September 6th, 2014 P/J Math Competency Exam Results Now Posted

Good Evening Students,

The results of the September 6th, 2014 P/J Math Competency Exam have now been posted.

Below, you will find a number of the most common questions students have regarding the exam results and any next steps that may be required.

How Do I View My Math Exam Results?

Here are the steps:

• Log into MyInfo
• Click on the "For Students" tab
• Look under the "Academic Profile" header
• Select the "My Marks" option
• Scroll down to "2014 Year" courses on the page
• Locate EDUC 0450 YAO (current year students) OR EDUC 0450 AAO (returning students) course code in the list
• Under the Final Mark column, you should see "IP (click here)"
• There, you will see either a "P" for pass or "F" for fail

I was successful in passing the September 2014 exam, what happens now?

If you have passed the September 6th, 2014 sitting of the exam, you have satisfied this particular academic requirement in your journey to earn your B.Ed degree.

I was unsuccessful the September 2014 exam, what happens now?

You will receive an email from our Math Coordinator (Sharon Malyczewsky) with a brief overview of "next steps" and instruction.

If you were unsuccessful in passing, the following plans should be made:

• A meeting should be booked with the Math Coordinator (Sharon Malyczewsky) to review your exam. (She will soon reach out to each of you who were unsuccessful, via email)
• Devise a plan to study for the March 2015 sitting of the exam, focusing on those areas of opportunity discovered after your exam debrief meeting
• Take advantage of the Math Skills Development workshop (details available online or in the Education Office)
• Sign up for our Peer Tutoring program (details about this program will be circulated for those interested via email soon)
• Take advantage of our "Mock Exam" sittings planned in both January and February 2015 (details will be circulated for those interested via email soon)
• Sign up for our planned "Brush Up" sessions in March 2015, before the March 19th, 2015 exam sitting

Can I see my exam even if I passed?

The Faculty of Education would like to be able to offer as much support as we can to those who were unsuccessful in the September 2014 sitting of the exam. 

With that in mind, we will not be in a position to meet with students who have passed to review exams, but we can provide the numeric score on the Math Competency Exam.

If you are interested in obtaining your score, please visit the Education Administration Office.

Regards,

The Education Administration Team

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.