FREE Rollerskating, Food and Music - Thursday, November 12, 2015

In honour of our 50th Anniversary, we'll be hosting an evening of FREE Rollerskating, food and music on Thursday, November 12th (see attached poster).  

This event is open to all students, staff, faculty and alumni.  We'll also have a shuttle bus doing 20 minute runs between 500 University Ave. and the Roller rink as well.

If you're interested, please register online so we know how much food to order at:  http://50.lakeheadu.ca/events/homecoming-orillia/

Costume Contest - Friday October 30, 2015

Important Message from The Wellness Centre

The Wellness Centre reminds students, faculty and staff that intestinal (stomach) and respiratory illnesses can spread easily, especially within busy settings such as a university campus.

Please help keep our campuses healthy by washing your hands before and after food preparation, after using washrooms, or when coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose; and by trying to avoid touching your face as much as possible. Also, please remember to 'cover your cough'. 

Get your free flu shot in Orillia. Please click here for information about getting a flu shot near the Orillia campus.

If you need more information, please call 705-330-4008 x2115

The Dalton Camp Award

Student Awards and Financial Aid would like to bring your attention to an external prize that may be of interest to students.

The competition requires applicants to provide a creative essay between democracy and the media in Canada. 

The winning applicant will receive $10,000.

The details of the award can be located online at www.Dalton​CampAward.ca 

Below is the material provided by the Friends of Canadian Broadcasting regarding The Dalton Camp Award 2016.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to the contact indicated in the information listed below.

Math Peer Tutoring Program - For 2 Year B.Ed Professional Program Students

Good Day 2 Year Professional Program B.Ed Students,

In preparation for the next sitting of the Math Competency Exam on Thursday March 17th, 2016, Lakehead University's Faculty of Education will be organizing our annual Math Peer Tutoring program. 

Interested In Volunteering To Be A Math Peer Tutor?

If you were successful on the recent Math Competency Exam and would like to tutor a fellow 2 Year B.Ed Professional Program student,  please contact Sharon Malyczewsky at:  smalycze@lakeheadu.ca. Your work will be recognized as a co-curricular activity on your transcript. 

As well, you will receive a letter of recognition for your portfolio.

Interested in Being Paired With A Math Peer Tutor?

If on the other hand you are a student who is looking for assistance in developing your math understanding before the March 2016 sitting of the Math Competency Exam, this may be the answer for you. If you would like to be paired with a peer tutor, please contact Daniela at: dmemma@lakeheadu.ca. 

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

Math Peer Tutoring Program - For Legacy 1 Year B.Ed Professional Program Students

Good Day Legacy 1 Year professional Program B.Ed Students,

In preparation for the next sitting of the Math Competency Exam on Thursday March 17th, 2016, Lakehead University's Faculty of Education will be organizing our annual Math Peer Tutoring program. 

Interested In Volunteering To Be A Math Peer Tutor?

If you were successful on the recent Math Competency Exam and would like to tutor a fellow Legacy 1 Year B.Ed Professional Program student,  please contact Sharon Malyczewsky at:  smalycze@lakeheadu.ca. Your work will be recognized as a co-curricular activity on your transcript. 

As well, you will receive a letter of recognition for your portfolio.

Interested in Being Paired With A Math Peer Tutor?

If on the other hand you are a student who is looking for assistance in developing your math understanding before the March 2016 sitting of the Math Competency Exam, this may be the answer for you. If you would like to be paired with a peer tutor, please contact Daniela at: dmemma@lakeheadu.ca. 

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

Understanding Duty To Report

A great video produced by the Hamilton Catholic Children's 

Aid Society that helps Teacher Candidates to understand a

 teacher's duty to report child abuse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKj9MkRFMRo

IMPACT Teachers - Campus Visit with Recruitment Booth on Thursday October 29th, 2015 - Teaching Opportunities Overseas

Attention 1 Year B. Ed Professional Year Students,

A representative from IMPACT Teachers will be on campus Thursday October 29th, 2015 to answer any questions you may have about teaching opportunities in the UK.

A Message From IMPACT Teachers:

Good afternoon! 

We're coming to your university this Thursday, October 29^th in the Heritage Place Building. We’re so excited to speak with you about how you can make a difference to the lives of children on a global level whilst securing long or short term contracts in our partner schools in England. Please see details of the visit below:

• Recruitment booth- 11-3pm – Speak to the Canadian Candidate Consultant and learn more about Impact Teachers’ amazing opportunities!

This is an ideal opportunity for us to speak with you and your fellow classmates about our Family at Impact. For 10 years, Impact has maintained a strong footprint of placing former trained BED graduates. We would love to share our story with you and the rewarding life-changing opportunities and programs Impact has to offer you.  Here is a preview of our story: https://impactteachers.wistia.com/medias/fq1ku8phdn.

