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).

Reminder - No Student Parking at Heritage Place

Attention All B.Ed Students:

Please be aware 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.

Math Brush Up Sessions

Good Day B.Ed Students,

The Faculty of Education here at the Orillia campus, have planned "brush up" sessions that will take place before the compulsory Math Competency Exam on Saturday September 6th, 2014.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THESE SESSIONS:

• These sessions are ONLY for students who have been working on their math content knowledge. These sessions are designed to give those students who have been working on their math knowledge a chance to practice problem solving prior to the exam.
• These are not workshops designed to TEACH you math.
• It is not possible for us to teach all the relevant math you will need for the exam in one or two sessions (and you will find these sessions more confusing than helpful).
• However, if you have been working on your math, or feel confident about your math understanding, these sessions will provide you with an opportunity for some extra practice.

If you have a specific type of math question, please bring it with you.

The workshop facilitator will do their best to address it.

When Are The "Brush Up" Sessions?:

• Thursday, September 4th, 2014 - 5-7pm p.m in HP4
• Thursday, September 4th, 2014 - 5-7pm p.m in HP8
• Thursday, September 4th, 2014 - 7-9pm p.m in HP8

How Do I Sign Up?
We would ask that any B.Ed student wishing to attend either session, visit the Education Administration Office at 1 Colborne St W. to sign up. 

These sign up sheets will be available as of: Tuesday September 2, 2014 on our 1st day of classes for the Professional Year program.

There is limited space in both sessions, so students are encouraged sign up soon.

B.Ed Professional Year - Student Orientation Event

The Faculty of Education is holding its Professional Year B.Ed Program Student Orientation on Wednesday September 3rd, 2014 from 4:30-7:00pm at our 500 University Avenue location.

When you arrive at 500 University Avenue, we would ask that you report to the registration table.

There you will receive additional information and your agenda.

What To Expect:

• 4:30 - 5:30 - Pizza will be served for all Professional Year B.Ed students (please bring your own drinks 

• 5:30 - 7:00pm - Various presentations are set to occur

The Presentations Will Include Information About: 

• Student Services 

• Your Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU)

• Accessibility & Academic Skills Center (Accommodations)

• Health & Wellness Services in Professional Year

• Your Professional Year Calendar & Special Dates/Events to Remember

• Professional Development Workshops

• Math Competency Exam - What To Expect on September 6th, 2014

• Updates/Important information on Required Documentation (PRC/VSS and TB skin test)

• Placements in Professional Year

• Your Education Student Teacher Association (ESTA) & The Audacity Movement

Parking will be available at our 500 University Avenue location is at no cost to you after 4:15pm, for this event.  We ask that students consider carpooling wherever possible.

The Faculty of Education is excited to welcome you into your Professional Year journey ahead.