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Student trauma matters now more than ever. Post-pandemic, we see more students impacted by trauma and many educators believe that trauma is significantly impacting academic performance and behaviours. We are discussing the importance of trauma-informed approaches in education to support the holistic well-being of students. On tonight's panel: Theresa Meikle@T__Meikle @calmclearkind compassionate_c...

On this episode, the editors of Mentoring for Wellbeing in Schools, Benjamin Kutsyuruba and Frances K. Kochan, and some of the contributing authors share how their work explores the role of mentoring in promoting wellbeing in K-12 school settings. They share how mentoring can promote mental health, build resilience, and develop capacity to maintain and sustain the emotional, psychological, and soc...

This episode will provide opportunities for professors, contract lecturers, and instructors to share their visions for preservice teacher education in Ontario. On tonights' panel: Deb McCallum @bigideasinlit @bigideasinedu Yvonne Messenger @MsYMessenger Carol Doyle-Jones @caroldoylejones Tracy Crowe@tracycrowe

May has been designated as Jewish Heritage month in Canada and the US. Noting that the Jewish community has made significant contributions to the growth and prosperity of our countries while overcoming tremendous obstacles, the governments also created this month to recognize the important contributions that Jewish have made to their country’s social, economic, political, and cultural fabric. On t...

Incorporating fun and joy into education can make learning more engaging and meaningful for students, leading to better outcomes both academically and emotionally. The Mentoree Lounge is a monthly feature on #OnEdMentors that caters to preservice teachers/teacher candidates. Mentors from The Mentoree community are gathered to address the questions raised, and we invite TC’s to share their question...

Integrating literacy across the curriculum can enhance understanding of and engagement in the content areas as well as creating a more holistic learning experience for students. We are talking about cross curricular and interdisciplinary literacy with a focus on Science on tonight’s OnEdMentors. On tonight's panel: Sandra Mirabelli @scilitsandra Lionel Sandner  @LionelSandner Graziella Sadler @Gra...

Kids have undergone significant changes since the pandemic, and these changes can affect their attention, memory, and motivation leading to gaps in knowledge and skills, making it harder for children to engage with new material and impacting their ability to learn. It can also be the source of an increase in behavioral challenges and student’s abilities to self regulate. We are continuing to explo...

AI has the potential to revolutionize how we support multilingual learners. By leveraging AI-powered tools, it is hoped that educators can create inclusive and effective learning environments that foster linguistic and cultural diversity and harness Artificial Intelligence to support MLL’s.  On tonight's panel: Atala Andratis @AMASparkle Kimiko Shibata @ESL_fairy Dr. Michelle Shory  @michelleshory

Early years and outdoor learning go hand in hand, offering a range of benefits for young children's development. Outdoor environments provide rich sensory experiences that stimulate curiosity, creativity, and exploration. We are talking about A Walking Curriculum for The Early Years by Klara Redford and Michelle McKay published by the Outdoor Learning Store. On tonight's panel: Klara @kindyfriends...

Student trauma matters now more than ever. Post-pandemic, we see more students impacted by trauma and many educators believe that trauma is significantly impacting academic performance and behaviours. We are discussing the importance of trauma-informed approaches in education to support the holistic well-being of students. On tonight’s panel Theresa Meikle @T__Meikle @calmclearkind Blair Pike @pik...

The Mentoree Lounge is a monthly feature on #OnEdMentors that caters to preservice teachers/teacher candidates. Mentors from The Mentoree community are gathered to address the questions raised, and we invite TC’s to share their questions and add their voices to the monthly episodes. On tonight's panel: Terie Nocera @terie_nocera Will Gourley @willgourley Tamar Gahiri Mentees : Karinna Nicola Joann...

Mentorship for teachers is typically a relationship focused on professional development, helping the mentee improve their teaching skills, navigate challenges in the classroom, and advance their career. Mentorship can take various forms and often plays a crucial role in helping teachers grow and succeed in their profession. Tonight's panel includes: Kate Sharpe @MentorCoachInst Diane Vetter @Vette...

