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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Smart Board Session - Monday November 7, 2016

Meridith Lovell-Johnston will present a beginners' SMART Board workshop on Monday, November 7, from 2:30-4:00 in room OH04. 

This workshop addresses troubleshooting for common technical problems, use of the SMARTBoard's functions, use of the Notebook 11 software to create tactile interaction in lessons and presentations, and SMART Exchange. The intention is to work towards the creation of a SMART Board resource for your placement so please bring a laptop and/or memory stick. 

Please install SMART Notebook 11 in advance by visiting https://education.smarttech.com/products/notebook/download and entering Lakehead's Product Key: NB-AECS8-AIH4H-F9673-26AWD. The key will be shorter than the spaces provided and that’s ok - it will lock you to version 11. (Please turn off auto update).  Note that Notebook may not work on newer Mac Books.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Reminder: Applications due November 4 for China/UK Teaching Placement Opportunities

Forwarding on behalf of Jan Oakley, International Initiatives Coordinator

If you are interested in applying for an opportunity to complete an additional, volunteer teaching placement in China or the United Kingdom in May 2017, please note that applications are due November 4.

You can find more information about this opportunity, along with the application forms, at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/education/undergraduate/international-opportunities

Applications can be submitted from teacher candidates in the 1-Year Legacy program and students in the 2-Year program who are graduating in spring, 2017. Please note, conditions apply and there are a limited number of spots available. 

If you have questions about international teaching placements, please contact Dr. Jan Oakley, International Initiatives Coordinator, at joakley@lakeheadu.ca 

Monday, October 31, 2016

Update - Full Day Kindergarten Planning, Teaching and Assessment Workshop

Good Afternoon BEd Students,

The sign up sheet for the Full Day Kindergarten Workshop will now be made available in the Education Office on Thursday November 3, 2016.  Please come to the office on that day to sign up if you wish to attend.  

Space is limited.  

Thank you.
   

Original email sent to students that includes details about the workshop can be found below.  

Want To Learn More About Full Day Kindergarten Planning, Teaching and Assessment?
Sign up for our planned workshop.
Planning, teaching and assessment in a Full Day Kindergarten inquiry-based learning environment will be addressed. 
Teacher candidates will have an opportunity to work with a centre/inquiry-based planning template (modification of the Lesson Plan template).

Candidates will also learn about resources that can assist them with their practicum-related responsibilities. While the focus will be on the Kindergarten learning environment, this workshop will be of interest to candidates who want to learn more about facilitating an inquiry-based programming in general.


There will be a follow-up workshop on inquiry-based learning throughout the grades in January 2017. Date to be determined by the end of October.
Recommended Participants For This Workshop:
Teacher Candidates in FDK placements and those wanting to learn more about inquiry-based planning, teaching and assessment
Date: Wednesday, November 9 from 5-7 p.m.
Location:  OH8


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Protocol Education Campus Visit - Wednesday November 2, 2016

Protocol Education will have an information booth set up in the HP hallway on Wednesday November 2, 2016 from 11:00am - 2:00pm.  

Come by and learn about teaching in the UK with Protocol Education!


Important Reminder - For Your Last Class of EDUC 4490, 4350 or 4370

Attention All B.Ed Program Students,

We would ask that for your last class of the Classroom Management, Planning & Evaluation course, please come to it having read the Practicum Guide, including the Formative and Summative assessments and note any questions or concerns you may have. They will be addressed with your course instructor/faculty advisors or Catherine.

Please bring either a hard copy or electronic copy of your program's Practicum Guide with you to that class.

Students in the 1st year of the 2 Year Program, are also asked to bring your MAP Journal to this same class.

Thank you.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Attention Legacy and Year 2 Students - Impact Teachers Campus Visit - Thursday November 3, 2016


Hi there!

We're coming to Lakehead Orillia!

Thursday, November 3rd from 10:00-3:00pm: Heritage Place

Drop by our table to learn about the job opportunities in the UK and get all your questions answered. 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.

About Impact
Impact Teachers is an education services company. We focus on placing teachers in their ideals jobs while working closely with our schools to ensure our teachers are fully supported.  At Impact Teachers we work every day to create passionate teachers that make a difference, develop outstanding schools and inspire students to engage and achieve better results.  Join us and we will be with you every step of the way offering a variety of opportunities. Our standards and care are second to none and our outcome is a passionate desire to make a difference in each classroom to every student.

We Offer:
·         Guaranteed Job Programme
·         Supply & Contract Positions
·         Face to face interviews with UK principals in Canada
·         Urban and Rural Schools
·         Financial Reimbursements
·         Professional development opportunities
·         Teacher Training Trips to India & Uganda
·         Competitive rates of pay
·         Family Ethos and Community
·         Regular Social Events

Watch our video, click here

For more information please contact Falen Lundrigan  by:



Falen Lundrigan Canadian Candidate Consultant

1 (902) 229 7202
falen@impactteachers.com   www.impactteachers.com
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