair/education-fair-orillia

PIZZA be served at 4PM during the Education Fair for all Professional Year students. For cohorts in class at this time, we will reserve some for you rather than disrupting class.  Please bring your own beverages!

PRIZES Enter an event survey to win great Lakehead swag from our draw table!

How to Prepare?

· Review the LIST OF EXHIBITORS and Event Schedule beforehand. Think about who you want to speak with most and make the rounds according to your interests.

· Dress to impress!  Pull out your Teacher attire.

· Bring several copies of your resume, as you may want to start your application with some companies and might even get an interview that day!

· Bring a notebook and pen so you can write down questions to ask and record information you gather from recruiters.

Please note that the Learning Commons and Hallways are booked for this event; ALL TABLES in the Commons will be used from set-up 11:00am on Wednesday until the Fair ends at 5:00pm, so please plan your day accordingly. 

Couches and quiet study rooms are still available, as is the Computer Lab.

Student Affairs regrets the inconvenience but we hope that you will all attend to take advantage of this networking and information-gathering opportunity we've organized for YOU!

  

Questions?  Please contact Jackie Bean at oremploy@lakeheadu.caor 705-330-4008 X 2110.

UTeach Info Session - February 4th, 2015

                      

Teach in England Full Time:  Presentation Information Session for all graduating teachers

Presentation: Wednesday February 4th ,5:45 pm to 6:45pm, in Room # OH8 Downtown Orillia Campus

Teachers have been at the heart of what Uteach does since we began our business in 2003.

We realize that after completing years of education and training it can be disheartening to discover that your dream teaching job is not available in Canada. Through the Uteach Academy – which is led by two of England’s most highly respected education visionaries - we train, place and support overseas teachers like you so that they can gain valuable teaching experience in England and realize their dreams.

  

Graduating teachers can Join us at our presentation at 5:45 pm to 6:45pm on Wednesday February 4th in Room OH8  in Downtown Orillia campus to find out more about teaching full time in the UK.  We will also have a booth set up  at the fair from 1pm-5pm to answer any questions.

To register your attendance for this event, please send your résumé to signup@uteachrecruitment.com or call us toll-free on +1 (855) 819-4821.

We look forward to seeing you!

Kind regards,

Derrick Willcott

Director of Resourcing and Placement Canada |Uteach Ltd.

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Happy Sunday everyone!

This week's message has information about an upcoming workshop, student parking, and concerns about the OCT's August 31st deadline to register before the two year BEd program begins in Ontario.

There's also a reminder about events organized by the Athletics department.

You can watch the video by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3tjkgXg8Vo

Have a great week!

Frances

Free Yoga Session at Orillia Heritage Place and Free Rock Climbing at Rotary Place

~ Forwarding on behalf of the Athletics and Recreation Department ~

Good Morning,

We are hosting a yoga class on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 2:30-3:30pm in OH10.  Please click here to register and note that we appreciate if you bring your own mat as equipment is limited.

Also, we are offering free rock climbing sessions at Rotary Place.  To view the variety of dates and times, and to register, please follow this link. 

Thank you for your time,

Jayme Beard
Athletics and Recreation Assistant
Lakehead University Orillia

REMINDER - NO STUDENT PARKING AT HERITAGE PLACE - AT ANY TIME OF DAY

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:

This is a reminder that there is absolutely no student parking at the Heritage Place building. (This includes both tenant or visitor parking).

Given this announcement, all students are encouraged to check the Transportation page on the Lakehead University website for parking options, within the City of Orillia.  

Found here: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/orillia-campus/transportation

The entire Heritage Place Building lot is monitored on a daily basis and cars parked illegally will be tagged by Security and towed at the owner’s expense.

Regards,
Julie

REMINDER ETFO Workshop - Student Mental Health in Ontario Classrooms - January 23rd, 2015

THIS IS A REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS: 

The Faculty of Education has partnered with the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario, to offer you this important and relevant workshop on January 23rd, 2015.

Although it is not mandatory to attend, you will find that its topic is one of growing importance in Ontario classrooms.

