#ONedMentors on voicEd Radio

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_classroomBlair Pike@pike4othersdad24treasuresDr. Ardavan Eizadirad @DrEizadirad

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 social wellbeing of students, teachers, and administrators. On tonight's panel:Dr. Frances KochanDr. Benjamin Kutsyuruba @benkutsCarol Pelletier Radford @MentorinActionLaura Garrison-Brook@discpurpose

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 @bigideasineduYvonne Messenger @MsYMessengerCarol Doyle-Jones @caroldoylejonesTracy 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 tonight's panel:Jeanette Hummel @HummelJeanetteMichelle Sadowski @michestace_Jordan Smith@MSmithTVDSBSam Eskenasi sam@laadcanada.comBen Bain@bigbenbain 

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 questions and add their voices to the monthly episodes. On tonight's panel:Radhika Bhatt @rbhatt2000 Vanessa Bianchi @EvolvingEduPav Wander @PavWander 

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 @scilitsandraLionel Sandner  @LionelSandnerGraziella Sadler @GraziellaSadlerKaren Fllewych @KarenFilewych

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 explore how Self Reg can help manage the changing cadence of our classrooms.On tonight's panel:Aviva Dunsiger @avivalocaJoel GunzburgClaudio MoschellaTeri Rubinoff @TeriRubinoff

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 @AMASparkleKimiko Shibata @ESL_fairyDr. 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 @kindyfriendsMichelle@MsMichelleMcKayGillian@perfinker

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 panelTheresa Meikle @T__Meikle @calmclearkindBlair Pike @pike4othersDr. Ardavan Eizadirad @DrEizadirad

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_noceraWill Gourley @willgourleyTamar GahiriMentees:KarinnaNicolaJoanneSabryna

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 @MentorCoachInstDiane Vetter @VetterEducationRebecca Stroud@restroudCarina Park@Ms_C_Park

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 teachers, students, and authors? Stacey Cornelius Meredith Tutching @forestofreadingGina Brown@GinaBrohmMarilyn MacPherson@RedCedarAwardPernille Ripp @globalreadaloud

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:Nilmini Ratwatte @NRatwatteJason Lay @jlay02Whitney Lundstrom

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 @fenixliteracyDr. Sarah Thomas @sarahdateechurHeather Ryan @heathersryanPeggy 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 @CdnSchoolLibrarJames Saunders @saunders_jamesdJames (Jim) Turk@jameslturkNatalie

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, contributors to the project:Barbara Bray @bbray27Kecia McDonald @mcdonald_keciaWalter Greason @walterdgreasonHedrich Nichols @hedreich

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 learning experiences in your classroom.On tonight's panel:Jaime Donallly @JaimeDonallyTina Zita @tina_zitaTricia Fuglestad @triciafuglestad

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 @jlay02Will Gourley @willgourleyTamar 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@VetterEducationLarry Swartz@LarryReadsDavid 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 @avivalocaJoel GunzburgClaudio MoschellaTeri 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 Tibshirani @rolatLivia Chan @LiviaChanLDean Campbell @mrdmcampbell

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 and meet with success in the future. Here are 7, though they vary a bit across districts and states or provinces:- critical thinking and problem solving- innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship- self-directed learning- collaboration- communication- global citizenship and sustainability- digital literacyOn tonight's panel:Deb McCallum@bigideasinedu@bigideasinlitChristine Chin@MmeChinFSLLynn Thomas@THOMLYNN101

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 scales and what needs to be considered?On tonight's panel:Dr. Shelly Vohra @raspberryberet3Stacie Oliver@StacieOliver100Jenn XuSharmeen UsmanElla Crawford

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 @AnimaWritesDr. Rashmee Karnad-Jani@DrKarnadJaniDr. Fatema Hossain@frhos1

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 come on the monthly episodes as panelists.This week's topics for discussion: • dispositions/attitudes for new teachers• building effective relationships with mentor/host teachers• managing the paperwork• building relationships with families• well-being and work/life balanceOn tonight's panel:Will Gourley @willgourleyJen Baron @ecoinquiryJoe Persia @MrPStJMelanie White @is_reflecting

This episode is about Well Being and Efficacy for educators. Changing curriculum, developing new skills sets and evolving old ones, a quest for work life balance, and managing the daily stresses of teaching are only a few challenges to our sense of well being and efficacy. The two are deeply connected and the better we understand this, the better we can address it. Many tips and strategies were shared on this episode to help educators care for themselves, their students, and each other.On tonight's panel:Theresa Meikle@T__MeikleJenni Donohoo @Jenni_DonohooEvan Whitehead@ewhitehead00Kim Smith@selfregkim

