Wellness Centre Updates

To stay up to date on the Wellness Centres' Services, please visit: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/wellness-recreation/student-health-and-wellness

Orillia Campus

Please be advised that in the interest of our staff and students’ health and safety and based on recommendations by relevant health organizations, there have been some modifications to the Wellness Services being offered on the Orillia campus.

Nurse Practitioner: Please be advised that the Huronia Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (HNPLC) will be postponing all appointments on campus. Phone appointments will be conducted as appropriate. Students will be able to book in-person appointments at the HNPLC in Barrie if needed. Please contact HNPLC directly for any inquiries at 705-835-7545.

Counselling: On-going clients with booked appointments will be offered phone counselling sessions with their on-going counsellor while/if they are finishing up their term in Orillia.

New clients will be referred to services which already offer “virtual counselling” options and/or telephone counselling:

1. All students who are enrolled in LUSU’s extended healthcare plan (i.e. did not opt out) have access to realcampus.ca and the maple app which offer instant access to a counsellor via chat, phone, text or video chat as well as a suite of on-line wellness resources.
• realcampus.ca.  Note the “on demand” feature powered by Maple.
• Or call 1-877-390-7325
2. If a student has “opted out” of LUSU’s extended healthcare plan will still be able to access province-wide resources available on-line and/or by phone/text.  Students will be provided with information for:
• Good 2 Talk – 24/7 post-secondary helpline
• Dial 1-866-925-5454 to talk
• Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
• Big White Wall – 24/7 on-line support community moderated by clinicians big whitewall
• Bouncebackontario.ca – on-line videos and resources re: mild/moderate anxiety and depression - bouncebackontario.ca
3. Students who are experiencing a mental health crisis should contact the Simcoe County Crisis Response Service at 705-728-5044

Chiropractor: As recommended by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, we have suspended all non-emergency chiropractic appointments.

Naturopath: We are postponing all nonessential naturopath appointments. Where appropriate, appointments will be conducted over the phone with Dr. Parsons.

If you begin to exhibit COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough and respiratory distress), contact your local District Health Unit and reduce contact with others by isolating yourself at home (do not come into the Wellness Centre). Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (Orillia): 705-721-7520

Simcoe Muskoka COVID-19 Assessment Centre

In order to meet the growing needs of area residents with medical concerns related to COVID-19, a dedicated assessment centre has been opened at 490 Huronia Road, Barrie. The assessment centre is located in the rear building of the Eagle Ridge complex and is NOT at the Huronia Urgent Care Clinic.

Prior to attending the clinic, please complete the Coronavirus Self Assessment Tool to determine if you need to seek further assessment.
This week (Monday, March 16 to Sunday March 22), the assessment centre hours are as follows:

• Monday, March 16: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 17 to Sunday, March 22: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Please note, there may be lengthy waits at the assessment centre and your patience is appreciated. If you have a valid Ontario health card, please bring it with you, as it will expedite your visit.

At the assessment centre, you will be seen by a healthcare professional, who will provide you with the necessary care and instructions for follow up, if required. The swab test for COVID-19 is NOT being provided at the assessment centre; however, should the healthcare team determine that you require a swab, you will receive further information.

Please refer to the following resources for more information:

Lakehead University COVID-19 Page

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - 705-721-7520

Telehealth Ontario - 1-866-797-0000

Coronavirus Self Assessment Tool

IMPORTANT MESSAGE - All Professional Program Students

Forwarded on behalf of Dr. Michael Hoechsmann and Dr. Don Kerr.

See below.

This message is going out to all of our Professional Program students, in Thunder Bay and Orillia.

Folks:

Given the uncertainty and stress that the rapidly changing situation is creating for everyone, combined with the University’s announcement encouraging students to travel home, and the fact that it looks increasingly unlikely that schools in the province will open on 6^th April:

We are CANCELLING the March/April practicum.

We hope this makes it easier for everyone to plan.

Please read the following carefully, because there are several important details that you need to be aware of:

We will replace the March/April practicum with an assignment. We are presently revising the assignment to ensure it supports new learning and reflection in a way that is meaningful. We will send out the assignment on Monday, 23^rd March, with a due date of 23^rd April.

For Year 2 Teacher Candidates

If you are up to date on all of your coursework, your first three practica were successful, and you fulfill the requirements of this assignment: 

1. You will have met all of our program requirements, and you will graduate on time; and, 

2. You will have met all of the University’s requirements in order to be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers. The College’s requirement of the provincial Math Proficiency Test will still need to be met, in order to be certified by the College.