Workshop Description:

This workshop provides an introduction to student mental health, including promoting a positive mental health environment, common student mental health issues, and classroom strategies to help address them.  Key student mental health resources will also be highlighted. 

Because of space constraints, we have planned 2 sessions on each date.

Cohorts have been assigned to a specific time-slot to attend these available workshops, based on availability in class schedules.

The ETFO Workshop details & Assigned Presentation Schedule for each Cohort, are as follows:

SAVE THE DATE - Friday January 23^rd, 2015  

Workshop: Student Mental Health in Ontario Classrooms

Session Times & Cohort Assignment:            

·  10:30 – 12:30  - for Cohorts: B, F, G and H

·  12:30 – 2:30 - for Cohorts: A, C, D and E

LOCATION OF WORKSHOP:

City Hall, Council Chambers

Presenter:  Nancy Baldree, 

ETFO Staff, Professional Development/Learning

Technology in Today's Classroom Workshop with Marci Duncan

Attention B.Ed Students,

Marci Duncan, a Technology in the Classroom resource teacher with the Simcoe County District School Board, will be facilitating a workshop on Wednesday January 28^th from 5:00-7:00pm in OH8.  Marci was a very popular member of our Educator's Panel on October 7^th, and has been asked to return to continue to help us promote learning in today's 21st century classroom.

Some areas of discussion will be the use of technology in teaching and learning today, how to set up a "bring your own device" classroom, apps that promote global thinking and exciting action research projects currently happening in schools.

Please sign-up for this workshop in the Education Office early to avoid disappointment, as seats are limited.  There is no charge for this session.

Thank you,

Rosa

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Hello everyone. In this week's message I offer reminders about the Kindergarten, ETFO and Perfecting the Practicum workshops. I also pass on some advice about setting goals and making a learning plan for the Winter term. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYVYK7HnYhA&feature=youtube_gdata

I hope you have a great week! 

Frances

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Winter Hours

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Winter Hours

Mondays: 8:30am - 2:00pm
Tuesdays: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Wednesdays: 8:30am - 2:00pm
Thursdays: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Fridays: 8:30am - 10:00am and 11:30am - 2:00pm

To book your appointment online, please click HERE

Need help with an upcoming essay or assignment? Visit the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) office for all of your writing needs!

Writing assistance will be available through PAL during the following hours for the Winter semester:

Please bring a printed copy of your work, your assignment outline, questions/concerns, and an open mind to your appointment! 

We are located on the first floor of Simcoe Hall in OA 1031.

TimePlan Info Session - January 19, 2015

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Hello everyone. Here is this week's video, which recaps Building Futures, talks more about winter weather, and highlights some upcoming events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbZe4r9KhFc&feature=youtube_gdata

Attached is a document about safe winter driving. Here is a link to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's Website, where you can find road conditions and closures: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/trip/map.shtml?ll=44.381171,-79.686928&z=13
One item I neglected to mention is the Perfecting the Practicum course. You must be recommended by your Faculty Advisor for this course. It occurs on 3 Saturdays- Jan. 24, Feb. 7, and March 7 at Heritage Place. You should register with Rosa with your FA's recommendation. There is a fee of $75.00 for this course.

That's it from me for this week. Have a terrific week, and stay warm!

Frances

Message from Wellness Centre and the Orillia After Hours Medical Clinic - TB Skin Tests

Mantoux /Tuberculin (TB)Testing

Please note that effective immediately the Orillia After Hours Medical Clinic will not be performing TB skin tests. This change in services offered at the clinic will allow attending physicians more time to treat patients seeking medical care for illness.

Students requiring this test are encouraged to request the test from their Primary Care Providers or visit a walk in clinic in Barrie.  

Here is a link to the clinics in Barrie: http://barriefht.ca/contact/after-hours-medical-care/ 

Lakehead University's 50th Anniversary - Celebrate With Us!

Planned ETFO Workshops For B.Ed Students - In The New Year

Good Day Students,

The Faculty of Education has partnered with the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario, to offer you 2 fantastic workshops in 2015.

Because of space constraints, we have planned 2 sessions on each date.

Cohorts have been assigned to a specific time-slot to attend these available workshops, based on availability in class schedules.