Known as script or handwriting, and used for signatures, cursive writing had fallen out of favour for a while in many education systems, but there is a lot of research that supports its reintroduction in the revised Ontario Curriculum released in June. We are exploring the why's, what's and so what's of the cursive comeback on tonight's OnEdMentors.On tonight's panel:Michelle JacobsYvonne Messenger @MsYMessengerJessica Laccetti @JessLResources mentioned in tonight's broadcasthttps://theconversation.com/cursive-handwriting-is-back-in-ontario-schools-its-success-depends-on-at-least-5-things-209078https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-athletes-way/202010/why-cursive-handwriting-is-good-your-brainhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01810/full https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s7-e8-writing-your-way-to-better-reading-with-steve-graham/id1483513974?i=1000622365781 (Steve Graham talks briefly about handwriting [manuscript, cursive, and d'nealian script] in this episode)https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-learning-cursive-might-not-be-a-waste-of-time-after-all/https://edut.to/465nIQQhttps://www.readingrockets.org/topics/writing/articles/importance-teaching-handwriting (some might find this blog posting helpful to understand some of the benefits)https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/eelc_cursive_guide_k-6.pdf (possible free resource for teachers - references literacy place resources which are in many Ontario schools)https://scienceoflearning.substack.com/p/does-cursive-writing-offer-educational?nthPub=61

Since 1981, the Ontario Teachers Federation Curriculum Forum (Forum) has provided a unique avenue for professional learning and networking opportunities among the Subject, Division and Special Interest Associations or SDAs as well as between the SDAs and OTF. The Forum also provides an active and important liaison between the SDAs and the Ministry of Education. Learn more about some of Ontario's subject associations through this episode and find out more https://www.otffeo.on.caOn tonight's panel: Andrea Haefele (Ophea) @OpheaCanada@andreahaefeleMahfuza Rahman (STAO) @staoapso@RahmanLearningJason Himsl (ELAN) @jasonhimsl@ELANontarioSandy Kritzer (OHASSTA) @OHASSTA@kritsand

This episode will provide opportunities for professors and instructors to share their visions for preservice teacher education in Ontario.On tonight's panel:Julie Mueller @jmuellerprofBonnie Stewart @bonstewartTracy Crowe @tracycrowe

Many informal leaders in education have a goal but not a role- They are also referred to as leaders without titles. Teacher librarians not only have a role, but their leadership can impact the ethos of a school.On tonight's panel:Jonelle St. Aubyn @Ms_St_AubynJohanna Lawler @lawlerRabia Khokhar @Rabia_Khokhar1Alanna King@banana29

Social justice doesn't have to be a topic we only cover through social studies or literacy. It can be discovered and uncovered through the powerful medium of the arts. What are some of the ways we can do this in the classroom? We are speaking to equity minded and anti racist educators about Social Justice Through the Arts on this episode of OnEdMentors.Tonight's Panel:Anti-Racist Art Teachers@antiracistartedPaula LizDr. Reji Mathew@rmwriterKatie Moore@_Ms_Moore_

Some educators build writers sentence by sentence. Others use multimodal composition as a meaningful and critical way for students to tell their stories, make good arguments, and share their thinking. We are returning to the topic of MultiModal composition on tonight's OnEdMentors.Tonight's panel includes:Angela Stockman @AngelaStockmanDan Ryder @WickedDecentGarreth Heidt @Ed_by_designErin Quinn@luckybydesign

This episode of The Mentoree Lounge supports new teachers in being good Occasional Teachers through insights, tips, and tricks that will help them and the students in their care.On tonight's panel:Christine Chin@MmeChinFSLErmelinda Luis@ErmaLuis1Allison Cunningham@ally_cunningham

Ever wondered why people change careers to become educators? What are some of the push and pull factors that would cause a change in directions to becoming an educator? On tonight's panel:Aggie Gasior Dr. Jennifer Gates@JenniferAGatesShyama Sunder@ssunderaswaraJoe Persia @MrPStJJason Lay@jlay02

As educators become better versed in the what's and the why's of Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy (CRRP), what can we do to help make it more actionable so that we are centring students, welcoming their intersectional social identifies and lived experiences, and amplifying their voices?Yonnette Dey@YonnetteDeyDr. Sheldon Eakins @sheldoneakinsHedreich Nichols@HedreichRadhika Bhatt@rbhatt2000Hieu Fraser@hieu_fraser