REMINDER: Legacy 1 Year Program - Compulsory Placement & Student Mental Health Presentations - October 28th, 2015

Good Afternoon Legacy 1 Year B.Ed Professional Program Students,

Please note that there is a mandatory session on Wednesday October 28th, 2015 from 4:45 - 7:00 p.m. in the Orillia Council Chambers for ALL of our Legacy 1 Year B.Ed Professional Program students. 

This session includes two interactive and engaging presentations:

4:45pm- 6:00pm:   Practicum Placements: Setting Yourself Up for SuccessPresenter: Catherine Hannon, Professional Experiences Coordinator
Details: Catherine will discuss strategies to promote a positive placement experience. The session will include practical suggestions for to how to thrive in these practicum sessions.

6:00pm - 7:00pm:   Mental Health and Student Achievement:  Promoting Positive Connections Presenter: Doug Moore, New Path Youth and Family Therapist, New Path Youth and Family Services
Details: Doug will share research and strategies that promote understanding of personal mental health and well-being and also enhance awareness of the connection between child mental health and academic success. 

Protocol Education - Campus Visit Thursday November 5th, 2015 - Learn about Teaching Opportunities in the UK

Attention 1 Year B. Ed Professional Year Students,

A representative from Protocol Education will be on campus Thursday November 5th, 2015 to answer any questions you may have about teaching opportunities in the UK.
A Message From Protocol Education:
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Date: Thursday November 5^th

Dear Teacher Candidates,

Thinking of Travelling and Teaching Overseas?

Protocol Education is visiting the Lakehead University Orillia campus, and we will be setting up a table at Heritage Place from 9:00am to 4:00pm. This campus visit is intended to give you the opportunity to meet our Canadian based Consultants who have also had the opportunity to teach in the UK shortly after graduating from their Bachelor of Education programs.

Presently, many teachers may just be considering working in the UK as one of their options for the future. This is your chance to get some important information and get a first-hand account on teaching and living in the UK, and it’s a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Come by the Student Commons at Heritage Place to find out more about how you can get your exciting adventure abroad started! Even if you are not graduating in 2016, it’s never too early to start gathering some information and plan ahead for your teaching career.

Venue: Heritage Place @ Lakehead University, Orillia Campus

If you’d like to contact us prior to the visit for more information, you are more than welcome to call us toll free at 1-877-562-3658 or email: mvelocci@protocol-education.com

Looking forward to meeting you all on November 5^th!

 Melissa Velocci

 International Recruitment Consultant

 Protocol Education Canada

Chair's Video Message

Hello everyone, here's the link to this week's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY4FNyuRQ80

Topics include upcoming workshops for students in the Legacy program, both mandatory and optional, and this week's special library event. If you bring in a non-perishable food item your library fines will be forgiven.

Don't forget about the Hallowe'en fun in the Learning Commons on Friday. Wear a costume. . . get into the spirit!

Trick or Eat Initiative - October 26th through October 30th, 2015

Free Webinar - Adolescent Stress, Coping Strategies and Learning Disabilities

REMINDER - TRIBES WORKSHOP

REMINDER:

Professional Development Opportunity

TRIBES - EDUC 7020 YA-O  

Thursday October 22, Friday October 23, 2015

7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Saturday October 24, & Sunday October 25, 2015

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Marilyn Turner & Wendy Harrison

OH 0004 & OH 0008

$200.00

CHECK OUT THE TRIBES WEBSITE AND FIND OUT WHY IT IS SO POPULAR!

http://tribes.com/about/

What is Tribes?

Tribes is one of the most effective community building and cooperative learning strategies available today!

This workshop will provide teacher candidates with a model for establishing positive learning communities, as well as a framework for effective classroom management practices. 

Candidates will experience how Tribes strategies can be used to deliver curriculum content and enable them to design powerful cooperative learning experiences. 

This 24 hour TLC® basic experiential workshop will prepare you to use the “Tribes process” as the “foundation for transforming the school community environment to one in which teaching methods are effective in reaching and teaching students of and for today’s world”. 

“Using multiple intelligence, brain compatible learning and cooperative methods, school and classroom climates and teacher attitude will begin to reflect the message of life-long learning, personal development and civic responsibility as the key to preventing alienation, anger and isolation”.

Many School Boards and Principals believe the workshop is very beneficial, and that the material taught is applicable to all classes.  As such, they consider it an asset when the Tribes workshop is listed on your Curriculum Vitae.

During the workshop, you also will receive a resource book that is yours to keep, and will make an excellent addition to your library.    

