Teacher candidates lead first education conference at Ontario's newest university

OSHAWA, Ont. - Tomorrow's teachers will take centre stage at Ontario's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), during a two-day Faculty of Education event April 26 and 27 featuring technology in education.
At Ontario's first laptop-based university, state-of-the-art technology enhances the learning environment and provides teacher candidates will the tools required for effective teaching in the 21st-century.

Teaching is Our Universe (TIOU) is a free conference for teachers conducted by the university's first-ever class of teacher candidates. UOIT has 70 students in its first Faculty of Education class, pursuing their Bachelor of Education - B.Ed. (consecutive) degrees.

Educators from all grade levels and interested media are welcome to explore workshops which will present valuable insight on the many innovative educational software and teaching tools used in the disciplines of chemistry, physics, computer science, biology, general science and mathematics.

The seminar culminates April 27 at 7 p.m. with a presentation from keynote speaker, Jay Ingram, renowned science broadcaster and writer. Ingram is currently co-host and producer of the television show @discovery.ca, a daily science and nature news magazine on the Discovery Channel. Before his involvement with Discovery, Ingram was a longtime CBC Radio personality hosting the popular science program Quirks and Quarks, as well as The Talk Show. He was also a regular on CBC television, appearing on The Health Show and CBC Newsworld's Canada Live. His books include The Science of Everyday Life; Talk, Talk; The Burning House; The Barmaid's Brain; as well as a number of children's books.

Conference attendees will also have the opportunity to view teacher candidate portfolios, to visit publishers' displays, and to learn more about the innovative campus by taking a guided tour.

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What: TIOU@UOIT Conference (Teaching is Our Universe at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Conference, free workshops for teachers)
Who: Teaching candidates, teachers, keynote speaker Jay Ingram
When: April 26 - 27
2 to 8 p.m.

Jay Ingram - keynote speaker
April 27, 7 p.m. (MUST register as space is limited) Please see website for registration information

Where: The Atrium, University building A1
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario

For registration and additional event information call 905.721.3111, ext. 6519 to register by phone.

Free parking (in Founders Lot Three, just off Conlin Road - see website for map).

Several door prizes and giveaways will be offered.

Free daycare service is available Monday, April 26 from 3 - 8 p.m., and Tuesday, April 27, 3 - 6 p.m.

About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.

Media contact
Oliver Fernandez
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.3111, ext. 2513
oliver.fernandez@uoit.ca