Education Exchange Newsletter - May 2023

The May 2023 Education Exchange newsletter is now available and can be found here.

You can read about the Fourth Annual Social Studies Festival, which focused on “Our Relationship with the Land” this year.  Included is some amazing artwork from Orillia Faculty of EDUC BEd students.

There is also information about Dr. Helyar receiving the title of Professor Emerita.

Check it out!

Paid summer internship opportunity for students in Education!

Hi there,

My name is Miranda and I work for the Foundation for Environmental Stewardship, a youth-led, youth-serving Canadian non-profit and registered charity.

Currently, we're looking for an undergraduate student to support us in the research, development, and launch of our new educational program called Net-Zero Climate Solutions Portal. This program serves to educate youth and families on net-zero climate solutions through educators and community partnerships, leading to the implementation of relevant high-impact net-zero projects and climate resilient communities.

We are looking to hire a "Net-Zero Education Coordinator" from May 31st - August 31st, 2023. This position is remote, full-time (35 hours / week) and the successful candidate will be compensated $20.00 a hour. The Education Coordinator will perform research, outreach, partnership management and content development, while also handling some administrative tasks as necessary. 

Posting can be found here. 

We will begin reviewing applications next Monday, May 15th. Interested applicants can send their resume and cover letter to admin@fesplanet.org.

Interested in Teaching in England?

It's not too late to consider teaching in England this September 2023 (or January 2024)! 

Aurelia Education specialises in supporting Canadian trained teachers find their ideal role in England and get settled into a great community of teachers.  At Aurelia, our team members have all lived and taught in England so we are very well equipped to help you through this exciting adventure.  Check us out at www.aureliaeducation.com.

Please email aurelia@aureliaeducation with the options below that you are interested in:

1. Speaking to a Canadian trained teacher in England

Speak 1-1 with a UK based Canadian trained teacher -- May 13th: 7am - 1pm EST (20 minute slots available) 

Speak 1-1 with an Aurelia consultant who has lived and taught in England to have questions answered-- Ongoing (please let us know your availability)

2. Interview online with a UK principals at various locations across England

Current Elementary vacancies:

- Class Teacher, London

- Special Education Teacher, Outer London

- Class Teacher, Outer Birmingham

Current High school vacancies:

- Math, Science, English Teachers, London

- Various Subjects, Outer Birmingham

- Special Education Teacher, Outer London

- History, English, Science Teachers, West Yorkshire

We're looking forward to hearing from you,

Allison, Julie and Lauren

The Aurelia Team

AML presents: 

When Less is More: Integrating Media Literacy Into Your Practice 

Spring PD Webinar 

May 2, 2023 

Explore K-12 strategies and resources for teaching "through AND about" media. No more stand-alone media lessons. 

Learn to teach about media more efficiently and effectively - at all levels. * 

We will address these key questions: 

"How can my learners develop subject content knowledge AND critical thinking about media in  the same unit?" 

''How can I seamlessly integrate media production into my practice?'' 

"How can I apply the AML media triangle anywhere?" 

"How can I integrate digital literacy?"

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 

4:00-5:15 PM ET, online 

Cost: $20 

Registration: https://aml.ca/pd-webinar-integrating-media-literacy-may-02-2023/

Email us at associationformedialiteracy@gmail.com if you have questions.

Attention YR2 Students - Contract Opportunity at Missabay Community School in Mishkeegogomaag First Nation

 

Earth Month Hackathon

Calling all education enthusiasts! To celebrate Earth Month the Youth Impact Challenge @youthimpactchallenge, the Oathe Project @taketheoathe, & EathNet @earthnetworld, are co-hosting the Climate Change-Makers Challenge, happening April 28-30!

There's up to $3000 worth of prizes, with the hackathon ideal for students + youth, aged 15-30, looking to build the next big climate change solution... Interested? Limit of 100 participants, with more info & registration @ climatechangemakers2023.devpost.com!

Avon Maitland District School Board 1.0 LTO (Grade 8) at GDCI Elementary School Available!

The Avon Maitland District School Board currently has a 1.0 Grade 8 LTO opportunity located at Goderich District Collegiate Institute Elementary School effective immediately until a date unknown. 

All applications can be submitted through amdsb.simplication.com OR by emailing their expression of interest to Paula Wallis.