To register for our Professional Development Opportunities:

• Go to www.myinfo.lakeheadu.ca. Enter your Lakehead University username and password.
• Once logged into MyInfo, click the “Student Tab”, and navigate to the subheading “Further Your Education”
• Under the “Further Your Education” menu, click on “Professional Development Workshops”.
• On the next page, read the information, and press continue if you agree to register for Professional Development workshops.
• Select the workshop you would like to register for, and press continue.
• Complete registration by following the Registration System’s Instructions.

Please note: If you are using a Mac, safari is no longer supported. Use Fire Fox or Google Chrome.

Also, if you encounter any issues registering online, do not try again. Please register in person at the Education Administration Office (Heritage Place).

Reminder: Classroom Management - It's All Up To You - ETFO Workshop - WED October 21st, 2015

Good Morning Legacy 1 Year B.Ed students,

This Wednesday October 21st, 2015 Jim Giles from the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will be on campus to speak to all Legacy 1 Year B.Ed students.

**This is a compulsory workshop for all Legacy 1 Year B.Ed students.

The Details About This Workshop:

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT – IT’S ALL UP TO YOU
This practical workshop focuses on effective classroom management and highlights the key elements for Classroom Management in the elementary classroom.  Participants will explore practical strategies on how to develop positive relationships with students while adapting the curriculum to create an inclusive, engaging learning environment.

Where: Council Chambers

Time: 4:50 -7:00pm 

Chair's Video Message

Good Sunday evening everyone, here's the link to this week's video: https://youtu.be/4E6rjmpXGP0

This week I talk about the Tribes workshop happening later this week available to all teacher candidates, the ETFO workshop for Legacy students only, and a suggestion for something fun for us to do together on Thursday.

There's also a special guest; once again my beagle Ty makes an appearance.

Have a great week and if you haven't done so already, don't forget to vote on Monday!

Teaching Practicum in China

Are you interested in travelling to China to complete a teaching practicum? 

Students who are graduating from the BEd program in May 2016 or May 2017 are invited to apply now for the opportunity to complete a teaching practicum in China.   The application deadline is November 16, and the application form is available as a hyperlink.

For further information, please contact Dr. Jan Oakley, International Initiatives Coordinator (joakley@lakeheadu.ca) and see the following links:

Completing a teaching practicum in China:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/education/undergraduate/international-opportunities/international-teaching-experiences-in-china

Testimonials of BEd students who completed a teaching practicum in China in 2014 and 2015: 

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/education/undergraduate/international-opportunities/international-teaching-experiences-in-china#ed_china-tests

Photo gallery:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/education/undergraduate/international-opportunities/international-teaching-experiences-in-china/our-international-experiences

Teaching Internationally - Video-Conference - Wednesday October 14th, 2015

Want to learn more about Teaching internationally?

A videoconferenced session will take place Wednesday October 14, 2015 from 4:30-5:30pm here at Heritage Place in OH04.

Seating is limited, so please sign up in the Education Office.

To view the presentation, please visit the left-navigation pane of the blog for the "Teaching Internationally" hyperlink

The Application Form is also available as a hyperlink.

Chair's Video Message

Hello everyone, I hope you've had a great weekend. 

Here is the link to my weekly video:  https://youtu.be/ROL1ad6LK0s. 

This week I talk about the Blue Jays and Thursday's celebration of Lakehead University's 50th anniversary.

2 Fantastic Events Next Week @ Heritage Place - Brought To You By Our Health & Wellness Centre!

Looking for a way to de-stress at this busy time of the term?

Do you love DOGS and COLOURING?

Well, you won't want to miss these 2 events at Heritage Place next week!

Therapy Dogs and Adult Therapy Colouring will be on campus on Tuesday October 13th from 12-130pm in the  Heritage Place Student Commons.

The Therapy Dog Program brings joy and comfort to those in need of a friendly visit, and study break.

The Adult Therapy Colouring Program allows the fear center of your brain to relax, thereby relaxing you. 

Coloring is a meditative, free-time activity you can schedule, which actually reduces your stress overall.

This week's video message

Here is this week's video.

This week is pretty casual, but there's some important information for students in the 2 year professional program who start their practicum on October 7th, 2015, and for those in the Legacy (1 year) program whose practica start on November 16th, 2015.

Here's the link:https://youtu.be/hi8zI12_j8I

Lakehead Is Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary! Please Join Us To Celebrate!

B.Ed Program Custom Clothing Days!

Looking for Lakehead University Custom Clothing for the B.Ed Program?

Come to the Custom Clothing Days next week at Heritage Place!

October 6 and 8th, 2015.

Don't miss it!!!