This year’s #EarthDay theme is "Our Power, Our Planet". 🌎 Sustainability grows when we model it, teach it, and live it, each and every day! As educators and learners, our choices can inspire lasting change. What Earth Day or sustainability resource has inspired you lately? Please share below! ⤵️

👋 EDST students, turn your coursework into real-world experience!  Earn elective credit while working in education-focused settings or on applied research projects - great for exploring career paths & building hands-on experience. Info session dates & Zoom links in the EDST Google Calendar. 🗓️

That’s a wrap on our Hire Ready series for Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning Month! 🎬 Kellee from the Durham Catholic District School Board shares hiring trends and how new grads can make a strong impression. Learn about co-op opportunities at co-op.ontariotechu.ca

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Celebrate Teaching! nominees & recipients from the Frazer Faculty of Education 💙 🎉 Recipients: Dr. Laura Morrison (Early Career Teaching) Brandon Carson (Open Education) 🌟 Nominees: Dr. Tim Dolighan Dr. Brenda Jacobs Dr. Christian Elia Kyle Christiansen

Got an offer to one of our Education programs at Ontario Tech? 👀 Come see what we're all about! Tour the campus, labs and classrooms, meet students & staff, and get your questions answered!  🗓️ Saturday, March 28 🕐 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  🗺️ Charles Hall (61 Charles St., Oshawa ON) See you there!

No matter how much snow might be on the ground (and in the air 🥶), we're looking forward to a new season of growth and learning.  What are you most looking forward as the days grow longer and warmer? 🌷 #HelloSpring #OntarioTech

💰 Funding Opportunity OTF's Blanche E. Snell Estate Fund provides grants to foreign students/educators studying in Canada who plan to return to their own countries to work within an educational environment. Get more info: otfed.short.gy/BESflyer Application: otfed.short.gy/BESfund

On Wednesday, February 25, we stood together against bullying on #PinkShirtDay. 👚 Students, faculty, and staff wore their pink shirts as a visual reminder of our commitment to creating learning communities based on kindness, compassion, and respect. Small steps can have big impact! 💗

👋 REMINDER: Did you receive an offer to Ontario Tech's BEd program for Fall 2026? Check your email for an invitation to tonight's virtual open house to learn more about the program and to have your questions answered so you feel confident accepting your offer to join us in September. See you there!

If your work involves people, learning, leadership, or driving innovation, a Master of Education can expand your impact. Join a free webinar to learn more about Ontario Tech's Master of Education programs: bit.ly/MEd-Webinar

Are you finishing your degree requirements this semester? Submit your online "application to graduate" through MyOntarioTech by this Saturday, February 28! 🎓 📸 Still need grad pics? Visit lassmanstudios.com/dcs_sched/ and enter "OTU" as the school ID to choose from available slots.

From generative AI to machine learning, AI is already part of our everyday routines. 🤖 Watch Ontario Tech doctoral student Nehal Patel explain the different types of AI technologies you might not even realize you’re using.

AI is changing how we teach and learn. 🎓🤖 Watch as Dr. Janette Hughes shares three key insights on how AI is transforming education and why responsible use matters. @ot-fed.bsky.social

The Frazer Faculty of Education will be closed this Monday, February 16 in observance of Family Day.  We will be back on Tuesday, but we hope YOU will be taking time to recharge. Have a restful and rejuvenating Study Week, and we'll see you on the 23rd. 💙

On January 23, Dr. Shamiga Arumuhathas and BEd - History students visited the Archives of Ontario, experiencing first-hand the importance of historical records, storytelling, and place-based learning for creating an engaging and an inquiry-based History classroom. 📸 Photos from Dr. Arumuhathas

Join the Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab for a week of interactive events centred on wellness, resilience, and mental health support - for ourselves & others. Spaces are limited! Please visit the MHDA Lab's Eventbrite page for more information and FREE registration: otfed.short.gy/mhda-events

Intergenerational learning in action! 📱🤝 Ontario Tech partnered with Trafalgar Castle School and the PROBUS Club of Oshawa for a digital literacy event where Grade 9 students mentored older adults on tech basics and online safety, supported by @ot-fed.bsky.social and the Faculty of Business and IT.

As a result of Environment Canada upgrading its weather alert to the orange level, Ontario Tech in-person classes and non-essential campus services will be cancelled as of 11 a.m. today.

Hello, hibernation! ❄️  The Frazer Faculty of Education will be closed from December 24 to January 4. We wish you a break filled with joy and rest, and look forward to welcoming you back in 2026! 🎉

📚 "Looking to the Horizon" is here! Take a look at what shaped our year (and what's coming up next!) in the Frazer Faculty of Education's 2024-2025 annual report: heyzine.com/flip-book/69...

🚧 Charles Hall - Under Construction 🚧 Please be advised that the main entrance of Charles Hall is closed to allow for replacement of the current assisted lift. During construction, visitors may enter through the patio at the northwest corner of the building.

🗓️ Mark your calendars! Two exciting events to help students develop relevant experience and work towards a fulfilling career are coming to Charles Hall in January. The Career Carnival and Get Experience Fair are open to Ontario Tech students and alumni. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca/careercentre

December is a busy month! Can you tell? 🫣  We're sending our best wishes to our BEd Teacher Candidates finishing up their first or last (!!!) Practicum this month, and to any students writing final exams.  More details at Ontario Tech's Important Dates page or your program Google Calendar.

