REMINDER - NO STUDENT PARKING AT HERITAGE PLACE - AT ANY TIME OF DAY

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:

This is a reminder 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.

Regards,
Julie

REMINDER ETFO Workshop - Student Mental Health in Ontario Classrooms - January 23rd, 2015

THIS IS A REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS: 

The Faculty of Education has partnered with the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario, to offer you this important and relevant workshop on January 23rd, 2015.

Although it is not mandatory to attend, you will find that its topic is one of growing importance in Ontario classrooms.

Workshop Description:

This workshop provides an introduction to student mental health, including promoting a positive mental health environment, common student mental health issues, and classroom strategies to help address them.  Key student mental health resources will also be highlighted. 

Because of space constraints, we have planned 2 sessions on each date.

Cohorts have been assigned to a specific time-slot to attend these available workshops, based on availability in class schedules.

The ETFO Workshop details & Assigned Presentation Schedule for each Cohort, are as follows:

SAVE THE DATE - Friday January 23^rd, 2015  

Workshop: Student Mental Health in Ontario Classrooms

Session Times & Cohort Assignment:            

·  10:30 – 12:30  - for Cohorts: B, F, G and H

·  12:30 – 2:30 - for Cohorts: A, C, D and E

LOCATION OF WORKSHOP:

City Hall, Council Chambers

Presenter:  Nancy Baldree, 

ETFO Staff, Professional Development/Learning

Technology in Today's Classroom Workshop with Marci Duncan

Attention B.Ed Students,

Marci Duncan, a Technology in the Classroom resource teacher with the Simcoe County District School Board, will be facilitating a workshop on Wednesday January 28^th from 5:00-7:00pm in OH8.  Marci was a very popular member of our Educator's Panel on October 7^th, and has been asked to return to continue to help us promote learning in today's 21st century classroom.

Some areas of discussion will be the use of technology in teaching and learning today, how to set up a "bring your own device" classroom, apps that promote global thinking and exciting action research projects currently happening in schools.

Please sign-up for this workshop in the Education Office early to avoid disappointment, as seats are limited.  There is no charge for this session.

Thank you,

Rosa

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Hello everyone. In this week's message I offer reminders about the Kindergarten, ETFO and Perfecting the Practicum workshops. I also pass on some advice about setting goals and making a learning plan for the Winter term. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYVYK7HnYhA&feature=youtube_gdata

I hope you have a great week! 

Frances

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Winter Hours

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Winter Hours

Mondays: 8:30am - 2:00pm
Tuesdays: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Wednesdays: 8:30am - 2:00pm
Thursdays: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Fridays: 8:30am - 10:00am and 11:30am - 2:00pm

To book your appointment online, please click HERE

Need help with an upcoming essay or assignment? Visit the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) office for all of your writing needs!

Writing assistance will be available through PAL during the following hours for the Winter semester:

Please bring a printed copy of your work, your assignment outline, questions/concerns, and an open mind to your appointment! 

We are located on the first floor of Simcoe Hall in OA 1031.

TimePlan Info Session - January 19, 2015

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Hello everyone. Here is this week's video, which recaps Building Futures, talks more about winter weather, and highlights some upcoming events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbZe4r9KhFc&feature=youtube_gdata

Attached is a document about safe winter driving. Here is a link to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's Website, where you can find road conditions and closures: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/trip/map.shtml?ll=44.381171,-79.686928&z=13
One item I neglected to mention is the Perfecting the Practicum course. You must be recommended by your Faculty Advisor for this course. It occurs on 3 Saturdays- Jan. 24, Feb. 7, and March 7 at Heritage Place. You should register with Rosa with your FA's recommendation. There is a fee of $75.00 for this course.

That's it from me for this week. Have a terrific week, and stay warm!

Frances