For Year 1 Teacher Candidates

Most of you have completed up to 30 days of practicum this year. Once you successfully complete this assignment, you will only be required to make up the remaining practicum days next year, except to account for any missed days.

An unfortunate outcome of the situation this year is that we will have to cancel the alternative practica next year, including International placements. Candidates will need to complete two placements next year in regular Ontario classroom settings in order to meet the Faculty’s program requirements, for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers.

General Information for All Teacher Candidates

Candidates who have already failed/deferred a practicum, or who have practicum days to make up, will still need to make up this time.

For those candidates living away from home, if you wish to travel home for the remainder of the term, you are welcome to do so. Know that you need to be in regular contact with your FA, and be able to receive emails and directions from them.

Any Maple Leaf candidates who are trying to return home at this time should contact Lakehead International, for support where needed.

You will be expected to access resources online in order to complete the assignment well. We are working with the librarians to ensure library resources are available at a distance. If completing the assignment online is an issue because of internet connectivity, computer availability, or some other reason, please notify your FA immediately.

If you self-declare that you are unwell during the time allotted to complete the assignment, as per university policy on other course and program work, your assignment may receive a mark of INC. You would then have to complete your work by the end of the next (Spring) term.

These decisions reflect our interest in prioritizing your health and well-being. We know you would rather be practice teaching in schools. We hope this decision helps to bring some certainty to you for the next month or so, and allows you to plan.

Thank you for your calm and patience as we all work to deal with the current situation. Wash your hands, and look after yourselves and your loved ones.

From:

Don Kerr and Michael Hoechsmann

Chairs, Undergraduate Programs in Thunder Bay and Orillia

Event Cancelled - Grad Ring Days at Orillia Campus Bookstore

At this time, Grad Rings Days at the Orillia Campus Bookstore have been canceled.  We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Full Time Teaching Vacancies in England

Hi Teachers,

Aurelia Education Ltd has sent through the following job vacancies for full-time September teaching roles. 

They are a bespoke, small scale company geared towards finding Canadians full-time teaching in UK schools. Check out their website here: www.aureliaeducation.com

For information about the positions and areas, please contact Lindsay by email (lindsay@aureliaeducation.com) or by phone at (905) 260-2700. 

About Us

- Aurelia Education is a team of Canadian qualified teachers passionate about helping other teachers find full time teaching roles in England. 
- We have built a strong community of teachers in England so you will have an instant social and professional network of teachers there to support you in your adventure. 
- We are here to help you every step of the way!

About our Schools 

- We work with the #1 school in London based on progress and performance of the students

- We work with a school where the Head of Art was voted "World's Best Teacher of 2018" 

- Our schools have training and support in place for Canadian teachers

- We have opportunities available for elementary, special education and secondary teachers in a variety of subjects 

Circle K Pancake Event in the Heritage Place Hallway Today!

Offering TESOL Discount to Lakehead Students

2020-2021 Ontario College of Teachers Scholarships – Deadline Extension

The College recently sent information to faculties regarding three scholarships of $2,000 each that will be awarded in 2020. Teacher candidates in an Ontario consecutive or concurrent teacher education program who will graduate in 2021 are eligible to apply for the 2020-2021 scholarships.

In an effort to provide more time for teacher candidates to complete their scholarship applications, we are pleased to announce we will be extending the deadline to Monday, August 31, 2020 at 5 pm.

More information about our program and how to apply can be found the OCT website.

Circle K Pancake Event in the Heritage Place Hallway

REMINDER - LUSAA HP Student Send-Off and Appreciation Day is Tomorrow!!

Library Services During Winter 2020 Placements

Keep this message for important information about library services and access to resources during your placement.

If you need assistance you can contact the library directly at orlibrary@lakeheadu.ca or call 705-330-4008 ext. 2252.

Best of luck on your placements!

Print Library Materials:

You can borrow many library items and bring them with you on your placement (some materials are excluded).  Ask library staff for more information. 

Scan and Delivery:

Electronic delivery of book excerpts and journal articles may be possible while you are on your placement.  Find the book or journal title in the library's OMNI search system, sign in with your Lakehead username and password, and look for the Get It options. Choose Request Scanned Excerpt and specify what section of the item that you need. 

Library Hours:

Orillia Education Library hours vary during placement. Please contact us in advance to ensure that we will be open when you wish to visit the library. You can also arrange to pick up and return items after hours at the University Avenue campus.

Special Passwords in the D2L E-Tools course-site

Some databases and software listed below require a login that is not your LU email username and password. This username/password information is available in a MyCourselink site named: Fac Ed/Library E-Tools for Teaching.