This month's focus on The Mentoree Lounge episode of OnEdMentors is about Getting Hired. Preservice teachers will seek advice from Mentors on the topic.Tonight's panel:Stephanie BrousseauJanani Pathy@jananipathyKaren Friedman@karenfriedmanGrace Gasparini@GraceGaspariniMichelle Parrish@MProom31Ghallia Hashem@hashem_ghallia

Internet safety as well as privacy and security are components of Digital Citizenship, so what do we need to know and how can we prepare our students to navigate their digital worlds safely? Tonight's Panel:Tim King @tk1ngPaul Davis @pauldavisSNSClaudiu Popa ClaudiuPopa.comLouise Turner

As more schools refer to students learning English as MLL's and less direct support is provided, teachers require new strategies and lines of thinking to support their language learners.Tonight's panel includes:Valentina Gonzalez @ValentinaESLCarol Salva @DrCarolSalva

We are exploring the impact of teaching internationally for different educators and seeking advice for those who may be considering this experience.On tonight's panel:Melissa Jensen @mjtlbarrieLeeAnne Lavender@LeeanneLavenderCraig Kemp@mrkempnz @edusparkworldShei Ascencio@Shei_Asc

Tonight, a vibrant conversation about the impact of AI and, in particular, ChatGPT on education, teaching and learning. Tonight's panel: Rachelle Dené Poth @Rdene915 Brad Waid techbradwaidZack Teitel @zackteitelRola Tibshirani @rolatJen Giffen @VirtualGiff

This episode of The Mentoree Lounge invites TC's to ask their questions on social media use for education from our panel of experts.Tonight's panel includes:Halle Solomons@halle_solomonsEric Ysselstein@EricYsselsteinIsabella Liscio@bellaliscioJennifer Casa Todd@JCasaToddMarialice Curran@mbfxc @digcitinstitute

Reflection is a key component of education and podcasting can be a great tool to support it. Podcasters have unique opportunities to reflect before, during, and after each episode. This episode explores some connections between podcasting and reflection.On tonight's panel:Marcia Nicole @ispyrtoeducateBarbara Bray@bbray27Charles Williams@_cwconsulting

The Mentoree meets 2023 with a lot of offerings and a mission statement that guides and grounds their work. This episode explores why The Mentoree was created, how it has evolved, and answers the questions that are asked about this dynamic learning community.On tonight's panel:Noa Daniel (@iamnoadaniel)Teri Rubinoff (@TeriRubinoff)Christine Chin (@MmeChinFSL)

According to the back cover of Angela Stockman's book on the subject, “Multimodal composition is a meaningful and critical way for students to tell their stories, make good arguments, and share their expertise…” What is multimodal composition and how do we invite it into our classrooms?On tonight's panel:Angela Stockman @AngelaStockmanDan Ryder @WickedDecentGarreth Heidt @Ed_by_designErin Quinn @luckybydesign

Formal identification of a student's learning needs is important, but that process can be a long and challenging journey on its own. While we have to wait to use the labels that can help get students certain supports, we don't have to wait to help struggling learners. We are exploring ho to support students with or without an identification on this episode of OnEdMentorsOn tonight's panel:Nicole Biscotti @BiscottiNicoleNatalie Gallimore Decoding Dyslexia ON (@dyslexiaON)Teri Rubinoff @TeriRubinoff Julie Joffe

Place based learning is a pedagogical approach worth discovering. It's also referred to as PBE- Place Based Education. Learn more about why it's important and how to help cultivate more of this in your classroom and school.On tonight's panel:Cam Collyer @cameroncollyerDavid Hawker-Budlovsky @TOES_TDSB @dbudlovsky

“Leading with positive ethical values builds trust and brings out the best in people, which brings out the best in the organization, which leads to great results.” -Linda Fisher ThorntonTonight a panel of education thought leaders discuss the nature and importance of ethical leadership:Dr. Nicholas Ng-a-Fook @nick_ngafookRabia Khokhar @Rabia_Khokhar1Dawn Lane @happiestteacherDr. Shelly Vohra @raspberryberet3

Rob Flossman has helped students curate a meaningful Holocasut museum at Waterdown High School for decades. He and four of his students share the meaning and impact of this experience.

On the first Thursday of each month, we invite a panel of preservice teachers/ teacher candidates to ask their questions to a panel of our Mentors. This month, the conversation is focused on home school communication and parent teacher interviews/three way conferences.

As more schools refer to students learning English as MLL's and less direct support is provided, teachers require new strategies and lines of thinking to support their language learners.On tonight's panel:Valentina Gonzalez @ValentinaESLMelinda MillerCarol Salva @DrCarolSalva