The ETFO Workshop details & Assigned Presentation Schedule for each Cohort, are as follows:

SAVE THE DATE - Friday January 23^rd, 2015  

Workshop: Student Mental Health    

Session Times & Cohort Assignment:            

• 10:30 – 12:30  - for Cohorts: B, F, G and H
• 12:30 – 2:30 - for Cohorts: A, C, D and E

Presenter:  Nancy Baldree, 

ETFO Staff, Professional Development/Learning

SAVE THE DATE - Friday February 27^th, 2015 

Workshop: Think Before You Click – Professional Boundaries

Session Times & Cohort Assignment:  

• 10:30 – 12:30  - for Cohorts: B, F, G and H
• 12:30 – 2:30 - for Cohorts: A, C, D and E

Presenter:  Phyllis Hession-White,

ETFO Staff, Professional Relations

Notice of Availability of Professional Year Letters For Your Portfolio - ONLY UNTIL MONDAY MARCH 16th, 2015

Attention All Professional Year B.Ed Students:

Effective Monday January 5th, 2015 the Education Administration Team will make available (upon request) specific letters for inclusion in each student's personal portfolio.

What Professional Year Letters Can Be Requested?

PERSONALIZED LETTERS (with associated fee) are available:

1) Letter of Eligibility/Good Standing

What Is It?

This is a letter acknowledging your enrollment in the program while program is in progress, speaks of upcoming convocation in June 2015, if  you meet all of the B.Ed degree requirements. (This letter is recommended should there be a delay in processing your official OCT certification. Should you wish to start applying for teaching opportunities while you wait for your official cert # from OCT, this letter is a good addition to any application.)

Why Do I Need This Letter?

The letter of eligibility/good standing will also come in handy if:

·  You are planning on applying or registering for AQs with different institutions

·  You are pursuing a teaching opportunity abroad or in another province, and you need proof you will earn your B.Ed degree to apply, before convocation or receiving your OCT certification #

·  You are pursuing a local teaching opportunity and you need proof you will earn your B.Ed degree to apply, before convocation or receiving your OCT certification #

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If you are a student who has not satisfied all program academic requirements,  or have not successfully completed and/or deferred your first  or second placement, you will not qualify for this letter. 

Similarly, if you are a student who has not yet successfully passed the Math Competency Exam, you must wait to request this letter until the results from the March sitting of the Math Competency Exam are announced.

2) Religious Education Elective Letter

What Is It?

This is a letter of confirmation of attendance upon successful completion of the Religious Education elective (EDUC 3236). 

This letter may be necessary when applying to specific Catholic School Boards, as a new teacher. 

(It is up to you to complete the research to determine if it would be of benefit to you.)

NOTE: 

If you are enrolled in a WINTER offering of this course, we will not generate a EDUC 3236 letter for students until a FINAL Mark is awarded.

GENERIC LETTERS(no associated fee) are available:

3) Math Competency Letter

What is It?

This is a letter that outlines the intent of the EDUC 4050 course, acknowledging that LU is the only Faculty of Ed to make successful completion of this course a requirement to graduate. Bulk copies of this letter are available for all Professional Year students in the Education Administration Office.

How To Obtain Your Letters:

Come in person to the Education Administration Office in Heritage Place to pick up the letters you desire.
The cost for each letter is: $5.00 per letter & monies must be received at the time the each letter is surrendered.

PLEASE COME PREPARED WITH EXACT MONIES IF PAYING WITH CASH.

Accepted Payment: Cash or a Money Order payable to "Lakehead University"

Should you request a letter late in the year, and are unavailable to pay for it and claim it in person, we would ask that you ensure that you make arrangements to send us a Money Order and a postage paid return envelope (complete with desired return address), and we will expedite your request.

The Education Administration Office will only make these letters available to all 2014/2015 students until: Monday March 16th, 2015. 

Any requests for any of these letters received after this date, may not be fulfilled.

