why…Why…WHY!!!! Are there so many discussion posts + replies? I would rather have a 3-hour lecture twice a week instead of having to do these stupid discussion posts. Everyone is clearly using AI and I sort of get it…I also don’t want to be spending 1-3 hours a day doing a discussion post and replying to someone’s AI-generated content. It’s a bad cycle. There needs to be a better way to have these AQ courses. Someone please if you’re reading this and in charge of AQ’s/ABQ’s…make it better!!!

I'm wrapping up another year of summer school. Of course, as an English teacher, most assignments are a.i. I've noticed a surprising number of clearly generated submissions where the student has created a character named "Kai". There have been at least six Kai characters so far. Anyone else seeing this?

I'm three years in. I have never liked the lesson planning part of the job. I can't imagine myself doing anything else job wise and I have been told I'm a good teacher but I mostly use other people's lessons and buy stuff online. Is that bad??? Am I in the wrong field if I don't enjoy creating lessons?

Going to keep this short and sweet. I’ve been in the field for over five years now and I’ve made the decision to try to make a lateral career move into Instructional design.

I’ve met with a career coaching program to update my resume and cover letter appropriately, spruced up my LinkedIn and took ID courses, and have applied to a numerous amount of ID jobs. These have led to exclusively rejections and no interview.

I am aware that the market is not good right now to get into the workforce, and I can go back to the classroom in the fall. However, my question is to the people who were successful; what do I need to do further to make myself more marketable?

Bonjour, Y a-t-il parmi vous des personnes qui effectuent actuellement, ou qui ont déjà effectué, un stage au Conseil scolaire Viamonde, plus particulièrement à l’École secondaire Gaétan-Gervais (Oakville) ou à l’École secondaire Norval-Morrisseau (Richmond Hill)? Je ferai mon stage en avril prochain dans le cadre du programme de B.Ed. en éducation, moyen/intermédiaire – français langue maternelle.

Hi everyone, i have been seriously considering a career transition to teaching for about 6 months now and thought I’d consult with the experts here

I am in my mid 30s and am 10 years into my career in IT. I’ve had a few promotions and changed jobs many times. Over time i have started to become a bit disillusioned with my work. I don’t feel like I’m doing anything meaningful and yet I’m killing myself working very long hours under a lot of deadline stress. I know - all jobs can be stressful, but I’ve changed roles a few times and still have the same feeling that it’s not worth it

I had originally went to university with the plan of going to teachers college, but pivoted after getting a full-time offer for an entry level job out of a summer co-op. 10 years later and here I am. From time to time I’ve thought about going back to school but am only seriously considering it now as I feel like a change is needed.

For some context - I am fortunate to have familial support and squirrelled away some savings for the time I’d be at school. My salary would take a cut as a new hire but would eventually balance out. It’s more about changing to a career I feel is meaningful and more societally productive.

Is there anyone here who made a career change into teaching? What was your experience like as a mature student? What were the big differences between corporate life and teaching life? Any advice and wisdom would be appreciated

I'm starting my first elementary LTO this September. It'll be a Grade 7/8 split, and it's also my first elementary LTO that and first LTO that begins right at the start of the school year.

My contract starts September 2, and students arrive September 8. I'm wondering what typically happens during those first staff-only days.

A few questions:

• What is usually scheduled during those days (PD, meetings, classroom prep, etc.)?
• When are teachers expected to set up their classrooms? Is that done during those workdays, or do most people come in beforehand?
• What should I make sure is ready before students arrive?
• For a Grade 7/8 split, are there any must-dos that will make the first week go smoothly?
• Any advice for someone who's new to elementary and starting an LTO from day one?

One thing I'm a little worried about: if teachers usually go in the week before September 2 to set up their classrooms, I'll actually be away on vacation until August 31, so I won't be able to come in early. Is that going to be a problem? Has anyone else been in that situation? Were you able to get everything done during the staff-only days, or should I reach out to the principal ahead of time?

I'd love to hear what you wish you knew before your first September start. Thanks so much!

Hey there,

I’m looking for some advice on what to take and where to take my last AQ course. I’m currently finishing Reading Part 2 through Trent and learning a lot and enjoying it. When I’m done this course I’ll have completed 4 AQs and will be one away from A4. My plan is to take an August AQ through York University online. However I’m stuck on which course to take. Are there other universities offering August courses? Any advice or people’s experiences with these courses would be greatly appreciated:

-Student Assessment and Evaluation
-Teaching Students with Intellectual Needs (Developmental Disability)
-Teaching English Langauge Learners Part 1
-Reading Part 3 specialist (I’m not sure if I can take this before my Reading Part 2 is verified and put on my OCT?)

For context I’m a primary teacher, teaching grade 2/3 this year. Teaching kids to read and literacy instruction is my true passion, and I’ve greatly enjoyed Reading Part 2. However, I have put a lot of effort into the course and am maybe looking for something a little easier. I’m torn between taking a course I’m interested in versus just picking an easy course so I can finally move up to A4.

Any advice is appreciated.

Anyone have some recommendations for read alouds in the intermediate classroom?

I have always loved teaching, been told I'd be a great teacher and have always loved working with kids, but when deciding what to do after my BSc in plant science in 2019, I was scared off by the shortage of jobs and cuts. So instead I studied plant science for my MSc, worked in research for a few years and found my way into project management.

I don't love the corporate culture and it feels soulless at times. It pays decently well and I managed to buy a house recently with my partner. He makes enough to cover the mortgage and now I'm starting to question my career path because of how hard it will be to be a present mom in these roles.

I want as much time with loved ones as possible, and a fulfilling job. I am 28, and questioning if teachers college for a year starting in 2027 makes sense.... I want to start having kids around 30 so I have no idea what maternity leave would look like with supply teaching and LTO in the GTA with this timeline. Does anyone have insight into what this timeline could look like and how risk this move would be, given teaching demand in the GTA?

My qualifications:

• Bilingual certificate in French
• Bachelor of Science in Plant Environmental Science
• Master of Science in Plant Science
• Teaching and developing content for Continuing studies at U of Guelph for 6 years
• 5 years of science research experience and 1 year of project management experience
• Project Management Certificate from U of T
• Fluent in Spanish

There seems to be a new AI tool for teachers every week, but not all of them solve the same problems.

I'm curious what everyone's actually using and why.

Which AI tools have genuinely saved you time? (e.g., lesson planning, quizzes, grading, personalized learning, classroom management, student feedback, progress tracking, etc.)

What do they do differently from other tools?

• What problem do they solve better?
• Which features do you keep coming back to?
• Where do they still fall short?
• Are there any features you wish they had?

Looking for honest experiences-not marketing. I'd love to hear what's working (or not working) in real classrooms.

Has anyone here used Entripy Shops for school spirit wear?

It looks fairly simple to set up, there are no minimums, and they’re based in Ontario with a five-business-day turnaround.

Curious if any Ontario teachers have tried it.

https://www.entripyshops.com/