Reading programs offer a gateway to a world of endless possibilities, where the magic of storytelling meets the power of education. By engaging readers through structured programs, we're not just flipping pages – we're igniting imaginations, broadening horizons, and unlocking the potential within each and every student. What are some of the available reading programs and what is their impact on te...

The Mentoree Lounge is a monthly feature on #OnEdMentors that caters to preservice teachers/teacher candidates. Mentors from The Mentoree community are gathered to address the questions raised, and we invite TC’s to share their questions and add their voices to the monthly episodes. This episode addresses questions raised about being a good Occasional Teacher (OT) or substitute/supply teacher. On...

Tonight's panel has left the classroom but not education. They are all still connected to education in a variety of ways while also utilizing the many skill sets that our profession nurtured in them as they pursue other avenues. On tonight's panel: Janet Lee @fenixliteracy Dr. Sarah Thomas @sarahdateechur Heather Ryan @heathersryan Peggy Lunn

Everyone deserves to see identity affirming texts in their school experiences, and the impact of that on student well being is well-researched. How can we honour students’ lived experiences through inclusive texts while addressing issues of censorship? On tonight's panel: Anita Brooks Kirkland @AnitaBK @CdnSchoolLibrar James Saunders @saunders_jamesd James (Jim) Turk@jameslturk Natalie

Grow Your Why is the newest book from writer, podcaster, coach, story weaver, and now publisher Barbara Bray. It contains the narratives of 23 authors who share stories about what made a difference in their lives, and she has edited and curated this collection of stories about aligning your purpose with your work in the wholehearted way she approaches everything she does. On tonight's panel, contr...

Augmented Reality, AR, may sound more like a tool for video game, but there are many applications for classrooms that can help teachers create multi-sensory learning opportunities and help students engage in learning content, building empathy, sensory development, collaboration, accessibility, and more. Listen to our panel share some of the reasons and resources to add AR to the transdigital learn...

The Mentoree Lounge is a monthly feature on #OnEdMentors that caters to preservice teachers/teacher candidates. Mentors from The Mentoree community are gathered to address the questions raised, and we invite TC’s to share their questions and add their voices to the monthly episodes. On tonight's panel: Jason Lay @jlay02 Will Gourley @willgourley Tamar Gahiri

In this episode, authors from Pembroke Publishers share the process of planning and developing a book for teachers that is practical, relevant, and pedagogically sound. On tonight's panel: Diane Vetter@VetterEducation Larry Swartz@LarryReads David Costello @dr_costello

The cadence of our classrooms have changed. It’s being articulated by researchers and by educators experiencing the palpable difference in their work and class communities. We are exploring how Self Reg can help manage the changing cadence of our classrooms. On tonight's panel: Aviva Dunsiger @avivaloca Joel Gunzburg Claudio Moschella Teri Rubinoff @TeriRubinoff

Teacher leaders are teachers who aspire to stretch beyond their classrooms to engage in leadership roles that take many shapes and forms, both “informal” and “formal”. When educators aspire to be in formal leadership, they go through many hurdles to achieve positions such as consultant or administrator, but what happens when they get there? How do you live the leadership? On tonight's panel: Rola...

Transferable skills or global competencies are the skills and attributes that students are said to need in order to thrive in an ever-changing world. Based on international research, information provided by employers, and work across education sectors, these transferable skills – sometimes referred to as “ global competencies ” or competences– are said to help students navigate the world of work a...

All students from kindergarten to Grade 9 in British Columbia public schools will now be assessed with a proficiency scale instead of letter grades. A statement from the Education Ministry says that starting in the 2023-2024 school year, only students in grades 10, 11 and 12 will receive letter grades and percentages so post-secondary entry requirements are met.” Why the shift to proficiency scale...

Educational research and research practices can make a difference on the ground for students, parents, and teachers, but how do we mobilize that knowledge and how do we ensure it is identity affirming and reflects the communities in which we serve? On tonight's panel: Dr. Stephanie Fearon @AnimaWrites Dr. Rashmee Karnad-Jani@DrKarnadJani Dr. Fatema Hossain@frhos1