Regards,
Julie

REMINDER - BUILDING FUTURES - Full Day Off-Site Event - Details, Directions & Parking - Students & Faculty - Jan 7th, 2015

Good Morning Professional Year B.Ed Students:

I am re-sending the Building Futures information to all of you, as a reminder of this Wednesday's (January 7th, 2015) event off-site.
Important Note:
It is important that all students to remember to:

·  pack a lunch for the day

·  carpool wherever possible for the event

·  park in the designated locations on-site at Geneva

·  report to the Registration Table by 8:30am 

For complete details, please review the full communication we circulated on December 17, 2014 - found below.
See all of you there,
Julie
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Julie Howell <jhowell@lakeheadu.ca>
Date: Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Subject: BUILDING FUTURES - Full Day Off-Site Event - Details, Directions & Parking - Students & Faculty - Jan 7th, 2015
To: Frances Helyar <fhelyar@lakeheadu.ca>, Rosamaria Fabiano <rfabiano@lakeheadu.ca>, Catherine Hannon <channon@lakeheadu.ca>

Attention All Professional Year B.Ed Students:
This is a reminder of the compulsory full-day off-site Professional Development Workshop held at Geneva Park Convention Center on Wednesday January 7th, 2015.

ALL Professional Year B.Ed students are required to be in attendance.
ALL Professional Year EDUC courses regularly scheduled for Wednesday January 7th, 2015 will be cancelled, will be made up on: MONDAY MARCH 16th, 2015.
A Few Things To Remember About January 7th, 2015:

Registration Sign In For All Students:
You must sign in at the registration desk in the lobby of the Centennial Centre when you arrive, where you will be given your program materials. The registration desk will be open from 8:30 to 9:00 am.

Registration TIPS:

·  If you received an online confirmation of the workshops you successfully registered for, in late October 2014 - PLEASE PRINT IT AND BRING IT WITH YOU.

·  For those who did not complete the online registration by the communicated deadline, you must register manually for their workshops - please plan to be there by no later than 8:15am to manually register from the workshops that are still available

LOOKING FOR STUDENT VOLUNTEERS:
Our Ministry partners are looking for 4 B.Ed students who would be willing to assist with the registration table, before the event begins. If you are interested, please send an email to Julie Howell ASAP.
What To Expect Following Mandatory Registration:
The program will commence promptly at 9:00 am in the Auditorium. Please refer to the Building Futures website (www.ontario.ca/buildingfutures) for a copy of the agenda and further information about the day. Beverages and a light afternoon snack will be provided on the day.
Students must plan to bring their own lunch with them, for the day.
There will be a designated area where students can have their lunch during the designated break.
Request Of Each Participant:
Since the Ministry of Education is making every effort to organize greener events, your cooperation is greatly appreciated. We will not be providing paper handouts of the workshop presentations; instead, we ask you to bring your own pen and paper for taking notes.
We also encourage you to bring your own beverage container (travel mug) to cut down on waste.
Parking at YMCA Geneva Park:
I thought it would be worthwhile to provide you with parking instructions since I'm not sure how well everyone knows the Geneva Park YMCA centre.
Their Address:
YMCA Geneva Park, 6604 Rama Road, R.R.#6 Orillia, Ontario, Canada, L3V 6H6
Directions For Parking:

·  When you come into Geneva Park you will see the registration building (Centennial Centre) on your left.

·  Keep driving past it while staying to your right. 

·  You will drive right into the main parking lot which is first come, first serve. A parking pass is not required

·  We ask that students carpool wherever possible, to ensure there is adequate parking for all.

·  We also ask that any driver adhere to legal parking stalls within the available lots

Hope you enjoy the day.
See each of you there.
Regards,

Julie

Declaring Intent To Graduate in June 2015

This is just a reminder to all Professional Year B.Ed students.
The "Intent To Graduate" form is now available in MyInfo.
If you hope to graduate from the B.Ed program on June 6th, 2015, this form must be completed.
How to Locate the Intent To Graduate form:

• Login to MyInfo

• Click on the "For Students" tab

• Locate the the header named: Graduation

• Click on "Intent To Graduate" (and complete all required information)

Thank you,
Julie

Weekly Video from the Chair

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Winter term! This week's video includes advice about winter commuting, class cancellations, Wednesday's special event and a few suggestions as we start this new term. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y9GGzCuRHY&feature=youtube_gdata

I'm looking forward to seeing you all again,

Frances