Library Guides are available on many Education related topics and are available on the Education Library website.   A selection of these guides is listed below:

• Teaching P/J Subjects
• Teaching I/S Subjects
• Children/YA Booklists
• Aboriginal Education K-12

Access to Online K-12 Lesson Planning & EBook Databases is available, including the following:

Lesson Planning Databases

EBook Collections

AtoZ Maps Online Database of over 4,000 reproducible, up to date, proprietary, royalty-free world, continent, country, and state maps.  Green Teacher Webinar Series Click on Webinars, select Past Webinars, Click here to access the webinar archive for subscribers. A password is required to login, please check your D2L course listings for this course, Fac Ed/Library E-Tools for Teaching. After you enter the password, you should be directed into a page of "Protected Webinar Subscriber Archive". MusicPlay Online is a resource for elementary music teachers which includes new activities, printables and teacher resources. This is a wonderful teaching tool, enhancing and making it easier to model for the students how to label beat/rhythm, how to name solfa notes, and to teach the elements of music.  A password is required to login, please check your D2L course listings for this course, Fac Ed/Library E-Tools for Teaching.  NAXOS Music Library provides a comprehensive Music Collection with access to CDs and tracks of music and other information. 500+ new CDs are added to the library every month. A password is required to login, please check your D2L course listings for this course, Fac Ed/Library E-Tools for Teaching. OERB: Ontario Educational Resources Bank this is the Ontario Ministry of Education database. You may search for resources by grade, subject/course, strand, overall expectations, and/or keywords. Videoclips are included in this database. A password is required to login, please check your D2L course listings for this course, Fac Ed/Library E-Tools for Teaching. Open Culture: The best free cultural & educational media on the web This collection provides a list of free educational resources for K-12 students featuring free video lessons/tutorials; mobile apps; audiobooks, ebooks and textbooks; free foreign language lessons; test prep materials; and free web resources in academic subjects like literature, history, science and computing.  OPHEA (Ontario Physical and Health Education Association) Elementary Curriculum Online Resources These online resources support the implementation of Ontario’s H&PE Curriculum for Grades 1-8. Click the "Click to Access the HP&E Resources" button on the BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF PAGE to access this database. OPHEA Safety Guidelines Link directly to the Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines. No password required

BookFlix (Children's Ebooks) is a collection from Scholastic that matches children's ebook stories with related nonfiction/informational ebooks. A password is required to login, please check your D2L course listings for this course, Fac Ed/Library E-Tools for Teaching.  Britannica eBook K-12 Collection provides access to 1,400 Britannica book titles from 40 popular Britannica series and collections from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in the areas of science, social studies, and language arts. Crabtree Digital provides access to beautifully illustrated books and educational resources on K-9+ curriculum subjects including animals, countries, life and physical sciences, geography, biographies and more. Newer collections include books on Mathematics, Makerspaces, Engineering, Explorers and Sports heroes. TumblebookCloud (Ebooks for Middle & High School)  A collection of chapter books, read-alongs, and graphic novels. Also includes videos (from National Geographic!), and audio books suitable for middle school and high school grades. Lesson plans and quizzes accompany the books. Tumblebook Library (Children's Ebooks)   New Titles Added Regularly!  A collection of animated, talking picture books with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles for children. Also includes read-alongs (chapter books), puzzles, games, and TumbleResources for teachers and students.

We wish you the best of luck on your winter 2020 placements!

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LUSAA HP Student Send-Off and Appreciation Day - Tuesday, March 10th, 2020

Grad Fair in HP Hallway Today!

Come by the HP hallway and take part in the Grad Fair!!

Upcoming Teach For Canada Event

Event Title: Strategies for Teaching First Nations Students in the North 

Date: March 10th, 2020

Time: 6-9 PM EST

Location: 192 Spadina Ave, Toronto (Atrium - Centre for Social Innovation) 

Registration:  https://teachforcanada.ca/en/events/indigenous-perspectives-in-education/  

Description: Join us for a free professional development event for teachers and teacher candidates that focuses on Indigenous perspectives in education. Four key areas will be discussed during this workshop:

• Embedding “Wise Practices” in northern teaching experiences
• What’s so special about the north or remote communities?
• Why does history matter?
• What does success look like, feel like, and walk like in the north?

There will also be an opportunity to learn more about Teach For Canada’s preparation and support program.

If you have any questions about the event, please let me know! Teachers can reach out to selection@teachforcanada.ca if they have any questions.

Best,

Elyse

--

Elyse Alaimo (She/Her)

Teacher Recruitment Manager

Teach For Canada

(289) 683-6278

Grad Fair at HP - Thursday, March 5th, 2020

Therapy Dogs at HP - Tuesday, March 10th, 2020