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 th

Harnessing AI to Support MLL's.

17 days ago 58m 52s

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 ha

A Walking Curriculum for the Early Years

Mar 26th, 2024 1h

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

Trauma Informed Teaching

Mar 19th, 2024 1h 1m

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-

The Mentoree Lounge March 4th 2024- Assessment and Evaluation

Mar 5th, 2024 58m 49s

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 ad

Mentorship for Teachers

Feb 27th, 2024 57m 8s

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 oft

Reading Program Engagement

Feb 13th, 2024 1h

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, br

The Role of An Occasional Teacher

Feb 6th, 2024 1h

Reinventing Yourself as an Educator

Jan 30th, 2024 59m 50s

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 pa

Inclusive Texts and Censorship in Schools

Jan 23rd, 2024 59m 38s

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 cen

Grow Your Why

Jan 16th, 2024 59m 31s

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

Augmented Reality in Schools

Dec 19th, 2023 1h

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,

The Mentoree Lounge- Dec 4- Planning for Well Being and Balance

Dec 5th, 2023 59m 41s

Teachers Writing for Teachers

Nov 28th, 2023 1h

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

How Self Reg can Help You Manage the Changing Cadence of the Classroom

Nov 21st, 2023 59m 24s

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 o

Living the Leadership

Nov 14th, 2023 59m 23s

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 hurdl

Teaching Transferable Skills

Oct 31st, 2023 58m 45s

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

Proficiency Scales Instead of Grades

Oct 24th, 2023 1h

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 st

Knowledge Mobilization in Ontario: Who Matters, What Counts and How Do We Bridge the Gap?

Oct 17th, 2023 56m 55s

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 se

The Mentoree Lounge - October 2

Oct 3rd, 2023 59m 7s

Well Being and Efficacy

Sep 26th, 2023 58m 49s

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 sens

The Cursive Comeback

Sep 19th, 2023 59m 29s

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

Subject Associations

Jun 13th, 2023 1h 3m

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 th

Evolving the Preservice Experience in Ontario

Jun 6th, 2023 1h 1m

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

Leading from the School Library

May 30th, 2023 1h 1m

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. Au