New course for EDST students in second year & above!  "Teaching and Learning with Public Art", taught by Dr. Anna Rodrigues explores the educational potential & impacts of public art, and engages students in developing a proposal for a public art and education conference. Register at MyOntarioTech!

Curious about education careers outside the classroom? Don't miss this workshop, facilitated by Ontario Tech's CEELCD team.  Exploring Careers in Education Workshop 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 4  🕐 Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m. Eastern  📌 Location: Virtual  Register at ontariotechu.ca/careerworkshops

Today, we celebrate the accomplishments of more than 100 grads from our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies, Masters, and - for the very first time - Doctoral programs! 🎓 Join us on the livestream, beginning at 9:30 a.m. ⏩ ontariotechu.ca/convocation #OntarioTechGrad

🎓 Congratulations, Dr. Jess Trinier!  This Fall, we're celebrating the first grads of our EdD program! Among them is Jess Trinier, whose research explored the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ learners in online spaces.  📖 Read on Scholaris: https://hdl.handle.net/10155/2018

🍂 Our office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Monday, October 13.  As we take this time to pause, we also reflect on the colonial histories of this day and reaffirm the importance of listening, learning, and engaging in truth and reconciliation.

🗓️ What's happening in the Frazer Faculty of Education this month?  'Wellness Wednesdays for Students' with Dr. Jennifer Laffier continues on Zoom every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.  More info & event details on your program Google Calendar or Ontario Tech's Important Dates & Deadlines!

Have questions about the course? Drop them in the comments, and we'll get back to you!

To anyone who may need it today, Thank you for being here. You are loved. You are strong. You will persevere. You are not alone. Love, Your Ridgeback family P.S. A wide range of supports are available to you at ontariotechu.ca/mental-health-and-wellness.php #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

The Frazer Faculty of Education is excited to welcome both new & returning students as you begin the Fall 2025 term. Whether you're starting your first year of EDST or wrapping up your thesis, we look forward to learning & making an impact together this year. Here's to a great semester ahead! #FEd

🗓️ What's happening in the Frazer Faculty of Education this month?  Check your program Google Calendar or Ontario Tech's Important Dates & Deadlines for more information.

The Frazer Faculty of Education will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labour Day. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow, September 2, for the start of a brand new semester! 📚🍂

Beautiful. Historic. Home. 💙

These puzzle pieces keep popping up around downtown. I wonder what they could be?  On a completely unrelated note, what are you doing the weekend of July 26 & 27? 👀  🔗 artnpiecescon.com

Ontario K–12 educators (past or present): Share your experiences in a research survey [REB #18809]! Enter to win 1 of 5 $75 Indigo gift cards. Learn more & participate: https://shorturl.at/y4YZ4 ✉️ Contact: [email protected] and [email protected] for more information.

How can STEM education be more inclusive? @ot-fed.bsky.social Assistant Professor Dr. Kenneth Gyamerah’s research in Ghana shows how Indigenous wisdom creates equitable, community-driven learning.

In this week's episode of Call Them Grad-dy, we sit down with soon-to-be @ot-fed.bsky.social grads Savannah and Mia to reflect on their time at Ontario Tech and talk about what the future holds for these future educators.

We spent last week celebrating our newest alumni, but today we want to give a shout-out to those who were always there for them. To all the friends and family who attended #OntarioTechGrad to cheer on our grads as they crossed the stage, your support means more than you know.💙🧡

Mastered LEGO® robotics basics? Ready for a challenge? LEGO® Innovators camp pushes your skills further. Explore advanced programming with more sensors. Register today: Ontariotechu.ca/summercamps #summercamps #ontariotech #youth

Join us for Turtle Island camp! Explore the relationship between STEAM, Indigenous Knowledge & the land. To register, please visit Ontariotechu.ca/camps. #summercamps #ontariotech #ontariotechuniversity #youth #turtleisland #steam #science

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 who crossed the stage this morning! We are thrilled to have been able to celebrate your accomplishments alongside you this morning. Don't forget to tag us and #OntarioTechGrad in your pics from the day! Missed it? Catch a replay of the livestream. ⤵️

Take the next step in your educational journey! Our hybrid Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies is designed for flexibility - with both standard-entry and college-to-university transfer options. 💻 Program webinars available Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7 p.m.: bit.ly/EDST-PathWebinar

We can't wait to celebrate with our grads on Wednesday, June 4! 🎓

Ashley Sheppard is a Doctoral Student at @ontariotechu.bsky.social in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education. Her primary research interests lie at the intersection of technology, cultural identity, and education. Read more: lnkd.in/eGiaYHit #WomensWednesday #WomenOfOntarioTech

Arlene Enriquez is a Master's student at @ontariotechu.bsky.social in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education researching mental health, self-regulation, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Read more about Arlene here: lnkd.in/eGiaYHit #WomensWednesday #WomenOfOntarioTech

Anna Cherylle Ramos is an EdD student at @ontariotechu.bsky.social in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education. Her primary research interests are AI literacy, AI Competency Frameworks, and adaptive learning technologies. Read more: lnkd.in/eGiaYHit #WomensWednesday #WomenOfOntarioTech

Are you interested in a Master's degree in Education? With flexible pathways & schedules, our 100% online Master of Education (MEd) is designed for working professionals like you! Sign up to attend a free info session, starting this week: bit.ly/MEd-Webinar #HigherEd #EduSky #GradStudies

If you are a student in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, our IDEA Committee wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete the (anonymous & voluntary) survey by Tuesday, April 15: tinyurl.com/2025-IDEAsur...