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 * Check out this [|very interesting video]: It's about motivation in big business, but i think it applies very well to motivating students as well; see the research that proves what we've been told! **

The next tribes session will most likely take place during May and June Thanks! Laura   Just to let everyone know....the first workshop for the OFSAA Coaching Certificates is now full! The next workshop date is set up for sometime in December. When further information is given...I'll let you guys know!
 * NEW UPDATE:*
 * October 26th, 2009* Just to let everyone know...TRIBES is also **__FULL__** **__!__** Thanks *Laura*
 * October 26th, 2009*

Thanks.
 * Laura*

*October 26th, 2009* Hi Everyone:As some of you aware, we need to talk about GRAD Photos for our site. I know its clearly November...and we graduate in June, but FESA is very adamant on providing them with a date to have our grad photos taken. The bad news is: We have to get them done before January!!!!! (If anything I have been told we can go as far as Early-Mid January...but this hasn't been clarified yet).So I propose tomorrow, that we have a vote on two "proposed" dates. I'll bring them up tomorrow. Friday November 13thFriday November 20th*The other time slots can be in January...but there isn't much clarification on this. I will talk to the FESA V.P. tonight about this possibility!* (The other issue is that we have our Intermediate placement....during this time)Most likely, I find that doing our grad photos on a Friday prior to our 1:00pm class for the day is the best possible outcome. Being that we have approx. 42 students in our class, and each person is 10 minutes long for photo taking, this might be the best way. Again, if possible, I would like to talk about this prior to our Models of Education class tomorrow (Tuesday). Considering we start out practicum November 25th, there is not much time between now and then!The other bad news is that we don't really have time to discuss and figure it out...as Reid and myself have to report to FESA by Tuesday AFTERNOON! So that's why I propose talking about this in the morning!Thanks for your cooperation and see you all tomorrow. P.S. If no one is interested in taking their pictures that's perfectly fine, it is not mandatory!

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 * Hey guys!! Just wanted to share a teaching resource that I thought might be useful for you all... http://www.survivethrive.on.ca/ ...you can become a member and the site includes discussions around classroom management including tips for working with certain students in the classroom, teaching strategies, working with parents, occasional teaching, assessment, plus subject-related content.There are also RESOURCES including games!! Hope this of interest to you!! Lizz :)


 * Hey guys it's Mabel - Just wanted to bring this to your attention: Resumes, CV's, teaching profiles, Cover Letters, Letters of Recommendation etc. (all the important stuff you need when applying for a job) should be prepared early BECAUSE the Toronto District School Board accepts applications as early as January for the following September. I don't know how other boards work but from what I've been told TDSB starts very early and they will consider Teacher Candidates (conditionally of course). So I think it's worth while to at least think about preparing for job interviews now.ALSO --- if you have no idea how to use this page, this link is EXCELLENT ~ Yeah Youtube :) []


 * **Hello, this is Diana. My mentor teacher sent me this link and I thought I'd pass this along. At the lower part of this page; [] there are templates that can be used to help with your teaching block. Thanks.**

//**[Also, check out www.google.com/ig and click "get started" to start your own iGoogle page.**// //**You can then start adding gadgets that will appear directly on your iGoogle homepage, just hit "add stuff" and search or skim through the available stuff. You can throw in your favourite news, your Hotmail or gmail, Facebook, and other fun stuff.]**//

Have your iGoogle page set up? You can go to the FESA page, [], and hit the RSS button, which will give you the option of adding the FESA news feed right on your Google homepage. This button will also let you add the RSS feed to other sites you might prefer over iGoogle.
 * I haven't found how to do this with the DINER page, and it might not be possible. In the meantime you can subscribe to things onto your own DINER page, you just have to keep up with it.--Reid

FESA Announcements:
Are you looking for tips to help you find a teaching job? Well, purchase the //**What’s Next? Handbook**//. It is a very helpful in thinking about resumes, interviews, and teaching opportunities. The handbook to help you get a job is $15. If you would like to purchase your own copy of What’s Next? Submit your order to the FESA office (108 Winters). These books are CASH ONLY. Last day to order is Wednesday October 28th 2009. FESA is hosting a Workshop for Faculty of Education Students on: Saturday, October 31st 2009 from 9am - 5 pm (leaving plenty of time to get ready for Halloween!) Upon successful completion, students will receive a Coaching Certificate! The cost is only $10. Sign-up in the FESA office (116 Winters College) on October 26th and 27th from 9am until 7 pm. The OHASSTA Conference on “Curriculum Review Symposium” will be held on November 6, 2009. This symposium is for ** History, Law and Political Science Teacher Candidates**. Cost is $50 (a huge savings over the regular $350 price). For more information ** [|Click Here] **. You must register by mail. = = **Edvantage** is a savings and discounts program exclusively for members of the educational community. And it’s free for you! Save on cellular phones, movie and attraction tickets, car rentals, furniture and appliances, electronics, home and auto insurance, clothing, computers…and more. Interested in getting your OWN EDvantage Card? Here’s how: 1. Send an email to edvantage@edu.yorku.ca2. Include your name in the subject line (Consecutive Students, please include your SITE NAME in the subject line as well). **The deadline is Wednesday, October 14th 2009. Don’t delay!** 
 * ===[|What’s Next? Handbook]===
 * ===OFSAA Coaching Certificate===
 * Interested in Coaching in Ontario Schools?**
 * ===OHASSTA Conference===
 * ===[|EDvantage Card]===
 * This is your only chance to get an EDvantage Cards this year!**
 * EDVANTAGE CARDS ARE NOW IN! REID WILL BE BRINGING THEM OUR LAST DAY OF CLASS (December 17th)**

__**Here is a list of upcoming FESA events:**__
 * OCTOBER 22: FESA Movie Night. Join us in Winters Junior Common Room at 6:30 to watch Dangerous Minds. Don’t forget the popcorn!
 * OCTOBER 24: The FESA Halloween Haunt will be on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 7:30pm at Canada’s Wonderland. Tickets for this event are available at the FESA office from Oct 1-30. Tickets are $32 (a big discount from the door price). This is a party, so bring as many people as you want. Happy Halloween !