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Official account of the Frazer Faculty of Education
📍 Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON
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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! 🎉
One blue and two orange Muskoka chairs sit beside the Reflecting Pond in Polonsky Commons on a snowy winter day. A holiday gift tag with an orange ribbon sits in the top-right corner of the image, and reads "Wishing you a restful Winter break!"
December 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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📚 "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...
A collage of photos from the Frazer Faculty of Education has been arranged in the style of a report cover. Clockwise from top-left: 1. A collection of stones with written messages from our summer art conference. 2. Dean Amanda Cooper with BEd students at Practicum Palooza. 3. EDST students' art on display at an Oshawa City Hall Arts and Culture exhibit. 4. Students from Victoria Park Collegiate at the NASA HUNCH competition in TX, USA. 5. Students supporting one another on low tightropes at Dr. Lauricella's "Listening" course retreat. 6. One of FEd's first doctoral graduates, Dr. Heather Latham, shaking Dr. Steven Murphy's hand at Fall convocation. Text at the very bottom of the image reads 2024-2025 Year in Review, Frazer Faculty of Education.
December 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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🚧 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.
Construction announcement with white text over a navy blue background. The announcement reads, "Charles Hall - Temporary Closure of Main Entrance. During construction, please follow posted signage to the temporary entrance and ramp located at the northwest corner of the building. Thank you for your patience." A desaturated photo of Charles Hall, standing at the northwest corner of Charles St. and Athol St. in Oshawa, ON. A newly built ramp and accessible entrance has been highlighted, outlined with a dotted border, and has three white arrows to draw attention to the temporary new entrance.
December 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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🗓️ 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
Poster titled "Career Development Events in January", with two events listed below. On Tuesday, January 20, the Career Carnival: "Get support with your resumé, cover letter, interview skills, networking, and personal branding!" On Wednesday, January 21, the Get Experience Fair: "Connect with organizations from Durham Region and the GTA about local volunteer opportunities." Viewers are encouraged to contact careercentre@ontariotechu.ca for more info. Three arrows in tech tangerine encourage the viewer to go to the next slide. Poster for the Career Carnival, styled with bright maroon and yellow colours and an illustrated "big top" tent. The poster lists the event details: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Tuesday January 20 in Charles Hall's second floor atrium. It is described as "a fun and interactive way for you to get: Career guidance, cover letter and resume review, networking and linkedin advice, and practice interview skills." Poster for the Get Experience Fair, with white text over a desaturated photograph of three individuals walking down the hallway of a corporate workplace. The provided event details are "Wednesday, January 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Charles Hall". The event is described as "Looking for volunteer experience? Connect with community organizations that are recruiting volunteers in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area." Viewers are directed to scan a QR code in the bottom right corner for more info.
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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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.
Blue and orange poster titled "What's happening? In December" with key dates for the Faculty of Education. Events include: December 3-13 (Final Exam Period), December 15 (Year 2 BEds finish Practicum), December 18 (Year 1 BEds finish Practicum and Fall grades are released), December 22 (Academic Standing released), December 24 - January 2 (University closed for Winter break), and December 31 (Applications to Graduate are due).
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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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!
On top of a lightened image of Ontario Tech University's Charles Hall, a "new course alert" reads: "ALERT - New Winter Course. EDST 3999U: Special Topics - Teaching and Learning with Public Art. Learn more." The announcement is styled to resemble a phone notification.
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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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
A promotional graphic for the “Exploring Careers in Education workshop.” The virtual workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The text invites students to explore diverse career paths in education beyond traditional kindergarten to grade 12 teaching roles. For more information, the link ontariotechu.ca/careerworkshops is provided. The background is white with blue and red abstract circular accents, and an icon of a calendar appears beside the date.
October 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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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
A group of Frazer Faculty of Education graduates stand in Polonsky Commons and toss their hats into the air, traditional graduation style. The text reads "Congratulations to our Fall 2025 graduates! Tune in to the livestream at 9:30 a.m., ontariotechu.ca/convocation."
October 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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🎓 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
Dissertation announcement for "Between Pages, Between Spaces: Queer(ing) Community in Online Book Clubs" by Dr. Jess Trinier. Image features a headshot of Jess, with the following quote to the left of their photo: "This study highlights that when 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals are faced with stories of trauma, pain, and oppression, they find space for queer joy. When given the opportunity to co-create environments, they make space for queer joy. Queer joy is valued and desired within community spaces."
October 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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🍂 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.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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🗓️ 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!
Blue and orange poster titled "What's Happening? In October" with key dates for the Faculty of Education. Events include: October 6 - 10, Observation Week for BEd students. October 13, Thanksgiving - no classes or academic activities. October 14 - 19, Reading Week - no classes or academic activities. October 16 - Fall Convocation. October 21 - Future Teachers: Campus Meet & Greet.
October 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Have questions about the course? Drop them in the comments, and we'll get back to you!
September 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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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
looking through leaves on a tree toward the west where the sun is setting, making the sky light up with shades of blue, purple, yellow and pink. At left is the north side of Shawenjigewining Hall and in the distance you can see the OPG Engineering building and ACE.
September 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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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
Three Ontario Tech University students walk through the lobby of Charles Hall. Two students are holding laptops at their side, and another holds a notebook in front of them. They are looking and smiling at each other as they chat. Text on the image reads "Welcome, Fall 2025 - let the adventures begin!"
September 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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🗓️ 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.
Blue and orange poster titled "What's Happening? In September" with key dates for the Faculty of Education. Events include: - Sept. 2, Classes Begin (All Programs). - Sept. 10, Wellness Wednesdays begin. - Sept. 15, Fees Due + Course Add/Drop Deadline. - Sept. 23, Future Teachers Meet & Greet at at Charles Hall. - Sept. 29 - Course Drop Deadline. More details in program Google Calendar or Ontario Tech's Important Dates website.
September 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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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! 📚🍂
Photo depicts the outer entrance to Charles Hall on a beautifully sunny day. The photo is framed to highlight the building sign that reads, "Ontario Tech University Charles Hall, 61 Charles Street. Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities", and is surrounded by green shrubbery and a leafy tree.
September 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Beautiful. Historic. Home. 💙
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Take a quick trip back in time with us to check out this campus glow-up! ✨

From undergarments to books to the leaders of tomorrow, some pretty amazing things have been produced at our Charles Hall!
July 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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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
A printout of a yellow puzzle piece attached to a brick wall. On the puzzle piece is a QR code, with the text "ArtNPiecesCon" underneath.
July 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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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.
Poster titled "Are you or were you an Ontario educator? We would love to hear from you!" promoting a research study (REB#18809) on working conditions in Ontario schools. Participants: Ontario residents with a BEd, regardless of employment status. Anonymous online questionnaire; link provided in the post. Incentive: chance to win one of five $75 Chapters Indigo gift cards.
July 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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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.
Indigenous wisdom transforms STEM learning in Ghana - University Affairs
IDRA scholarship recipient Kenneth Gyamerah worked with teachers to bring traditional knowledge into science and technology classes.
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July 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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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.
May 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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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.💙🧡
June 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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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
Image contains graphic images of LEGO® pieces and robot car and plane. Heading reads "LEGO® Innovators" subheading reads "2025 Summer Camps. For ages 11 to 14. July 28 to August 1. (5-days)" "REGISTER NOW" The Ontario Tech Continuous Learning logo is located at the top right corner.
June 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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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
The graphic text reads: "2025 Summer Camps. Turtle Island. July 21 to July 25. Ages 9 to 13. In this STEAM-based camp, campers can uncover and explore the relationship between STEAM, Indigenous Knowledge, and the land. Register now!" The Ontario Tech Continuous Learning logo is displayed at the top left corner. An image of a turtle is displayed behind the title.
June 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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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. ⤵️
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
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June 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM